вторник, 31 октября 2017 г.

Violation of sports agent laws tough for states to prosecute

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The complex schemes to get first dibs on teenage athletes with pro potential can resemble the drug trade....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ykCpUQ

Vegas hardly a fly-by-Knight squad in 1st season on the ice

Feel free to keep treating the Vegas Golden Knights like an expansion team. Really, they don't mind being taken lightly....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1NDa5bG

Column: Dodgers stick to the script, look for Hollywood end

Dave Roberts was going to stick to the script no matter what....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yNxCrX

Notre Dame grounded about playoff, Heisman talk

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- The noise about a playoff bid and the Heisman Trophy is getting louder around No. 5 Notre Dame as it prepares for Saturday's visit from Wake Forest....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lyWS20

Column: Dodgers stick to the script, look for Hollywood end

Dave Roberts was going to stick to the script no matter what....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:17 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z52qaB

McCullers steps into spotlight as Astros' Game 7 starter

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lance McCullers Jr. headed into Game 6 of the World Series not knowing whether he would be attempting to close out a championship on Tuesday night or starting Game 7 on Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2A5cldx

Darvish: Meeting Gurriel not needed after racist gesture

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yu Darvish didn't think it was necessary to meet with Yuri Gurriel after the Houston first baseman's racist gesture toward the Dodgers pitcher....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:30 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2A4sEHB

Jansen returns to form with 6-out save for Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kenley Jansen looked like his All-Star self....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:22 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zmvSJn

Verlander vanquished: Astros lose lead, Dodgers force Game 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Justin Verlander held the possibility of a lifetime in his big, right paw....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:00 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1XUt0

Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson top 1st CFP rankings

NEW YORK (AP) -- A couple of games played during week two of the season had a major effect on the first College Football Playoff rankings....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fbupbK

Darvish: Meeting Gurriel not needed after racist gesture

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yu Darvish didn't think it was necessary to meet with Yuri Gurriel after the Houston first baseman's racist gesture toward the Dodgers pitcher....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h1j0AP

United beats Benfica 2-0 after more agony for keeper Svilar

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Another Champions League victory for Manchester United. Another moment to forget in the competition for young Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yjAtvW

Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson top 1st CFP rankings

NEW YORK (AP) -- Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame and Clemson are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z7WOM1

Eagles, Steelers are top 2 in the latest AP Pro32 poll

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Keystone State's NFL teams have been tough to beat....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ijG6iN

McCullers ready for major role in Astros' closeout plans

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lance McCullers Jr. headed into Game 6 of the World Series not knowing whether he would be attempting to close out a championship on Tuesday night or starting Game 7 one night later....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yjLHQW

With goalkeeping heroics, Olympiakos holds Barcelona 0-0

PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) -- Olympiakos held Barcelona to a surprise 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday, denying the visitors early qualification to the round of 16 from Group D....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xH2qJu

Darvish: Meeting Gurriel not needed after racist gesture

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yu Darvish didn't think it was necessary to meet with Yuri Gurriel after the Houston first baseman's racist gesture toward the Dodgers pitcher....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z4InWX

Buffalo Bills acquire Benjamin in trade with Panthers

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by agreeing to acquire Kelvin Benjamin in a trade with the Carolina Panthers....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1TLoS

Eagles boost run game, get Miami's Jay Ajayi for draft pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The NFL-leading Eagles bolstered their running attack Tuesday, acquiring Jay Ajayi from the Miami Dolphins for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick hours before the trade deadline....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z4srEg

Buffalo Bills acquire Benjamin in trade with Panthers

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by agreeing to acquire Kelvin Benjamin in a trade with the Carolina Panthers....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z2lovJ

NFL's deadline features 2 big trades for a change

The NFL trade deadline finally featured some big-name buzz....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ykgkWj

Column: Tiger's return ultimately measured by performance

Tiger Woods still has more majors than comebacks....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2epqiv7

Twitter promotes anonymous attacks on 2022 Qatar World Cup

LONDON (AP) -- The unsolicited tweets started appearing on timelines over the last week. No website, company or individual is publicly associated with the accounts. But the message Twitter is being paid to promote and spread is clear: Qatar is an unsuitable host of the 2022 World Cup....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z8BCFx

FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver pickups for W9 include Lee, Richardson

For the second straight week we will have six teams on bye - the Bears, Browns, Vikings, Steelers, Patriots and Chargers all have the week off....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1NAIVCw

NFL: Dolphins' Alonso won't be suspended for hit on Flacco

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The NFL says Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso won't be suspended for his hit that sidelined Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco with a concussion....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z8ITFq

Ex-aide at North American soccer federation gets prison

NEW YORK (AP) -- A former aide to the president of the North American professional soccer federation has been sentenced in New York City to 15 months in prison, with credit for 10 months already served in Switzerland....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zlilBY

5 things to know about Pyeongchang Winter Olympics next year

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's sleepy skiing destination of Pyeongchang is finally looking like a Winter Olympics host city after more than a decade of work, two failed bids, and chapters of controversy over venue locations, construction delays and costs....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:51 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ijenyw

AP All-America Watch: Mason Rudolph can get lost in chatter

The Associated Press has been honoring college football's best with an All-America team since 1925. This season, the AP released its first preseason All-America team and last week a midseason team. The full three-team All-America selections are unveiled in December. The seventh installment of the weekly All-America watch features Bedlam's other Heisman Trophy contender, a lockdown Hawkeye and former five-star recruit flourishing at a Group of Five school....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:33 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gPwaNm

Eagles boost run game, get Miami's Jay Ajayi for draft pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The NFL-leading Eagles bolstered their running attack Tuesday, acquiring Jay Ajayi from the Miami Dolphins for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick hours before the trade deadline....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:35 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yhXaAy

Anti-Semitic stickers of Anne Frank appear in German soccer

BERLIN (AP) -- Anti-Semitic stickers of Holocaust victim Anne Frank have surfaced at some soccer events in Germany after they first triggered a scandal in Italy....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gZn2tl

Eagles get Jay Ajayi from Dolphins for 4th-round pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The NFL-leading Eagles have bolstered their offense by acquiring running back Jay Ajayi from the Miami Dolphins for a fourth-round pick in 2018....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:59 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yh1G2i

Pyeongchang gets Olympic flame ahead of 100-day relay

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The Olympic flame was handed to organizers of the 2018 Pyeongchang Games on Tuesday, and it will now head off on a 100-day journey across South Korea before the opening ceremony on Feb. 9....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zUmHMD

5 things to know about Pyeongchang Winter Olympics next year

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's sleepy skiing destination of Pyeongchang is finally looking like a Winter Olympics host city after more than a decade of work, two failed bids, and chapters of controversy over venue locations, construction delays and costs....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:22 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zkGCYI

понедельник, 30 октября 2017 г.

Riding high in summer, Dodgers on brink of wipeout in fall

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Dodgers were baseball's best team during the regular season, piling up 104 wins, blasting 53 homers in June and finishing up a 43-7 run in August....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ly1iGn

Riding high in summer, Dodgers on brink of wipeout in fall

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Dodgers were baseball's best team during the regular season, piling up 104 wins, blasting 53 homers in June, and going 43-7 in August....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yYJ5aC

AP All-America Watch: Bedlam's other QB; 5-star to G5 star

The Associated Press has been honoring college football's best with an All-America team since 1925. This season, the AP released its first preseason All-America team and last week a midseason team. The full three-team All-America selections are unveiled in December. The seventh installment of the weekly All-America watch features Bedlam's other Heisman Trophy contender, a lockdown Hawkeye and former five-star recruit flourishing at a Group of Five school....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:53 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xOD6ol

Coyotes get 1st win, beat Flyers in OT after blowing lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The struggling Arizona Coyotes finally got their first win of the season - but it sure didn't come easy....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yhaVzd

Chiefs force 5 TOs, beat Broncos 29-19 in AFC West showdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Harrison Butker kicked five field goals, Marcus Peters returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the turnover-prone Denver Broncos 29-19 on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1rIWETf

Chiefs force 5 TOs, beat Broncos 29-19 in AFC West showdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Harrison Butker kicked five field goals, Marcus Peters returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the turnover-prone Denver Broncos 29-19 on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yYrQDP

Report: 49ers get QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd rounder

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly acquired their quarterback of the future by trading for New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xBmwoz

Report: 49ers get QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd rounder

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly acquired their quarterback of the future by trading for New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z5ylGY

Judge reinstates 6-game suspension for Cowboys' Elliott

NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge cleared the way Monday night for the NFL to enforce a six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z0vNrA

Judge reinstates 6-game suspension for Cowboys' Elliott

NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge has cleared the way for the NFL to enforce a six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vz8LVS

Coyotes get 1st win, beat Flyers in OT after blowing lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The struggling Arizona Coyotes finally got their first win of the season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Alex Goligoski's overtime goal after blowing a two-goal lead in the final minute of regulation Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gNRXoK

Gun Runner is 9-5 favorite for Breeders' Cup Classic

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Gun Runner, the top older horse on the East Coast, is the slight 9/5 favorite for the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yZYszP

Judge set to rule on suspension of Dallas Cowboys RB Elliott

NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge was close Monday to ruling on whether Dallas Cowboy star running back Ezekiel Elliott can play the rest of the season without serving a six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2u9RKSO

Seahawks land needed LT, getting Duane Brown from Texans

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks solidified a big area of concern by reaching agreement to acquire veteran left tackle Duane Brown from the Houston Texans on Monday for cornerback Jeremy Lane and two draft picks....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yhEcK4

