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Ohio State's Cade Stover (8) pushes Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison (20) over during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second left to beat No. 9 Notre Dame 17-14

Chip Trayanum's 1-yard TD run with a second left to give No. 6 Ohio State a 17-14 victory at No. 9 Notre Dame. It was his second score of the night and came on a drive in which the Buckeyes (4-0) … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 9/23/23

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35

Josh Kelly had three touchdown receptions, Cameron Ward passed for 404 yards and accounted for five scores, and No. 21 Washington State withstood a late rally to upend No. 14 Oregon State 38-35 in … more

By JOSH WRIGHT | 9/23/23

Texas' Xavier Worthy (1) returns a Baylor punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Brooks and defense lead No. 3 Texas into final Big 12 season with dominant 38-6 win at Baylor

Jonathon Brooks ran for two touchdowns and No. 3 Texas got a dominant game from its defense to overpower Baylor in a 38-6 win Saturday night to launch the Longhorns into their final Big 12 season. … more

By JIM VERTUNO | 9/23/23

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski is congratulated after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time in 131-season history, beat Reds 13-12

The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time in their 131-season history as Luis Rivas tied a career-high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to … more

By JEFF WALLNER | 9/23/23

Colorado wide receiver Xavier Weaver, left, is tackled by Oregon defensive back Trikweze Bridges, bottom, and linebacker Emar'rion Winston, top, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon won 42-6. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: On a Statement Saturday, Colorado wilts, Florida State soars, 'Bama bows up

A statement Saturday in September that featured six games matching ranked teams was the first chance to make some sense of first few weeks of the season. What we learned is the best days of this … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 9/23/23

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means sits in the dugout after being taken out of the game in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Means takes no-hit bid into the 7th, playoff-bound Orioles hold Guardians to 1 hit in 2-1 win

John Means carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and Anthony Santander drove in a pair of runs, sending the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles over the Cleveland Guardians 2-1. Means, a … more

By BRIAN DULIK | 9/23/23

Utah's Landon King (82) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Nate Johnson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Still without Cam Rising, No. 11 Utah rides defense to 14-7 win over No. 22 UCLA

Karene Reid returned an interception for a touchdown and Landen King had a TD catch for No. 11 Utah, which used a stifling defensive performance to beat No. 22 UCLA 14-7. Utah quarterback Cam Rising … more

By MATTHEW COLES | 9/23/23

West Virginia running back C.J. Donaldson (4) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)

Nicco Marchiol throws TD pass in 1st start, West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 20-13

Nicco Marchiol threw a touchdown pass, CJ Donaldson added a short TD run and West Virginia held off Texas Tech 20-13 in their Big 12 opener. Texas Tech backup quarterback Behren Morton came on for … more

By JOHN RABY | 9/23/23

Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Bo Nix, No. 10 Oregon slam brakes on Coach Prime's 'Cinderella story' with a 42-6 rout of Colorado

Bo Nix threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns and No. 10 Oregon took some sheen off of Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ showy start to the season with a 42-6 victory over the No. 19 Buffaloes on … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 9/23/23

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe, No. 13 Alabama's defense prevail 24-10 over No. 15 Ole Miss

Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s offense busted out of the doldrums in the second half and the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide’s defense was strong throughout in a 24-10 victory over No. 15 Mississippi. The … more

By JOHN ZENOR | 9/23/23

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is cared off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Browns running back Nick Chubb is believed to have only 1 torn ligament, AP source says

Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb is believed to have suffered only a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, which is an injury that should not be career-threatening. That's … more

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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) breaks free for a score as the Herd takes on Virginia Tech during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Rasheen Ali runs for 174 yards and Marshall beats Virginia Tech 24-17

Rasheen Ali ran for 174 yards and two touchdowns to lift Marshall to a 24-17 victory over Virginia Tech. Ali ran for touchdowns of 56 and 1 yards to keep the Thundering Herd unbeaten. Virginia Tech … more

By TOM BRAGG | 9/23/23

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

No. 4 Florida State snaps 7-game losing streak against Clemson with 31-24 victory behind Travis

Jordan Travis threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman to start overtime and No. 4 Florida State rallied in the second half to defeat Clemson 31-24. Travis also threw for another TD and ran for … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 9/23/23

Bubba Wallace greets fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Bubba Wallace on pole at Texas after making 2nd round of NASCAR's playoffs

Bubba Wallace will start from the pole at Texas. It is the first race in the second round of NASCAR's playoffs, and comes after Wallace just made the cut to make the round of 12. Wallace turned a lap … more

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Tyler Reddick, center, celebrates on the track after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Reddick now in NASCAR's playoff mix at Texas after missing cut last year and then winning there

Tyler Reddick this time made it into the round of 12 that starts at Texas Motor Speedway. He had just missed the cut in NASCAR's playoffs last year before winning the race there. Reddick advanced to … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 9/23/23

Artist perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks - only electronic flash - as the Asian Games open

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games in China offered all the staples of a major international sports event. Dignitaries greeted General Secretary Xi Jinping, fans packed the 80,000-seat Olympic … more

By STEPHEN WADE | 9/23/23

Team World's Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrates a point against Team Europe's Gael Monfils during a Laver Cup tennis match Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Team World sweeps opening three matches against Team Europe at Laver Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-3, helping Team World win the first three singles matches of the Laver Cup international tournament. Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerundolo also … more

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United States' Nelly Korda plays her tee shot in a foursome match with teammate United States' Allisen Corpuz at the Solheim Cup in Finca Cortesin, near Casares, southern Spain, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Europe stays close after splitting foursome matches against United States in Solheim Cup

Swedish rookies Maja Stark and Linn Grant have kept it close for Europe at the Solheim Cup by making crucial birdie putts on their final two holes to help the hosts split the morning foursome matches … more

By TALES AZZONI | 9/23/23

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg in action during day four of the 2023 PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Ludvig Åberg dealing with lofty expectations as Europe's widely admired Ryder Cup rookie

Ludvig Åberg is the world’s most talked-about young golfer and is about to play in his first Ryder Cup less than four months after the 23-year-old Swede turned pro. It’s not just his long and … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 9/23/23

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran celebrates after forcing the final out to defeat the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over Angels

The Minnesota Twins have clinched the AL Central title with an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Alex Kirilloff homered and drove in three runs, and the Twins held on late to win the division … more

By BRIAN HALL | 9/22/23