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By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Fan reaction to Justin Fields’ debut with the Chicago Bears has been overwhelming but it can lead to a bit of an uncomfortable situation for the entire team because coach Matt Nagy has not backed off his decision to let veteran Andy Dalton start the

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU and coach Ed Orgeron are looking to re-emerge as a force in the SEC after a turbulent 2020 that saw the Tigers narrowly avoid their first losing record since 1999. It seems many are inclined to give LSU the benefit of the doubt.

TIRASPOL, Moldova (AP) — Moldovan club Sheriff has taken a big step toward a Champions League group-stage debut by beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in the first leg of the playoff round. Two goals from Mali winger Adama Traoré and a volleyed strike by Greece international Dimitris Kolovos gave Sheriff a dominant lead for the second

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — USA national coach Dawn Staley says she may not be done with Olympic coaching after all. Staley led the American women to a basketball gold medal at the Tokyo Games earlier this month. She said afterward she was stepping down as coach. Staley acknowledged that since then her stance about returning

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams has announced Tuesday that a former United States Golf Association employee has been charged in relation to a scheme to embezzle funds from the unauthorized sale of U.S. Open Championship tickets. According to a statement released by Williams, Robert Fryer faces conspiracy, wire fraud, and

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Coach Jon Gruden says he supports the Las Vegas Raiders’ new policy requiring fans attending regular-season home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19. The policy will take effect for the Raiders’ home opener on Sept. 13 against Baltimore. The Raiders had more than 50,000

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A year away from football after being part of a team for nearly his entire life was just what Ha Ha Clinton-Dix needed at this point in his career. The 28-year-old Clinton-Dix spent the 2020 season at home after getting cut by Dallas

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual assault and other charges in a case involving a girl who was 13 when the encounters began. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Felipe Vazquez has already served almost

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Luka Garza and Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Detroit selected Garza with the No. 52 overall pick in the draft out of Iowa. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound center played well for the Pistons during the NBA Summer League, averaging 15 points and 9.6 rebounds.  The team signed Smith

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Super Cup and give coach Julian Nagelsmann his first win in charge. The Poland star opened the scoring in the 41st minute and got the decisive third goal in the 74th after Marco Reus had

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara is sick of losing and expects it to change. Giving his annual preseason state of the team talk, Mara said the team made progress in Joe Judge’s first season and it looks better heading into 2021. Now it

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Gil posted his third straight scoreless start to begin his career, Luke Voit and Giancarlo Stanton homered, and the New York Yankees beat Boston 2-0 to sweep a doubleheader. The Yankees moved percentage points ahead of the Red Sox for an AL wild-card spot.

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed offensive lineman Cam Clark on injured reserve as they made four roster moves to get down to the maximum 85 players. Clark is sidelined with a bruised spinal cord after being injured during practice on Aug. 3

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Baron Browning is finally back on the field after dealing with a right leg injury that sidelined him for three months. The Broncos had big plans for the versatile, athletic defender who starred at Ohio State. They selected him in

By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins said he spent four days in the hospital with the coronavirus and there were days where he didn’t know if he would survive. Dawkins has been slowly making his way back into the lineup after being activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list on Aug. 12,

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor patches on jerseys beginning with the 2022-23 season. The NHL board of governors unanimously approved the move. The New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators were the first teams to unveil helmet ads

By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Trevor Bauer asked a woman why she left out “dozens of key facts” in her petition for a five-year restraining order against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. The woman said “I don’t know” during her second day of testimony. Attorney Shawn Holley challenged

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury designation. Payton says New Orleans also has waived rookie running back Stevie Scott, cut linebacker Noah Spence, placed offensive lineman Kyle Murphy on injured reserve and placed defensive back KeiVarae Russell

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Milwaukee Bucks are staying home for Christmas, which is becoming an annual perk for reigning NBA champions. The NBA released the schedule for the Dec. 25 quintupleheader and the Bucks will play host to the Boston Celtics in the second of the day’s games. It marks the eighth

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have signed safety Jamal Adams to a four-year contract extension that is expected to make the former All-Pro the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Adams was on the practice field for the first time this season after the deal was signed and