Judge set to rule on suspension of Dallas Cowboys RB Elliott

NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge has told lawyers in the legal dispute between the NFL and Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott that she is close to ruling on whether to block the league from suspending the running back over domestic violence allegations....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yxUPQM

Seahawks land needed LT, getting Duane Brown from Texans

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks have solidified a big area of concern by reaching agreement to acquire veteran left tackle Duane Brown from the Houston Texans for cornerback Jeremy Lane and two draft picks....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z4cv70

Shannon takes over, makes changes as Florida's interim coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Randy Shannon is shaking things up as Florida's interim coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z0tOn6

Teams find it hard to rebound from tough Series losses

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dodgers reliever Ross Stripling was confident as the World Series headed back to California....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xAVPQZ

Bears say TE Miller had "urgent" surgery on left leg

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller had surgery to save his left leg after he tore an artery while dislocating his knee during Sunday's loss at New Orleans....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2A1DBtp

Tiger Woods to return in the Bahamas

Tiger Woods is returning to competition at his holiday tournament in the Bahamas the week after Thanksgiving....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1lcuGKn

Astros, Dodgers set Series HR record amid juiced ball buzz

HOUSTON (AP) -- Home runs kept flying over the wall at Minute Maid Park, on line drives up toward the train tracks, on fly balls that just dropped over the fence....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gOdkpZ

Alabama-LSU is still big _ but so is the point spread

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nobody has to tell LSU's Ed Orgeron how big this Alabama game is, but they will anyway....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z3RpFK

Nationals hire Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez as manager

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dave Martinez's first managing job will come with a Washington Nationals team that expects him to produce nothing less than a World Series championship....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ifUE2N

Column: Martinsville was the hard racing NASCAR wants

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Denny Hamlin loves Martinsville Speedway, where he has won five times at a place he considers one of his home tracks. Yet when he was shown on the infield big screen after wrecking Chase Elliot, he was roundly booed....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2tekVSQ

Shannon takes over, makes changes as Florida's interim coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Randy Shannon is shaking things up as Florida's interim coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hpvwHk

Column: Epic game or lousy pitching? Either way it's a hit

An epic game. No, make that an instant classic....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fyGXOr

Cyclones surge to top of the Big 12 behind their defense

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa State's rise to the top of the Big 12 standings has been one of the nation's biggest surprises this fall. The Cyclones can thank their vastly improved defense....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gOgjPn

Column: Dustin Johnson no longer intimidating as a closer

SHANGHAI (AP) -- No one ever can tell what's going through Dustin Johnson's head by looking at him. His expression was the same at the HSBC Champions when he was building a six-shot lead on Saturday and when he was losing it on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ihCii7

NCAA president urges change to basketball to restore trust

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Major changes are needed in college basketball before the 2018-19 season to show the public that the NCAA is capable of governing the sport in the wake of a bribery scandal, NCAA President Mark Emmert said Monday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iKJ3wv

Patrick Marleau ready for emotional return to San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Patrick Marleau woke up in his own home in San Jose and drove to the rink to prepare for a hockey game just like he has done countless times during his stellar career....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ifITtb

Bears say TE Miller had "urgent" surgery on left leg

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears say tight end Zach Miller had "urgent" surgery to repair an artery in his left leg after suffering a gruesome injury in Sunday's loss at New Orleans....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gN7rJL

NCAA president: Major changes needed to restore public trust

WASHINGTON (AP) -- NCAA President Mark Emmert says major changes are needed in college basketball before the 2018-19 season to show the public that the governing body is capable of running the sport in the wake of a bribery scandal....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gWOt70

WNBA star Stewart says she was sexually abused as a child

WNBA star Breanna Stewart says she was sexually abused as a child....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gWp8KE

You want the truth? Carl Lentz makes sure you can handle it

NEW YORK (AP) -- Baptizing pop star Justin Bieber and NBA star Kevin Durant is as meaningful to Pastor Carl Lentz as the time he convinced a homeless veteran to leave a street corner and come to his church service....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hnimKT

What's up with Justin Bieber and his HillsongNYC pastor pal?

NEW YORK (AP) -- The pastor who pals around with Justin Bieber and a bevy of A-list athletes while ministering to thousands of lesser-knowns at his megachurch says he's ready to speak truth to all those tabloid headlines....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iMajuP

What's really up with Justin Bieber and his pastor pal?

NEW YORK (AP) -- The pastor who pals around with Justin Bieber and a bevy of A-list athletes while ministering to thousands at his New York City megachurch is ready to talk some truth about all those tabloid headlines....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gVKsQp

Beleaguered bullpens for Astros, Dodgers in World Series

HOUSTON (AP) -- Nobody needs a day off in this World Series more than those run-down relievers....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:11 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2A0OLPg

Saudi women to be allowed into sports stadiums next year

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Saudi Arabia will allow women into sports stadiums as of next year, the kingdom's latest step toward easing rules on gender segregation - but they will be seated in the so-called family section, an area separate from the male-only crowd....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q7uCVy

Non-special teams hurt Raiders, Chargers, Jets, Redskins

When special teams become not just ordinary but inept, teams lose....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gVn6KQ

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Poll voters compared to CFP committee

When the College Football Playoff was formed and the selection committee established with it, one of the concerns expressed by some fans was the AP Top 25 and coaches' poll would influence the 13-person panel in charge of picking the semifinal....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2cPJoH6

Astros, Dodgers set Series HR record amid juiced ball buzz

HOUSTON (AP) -- Home runs kept flying over the wall at Minute Maid Park, on line drives up toward the train tracks, on fly balls that just dropped over the fence....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:18 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xzoztm

ICYMI in NFL Week 8: Texans kneel; game of season in Seattle

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- The two most significant events of the NFL weekend took place at the same site:...

from AP Top Sports News at 4:18 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yXnwaw

AP Source: Gabe Kapler will be next Phillies manager

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Former major league outfielder Gabe Kapler will be hired to manage the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a person familiar with the decision....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:18 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gWvSIm

Astros blast by Dodgers 13-12 in 10th, lead World Series 3-2

HOUSTON (AP) -- When the winning run finally came sliding across home plate on Alex Bregman's single, more than five unforgettable hours after the first pitch, a frantic Carlos Correa sprinted toward his Houston Astros teammates in the middle of the diamond....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1r3C1ee

Kershaw buries head in hands as Astros dump Dodgers 13-12

HOUSTON (AP) -- Clayton Kershaw returned to the dugout and sat down after one of the worst performances of his major league career. A few minutes later, the Los Angeles Dodgers' lead gone, he buried his head in his hands....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gVgJXW

Usually automatic Jansen's loss has Dodgers down in Series

HOUSTON (AP) -- Kenley Jansen had been almost automatic for the Los Angeles Dodgers - until the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xywkzs

Springer rewards Hinch's faith as Astros near Series title

HOUSTON (AP) -- When Astros center fielder George Springer went 0 for 4 with four strikeouts in Game 1 of the World Series, some called for manager A.J. Hinch to move the All-Star leadoff man down in the order....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:11 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gVAfn9

воскресенье, 29 октября 2017 г.

Usually automatic Jansen's loss has Dodgers down in Series

HOUSTON (AP) -- Kenley Jansen had been almost automatic for the Los Angeles Dodgers - until the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hmuuvB

Column: After a memorable Series, baseball must come clean

Without a doubt, this World Series has been a whole lotta fun....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iMfZop

Springer rewards Hinch's faith as Astros near Series title

HOUSTON (AP) -- When Astros center fielder George Springer went 0 for 4 with four strikeouts in Game 1 of the World Series, some called for manager A.J. Hinch to move the All-Star leadoff man down in the order....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zgKuK6

Kershaw buries head in hands as Astros dump Dodgers 13-12

HOUSTON (AP) -- Clayton Kershaw returned to the dugout and sat down after one of the worst performances of his major league career. A few minutes later, the Los Angeles Dodgers' lead gone, he buried his head in his hands....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:04 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ieo9SJ

Jansen's 2nd blown save in World Series has Dodgers down

HOUSTON (AP) -- Kenley Jansen had been almost automatic for the Los Angeles Dodgers - until the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:04 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gMolIs

Steelers lean on D, Smith-Schuster in 20-15 win over Lions

DETROIT (AP) -- JuJu Smith-Schuster made an inside move like a veteran and used his young legs to do the rest....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:53 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yWhEM6

Warriors' Green takes issue with fine for fight with Beal

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State star Draymond Green is taking issue with being fined $25,000 for a skirmish with Washington's Bradley Beal, saying he was trying to protect himself from Beal and players from the Wizards' bench....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:33 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1G6xH

Steelers lean on D, Smith-Schuster in 20-15 win over Lions

DETROIT (AP) -- JuJu Smith-Schuster scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zh74m1

Steelers lean on D, Smith-Schuster in 20-15 win over Lions

DETROIT (AP) -- JuJu Smith-Schuster scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yeuatu

Warriors handed second loss at home, fall 115-107 to Pistons

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry and the defending champion Golden State Warriors are certainly showing their flaws and got handed a second home defeat at this early stage of the season, falling 115-107 to the Pistons on Sunday night as Avery Bradley scored 23 points for Detroit....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iO0YxD

NFL Today, Week 8

SCOREBOARD...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ifP6VZ

Wilson's heroics lead Seahawks to wild 41-38 win over Texans

SEATTLE (AP) -- No matter how much Deshaun Watson impersonated Russell Wilson on Sunday, the original ended up coming out on top....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1Fhow

Cowboys 'Feed Zeke,' capitalize on mistakes to beat Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Ezekiel Elliott ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns and the Dallas Cowboys took advantage of a blocked field goal return and three turnovers to beat the Washington Redskins 33-19 Sunday and move into sole possession of second place in the NFC East....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yVzeQz

