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New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart, of Team Stewart, drives around Las Vegas Aces' Chelsea Gray, of Team Wilson, during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Breanna Stewart sets WNBA record with 3rd 40-point game this season, Liberty beats Fever 100-89

Breanna Stewart scored 30 of her 42 points in the first half to help the New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 100-89 and set a franchise record for wins in a season. New York (24-6) has won six … more

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FILE - Indiana coach Tom Allen talks with quarterback Dexter Williams II (5) during the team's NCAA college football game against Penn State, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana opens their season at home against Ohio State on Sept. 2. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

Pick 6: Coaches facing heat in 2023 include Brown at WVU, Allen at Indiana, Drinkwitz at Mizzou

Silly season in college football, that time when coaches get fired and hired, seems to never stop. The dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald by Northwestern after an investigation into hazing in the program … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 8/14/23

Spain's Jennifer Hermoso, left, and Japan's Honoka Hayashi vie for the ball during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Japan and Spain in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, July 31, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland)

Spain nervous ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden

Spain has never before advanced this far into the Women's World Cup and makes its first appearance in the semifinals against powerhouse Sweden. The Tuesday match in Auckland, New Zealand is the first … more

By JENNA FRYER | 8/14/23

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins catches a ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Ty France over the fence during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Cedric Mullins robs homer in 9th, hits 2-run shot in 10th; AL-best Orioles beat Mariners 5-3

Cedric Mullins robbed Ty France of a homer in the ninth inning and hit a two-run homer in the 10th, and the AL-best Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners in extra innings for the second … more

By DAIMON EKLUND | 8/13/23

Lucas Glover reacts after missing a putt for birdie on the 18th green during the final round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Glover makes it 2 in a row by winning FedEx Cup opener in a playoff over Cantlay

Lucas Glover is on a roll. One week after a clutch win just to get into the FedEx Cup playoffs, Glover beat Patrick Cantlay in a playoff at the St. Jude Championship. He was looking at an early end … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 8/13/23

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

O'Connell efficient in leading Raiders to a 34-7 preseason win over 49ers

Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell completed 15 of 18 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown and Las Vegas beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 on Sunday in the preseason opener for both teams. … more

By MARK ANDERSON | 8/13/23

Phil Mickelson prepares to tee off the first hole during the final round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Mickelson meltdown and a 7-shot win for Cam Smith in LIV Golf

Cameron Smith has won his second LIV Golf title of the year. Phil Mickelson's hope for his first title in the Saudi-backed league came to a spectacular and early end. Mickelson was three shots behind … more

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United States' Jalen Brunson, right, attempts to shoot around Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Jalen Brunson has perfect shooting night to help US beat Spain 98-88

The U.S. World Cup basketball team got its first big test of the summer Sunday, and a perfect shooting night from Jalen Brunson helped ensure the Americans passed. Brunson was 9 for 9 from the field … more

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Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (3) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Falcons cut 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker in surprise move

The Atlanta Falcons have waived 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker. Walker started and had four tackles in the Falcons’ 19-3 preseason win at Miami on Friday night. Falcons coach Arthur Smith … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 8/13/23

Michael McDowell makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

McDowell dominates Brickyard 200 for 2nd NASCAR crown jewel victory

Michael McDowell raced to his second NASCAR crown jewel victory Sunday, dominating the Brickyard 200 — and putting himself in the playoffs for the second time in three years. The 38-year-old … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 8/13/23

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Shohei Ohtani's 41st homer leads the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Astros

Shohei Ohtani hit his AL-leading 41st homer, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 2-1 to avoid a three-game sweep. Ohtani’s first home run since Aug. 3 put the Angels up 2-0 in the … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 8/13/23

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs

Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass in his New Orleans preseason debut and rookie Blake Grupe kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Saints to a 26-24 victory over the Kansas City … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 8/13/23

Liudmila Samsonova, of Russia, serves to Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, during the semifinals of the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Samsonova beats Rybakina to reach Montreal final; will play two matches in one day

Liudmila Samsonova beat Elena Rybakina 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the final of the rain-delayed National Bank Open. The 15th-seeded Samsonova is set to play two matches in one day. The final against … more

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Chelsea's Pochettino enjoys return to Premier League despite 1-1 draw against Liverpool

Mauricio Pochettino’s return to the Premier League didn’t start with a win, but there was plenty to like for the Argentine manager in his first game in charge of Chelsea. Pochettino saw him team … more

By MATTIAS KAREN | 8/13/23

Lilia Vu of the US on the 2nd green during day four of the 2023 AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath, in Surrey, England, Sunday Aug. 13, 2023. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Déjà Vu: American golfer Lilia Vu captures 2nd major in 2023 at Women's British Open

American golfer Lilia Vu has won the Women’s British Open to claim her second major title of 2023. She took any potential drama out of the final round by shooting 5-under 67 for a six-stroke … more

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to skip his next pitching start after feeling arm fatigue

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his next scheduled pitching start Wednesday at Texas after telling manager Phil Nevin he was feeling some arm fatigue. Nevin says Ohtani isn't … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 8/13/23

FILE - Bayern's Dayot Upamecano, right, tries to block a shot from PSG's Neymar during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, France, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Report: PSG forward Neymar agrees a 2-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal

Paris Saint-Germain soccer superstar Neymar has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. France’s leading sports daily L’Equipe says on its website the PSG and … more

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England striker Harry Kane is presented at a press conference at the Allianz Arena following the record transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, in Munich, Sunday Aug. 13, 2023. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)

Harry Kane signals he needs time to adapt at Bayern Munich after a loss on his debut

England captain Harry Kane says he may need time to adapt after joining Bayern Munich following a loss in his first game in Germany and won’t “panic” if he isn’t scoring. Kane came on as a … more

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FILE - Italy's manager Roberto Mancini walks on the pitch after defeating England at the Euro 2020 soccer championship final at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. Italy coach Roberto Mancini resigned surprisingly on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year’s World Cup. (John Sibley/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenure

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has surprisingly resigned to end an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for … more

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Jessica Pegula of the United States, left, shakes hands with Iga Swiatek of Poland, following the semifinals of the National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

American Jessica Pegula beats top-ranked Iga Swiatek to reach Montreal final

Jessica Pegula beat top-ranked Iga Swiatek on Saturday to reach the National Bank Open final, breaking serve 11 times in a 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-4 victory. Pegula, the 29-year-old American seeded fourth, … more

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