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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose State has postponed its football game this weekend after a freshman running back was killed when he was hit by a school bus while riding a scooter near campus. Athletic director Jeff Konya said Saturday’s game against New Mexico State will be played later this season after the

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Coach Josh McDaniels and his staff are still looking for a full game of consistency from the Las Vegas Raiders. As the Raiders (1-4) head into Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans (1-3-1), one former Raider who won a Super Bowl ring believes there is a

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — General manager John Lynch still views his San Francisco 49ers as a Super Bowl contender despite a string of injuries, lackluster performances and a 3-3 start to the season. That belief gave Lynch the confidence to take a gamble. He traded four draft

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Shane Lowry has done well at the CJ Cup considering he has used three putters. This wasn’t by choice. Lowry was taking his putter from the bag Thursday when it slipped from his hands. He tried to flick it with his foot and hit it

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer U.S. Soccer has taken steps to implement the recommendations of an investigation into allegations of abuse, harassment and misconduct in women’s soccer. Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates released the investigation into the scandals that erupted last season in the National Women’s Soccer League. Yates’ report

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos say quarterback Russell Wilson is 50-50 for Sunday because of a pulled hamstring. Wilson got injured in the Broncos’ overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He’s shared snaps at practice this week with backup Brett Rypien and third quarterback Josh

By BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury has heard opening statements in the case of a widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma. It could be a landmark case. Matt Gee was on

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Keenan Allen could return for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday despite the team’s bye coming up next week. The receiver has missed the past five games due to a hamstring injury. He is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks,

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore running back J.K. Dobbins has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns because of his knee injury. The Ravens listed receiver Rashod Bateman, linebacker Justin Houston, tight end Mark Andrews, tackle Morgan Moses, fullback Patrick Ricard, cornerback Marcus Peters and guard Ben Cleveland as questionable. Dobbins

By ERIC WILLEMSEN Associated Press SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — FIS President Johan Eliasch has got a reminder of the long road ahead to his desired centralization of Alpine skiing’s media rights. The Austrian Ski Federation has announced a two-year TV and streaming deal with NBC. Eliasch’s vision is for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A jury has found an Illinois ice skating coach guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a young skater. The Winnebago County state’s attorney’s office announced the verdict Friday against 83-year-old Eugene Heffron. In 2018, three skaters accused the longtime coach in Rockford, Illinois, of sexual misconduct. The Rockford Register Star

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm hardly looks like a player easing his way to the end of the year. Rahm had 10 birdies in the CJ Cup for a 62. That gives him a share of the lead going into the weekend at Congaree with Kurt Kitayama. Rahm

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama thrilled a crowd of 4,000 by leading his Paris-based club to a victory on Friday night. The 18-year-old Wembanyama is widely expected to be the first pick in next year’s NBA draft. He stands 7-foot-3 and has an unusual combination of size and skill.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox and its related networks will televise next year’s World Baseball Classic, obtaining U.S. English- and Spanish-language rights to the tournament. Fox says it will broadcast the U.S. opener against Britain on March 11 on the main Fox network. The tournament opens March 8 in Taiwan _ March 7 U.S. time

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus could be back on track after a dismal few weeks for the Bianconeri. Adrien Rabiot scored twice late on to add to goals from Weston McKennie and Moise Kean as they beat Empoli 4-0 for their second straight victory. Juventus is still seven points behind Serie A leader Napoli but

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has agreed to return for an 11th season after leading the majors’ youngest team to a division title and the AL Division Series in 2022. The 63-year-old Francona has not yet signed a contract but said he intends to be back.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A jury has found an Illinois ice skating coach guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a young skater. The Winnebago County state’s attorney’s office announced the verdict Friday against 83-year-old Eugene Heffron. In 2018, three skaters accused the longtime coach in Rockford, Illinois, of sexual misconduct. The Rockford Register Star

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb says he has a high ankle sprain and expects the injury to keep him out for anywhere from two to six weeks. The 32-year-old Cobb acknowledged that he initially feared the injury was much more serious. Cobb hurt his left ankle during the

MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Five different players scored for Mainz as it routed 10-man Cologne 5-0 to strengthen its bid for the European places in the Bundesliga. Mainz achieved its biggest margin of victory for nearly three years and soared from 11th to third in the table. Cologne defender Luca Kilian hauled down Mainz forward