Wilson's heroics lead Seahawks to wild 41-38 win over Texans

SEATTLE (AP) -- No matter how much Deshaun Watson impersonated Russell Wilson on Sunday, the original ended up coming out on top....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iMhaUL

Verlander, Keuchel and more convinced baseballs are juiced

HOUSTON (AP) -- Justin Verlander is convinced: Baseballs are slicker....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zgOASF

Cowboys 'Feed Zeke,' capitalize on mistakes to beat Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Ezekiel Elliott ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns and the Dallas Cowboys took advantage of a blocked field goal return and three turnovers to beat the Washington Redskins 33-19 Sunday and move into sole possession of second place in the NFC East....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gUbkjU

Kyle Busch earns spot in championship race at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Kyle Busch is the first driver into NASCAR's championship race, using an overtime pass of teammate Denny Hamlin to win Sunday at Martinsville Speedway....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dTtzTT

Eagles' Jenkins: NFL owners declined meeting with players

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, one of the founders of The Players Coalition, said the next proposed meeting between the owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives has been canceled....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iJeasw

Patriots capitalize on Chargers' mistakes in 21-13 win

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- With his final attempt to bring his team back failed, Philip Rivers pulled off his helmet and flung it toward the Gillette Stadium turf. It bounced back perfectly and into his waiting hands....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hnitpY

Wentz tosses 2 touchdowns, Eagles beat 49ers 33-10

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Even when they were sloppy, the Philadelphia Eagles won going away....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zPYKWL

Florida, McElwain agree to part ways after 3rd straight loss

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida and coach Jim McElwain have agreed to part ways a day after a third consecutive loss and nearly a week after he said his players and their families had received death threats....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zQeOHJ

Most Texans kneel during anthem after owner's comments

SEATTLE (AP) -- All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem Sunday, as the vast majority of the team protested the owner's "inmates running the prison" comment....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hkMIhe

Brees leads Saints past Bears, 20-12, for 5th straight win

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Drew Brees completed 23 of 28 passes for 299 yards against a Bears defense that ranked sixth against the pass, and the New Orleans Saints beat Chicago 20-12 Sunday for their fifth straight win....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xxbrVD

Patriots capitalize on Chargers' mistakes in 21-13 win

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady passed for 333 yards and a touchdown, Stephen Gostkowski added four field goals and the New England Patriots held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21-13 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zOxlo0

Opportunistic Bills rout sloppy Raiders, 34-14

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Rookie linebacker Matt Milano scored on a 40-yard fumble return on a rain-slick field, and the Buffalo Bills forced four turnovers in beating the Oakland Raiders 34-14 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iffX4v

Wentz tosses 2 touchdowns, Eagles beat 49ers 33-10

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Carson Wentz tossed two touchdown passes, Jalen Mills had a pick-6 and the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles beat the winless San Francisco 49ers 33-10 on a sloppy, rainy Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lr0dAc

AP source: Florida parting ways with McElwain after blowout

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Florida is parting ways with coach Jim McElwain a day after a third consecutive loss and nearly a week after he said players and families had received death threats....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yVmpb7

The Latest: Bills honor the late Cookie Gilchrist

The Latest on the eighth Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):...

from AP Top Sports News at 3:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hlIy8w

Keenum, Forbath help Vikings win 33-16 vs. Browns in London

LONDON (AP) -- Case Keenum had one of the more miserable performances of his career the last time he played a game at Twickenham Stadium. That was not the case on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zhs1gM

Johnson spins in qualifying before Martinsville playoff race

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson will start last in Sunday's playoff race at Martinsville Speedway because the seven-time champion spun in qualifying....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/P2vFQg

AP Top 25: Georgia rises to No. 2, Ohio State up to No. 3

Georgia moved up to No. 2 and took two first-place votes from top-ranked Alabama in a major reshuffling of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xwi0Yn

AP Top 25: Georgia rises to No. 2, Ohio State up to No. 3

Georgia moved up to No. 2 and took two first-place votes from top-ranked Alabama in a major reshuffling of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2d3tfkM

Catalan club Girona stuns Madrid 2-1 in Spanish league

MADRID (AP) -- Newcomer Girona stunned Real Madrid with a 2-1 victory in the defending champion's first trip to Catalonia since Spain's political crisis escalated....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gSq00R

Napoli beats Sassuolo 3-1 to move 3 points clear in Serie A

MILAN (AP) -- Napoli reinforced its title credentials by beating Sassuolo 3-1 to move three points clear in Serie A on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eAfCHP

Keenum, Forbath help Vikings win 33-16 vs. Browns in London

LONDON (AP) -- Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and Kai Forbath made four field goals as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 33-16 at Twickenham Stadium in the last of four games held this season in Britain....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iIrxcl

The Latest: Middling slate in Week 8 but milestones in reach

LONDON (AP) -- The Latest on the eighth Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):...

from AP Top Sports News at 12:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zhiaYk

Federer beats del Potro in hometown Swiss Indoors final

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Roger Federer finally beat Juan Martin del Potro in a Swiss Indoors final, winning 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 Sunday to go clear in second place on the Open era title list....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iHv5LQ

AP source: Nationals, Dave Martinez agree to managerial deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dave Martinez will get a chance to try to do what no Washington Nationals manager has accomplished: win a postseason series with the club....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2if36PJ

The Latest: After half lead Browns appear headed to 8th loss

LONDON (AP) -- The Latest on the eighth Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):...

from AP Top Sports News at 12:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1mLwS

AP Source: Nationals, Dave Martinez agree to managerial deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals and Dave Martinez have agreed to a managerial contract for three years plus an option....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zOG5KA

Pouille beats Tsonga in Vienna final for 3rd title of season

VIENNA (AP) -- Lucas Pouille won his third title of the season and fourth overall after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 6-4 in an all-French final at the Erste Bank Open on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:53 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hjuywa

AP Interview: Up from deathbed, Flair set to style, profile

Ric Flair was on his deathbed. The Rolex-wearin', kiss-stealin', wheelin-dealin', limousine-ridin', jet-flyin', son of a gun was nothing but a 68-year-old man filled with failing organs and scant hope for survival. Flair never had a bodybuilder's physique, but down almost 45 pounds, his neck shriveled to the size of his wrist. His flamboyant robes yielded to hospital gowns over 10 chilling days on life support....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zhqEi6

Athletics catcher Maxwell arrested in Arizona on gun charge

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell has been arrested in Arizona after a food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yWk8KB

Kerr wins in Malaysia with birdie on last hole

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Cristie Kerr holed a 35-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for an even-par 71 and a one-shot victory in the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dmoJwq

Joshua roadshow to go global as boxing star resets ambitions

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) -- The Anthony Joshua roadshow is about to go global, and it's going to be a wrench for the British boxing superstar....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gLNKlH

Athletics catcher Maxwell arrested in Arizona on gun charge

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell has been arrested after a female food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:51 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1SUEk

суббота, 28 октября 2017 г.

Wind forces cancellation of men's World Cup season-opener

SOELDEN, Austria (AP) -- The first race of the men's Alpine skiing World Cup season has been canceled because of bad weather conditions....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:35 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yZrVJC

A-Train at World Series: Astros make tracks with runs, wins

HOUSTON (AP) -- Dizzy Dean would break into an off-key rendition of "Wabash Cannonball" while broadcasting games....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:18 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zh5jVK

Wood shines in WS debut on personally significant date

HOUSTON (AP) -- A whirlwind of emotion caught up with Alex Wood while in the dugout between innings, and not only because the young Dodgers left-hander still had a no-hit bid in his first World Series start....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z2cO2d

Kershaw gets early start on ace matchup vs Keuchel in Game 5

HOUSTON (AP) -- The hearty handshakes and hugs done in the middle of the diamond, Clayton Kershaw still had work to do....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gS4Sde

Astros' Giles falters again, says he "let the team down"

HOUSTON (AP) -- This time, the Astros couldn't save Ken Giles....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iK1pxz

Giles falters again, Astros lose to Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4

HOUSTON (AP) -- This time, the Astros couldn't save Ken Giles....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:08 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zezQn8

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Statements for Ohio State, Notre Dame

The Big Ten game of the year lived up to its billing, Notre Dame pounded another Top 25 team and Iowa State continued to break the Big 12....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eELi12

Saturday's best

STARS...

from AP Top Sports News at 10:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hj2OI0

Keuchel warming up for Series rematch with Kershaw in Game 5

HOUSTON (AP) -- Dallas Keuchel figures he already has one advantage for his next start in the World Series - warming up, he'll be able to spot his catcher....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:21 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yTqzQY

No. 3 Georgia thumps rival Florida 42-7 in 'Cocktail Party'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Sony Michel put third-ranked Georgia up big early and put Florida away late, scoring on two long runs in a 42-7 drubbing Saturday that might have been the final game for Gators coach Jim McElwain....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zXo3H5

Comeback! No. 6 Ohio State rallies to beat No. 2 Penn State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- J.T. Barrett hit Marcus Baugh with a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter and No. 6 Ohio State rallied from 11 down in the final five minutes to hand No. 2 Penn State its first loss, 39-38 on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gSb2tJ

Comeback! No. 6 Ohio State rallies to beat No. 2 Penn State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- J.T. Barrett hit Marcus Baugh with a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter and No. 6 Ohio State rallied from 11 points down in the final five minutes to hand No. 2 Penn State its first loss, 39-38 on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xvkyGm

