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By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Ben Beach has experienced a little bit of everything while running in a record 53 consecutive Boston Marathons — from New England’s unpredictable weather, to a diagnosis with dystonia, to the 2013 bombing, to last year’s pandemic disruption. But the 72-year-old is still going strong as

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — World Cup qualifying has become a game for the young, with stamina to withstand travel and short recovery time. The U.S. lineup in the team’s most recent qualifier included 18-year-old Ricardo Pepi and 20-year-olds Brenden Aaronson and Sergiño Dest and was captained by 22-year-old Tyler

HOUSTON (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat has apologized during an AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees

By BILL HUBER Associated Press The Green Bay Packers are hoping 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander’s injured shoulder will heal on its own rather than needing season-ending surgery. Alexander was injured during the third quarter of a 27-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. LaFleur ruled out Alexander and center Josh Myers for Sunday’s game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Jayon Brown and three others on injured reserve after declaring them out against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Titans also promoted a trio from the practice squad to the active roster Friday. The Titans also put rookie wide receiver Racey McMath, offensive lineman Aaron Brewer and

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Playing quarterback in the NFL is certainly no simple task, and this year’s class of newcomers is getting a crash course filled with sacks, interceptions and losses in how difficult it is to immediately succeed under center. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, the New York

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks lost another young defenseman when the team announced Caleb Jones has a sprained left wrist. The 24-year-old Jones, the younger brother of Chicago defenseman Seth Jones, is expected to miss approximately six weeks. Caleb Jones was acquired in a July trade with Edmonton that moved Duncan Keith to the

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten officials want to make mental health a priority for its athletes. The topic was discussed this week at basketball media days. Michigan State forward Malik Hall thought COVID-19 impacted the Spartans on the court. Coach Tom Izzo was more concerned it was impacting other

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is trending toward starting Sunday against the Steelers one week after suffering a concussion in the Denver Broncos’ loss to Baltimore. He could be without his top target, however. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton turned an ankle at practice Friday and was added

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The big crowds following Jon Rahm in his return to Spain are starting to bother the world’s top-ranked golfer. Rahm couldn’t hide his frustration with some of the fans after a lackluster second round at the Spanish Open on Friday. He expressed his frustration on the

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two wealthy parents have been convicted of buying their kids’ way into school as athletic recruits. It’s the first case to go to trial in the college admissions cheating scandal that embroiled prestigious universities across the country. Gamal Abdelaziz and John Wilson were found guilty Friday

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers have agreed on an $80 million, eight-year contract extension with an annual cap hit of $10 million. That’s according to two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity

By The Associated Press The Panthers have listed running back Christian McCaffrey as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The news comes after McCaffrey practiced all three days on a limited basis this week. He missed last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with a strained hamstring. If McCaffrey doesn’t play he will

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Women will race aboard foiling 50-foot catamarans in the SailGP global league for the first time starting this weekend at the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Cádiz. Each of the eight teams will have a woman racing in the sixth sailor position behind the driver as part of SailGP’s

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyson Fury will meet Deontay Wilder on Saturday night in Las Vegas for the conclusion of their highly entertaining heavyweight championship trilogy. Fury is weary of Wilder’s bizarre antics and a bit annoyed by the boxing machinations that forced him into a third edition of

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was seeing a hand specialist regarding his injured right middle finger suffered in the Thursday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Seattle coach Pete Carroll declined to go into many specifics regarding the injury until after Wilson saw a

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns star defensive end and NFL sacks leader Myles Garrett expects to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers despite missing his second practice of the week due to soreness. Garrett is listed as questionable _ 50/50 chance of playing _ by the Browns, who

By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer DETROIT (AP) — The latest generation of NHL pucks allow infrared cameras to constantly connect the vulcanized rubber with a puck and player tracking system. Players will also have sensors on their jerseys. The data generated will be used by teams to develop their players. It will also help

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Jon Rahm has had a lackluster second round at the Spanish Open on Friday. He carded a 4-under 67 to stay one shot behind leader Wil Besseling going into the weekend. Rahm is one shot ahead of fellow Spaniard Adri Arnaus and first-round leader Ross McGowan

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Brian Robinson Jr. returned for a fifth season at top-ranked Alabama ready for a bigger role as the primary rusher. The Crimson Tide senior running back is not only handling the added responsibilities with the same explosiveness as his standout predecessors, but showing durability that is impressing NFL