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By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The family of a Las Vegas woman who died in a fiery crash that authorities say former Raiders player Henry Ruggs III caused after driving 156 mph with a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit in Nevada say they are devastated. In a statement issued Thursday

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The AFC West-leading Las Vegas Raiders are off to their best start since 2016 with a 5-2. They are coming off a bye week and will face the 2-6 New York Giants Sunday. The Raiders are dealing with tragedy. Early Tuesday, wide receiver Henry

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t practice for a second straight day on Thursday because of an injured ankle, casting doubt on his status for the team’s upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Murray hurt his left ankle on the final drive

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have declined the 2022 options for outfielder Kole Calhoun and reliever Tyler Clippard, allowing both players to become free agents. The Diamondbacks also announced on Thursday that they will keep right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, exercising his option for the 2022 season. The 34-year-old Calhoun will get a $2

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Grand Prix isn’t until Sunday and Red Bull is already facing a hypothetical dilemma: Whether Sergio Perez would be told to pull aside at his home race to let teammate and championship leader Max Verstappen win. Verstappen leads Mercedes’ seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton by 12 points with five races

LONDON (AP) — Antonio Conte’s first game in charge of Tottenham had five first-half goals, three red cards and a glimpse of the challenge he faces at the London club. Tottenham held on for a 3-2 home win over Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League after nearly giving up a three-goal lead in Conte’s

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. is racing for his second career NASCAR Cup Series championship. Truex won four races this season driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. Truex also won the spring race at Phoenix. Truex drove a battered car last week at Martinsville into the fourth and final

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Switzerland has won the decisive doubles to clinch the last spot in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic. Olympic singles champion Belinda Bencic teamed up with Jil Teichmann to cruise past Lucie Hradecka and Tokyo doubles

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have claimed goalie Scott Wedgewood off waivers from the New Jersey Devils. The move gives the Coyotes some goalie depth after Carter Hutton suffered a lower-body injury last week. The 29-year-old Wedgewood went 0-2-1 with a 3.19 goals-against average in three games with the Devils this season. He

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Major League Soccer has engaged Janice Rubin and Melody Jahanzadeh of Rubin Thomlinson LLP to conduct an independent review of the Vancouver Whitecaps’ handling of misconduct allegations brought by members of the organization’s women’s team against former coaches Bob Birarda and Hubert Busby. U.S. player Malloree Enoch detailed allegations of

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rallied to beat unseeded American Sebastian Korda 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 and reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals. Medvedev converted his first match point on Korda’s 40th unforced error. Medvedev is vying with top-ranked Novak Djokovic to finish the year as No. 1. He next plays French qualifier Hugo Gaston.

By The Associated Press No. 25 Fresno State returns to the Top 25 after more than a month away and is close to clinching a spot in the MWC championship game. The Bulldogs are 4-0 at home and are coming off back-to-back wins over Nevada and previously ranked San Diego State. Boise State is looking

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA has asked a law firm to investigate the Phoenix Suns after a published report detailed allegations that owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure in charge of the franchise. ESPN says it talked to current

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Embattled Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur received measured support this week from both his head coach and his general manager, but also admonitions to score more points. This weekend would be an ideal time. The Broncos (4-4) travel to Dallas to face a Cowboys

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Sirianni’s experience as an assistant coach with the Chargers helped prepare him to be a head coach. He’ll try again for his first home win in four tries when the Philadelphia Eagles host those Chargers on Sunday. Sirianni spent five seasons with the Chargers

By The Associated Press No. 23 SMU needs a win to bounce back from its first loss this season as the Mustangs visit Memphis. That loss to Houston on a late kickoff return for a touchdown dropped SMU four spots in the Top 25. Another loss would end the Mustangs’ hopes for the league title

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Former U.S. and Costa Rica coach Steve Sampson is retiring after seven seasons leading the men’s soccer team at Cal Poly, saying the decision was made to improve his health. Sampson, who turns 65 on Jan. 19, has coached the Mustangs to 42 wins, 48 losses and 16 draws,

By The Associated Press Maryland hasn’t played in the postseason since 2016, but the Terrapins have a chance to become bowl eligible with a victory over No. 22 Penn State this weekend. Penn State is trying to avoid back-to-back losses in a series the Nittany Lions have dominated. Maryland won last year’s meeting 35-19, but