Northwestern stuns No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 in 3 OT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Clayton Thorson threw a 22-yard touchdown to Flynn Nagel in the third overtime, Nate Hall intercepted Brian Lewerke and Northwestern beat No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zWgZKT

No. 12 Washington rumbles through UCLA in 44-23 blowout

SEATTLE (AP) -- Myles Gaskin led Washington's running onslaught with 169 yards and one touchdown, Lavon Coleman added 94 yards and three touchdown runs and the 12th-ranked Huskies routed UCLA 44-23 on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gSpm5g

No. 12 Washington rumbles through UCLA in 44-23 blowout

SEATTLE (AP) -- Myles Gaskin led Washington's running onslaught with 169 yards and one touchdown, Lavon Coleman added 94 yards and three touchdown runs and the 12th-ranked Huskies routed UCLA 44-23 on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zWHcZL

No. 3 Georgia thumps rival Florida 42-7 in 'Cocktail Party'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Sony Michel put third-ranked Georgia up big early and put Florida away late, scoring on two long runs in a 42-7 drubbing Saturday that might have been the final game for Gators coach Jim McElwain....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zN55lv

Gurriel banned 5 games in 2018 for racist gesture at Darvish

HOUSTON (AP) -- Yuli Gurriel will have to sit out for making a racist gesture toward Yu Darvish - but not during the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ybVAQD

No. 5 Wisconsin holds off Illinois 24-10, stays unbeaten

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Alec Ingold and Garrett Groshek scored on short runs in the first half, offensive lineman Michael Deiter added another touchdown on a trick play late in the game, and No. 5 Wisconsin beat Illinois 24-10 on Saturday to remain unbeaten....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yUfNHT

Gurriel banned 5 games in 2018 for racist gesture at Darvish

HOUSTON (AP) -- Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros was suspended Saturday for the first five games of next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gQ6RP2

No. 5 Wisconsin holds off Illinois 24-10, stays unbeaten

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Alec Ingold and Garrett Groshek scored on short runs in the first half, offensive lineman Michael Deiter added another touchdown on a trick play late in the game, and No. 5 Wisconsin beat Illinois 24-10 on Saturday to remain unbeaten....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ybwGk0

Gurriel banned 5 games in 2018 for racist gesture at Darvish

HOUSTON (AP) -- Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros has been suspended for five games next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hiEyWi

Rudolph shines in rain, No. 11 Oklahoma St. beats No. 22 WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Mason Rudolph threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State to a 50-39 victory over No. 22 West Virginia on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lq6qMY

No. 8 Miami stays unbeaten,

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Malik Rosier threw for a career-high 356 yards with three touchdowns to help eighth-ranked Miami hold off North Carolina 24-19 on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zX21En

Texans owner apologizes again; attempts to explain comment

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has released a second apology and is attempting to explain his comments, a day after a report revealed that he said "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners about players who protest by kneeling during the national anthem....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yRThBI

Florida AD: No buyout discussed with coach McElwain or reps

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin says the school has not had any conversations with embattled coach Jim McElwain or his representatives regarding a contract buyout....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1yEQd3d

Red Bull's Verstappen

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Red Bull's Max Verstappen edged Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton in the final practice before qualifying at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:21 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eAtjIA

Delta: Flight carrying Oklahoma Thunder encountered bird

CHICAGO (AP) -- Delta Airlines officials say a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird when it was landing....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yYf0Yo

Women's pro hockey league makes pact with NJ Devils

NEW YORK (AP) -- There's hope for girls and women who want to play professional hockey in the United States thanks to the New Jersey Devils....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gJNxzi

Column: There's so much to like about the Houston Astros

HOUSTON (AP) -- There's so much to like about the Houston Astros....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ybctLc

Goal of Cowboys vs Redskins: Stay in sight of soaring Eagles

Through the decades, when the Cowboys and Redskins met, it often was for the division lead. On Sunday, the archrivals go at it for the 115th time. At stake: second place in the NFC East behind the high-flying Eagles....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1tglNjK

Kerr leads by 1 shot in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Cristie Kerr fired a 6-under 65 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Feng Shanshan at the Sime Darby....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1atA0Wv

Managing friends Roberts, Hinch head to head in World Series

HOUSTON (AP) -- Dave Roberts, A.J. Hinch and their families were having breakfast together during the All-Star break this summer when the old friends started talking about their jobs....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zdsGQ6

Managing friends Roberts, Hinch head to head in World Series

HOUSTON (AP) -- Dave Roberts, A.J. Hinch and their families were having breakfast together during the All-Star break this summer when the old friends started talking about their jobs....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2y9S1dT

Jaguars acquire former Pro Bowl DT Dareus from Bills

The Jacksonville Jaguars are taking a chance on Marcell Dareus, hoping he can solidify the team's most glaring defensive deficiency....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:00 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gONoyb

пятница, 27 октября 2017 г.

Astros' Gurriel makes racist gesture toward Darvish

HOUSTON (AP) -- Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is facing possible punishment after making a racist gesture during the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zKUcRm

Astros' Gurriel makes racist gesture toward Darvish

HOUSTON (AP) -- Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel says he didn't intend to offend Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish when he made a racist gesture after homering against him during Houston's 5-3 win in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lm4aGy

Darvish left spinning as Dodgers fall into Series deficit

HOUSTON (AP) -- Yu Darvish kept turning his head as balls clanked off the outfield wall or soared over it....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ln0hkJ

Astros' Gurriel makes racist gesture toward Darvish

HOUSTON (AP) -- Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel says he didn't intend to offend Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish when he made a racist gesture after homering against him during Houston's 5-3 win in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zVZI4e

Darvish left spinning as Dodgers fall into Series deficit

HOUSTON (AP) -- Pitching in his World Series debut, Yu Darvish kept turning his head as balls clanked off the outfield wall or soared over it....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gQzX0O

Column: There's so much to like about the Houston Astros

There's so much to like about the Houston Astros....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yTvEZE

Green, Beal ejected after fight during Wizards-Warriors game

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State's Draymond Green and Washington's Bradley Beal were ejected after fighting beneath the Wizards' basket late in the first half of a game Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gPCWXt

Dansk wins again, Vegas 8-1-0 after thumping Avs 7-0

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The Golden Knights hoped to give Las Vegas a reason to cheer when they opened their first ever homestand days after a mass shooting jarred the city....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yYNutW

Dansk wins again, Vegas 8-1-0 after thumping Avs 7-0

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oscar Dansk got his third win in his third career game, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-0 Friday night to extend the best start ever by an NHL expansion team....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zKpF6a

Jaguars acquire former Pro Bowl DT Dareus from Bills

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for Buffalo Bills nose tackle Marcell Dareus on Friday, beefing up one of the NFL's best defenses....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iGqKZi

Cancer survivor, World Series champ Rizzo is Clemente winner

HOUSTON (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo is a cancer survivor and World Series champion. The Roberto Clemente Award is a trophy that will stand out for the Chicago Cubs slugger....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i9Mzwx

Manfred says ball not to blame for all the long balls

HOUSTON (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred doesn't blame the baseball for all the long balls....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gPSvhG

Meat of the matter: Charlie Morton doesn't own steak house

HOUSTON (AP) -- Charlie Morton addressed a meaty matter before his World Series debut: No, he does not own Morton's The Steakhouse....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zdBoOz

Cancer survivor, World Series champ Rizzo is Clemente winner

HOUSTON (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo, a cancer survivor and World Series champion, has been recognized for his foundation's work to help other families dealing with cancer....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gQTcYd

Gronk

DALLAS (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski needs to party less and Travis Kelce should keep his cool more....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yWoLq0

Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, avoids jail

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Superstar golfer Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and agreed to enter a diversion program Friday, five months after he was found passed out in his Mercedes with prescription drugs and marijuana in his system....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vEVMFW

Gronk

DALLAS (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski of the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots has been voted the top tight end in the NFL by an Associated Press panel....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yQyYVh

Rainbow resurgence: Bright Astros jerseys now a fan favorite

HOUSTON (AP) -- Once mocked, now fashionable, those rainbow jerseys of the Houston Astros are back in full bloom at the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zbiS9b

The Latest: Tiger Woods arrives at court for DUI case

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- The Latest on Tiger Woods' DUI case (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 1:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iEK3lS

Timberlake at Super Bowl: White male privilege again?

NEW YORK (AP) -- The booking of Justin Timberlake for the Super Bowl halftime show has triggered a backlash from women, minorities and others who say Janet Jackson was unfairly forced to pay a far higher price than he ever faced for that breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction" at the big game in 2004....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yTaN6m

Timberlake at Super Bowl: White male privilege again?

NEW YORK (AP) -- The booking of Justin Timberlake for the Super Bowl halftime show has triggered a backlash from women, minorities and others. They say Janet Jackson was unfairly forced to pay a far higher price than he ever faced for their breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction" at the big game in 2004....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2llKcM8

Houston Texans CEO apologizes over 'inmates' comment

HOUSTON (AP) -- The chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans has apologized after a report said he declared "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who kneel in protest during the national anthem....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zbOH1F

Houston Texans CEO apologizes over 'inmates' comment

HOUSTON (AP) -- The chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans has apologized after a report said he declared "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who kneel in protest during the national anthem....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zbPrE5

Vikings to start Keenum at QB vs Browns in London

LONDON (AP) -- Case Keenum will make his sixth start in eight games at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings when they play Cleveland in London....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xtHFAV

Week 9 Preview: Buckeyes seek revenge against Penn State

This week's college football action features a Big Ten showdown with major playoff implications as No. 6 Ohio State hosts No. 2 Penn State....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:46 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i9ycZ6

Rainbow resurgence: Bright Astros jerseys now a fan favorite

HOUSTON (AP) -- Once mocked, now fashionable, those rainbow jerseys of the Houston Astros are back in full bloom at the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gOtkfz

Tiger Woods due in court with plea deal to resolve DUI case

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Superstar golfer Tiger Woods is due in court to resolve a driving under the influence case, expected to plead guilty to reckless driving and agree to enter a diversion program....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qC9hVj

четверг, 26 октября 2017 г.

