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By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Volunteers will be handing out masks to the Boston Marathon finishers as they leave the socially distanced course and disperse into the city’s bustling Back Bay. Race organizers have ordered 200,000 mask for their staff, volunteers and runners. That’s just one of the changes when the

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 says it will allow its schools to decide the amount of benefits to give athletes each academic year. The decision follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling related to caps on compensation. It also follows a similar decision last month by the Southeastern Conference. The Supreme Court ruling meant

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After losing the first three games, Giants coach Joe Judge was asked whether he would let coordinator Jason Garrett continue calling the offensive plays. Judge didn’t hesitate. He had no intention of changing things before the Giants traveled to New Orleans to face the

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Davis Mills tied a franchise record by throwing four interceptions last week. Now the rookie must face coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Belichick’s New England teams have been rough against rookie signal-callers, posting a 22-6 record in those games.  

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Outside linebacker Bud Dupree says his mind, and pride, got ahead of his body in his recovery from a torn right ACL. Blame the eagerness of wanting to make a good impression with his new team, the Tennessee Titans, and introduce himself the

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer got a slap on the wrist and then a pat on the back. He received support from players, coaches, family members and his boss during a tumultuous week that was as humbling as it was humiliating for the Jacksonville Jaguars coach. He’s

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is facing another familiar opponent this week, minus the emotional element. When Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Miami on Sunday, he’ll see another coach on the opposite sideline who knows him very well. Dolphins coach Brian Flores spent 15 seasons

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — National Women’s Soccer League players have returned to the field in hopes of reclaiming their sport after nearly a week of dealing with claims of sexual harassment and mistreatment by a prominent coach. The league called off games in the wake of allegations leveled

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater’s chances of playing at Pittsburgh this weekend improved dramatically Thursday when he returned to practice four days after suffering a concussion against the Baltimore Ravens. Bridgewater worked with the starters and was listed as limited on the injury report. He remains in

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime Rutgers women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer skipped the Big Ten’s traditional media day festivities because of COVID-19 concerns. Associate head coach Tim Eatman took Stringer’s place. It’s the third time he’s filled for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer. Stringer hasn’t conducted practice with

By The Associated Press A capsule look at the best-of-five National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.

By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Local residents in Tottenham don’t know a lot about American football but they’re hoping for a big economic impact from NFL games. After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the NFL returns to London on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons play the New York Jets

NEW YORK (AP) — Herb Turetzky has retired after spending 54 years as the official scorer of the Nets franchise in two leagues and two states. Turetzky has been the only scorer in franchise history. He worked more than 2,200 games to earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for most professional

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto says the team’s ownership has provided assurances he can be aggressive in improving the club during the offseason. The Mariners nearly ended their 20-year playoff drought and were in the AL wild-card race until the final day of

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jaylon Smith has joined the Green Bay Packers one day after the Dallas Cowboys released the veteran linebacker. The Packers officially announced Thursday they had signed Smith. Packers coach Matt LaFleur had talked earlier in the day about how the former Cowboy would fit in with the Packers. LaFleur added

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press TURIN, Italy (AP) — Kylian Mbappé redeemed himself with a goal and an assist as France fought back from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 and reach the Nations League final against Spain. Theo Hernández scored the last-minute winner to complete the comeback and send France through to Sunday’s

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Add Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey to a growing list of NFL players who don’t like Thursday night games. The 2019 All-Pro said he “definitely” feels like playing on a short week against the Houston Texans contributed to his hamstring injury, which held him

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Deontay Wilder reacted to his first career loss with a wild variety of accusations and recriminations. The former WBC heavyweight champion also fired the longtime trainer who threw in the towel on his loss to Tyson Fury in their second bout. Wilder returns for his third fight with Fury

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Former BYU tight end and college football hall of famer Gordon Hudson died Sept. 27. He was 59. The school says he died in San Jose, California. Hudson suited up for the Cougars from 1980 to 1983, earning All-America honors as a junior and senior. He amassed 2,484 yards receiving and

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (AP) — One week after Jin Young Ko lost a chance to win on the LPGA Tour, the South Korean star is right back at it. Ko had six birdies in a seven-hole stretch and shot 63 in the Cognizant Founders Cup. That gave her a three-shot lead over Sandra Gal among