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By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a three-run homer and Emmanuel Clase closed for his major league-leading 40th save in the Cleveland Guardians’ 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Ramírez put AL Central champion Cleveland ahead for good at 4-3 in the sixth inning with his 29th home run

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says there is no timetable for the return of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered a concussion when he hit his head against the turf against the Cincinnati Bengals. McDaniel also defended the team’s handling of Tagovailoa’s injury last Sunday

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have rushed the ball 53 times, or 29.1% of their 182 offensive plays. That’s the franchise’s fewest attempts through Week 3 since 2006. The 53 attempts are third-fewest in franchise history behind the 2003 and ’06 Raiders, who rushed the ball 46

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mackenzie Hughes thought he had a chance to be picked for the Presidents Cup because of his putting. The strength of his game helped carry him to a 9-under 63 on Friday and a share of the lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship. Hughes birdied his last two holes at the

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert knows what to expect when it comes to dealing with his rib injury after playing last Sunday and going through a week of practice. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback is hoping the progress made over the last week translates to a better

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with starting pitcher Charlie Morton on a $20 million, one-year contract for 2023 with a $20 million club option for 2024 that does not include a buyout. The 38-year-old Morton, is 9-6 with a 4.29 ERA in 30 starts this season. The right-hander went 14-6

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRASELTON, Ga. (AP) — A 15-year-old driver gave away his first professional racing championship by racing too conservatively in the title-deciding finale. Connor Zilisch, who is managed by NASCAR star Kevin Harvick, believed he was in position Friday to wrap up the Mazda MX-5 Cup title and even

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRASELTON, Ga. (AP) — Tom Blomqvist put Meyer Shank Racing on the pole for the IMSA sports cars season-ending Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. The run helped Meyer Shank Racing close the points gap to Wayne Taylor Racing to 14 points headed into Saturday’s race. Acura is

TORONTO (AP) — The Boston Red Sox put right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort on the restricted list and recalled outfielder Jarren Duran from Triple-A Worcester. A Canadian requirement that prevents foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the country expires Saturday, the first day of October. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Ort would

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays punched their postseason ticket without taking the field, so the celebration will wait until Friday night. The Blue Jays locked up an AL wild-card spot a night earlier when Baltimore lost 5-3 at Boston. Interim manager John Schneider joked before Toronto hosted Boston

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Francisco Álvarez was riding with his parents and another friend from Syracuse to Miami on Thursday when Major League Baseball’s top prospect got the news that he had been called up to the big leagues. The 20-year-old was in the New York Mets’ lineup Friday night

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL’s handling of concussions has evolved dramatically from the days when players were given smelling salts on the bench and sent back into the game. The league and the NFL Players Association have implemented extensive protocols and hired unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants (UNC) to work with team physicians

ANGERS, France (AP) — Jonathan Clauss notched a goal and two assists to help Marseille take the lead in the French league by downing Angers 3-0. Marseille remained unbeaten to overtake Paris Saint-Germain by a point. But the defending champion can take the top spot back when it hosts Nice on Saturday. Clauss rounded Angers

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A reality television star and Iditarod musher was injured this week while helping clean up extreme storm damage along the Bering Sea coast in western Alaska. Jessie Holmes was hurt by falling debris in a building in the community of Golovin on Wednesday. The Anchorage Daily News reports he was treated

CHICAGO (AP) — Adrian Sampson threw seven efficient innings, Nico Hoerner drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight, 6-1 over the Cincinnati Reds. Sampson gave up one run on three hits, struck out six and walked two in his 97-pitch outing. He matched his longest start of the season and

By The Associated Press Patriots QB Mac Jones made a surprise return to practice but was ruled out for the game with an ankle injury. Coach Bill Belichick said Brian Hoyer would get the start if Jones was unavailable. The Packers and Patriots are meeting for the first time since 2018. The Packers won 14-12

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Brothers Nico and Iñaki Williams have assisted one another for goals in Athletic Bilbao’s 4-0 home win over Almería that pulled the Basque Country side level with Barcelona near the top of the Spanish league. Nico crossed the ball for older brother Iñaki to put Bilbao ahead in the 11th minute

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Tyler Conklin had childhood dreams of the NBA hardwood while shooting jumpers and dunking at arenas around the country. His journey took a few twists and dribbles and he ended up catching passes in NFL stadiums instead. In his first season with

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made a surprise return to the practice field on Friday, but was ruled out for this weekend’s game at Green Bay. Jones was in uniform with his injured left ankle wrapped tightly as he moved gingerly during the brief portion of

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Charley Hull is forcing herself to spend more time with her putting. It appears to have paid off in The Ascendant LPGA. The 26-year-old from England made eight birdies in her round of 64. That gives her a two-shot lead over Atthaya Thitikul and Janet Lin going into the weekend.