Buffaloes follow lead of live mascot Ralphie for 50th season

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- The most powerful, hard-charging runner ever to roam Folsom Field for the Colorado Buffaloes has never officially gained a yard....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zaA4f4

Dolphins, Ravens looking forward to a well-deserved break

BALTIMORE (AP) -- As a reward for going three days between games, the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens now get an extended break before returning to action....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iBHW27

Week 9 Preview: Buckeyes seek revenge against Penn State

This week's college football action features a Big Ten showdown with major playoff implications as No. 6 Ohio State hosts No. 2 Penn State....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zbKv1Z

Cousins has 41 and 23 in Sacramento return, Pelicans rally

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- DeMarcus Cousins could exhale at last. The nerves were long gone, his highly anticipated return to Sacramento in the books - and what a beauty it was....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1HuKuAi

Israeli judoka wins gold in UAE but not under Israel flag

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- An Israeli judoka has won a gold medal at a competition held in Abu Dhabi, though he did not compete under the Israeli flag....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:47 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z9E1Rk

Cousins has 41 and 23 in Sacramento return, Pelicans rally

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- DeMarcus Cousins immediately scored after winning the opening tip and never stopped on the way to 41 points and 23 rebounds, and the emotional big man dominated his old team to rally the New Orleans Pelicans past the Kings 114-106 on Thursday night in his highly anticipated return....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2la8WVD

No. 20 Stanford comes back for 15-14 win over Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Keller Chryst threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to JJ Arcega-Whiteside with 20 seconds left and No. 20 Stanford survived Bryce Love's absence for a 15-14 come-from-behind victory over Oregon State on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yUkW4x

Ravens lose Flacco, beat Dolphins 40-0 behind defense

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass before being knocked from the game with a concussion, and the Baltimore Ravens frustrated quarterback Matt Moore and the Miami Dolphins in a 40-0 victory Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zJU1FE

Ravens lose Flacco, beat Dolphins 40-0 behind defense

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass before being knocked from the game with a concussion, and the Baltimore Ravens frustrated quarterback Matt Moore and the Miami Dolphins in a 40-0 victory Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yW47Gs

McCullers is ready to throw the Los Angeles Dodgers a curve

HOUSTON (AP) -- Lance McCullers Jr. is ready to throw the Los Angeles Dodgers a curve....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yOCxJh

Astros manager Hinch on hotel incident: 'No altercation'

HOUSTON (AP) -- Astros manager A.J. Hinch firmly said there was "no altercation" at a hotel in California this week at the World Series following a TMZ Sports report that he argued with bar patrons....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gEDICO

Astros manager Hinch on hotel incident: 'No altercation'

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch says there was "no altercation" at a hotel in California this week at the World Series after a TMZ Sports report that he argued with bar patrons....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z8Gn2I

Girardi fired as Yankees manager, leaving with 'heavy heart'

Joe Girardi was fired as New York Yankees manager Thursday after a decade that produced just one World Series title for a team that expects to win every year....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2izVDi1

AP source: Patriots Hightower to have season-ending surgery

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers and is facing season-ending surgery on his right shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gG9QG6

'Cocktail Party' delivers upsets, chaos for Florida, Georgia

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" has been a sobering experience for favorites over the years....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zSDpga

Cubs shake up coaching staff, part with Bosio, hire Davis

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs decided they needed to make more than just a few adjustments to their coaching staff after falling short of another trip to the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lgQmwV

With many injured skiers out, Vonn set for surprise GS start

SOELDEN, Austria (AP) -- While injuries have forced many of ski racing's biggest names to sit out the season-opening World Cup events this weekend, American standout Lindsey Vonn has unexpectedly announced her start in the women's giant slalom....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i7qfns

Astros' World Series run lifts Houston amid Harvey recovery

HOUSTON (AP) -- Paul Daulong hopes the Houston Astros jersey his daughter gave him after Hurricane Harvey's flooding devastated the family's home will be a good luck charm as his beloved baseball team tries to win its first World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ll5NEo

Astros' World Series run lifts Houston amid Harvey recovery

HOUSTON (AP) -- Paul Daulong hopes the Houston Astros jersey his daughter gave him after Hurricane Harvey's flooding devastated the family's home will be a good luck charm as his beloved baseball team tries to win its first World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iBNhXh

Martina Hingis to retire again after WTA Finals

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Martina Hingis announced Thursday that she will retire from tennis for the third time in her career at the end of the ongoing WTA Finals....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2y76oQ3

Pitch back: Willis returns to Indians as pitching coach

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Carl Willis had other job offers, none like the one with the Indians....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i76QD8

European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend:...

from AP Top Sports News at 1:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2nmOuPL

Column: 'Patronizing' Arsenal leadership angers shareholders

LONDON (AP) -- For so long the target of discord at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger was the unifier for once on Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ySpusg

BIG TEN SPOTLIGHT: Making bowl becomes goal for some teams

While Penn State, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Michigan State head into the last Saturday of October harboring College Football Playoff hopes, several Big Ten teams that got off to promising starts now are just trying to make a bowl....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yO0Bf6

Franklin leads Penn State with grand vision, big personality

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Every aspiring head coach in college football seemingly has a master plan, copious notes and ideas about how to run a program gathered over years as an assistant. Maybe it is written in a notebook or scratched out on legal pads. Could be printed out and stacked in a file folder or two....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yOaVDV

'They're still beating everybody': Spurs off to 4-0 start

MIAMI (AP) -- Gregg Popovich is in a great mood, seeming to enjoy every aspect of the conversation. There was talk about wine, his favorite beverage and probably his favorite topic....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z83VER

Girardi pushed out by Yankees after 10 seasons as manager

Joe Girardi's tenure as New York Yankees manager ended Thursday after a decade that produced just one World Series title for a team that expects to win every year....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z9xTZm

Joe Girardi out as New York Yankees manager after 10 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Girardi out as New York Yankees manager after 10 seasons....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zR5tQM

English FA 'cultural review' after team racism controversy

LONDON (AP) -- Still reeling after the botched handling of racism investigations, the English Football Association sought to defuse an escalating controversy Thursday by launching a "full cultural review" to improve inclusivity....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gHdaR7

AP source: Patriots Hightower to have season-ending surgery

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers and is facing season-ending surgery on his right shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gG7N4P

Venus Williams reaches semifinals at WTA Finals

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Venus Williams reached the semifinals at the WTA Finals by beating Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1yjEkyR

Ex-Chiefs star Jamaal Charles returning to KC with Broncos

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Jamaal Charles envisioned playing his entire career with the Chiefs, retiring from the organization that drafted him and having his name emblazoned on the ring of honor at Arrowhead Stadium....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2haT2HV

David Stern calls for NBA changes of marijuana rules

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former NBA Commissioner David Stern believes medicinal marijuana use by players should be allowed, but the league says it won't allow it for recreational use....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gKFK7R

NFL expects Kaepernick invite to next players' meeting

NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i6sCa5

Female student golf player denied trophy in boys' tournament

UXBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- A female high school student who had the best score at a boys' golf tournament in Massachusetts has been denied the trophy because she's a girl....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:08 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zPWCim

Canada beats USA 5-1 on pre-Olympic women's hockey tour

BOSTON (AP) -- In a women's hockey rivalry that has seen medals turn from gold to silver in a matter of seconds, or a few inches, the United States and Canada just aren't sure what to make of the recent spate of blowouts....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2nqHLs4

Koepka opens with a 64 to lead HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI (AP) -- U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka turned a sure birdie into a bogey and then turned a certain bogey into an unlikely birdie. It added to an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead Thursday after the opening round of the HSBC Champions....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fa0Ueg

Dodgers' foundation tested after bullpen blasted in Game 2

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kenley Jansen is 6-foot-5 and very wide. The Los Angeles closer is undeniably imposing in his home whites on the Dodger Stadium mound even before he throws his cutter, one of the most sadistic and dependable pitches in baseball....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:35 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z7yD0T

среда, 25 октября 2017 г.

