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By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt and West Virginia renew one of college football’s oldest rivalries this week when “The Backyard Brawl” returns. The series dates back to 1895 but went on a break in 2012 after both schools left the Big East for other conferences. Alumni on both sides have

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have traded former second-round pick Trayvon Mullen to the Arizona Cardinals for a conditional draft pick. Agent Kevin Conner confirmed the move that gives Mullen a fresh start after he fell behind other cornerbacks on Las Vegas’ roster with a new regime in charge.

ROME (AP) — Defending Serie A champion AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at Sassuolo as Rossoneri goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved a penalty. It was the second consecutive away draw for Milan following its first Italian title in 11 years. Up next is the first Milan derby of the season on Saturday against

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to bring back manager Torey Lovullo next season. The D-backs announced that they’ve exercised the club option on Lovullo’s contract for 2023. The move comes one day after the biggest comeback win in franchise history: Arizona was trailing 7-0 in the fourth inning against the Phillies before rallying

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The future of a new authority tasked with developing and enforcing nationwide horseracing rules is at stake in cases argued before a federal appeals court in New Orleans. Challengers say Congress granted too much power to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. They also say the

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has signed a three-year contract extension with the club that runs through the 2026-27 season. The 54-year-old Sullivan’s 297 regular-season wins in Pittsburgh are a franchise record. Sullivan is 44-38 in the playoffs, including Stanley Cup victories in 2016 and 2017.

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade with New Orleans that removes a popular and productive playmaker from the Saints’ secondary. But the Saints appear to be deep at the defensive back position and apparently were making little progress on

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it will grant visas to those holding tickets to the World Cup in neighboring Qatar. The UAE said in a statement Tuesday that those registered for Qatar’s Hayya fan card will be able to apply for multiple-entry visas 19 days before the tournament starts.

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Iga Swiatek remembers when she was hardly noticed, so she was excited to see a photo of herself on an advertisement in Times Square. Once little known, it’s now bright lights, big city for the No. 1 women’s tennis player. Think how much bigger she’ll

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what was already expected to be an emotionally charged Week 1 game against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. According to Bills sideline reporter Cynthia Frelund, Mayfield had some choice words for the Browns following the Panthers’ 21-0

By RONALD BLUM and ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writers NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are becoming a minority investor in Italian champion AC Milan, the second soccer team the baseball power will partially own after MLS’s New York City. A Los Angeles-based fund that includes LeBron James also is becoming a minority

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski looked like a different player in the season opener. Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito and Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson actually did become the new faces of their programs. Connor Bazelak could join the club Friday in Indiana’s opener. In a conference where upperclassmen and experienced starters

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, has been placed on the injured list with a right calf injury. The team announced the move Tuesday and said that an MRI done on the calf revealed fascial disruption, but no

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 31-year-old guard joined the Los Angeles Clippers this summer and is eager

ALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel came into the Spanish Vuelta with the goal of winning a stage. He accomplished that in style and now also sees himself in position to take the general classification title as well. The Belgian rider from team Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl pulled off an impressive time-trial victory in the 10th

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When you build a powerhouse program, it’s inevitable that others will try to copy your success. That means hiring people who work for you. Georgia coach Kirby Smart will see another familiar face on the opposing sideline Saturday when the reigning national champion Bulldogs open

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — First-year Florida football coach Billy Napier plans, plots and perfects every minute of each day. He says “preparation is the key to confidence.” If so, the Gators should be feeling like 10-point favorites heading into their season opener against seventh-ranked Utah on Saturday night. But