Sports

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Europe trails the Ryder Cup 6-2 after an opening day that saw Rory McIlroy lose twice and the entire team post only one victory. The deficit is the largest for the Europeans since the entire continent was brought into the event in 1979. McIlroy lost

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — A Lim Kim, Katherine Kirk and Eun-HI Ji each shot 8-under 63 Friday for a one-shot lead over Sarah Burnham after the first round of the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship. Five others — Nasa Hataoka, Lindsey Weaver, Pajaree Anannarukarn, Aditi Ashok and Klara Spilkova — were another stroke back after 6-under

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A rare rainstorm in San Diego prompted a delay before the Padres and Braves resumed a game suspended by poor weather July 21 in Atlanta. The continuation was set to begin in the evening at Petco Park, but an unexpected storm hit the city, bringing lightning, thunder and heavy rain. The

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie running back Trey Sermon cleared concussion protocol and will be able to play for the banged-up San Francisco 49ers this week against the Green Bay Packers. The Niners have been hit by a string of injuries this season at running back with

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Toronto reliever Ryan Borucki had his suspension for plunking Tampa Bay outfielder Kevin Kiermaier reduced to two games after an appeal and began serving the ban during a four-game series in Minnesota. Borucki was suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Toyota will use its Tundra TRD Pro next season in NASCAR’s Trucks Series. The Tundra TRD Pro was unveiled before this weekend’s race in Las Vegas. It will make its competition debut in next season’s opener at Daytona International Speedway in February.  The new body for 2022 helps Toyota celebrate the

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielson, defensive assistant Brian Young and offensive assistant Dan Roushar will not attend New Orleans’ game at New England on Sunday because of COVID-19 protocols, the club announced. It will be the second straight missed game for the trio since being among nine coaches

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Endless hours on iRacing trying to familiarize himself with the downtown city street course in Long Beach paid off Friday when IndyCar points leader sailed through his first career laps on the circuit. Palou takes a 35-point lead into Sunday’s title-deciding season finale.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will be without outside linebackers coach Rob Leonard for Sunday’s game at Las Vegas because of COVID-19 protocols. The Dolphins made the announcement Friday and said his responsibilities “will be shared amongst the defensive staff.” Leonard’s status for Miami’s preparations next week leading into an Oct. 3

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are trying to be coy after where Micah Parsons will line up after the versatile rookie linebacker adapted quickly and played almost exclusively as a pass rusher in the second game of his career. Injuries and COVID-19 issues on the defensive

By BILL HUBER Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is doubtful for Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Jenkins injured an ankle during Monday night’s victory over Detroit. Jenkins played every snap in that game but hasn’t practiced this week. He was a Pro Bowl

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney who represents a former Chicago Blackhawks player who alleges he was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010 says her client has been interviewed for the team’s review of the accusations. A former federal prosecutor has been hired by the Blackhawks to conduct

By GREG BEACHAM and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former mixed martial arts champion Jon Jones was jailed in Las Vegas after an incident at Caesars Palace that police said led to his arrest on charges of domestic battery and felony damaging a vehicle. Details of Jones’ arrest at the Las Vegas

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson will be a game-time decision against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Coach Sean McVay said Henderson’s availability would likely depend on pain tolerance after hurting his ribs on the first play of the fourth quarter in the

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson and the New York Jets’ offense will likely be without two veteran playmakers in Denver. Running back Tevin Coleman was ruled out Friday for the game against the Broncos on Sunday with a non-COVID-19 illness. Wide receiver Jamison Crowder is

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The surging St. Louis Cardinals emphatically matched a team record with their 14th straight win, pounding the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in the second game of a doubleheader behind Tyler O’Neill’s three-run homer and a pair of solo shots by Lars Nootbaar. Harrison Bader added a solo drive,

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have activated right-hander Shane Bieber from the 60-day injured list. He will start Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. Bieber, who won the AL Cy Young Award last season, hasn’t pitched since June 13 because of a strained right shoulder. He is 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA in

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Asante Samuel Jr. is quickly showing that being a starting cornerback as a rookie isn’t too big for him. The Los Angeles Chargers’ second-round draft pick has played well in his first two games, including an interception in last week’s 20-17 loss to the