Column: A wild game and a bullpen that finally cracked

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Smoke came drifting over Dodger Stadium in the extra innings of World Series Game 2, though it wasn't because Houston bats were suddenly on fire....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fyGXOr

Column: A wild game and a bullpen that finally cracked

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Smoke came drifting over Dodger Stadium in the extra innings of World Series Game 2, though it wasn't because Houston bats were suddenly on fire....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yNxCrX

Verlander brings the heat, hollers Astros toward Game 2 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Justin Verlander brought the heat....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:01 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iDgeSU

Stern calls for NBA changes of marijuana rules

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former NBA Commissioner David Stern believes medicinal marijuana use should be allowed, but the league says it won't allow players to use it for recreational use....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gK12T4

Nets overcome James' triple-double, beat Cavs 112-107

NEW YORK (AP) -- Spencer Dinwiddie made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left while starting for the injured D'Angelo Russell, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame LeBron James' first triple-double of the season to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-107 on Wednesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iCDgsL

Scully delivers, and then calls in a left-handed reliever

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The cheers began even before Vin Scully stepped onto the field. One year removed from the broadcast booth, his job Wednesday night was to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xnymCH

Stanton expects to meet Jeter, new Miami owners after Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton still hasn't met with the Miami Marlins' new leadership, including Derek Jeter, amid speculation the team will unload its most expensive player in an effort to cut payroll....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xo25va

Stanton expects to meet Jeter, new Miami owners after Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton still hasn't met with the Miami Marlins' new leadership, including Derek Jeter, amid speculation the team will unload its most expensive player in an effort to cut payroll....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gJJI0x

Steelers WR Bryant says he'll be benched against Lions

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to trade Martavis Bryant. They also apparently don't have any plans to play him either. At least not in Detroit....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i4Y08R

Ex-judge 1st to be sentenced in FIFA scandal, gets 8 months

NEW YORK (AP) -- A former judge who led Guatemala's soccer federation has become the first person sentenced in the U.S. in the FIFA world soccer corruption scandal, getting eight months in prison....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qQ1qhQ

Ex-judge 1st to be sentenced in FIFA scandal, gets 8 months

NEW YORK (AP) -- A former judge who led Guatemala's soccer federation has become the first person sentenced in the U.S. in the FIFA world soccer scandal, getting eight months in prison....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z6TfXe

The Latest: Ex-judge is 1st to be sentenced in FIFA scandal

NEW YORK (AP) -- The latest on the New York sentencing of a former judge who led Guatemala's soccer federation (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zDrxxp

Atlanta becomes US soccer's new hotbed, but will it last?

ATLANTA (AP) -- The cheer begins slowly, rhythmically - everyone raising their hands above their heads, clapping in sync to the beat of the drum, screaming in unison and picking up speed with each chant....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h8jnGz

NFL expects Kaepernick invite to next players' meeting

NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2le0oPa

Expansion hang over: ACC annually meets under dark cloud

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Another Atlantic Coast Conference basketball media day. Another scandal casting a shadow over the gathering....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gJuuc7

Darrell Wallace Jr. to drive for Richard Petty in 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Darrell Wallace Jr. will become the first black full-time driver at NASCAR's top level since 1971 when he takes over Richard Petty's iconic ride next season....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i4ETMd

Atlanta becomes US soccer's new hotbed, but will it last?

ATLANTA (AP) -- The cheer begins slowly, rhythmically - everyone raising their hands above their heads, clapping in sync to the beat of the drum, screaming in unison and picking up speed with each chant....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zDjOQ4

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start amid slew of teams on bye

With six teams on a bye this week, fantasy football players are going to have a hard time fielding an ideal lineup. We'll get through it together by analyzing the matchups to determine who to start and sit in Week 8....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1NAIVCw

Frank's diary read out to condemn anti-Semitism in soccer

MILAN (AP) -- A passage from Anne Frank's diary was read before Wednesday's Italian league matches as part of a number of initiatives to condemn the acts of anti-Semitism by Lazio fans and to keep alive memories of the Holocaust....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zP7wEY

Buckeyes scheming to stop Barkley, 'the best we've seen'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Urban Meyer is as prone to hyperbole as any football coach, but everything he says about Penn State tailback Saquon Barkley just might be true....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h8TYfQ

'Gunslinger' QB Moore takes over for Dolphins against Ravens

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Miami Dolphins hope a quarterback change won't blunt the momentum they've gathered from a three-game winning streak....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yO87s6

Have ball, will travel; QBs leading running games in ACC

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Darrin Hall broke through the line of scrimmage and saw nothing but green grass in front of him. Finally....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h8dUj2

Expansion hang over: ACC annually meets under dark cloud

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Another Atlantic Coast Conference basketball media day. Another scandal casting a shadow over the gathering....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i4COjo

Dolphins looking for more from backup QB Matt Moore

On a short week, having a backup quarterback start usually means trouble....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yR0ktZ

WNBA's Delle Donne hopes upcoming wedding can help others

NEW YORK (AP) -- WNBA player Elena Delle Donne has always tried to give back and help others. So it's no surprise that her wedding to Amanda Clifton on Nov. 3 will have a charitable component to it....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z7dJPA

College Football Picks: Big games, then playoff rankings

Three days before the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season are released, No. 2 Penn State and No. 6 Ohio State will play a game that could complicate the selection committee's task down the road - if the Buckeyes win....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xmOOmB

Darrell Wallace Jr. to drive for Richard Petty in 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Darrell Wallace Jr. will drive Richard Petty's iconic No. 43 full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series next year....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zMZWux

Tony Parker practicing with Spurs' G League team

MIAMI (AP) -- Tony Parker is taking another step toward returning to the San Antonio lineup....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iz0j80

Devils, Golden Knights off to surprising strong starts

After finishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season, the New Jersey Devils have been among the NHL's surprise teams....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1NDa5bG

Bama, Georgia could give SEC rare matchup of unbeaten teams

ATLANTA (AP) -- Top-ranked Alabama and No. 3 Georgia have been so dominant that the real drama behind the race to the SEC championship game may be the push for both to arrive in Atlanta undefeated....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z6jYmN

Trump administration sides with NFL in sports betting case

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The Trump administration is siding with professional sports leagues in their opposition to allowing New Jersey to offer sports betting, while Republican Gov. Chris Christie is calling the leagues "hypocrites" for opposing betting while having teams in Las Vegas....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2y78I4p

McElwain to provide details if threats become 'unmanageable'

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida coach Jim McElwain says he will provide details about alleged death threats if the situation "becomes unmanageable."...

from AP Top Sports News at 12:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xmGxiG

Judo Federation chastises Abu Dhabi over Israeli treatment

JERUSALEM (AP) -- The International Judo Federation is demanding that the United Arab Emirates treat Israeli athletes equally after reports it is banning the Israeli flag at an upcoming contest....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z61YsS

Browns rookie DE Myles Garrett in concussion protocol

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett has been placed in concussion protocol....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:35 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zCJ0Gg

WNBA's Delle Donne hopes upcoming wedding can help others

NEW YORK (AP) -- WNBA player Elena Delle Donne has always tried to give back and help others. So it's no surprise that her wedding to Amanda Clifton on Nov. 3 will have a charitable component to it....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yNO25r

Fortunes can change quickly in the world of golf

SHANGHAI (AP) -- The final World Golf Championship of the year is a case study in how quickly the landscape can change....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:57 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1plsggA

Trump administration sides with NFL in sports betting case

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The Trump administration is siding with professional sports leagues in their opposition to allowing New Jersey to offer sports betting at its casinos and racetracks....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:32 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zDBZVU

Qatari exec meets investigators in FIFA bribery case

BERN, Switzerland (AP) -- Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, a Qatari soccer and television executive, was questioned Wednesday by Swiss investigators who say he bribed a FIFA official in a World Cup broadcasting rights deal....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:51 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lesAS7

Hollywood story: Hill goes from Long Island Ducks to Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rich Hill is living a Hollywood story....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i3tfkw

вторник, 24 октября 2017 г.

PGA Tour China to resume with full schedule in 2018

SHANGHAI (AP) -- The PGA Tour has its first Chinese members, and now has reason to believe they won't be the last....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z5qgmq

Early theme to NBA season: You score, I score, we all score

Maybe it's the 3-ball. Perhaps it's all about small ball....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:22 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zAYUBb

Hollywood story: Hill goes from Long Island Ducks to Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rich Hill is living a Hollywood story....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yPBEC7

LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 hole

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:...

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1BsD3ti

Turner & Taylor hammer homers in Dodgers' Series opener win

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- T 'n T proved dynamite again for the Dodgers....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:32 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yJ6ZXs

Doping scandal roils another sport: Dogsledding

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Cycling. Baseball. Track. Horse racing. Now dogsledding has become the latest professional sport to be engulfed in a doping scandal, this one involving the huskies that dash across the frozen landscape in Alaska's grueling, 1,000-mile Iditarod....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1cZvUnI

Turner & Taylor hammer homers in Dodgers' Series opener win

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- T 'n T proved dynamite again for the Dodgers....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2y5ASwU

Column: Hottest World Series game draws some cool customers

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The hottest World Series game on record drew some pretty cool customers to Dodger Stadium....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z52qaB

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in hot World Series opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- No sweat, Clayton Kershaw....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1r3C1ee

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in hot World Series opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- No sweat, Clayton Kershaw....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gGxrtJ

Two mistakes are too many for Keuchel in World Series opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dallas Keuchel walked slowly to the dugout with a 1,000-yard glare....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yHtDQb

LeBron plays point, scores 34 as Cavs beat Bulls 119-112

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers' lineups are changing daily. Their defense is a mess, their slow starts are puzzling and the starting point guard is hurt....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1yjH80Y

Kessel's OT winner leads Penguins past McDavid, Oilers 2-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Phil Kessel found a way to upstage Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2y4RRPI

Kessel's OT winner leads Penguins past McDavid, Oilers 2-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Phil Kessel found a way to upstage Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yMb0d5

LeBron plays point, scores 34 as Cavs beat Bulls 119-112

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James scored 34 points in a rare start at point guard and the Cleveland Cavaliers, using another early season lineup, awakened after a sluggish first half and beat the Chicago Bulls 119-112 on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2kYAzlZ

Eagles remain No. 1 in the latest AP Pro32 poll

NEW YORK (AP) -- Carson Wentz has the Philadelphia Eagles on top of the NFL....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1twUnH1

The Latest: Clayton Kershaw gets early standing ovation

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Latest on Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 7:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2izYBDv

Stanton once again thrust into Cardinals' starting role

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Drew Stanton has been here before. Carson Palmer goes down with a serious injury and Stanton steps in as his backup....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zML8vT

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension denied

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Marshawn Lynch's appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official was denied Tuesday and the running back will miss Oakland's game this week at Buffalo....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2odcfhG

