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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice after missing the previous two days with a back issue. Jackson was listed as a full participant in Friday’s practice by the Ravens, and he’s questionable for Sunday’s game at Denver. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Thursday he didn’t think the injury

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Will Zalatoris is usually spot-on with his iron. Throw in a great putting round and he can take it low. That’s what happened at the Sanderson Farms Championship. The PGA Tour rookie of the year set the course record at the Country Club of Jackson with an 11-under 61. That left

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays slugger Marcus Semien has set a major league record for home runs by a second baseman with his 44th of the season. He connected Wednesday night against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Semien’s drive broke a tie with Davey Johnson, who hit 43 in 1973 with

By ANNE M. PETERSON and ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writers A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players. The person spoke

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — So Yeon Ryu and Jodi Ewart Shadoff share the lead after one round of the ShopRite LPGA in New Jersey. Ryu is a two-time major champion constantly in search of a better swing. She says she finally stopped thinking about technique and just played shots over the final hour. Maybe that’s

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Sportsbooks say Sunday’s showdown between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick is shaping up to be the most heavily bet on NFL game of the regular season. Brady, the six-time Super Bowl champion, returns to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a member of the

By The Associated Press The NFL is launching its “Crucial Catch” initiative this month, and it is concentrating on getting screened to catch cancer early when it may be easier to treat. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on screening, with some cancer screenings declining by 90%. So the league and the American

FOXBOROUGH, Mass (AP) — The New England Patriots have placed running back James White on injured reserve with a hip injury. White left Sunday’s game against New Orleans in the second quarter and did not return. White has rushed for 38 yards and one touchdown and caught 12 passes for 94 yards this season. The

CHICAGO (AP) — Fulham defender Tim Ream withdrew Friday from the United States’ next three World Cup qualifiers for family reasons and was replaced by Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman. Ream started the Americans’ opening 0-0 draw at El Salvador last month and was an unused bench player for the 1-1 draw against Canada and the

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Nashville SC has just three losses this season, the fewest in Major League Soccer. The team is currently sitting in second in the Eastern Conference standings with seven games to go in the season. Nashville is also riding a 16-game undefeated streak at home, the longest current streak

CHICAGO (AP) — Ons Jabeur continued her career season by beating top-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the Chicago Fall Tennis Classic. Jabeur came in ranked a career-best 16th but was 0-3 against Svitolina. The Tunisian player is hoping to become the first Arab to qualify for the WTA Finals, which will

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks expect wide receiver Tyler Lockett to play Sunday against San Francisco despite a hip injury that slowed him in practice. Coach Pete Carroll says Lockett was able to get some work in during the last practice before the game and should be to go against the 49ers. Lockett

By ANNE M. PETERSON and ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writers FIFA says its judicial bodies have opened an investigation into the sexual harassment scandal involving a coach in the National Women’s Soccer League as this weekend’s games were called off. Claims by two former players of sexual coercion against Paul Riley led to the North

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers could be down two more starting cornerbacks for Sunday’s game against Seattle but are holding out hope that star tight end George Kittle can play. Coach Kyle Shanahan says slot cornerback K’Waun Williams will miss the game against the

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons receiver Russell Gage will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury. The Falcons have also ruled out defensive lineman Marlon Davidson for Sunday’s game against Washington because of an ailing ankle. Atlanta will have starting cornerback A.J. Terrell and rookie receiver Frank Darby, who both missed

SIASCONSET, Mass. (AP) — Stewart Hagestad won his second U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday, holding off Mark Costanza 2 and 1 at windy Sankaty Head for a return to the Masters. The 30-year-old Hagestad, from Newport Beach, California, also won in 2016 at Stonewall, in Elverson, Pennsylvania, then was the low amateur in the 2017

LENS, France (AP) — Arnaud Kalimuendo has scored twice for Lens to continue its flying start with a 2-0 win over 10-man Reims in the French league. The 19-year-old Kalimuendo broke the deadlock in first half injury time with a penalty conceded by Reims midfielder Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike was also sent off. Kalimuendo grabbed his

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Athletic Bilbao forward Raúl García has scored to make amends for a squandered penalty and lead a 1-0 win over Alavés on a record-setting night for teammate Iñaki Williams. Williams set a Spanish league record with his 203rd consecutive appearance by playing Friday’s match at San Mamés Stadium. The Bilbao striker

CAGLIARI, Sardinia (AP) — Teenage midfielder Gianluca Busio has scored a late equalizer to earn promoted Venezia a 1-1 draw at Cagliari in Serie A. Busio saw his shot from the center of the area deflected in by defender Martin Caceres two minutes into stoppage time. The 19-year-old Busio was born to an Italian father