The Latest: World Series is heating up _ to 104 degrees

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Latest on Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yKSJLw

Seager starts at shortstop for Dodgers in Series opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Back on the active roster, Corey Seager was in the starting lineup at shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opener against the Houston Astros....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xk4qY3

Senior-led Texas schools chasing Kansas in Big 12 race

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- There was a feeling of familiarity at the Sprint Center on Tuesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xlUKMC

Iditarod sled dog race is engulfed in dog-doping scandal

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- The world's most famous sled dog race has become engulfed in a doping scandal involving a four-time champion's team of huskies, giving animal rights activists new ammunition in their campaign to end the grueling, 1,000-mile Iditarod....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lxKPlg

Dodgers add Seager, McCarthy, drop Granderson, Farmer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Brandon McCarthy were added to the active roster for the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who dropped outfielder Curtis Granderson and backup catcher Kyle Farmer....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yJGM8Q

World Series Grillz: Rapper offers free grillz to Astros

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros will soon have the most sparkling smiles in baseball....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zNoALt

Dodgers add Seager, McCarthy, drop Granderson, Farmer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Brandon McCarthy were added to the active roster for the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who dropped outfielder Curtis Granderson and backup catcher Kyle Farmer....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2erbQlw

Rookie lessons: Draymond Green gives Mavs' rookie an earful

Draymond Green showed Dennis Smith Jr. no sympathy....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zMDqSE

Venus needs over 3 hours to beat Ostapenko at WTA Finals

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Venus Williams needed three match points and more than three hours to defeat Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-7 (3), 7-5 at the WTA Finals on Tuesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xVOR8o

Pebble Beach to host first Women's US Open in 2023

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Prestigious Pebble Beach will host its first U.S. Women's Open in 2023 and the U.S. Open in 2027....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gyTGOJ

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension denied

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Marshawn Lynch's appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official was denied Tuesday and the running back will miss Oakland's game this week at Buffalo....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h6nYJn

Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension denied

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Marshawn Lynch's appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official has been declined and the running back will miss Oakland's game this week at Buffalo....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p5unGd

Eagles lose Jason Peters, Jordan Hicks for the season

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles coach Doug Pederson says nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters and starting linebacker Jordan Hicks will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Monday's 34-24 win over Washington....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2y3U6D4

Williams needs more than 3 hours to beat Ostapenko at Finals

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Venus Williams needed three match points and more than three hours to defeat Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-7 (3), 7-5 at the WTA Finals on Tuesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eeQANd

Column: Golf's big-money Asian swing is worth the travel

SHANGHAI (AP) -- Shadows are rare in Shanghai, so a clear blue sky and abundant sunshine only added to a happy mood Tuesday at the HSBC Champions....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:58 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gzYG5S

Dave Sarachan to coach US for exhibition at Portugal

CHICAGO (AP) -- Dave Sarachan, the top assistant to Bruce Arena, will be the interim coach for the United States when the Americans play an exhibition at European champion Portugal on Nov. 14....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:40 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yOOPTS

Pebble Beach to host first Women's US Open in 2023

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Prestigious Pebble Beach will host its first U.S. Women's Open in 2023 and the U.S. Open in 2027....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z4aWa3

South Korean Olympic organizers downplay concern over NKorea

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) -- South Korea's Olympic organizers played down concern over ongoing tensions with North Korea on Monday and also said that work has been completed on all venues for the 2018 Pyeongchang Games....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ivMdUG

Dave Sarachan to coach US for exhibition at Portugal

CHICAGO (AP) -- Dave Sarachan, the top assistant to Bruce Arena, will be the interim coach for the United States when the Americans play an exhibition at European champion Portugal on Nov. 14....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h4CSzI

The Latest: Tiger Woods' DUI hearing postponed

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- The Latest on Tiger Woods' expected plea deal in his driving under the influence case (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:59 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wI4hN8

The Latest: Head of European Parliament denounces Lazio fans

ROME (AP) -- The Latest on the dispute over racist and anti-Semitic actions by fans of Italian soccer club (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 8:47 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ldhrRC

Lazio soccer club president pledges to fight anti-Semitism

ROME (AP) -- The president of Lazio soccer club has visited Rome's main synagogue and promised a new anti-Semitism education campaign after fans plastered Rome's stadium with stickers of Anne Frank wearing crosstown rival Roma's jersey....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h5IJVH

Late show: MLB postseason games stretch to record length

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don't be surprised if you doze off during one of these World Series games, wake up and discover they're not even at the seventh-inning stretch....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:12 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z2KRrU

Tiger Woods set to enter plea bargain for DUI arrest

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- The diversion program for intoxicated drivers that Tiger Woods is expected to enter Wednesday is one of several across the country aimed at reducing the number of repeat offenders and backlogs of court cases....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vEVMFW

Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes

Long before they made it to this year's World Series, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gxIB0l

понедельник, 23 октября 2017 г.

Wentz tosses 4 TDs, Eagles beat Redskins 34-24

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles keep losing key players and are still winning games thanks to No. 11....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:18 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1B14Bla

Overreaction: Kyle Shanahan, not Matt Ryan, was real MVP

Kyle Shanahan was the real MVP for the Falcons last season....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2i1ieQz

A look at baseball's greatest teams _ one for each franchise

The 2017 baseball season has in many ways been defined by the dominance of three teams....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fJikM1

Everything's cool: Warriors pull away from Mavs, 133-103

DALLAS (AP) -- Stephen Curry swished a floating one-hander and went to the floor after some contact, looking for a call that wasn't coming....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2mOhOh7

Ducks' Patrick Eaves recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, and his hockey career is on hold while he recovers....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yJjmAt

Wentz tosses 4 TDs, Eagles beat Redskins 34-24

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Carson Wentz tossed four touchdown passes, and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame losing nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters in a 34-24 win over the Washington Redskins on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1B03RwA

World Series: How the Astros and Dodgers match up

A position-by-position look at the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers going into the World Series, starting Tuesday evening at Dodger Stadium:...

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1ycP95E

Fresh faces Correa, Altuve, Bellinger in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Carlos Correa is such a fresh face, his first big league hit was assisted by technology....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xiRIZE

Baseball is hot! World Series opens in LA with high temps

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The fastballs aren't the only things hitting triple digits at the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gxg1vS

World Series: How the Astros and Dodgers match up

A position-by-position look at the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers going into the World Series, starting Tuesday evening at Dodger Stadium:...

from AP Top Sports News at 10:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z2TpyJ

The Latest: Iditarod champ denies giving dogs banned drugs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- The Latest on the Iditarod doping case (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2mXFJhZ

At long last, Dodgers ace Kershaw pitches in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the Twilight Zone of October, the clock turns back at Dodger Stadium....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iu5ZjE

The Latest: Iditarod champ denies giving dogs banned drugs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- The Latest on the Iditarod doping case (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2mAYWoL

The Latest: Heat will make ball carry better in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Latest on the World Series (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 8:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dDxp36

Fresh faces Correa, Altuve, Bellinger in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Carlos Correa is such a fresh face, his first big league hit was assisted by technology....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zy41C7

At long last, Dodgers ace Kershaw pitches in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the Twilight Zone of October, the clock turns back at Dodger Stadium....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zKiBHx

Column: 2 playoff teams from SEC should be last option

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Alabama and Georgia are on a collision course that will likely come to a head at the Southeastern Conference championship game....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zKh9F5

Coach: Florida players, families have received death threats

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida coach Jim McElwain can handle the heat, the hate and even the harassment....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zKUPLh

Vikings safety Sendejo suspended 1 game for hit on Wallace

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo for one game for violating player safety rules in Sunday's win against the Baltimore Ravens....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h1wEka

Vikings safety Sendejo suspended 1 game for hit on Wallace

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo for one game for violating player safety rules in Sunday's win against the Baltimore Ravens....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gzHOMd

Carr's heroics necessary after Lynch loses it

Derek Carr's third-time's-the-charm dart to Michael Crabtree was a season saver for Oakland and quite possibly a career definer for the Raiders' fourth-year quarterback....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2cjxlB1

Column: Larson's bad break changes NASCAR's playoff picture

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Kyle Larson felt a cylinder drop, and then his engine failed. With a puff of smoke, his season was essentially ended and the playoffs took on a completely different look....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/14BayfJ

Can revenge push Ohio State? 'Hell, yeah' says Meyer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was direct when asked whether his players will be motivated by revenge in the long-awaited showdown with No. 2 Penn State this weekend....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iuktzM

Iowa State returns to Top 25 after 12 unranked seasons

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- A week after 23rd-ranked Iowa State struggled to beat Army at home in September 2005, it quietly slipped out of the Top 25....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zJtBF0

For love of the game: Puig's infectious joy powers Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Wagging his tongue, licking his bat and calling his shot, Yasiel Puig has powered the Dodgers' run to their first World Series appearance in 29 years....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gxU4Nj

Miami's Larranaga says he is 'Coach-3' in corruption probe

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Miami coach Jim Larranaga believes he is the "Coach-3" named in court documents detailing the federal investigation of college basketball, and insisted that he will be vindicated....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hZHneE

Coach: Florida players, families have received death threats

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida coach Jim McElwain can handle the heat, the hate and even the harassment....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yDeQpr

Fresh faces Correa, Altuve, Bellinger in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Carlos Correa is such a fresh face, his first big league hit was assisted by technology....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xZJ0DS

Miami's Larranaga says he is 'Coach-3' in corruption probe

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Miami coach Jim Larranaga believes he is the "Coach-3" named in court documents that detail the federal investigation of corruption in college basketball recruiting, and insists he did nothing wrong....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zwIJ7K

Packers Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr returns to Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Wearing a Green Bay Packers sweater while sitting near a podium at his beloved Lambeau Field, Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr looked up and smiled....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gxMN08

Huge loss: Browns' Thomas done for season with torn triceps

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Numb from losing, the Cleveland Browns suffered perhaps their biggest loss yet - Joe Thomas won't play again this season....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zJW8KE

Barcelona's vast stadium gives voice to Catalan separatism

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- The rallying cry erupted, almost precisely, after 17 minutes and 14 seconds of soccer in the match between Barcelona and Malaga....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xiFaBy

Dolphins' Jay Cutler likely to miss game with cracked ribs

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler has multiple cracked ribs, making it unlikely he'll play Thursday at Baltimore, coach Adam Gase said Monday....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iEgPzs

FANTASY PLAYS: Busy week ahead on waivers as 6 teams on bye

This could be a busy week on the waiver wire as the NFL has six teams on bye in Week 8. The Giants, Packers, Titans, Rams, Cardinals and Jaguars each have the week off....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1NAIVCw

Coach: Florida players, families have received death threats

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida coach Jim McElwain says players and families have received death threats amid the team's struggles, adding "there's a lot of hate in this world and a lot of anger."...

from AP Top Sports News at 1:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xi2KOR

UNC: point guard Joel Berry II out 4 weeks with broken hand

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina point guard Joel Berry II will miss about four weeks after suffering a broken bone in his right hand....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yJeQ6C

Winless Browns shaken by injury to star tackle Joe Thomas

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns are awaiting tests on Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas, whose season may be over because of a triceps injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:23 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z1QPZP

Cowboys' Elliott clear for Sunday at Redskins; hearing set

NEW YORK (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will play at least one more game before another ruling from a federal judge on his six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:23 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vz8LVS

Cowboys' Elliott clear for Sunday at Redskins; hearing set

NEW YORK (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will play at least one more game before another ruling from a federal judge on his six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:15 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2uFZSNQ

A capsule look at the World Series

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers:...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xZenK8

Dave Roberts keeps Dodgers pointed toward World Series glory

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dave Roberts' first two years as the Los Angeles Dodgers' manager have gone by in an action-packed blur....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zvQdrR

воскресенье, 22 октября 2017 г.

Super Bowl malaise not plaguing Falcons? Want to bet?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- On a foggy night in Foxborough, one thing became crystal clear: The Atlanta Falcons have fallen victim to the dreaded Super Bowl losers' malaise ....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xYzYSF

ICYMI in NFL Week 7: 3 shutouts, so few TDs on dud of a day

Talk about a clunker of a day around the NFL: There were three shutouts in a span of about 6½ hours, the same number of zeros put up throughout all of last season....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1tkHr6s

Super Mismatch: Patriots continue mastery of Falcons 23-7

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and the New England Patriots toyed with the Atlanta Falcons - sound familiar? - 23-7 in a fog-filled Super Bowl rematch Sunday night that wasn't particularly super....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z0hjLd

Super Mismatch: Patriots continue mastery of Falcons 23-7

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and the New England Patriots toyed with the Atlanta Falcons - sound familiar? - 23-7 in a fog-filled Super Bowl rematch Sunday night that wasn't particularly super....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gBGM62

World Series patches in place, Dodgers prepare for Astros

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers love their analytics, collecting so much data that manager Dave Roberts proudly proclaims: "I don't see any team that's more prepared than we are."...

from AP Top Sports News at 10:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xYNuec

Winless Suns fire Earl Watson after 3 games this season

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Earl Watson just three games in to the NBA season....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z0aM39

Winless Suns fire Earl Watson after 3 games this season

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Earl Watson just three games in to the NBA season....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h19t9P

Wiggins' heave banks in, leads Timberwolves past Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer from a few steps inside halfcourt banked in as time expired to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 115-113 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ihVuv1

Moore leads Dolphins to 31-28 comeback win over Jets

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Moore replaced an injured Jay Cutler and threw two touchdown passes in the final 12 minutes to lead the Miami Dolphins to a comeback victory, their biggest since last week....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z0CTzl

Dodgers' Hill starts Game 2 of World Series, then Darvish

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill has been picked to pitch Game 2 of the World Series....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2g1RUYN

Elliott's 3 TDs, 219 yards lead Cowboys past 49ers 40-10

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Ezekiel Elliott made the most of his legal reprieve, taking advantage of a legal ruling that put his suspension on hold and responding with the most productive game of his career....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xXznWj

Justin Timberlake invited back to Super Bowl halftime show

Justin Timberlake has finally been invited back to the Super Bowl halftime show, 14 years after the "wardrobe malfunction" with Janet Jackson cause a national controversy....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2z0FTfh

Justin Timberlake invited back to Super Bowl halftime show

Justin Timberlake has finally been invited back to the Super Bowl halftime show, 14 years after the "wardrobe malfunction" with Janet Jackson cause a national controversy....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gZQ1tL

AP source: Mets tab Indians coach Mickey Callaway as manager

NEW YORK (AP) -- Looking for a fresh voice to shepherd their prized arms, the Mets found it in new manager Mickey Callaway....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h108Pj

Jackson's 2 defensive TDs lead Bears past Panthers 17-3

CHICAGO (AP) -- Rookie safety Eddie Jackson turned a painful anniversary into a record-setting afternoon....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h0kxDX

Steelers shut down Bengals to pull away for 29-14 win

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, Le'Veon Bell added 192 total yards and Pittsburgh's defense dominated the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of a 29-14 victory on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xX1MvH

Chargers send Broncos to 1st shutout loss in 25 years, 21-0

CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Travis Benjamin returned a first-quarter punt 65 yards for a touchdown and caught a 42-yard TD pass in the fourth, and the Los Angeles Chargers played a dominant defensive game in the first home victory of their relocation season, 21-0 over the Denver Broncos on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yAU2z7

Truex wins with heavy heart in Kansas elimination race

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Martin Truex Jr. didn't feel a sense of urgency to win Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway because of its playoff implications, not with his spot in the next round safe following a victory at Charlotte....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2raSHby

Elliott's 3 TDs, 219 yards lead Cowboys past 49ers 40-10

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Ezekiel Elliott gained 219 yards from scrimmage and tied a career high with three touchdowns just days after a legal reprieve put his suspension on hold and the Dallas Cowboys beat the winless San Francisco 49ers 40-10 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2laAxYK

Truex wins with heavy heart in Kansas elimination race

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Martin Truex Jr. overcame two early mistakes to win a wild playoff elimination race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, an emotional victory for his Furniture Row Racing team following the death of a crew member the previous night....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ztIsT9

Jackson's 2 defensive TDs lead Bears past Panthers 17-3

CHICAGO (AP) -- Rookie safety Eddie Jackson turned a painful anniversary into a record-setting afternoon....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yBKUtL

Hamilton wins US Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The fastest man on four wheels stood on the U.S. Grand Prix podium with the fastest man on two feet....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zuZ39h

Moore leads Dolphins to 31-28 comeback win over Jets

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Moore replaced an injured Jay Cutler and threw two touchdown passes in the final 12 minutes to lead the Miami Dolphins to a comeback victory, their biggest since last week....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h0LFmt

Sunday's NFL Capsules

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ryan Succop's fourth field goal, a 47-yarder with 1:55 left in overtime, extended his NFL record for makes inside 50 yards to 55 straight and sent the Tennessee Titans to an ugly 12-9 win on Sunday over the winless Cleveland Browns....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2guW8Wq

About 2 dozen NFL players protested during anthems Sunday

Days after the NFL declined to change its rule on the national anthem, about two dozen players protested around the league Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wsVDFu

Hamilton wins US Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton further tightened his control on the Formula One season championship Sunday, winning the U.S. Grand Prix ahead of title rival Sebastian Vettel, who finished second in a race he said he had to win....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1zOhzr2

AP source: Mets tab Indians coach Mickey Callaway as manager

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision says the New York Mets have hired Cleveland pitching coach Mickey Callaway as their manager....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2zGIszU

Moore leads Dolphins to 31-28 comeback win over Jets

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Moore replaced an injured Jay Cutler and threw two touchdown passes in the final 12 minutes, and the Miami Dolphins pulled off another comeback win by erasing a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New York Jets 31-28 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xXmf3t

Hamilton wins US Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton further tightened his control on the Formula One season championship Sunday, winning the U.S. Grand Prix ahead of title rival Sebastian Vettel, who finished second in a race he said he had to win....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gBsr9O

Goff leads Rams to shutout with Cardinals' Palmer injured

LONDON (AP) -- The Los Angeles Rams will finally have something to celebrate on their long flight home....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yGofKw

Goff leads Rams to shutout with Cardinals' Palmer injured

LONDON (AP) -- The Los Angeles Rams will finally have something to celebrate on their long flight home....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gYZRw4

Red Sox hire Alex Cora as new manager

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox hired Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora to be their new manager on Sunday, turning to a player from their 2007 World Series championship roster to help the team out of its current playoff slump....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yFBGdz

Jackson's 2 defensive TDs lead Bears past Panthers 17-3

CHICAGO (AP) -- Rookie safety Eddie Jackson became the first NFL player to score multiple defensive touchdowns of 75 yards or more in a game, leading the Chicago Bears to a 17-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yKSvpR

Red Sox hire Alex Cora as new manager

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox have hired Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora to be their new manager....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yHhdXG

Reports: Mets offer manager job to Indians coach Callaway

NEW YORK (AP) -- It appears the New York Mets have settled on their choice for a manager....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2yH31xK