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Phil Mickelson, right, speaks during a news conference for the LIV Golf Team Championship at Trump National Doral Golf Club, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in Doral, Fla. At left is Joaquinn Niemann. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Mickelson compliments McIlroy as rhetoric seems to simmer

The back-and-forth between Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy continued Wednesday, with the rhetoric tuned down considerably from some past verbal jousting involving PGA Tour players and those who left … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 10/26/22

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Nola to start World Series Game 1 for Phils, Wheeler Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies will start right-hander Aaron Nola in Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and last season’s NL Cy Young Award runner-up Zack Wheeler in Game 2. Game 1 of … more

10/26/22

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher gives instructions to the offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

College Football Picks: How bad can it get for A&M, ND, OU?

Schadenfreude is one of the most powerful feelings in college football. There are a lot of fans enjoying the struggles at Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Miami. All four started the season highly … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 10/26/22

FILE - South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston dribbles the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Boston is a unanimous choice to the women's Associated Press preseason All-America team, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

SEC contenders aim at defending NCAA champ Gamecocks

It's more of the same in Southern Conference women's basketball, only this time the league's contenders will be trying to chase down a defending national champion in South Carolina. It figures once … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 10/26/22

FILE - Swiss Remo Freuler, left, fights for a header with Spain's midfielder Sergio Busquets, during the UEFA Nations League group A2 soccer match between Spain and Switzerland at the Romareda stadium in Zaragoza, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP, File)

Spain betting on youngsters to succeed at the World Cup

Spain will look a bit different at this year's World Cup. Don’t expect to see veterans like Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué, Andrés Iniesta or David Silva in the squad. Look for youngsters like Pedri … more

By TALES AZZONI | 10/26/22

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Mahomes keeps turning double-digit deficits into wins

The most precarious lead in the NFL these days might be a double-digit one over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes engineered his 12th comeback from a deficit of at least 10 points … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 10/26/22

Vegas Golden Knights center Phil Kessel (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Kessel sets Ironman mark, scores 400th goal in 4-2 Vegas win

Phil Kessel celebrated his NHL Ironman record by scoring his 400th career goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2. Kessel broke the record set by Keith Yandle last season when … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 10/26/22

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson drives past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected

Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompson’s … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 10/26/22

Vegas Golden Knights center Phil Kessel (8) and teammates warm up before an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Knights' Kessel sets NHL ironman record, scores 400th goal

Vegas Golden Knights forward Phil Kessel has broken the NHL record for consecutive games played. Kessel took the ice on the opening shift for Vegas at San Jose for his 990th consecutive game played. … more

By W.G. RAMIREZ | 10/25/22

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) strips the ball from Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

Trey Murphy III scored 22 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans overcame Luka Doncic’s latest prolific performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-111. The Pelicans entered the game … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 10/25/22

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey left, celebrates his sack on Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker with defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

NFL's Donald, NBA's Brown end their deals with Ye's agency

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown have terminated their associations with Donda Sports, the brand management agency owned by the artist formerly … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 10/25/22

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark for safety during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Chiefs' Clark suspended 2 games for 2021 weapons arrests

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was suspended two games by the NFL on Tuesday after pleading no contest last month to two counts of misdemeanor possession of an assault weapon in Los … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 10/25/22

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. In the past two decades the fullback become nearly extinct, as teams grapple with roster limits and salary cap restraints that force general managers to value players that can do a little bit of everything. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Fading fullbacks: Once NFL staple, position keeps declining

The fullback position in the NFL has been fading for years, but only in the last decade has it neared the brink of total extinction. Teams have embraced more versatile rosters, choosing instead to … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 10/25/22

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper celebrates with the trophy after winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harper gets World Series moment while Trout's wait continues

Bryce Harper and Mike Trout both came to the big leagues in the early 2010s and have grown from teenage sensations to mature superstars. Now Harper has had his big postseason moment, clubbing a … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 10/25/22

FILE - This is a 2022 photo of Skip Schumaker, bench coach of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. This image reflects the St. Louis Cardinals active roster on March 19, 2022, in Jupiter Fla., when this image was taken. Schumaker has been hired as manager of the Miami Marlins, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the team had yet to announce the deal. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

AP source: Schumaker hired as manager of Miami Marlins

Skip Schumaker has been hired as manager of the Miami Marlins. That's according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 10/25/22

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens to a question at a news conference following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Bears beat the Patriots 33-14. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

QB Jones returns, but questions grow for Pats after loss

Mac Jones is back for the New England Patriots. But his return hasn’t altered their uncertainty at quarterback. He was pulled from the Patriots’ 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears in favor of Bailey … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 10/25/22

FILE - Colton Herta prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. Colton Herta has signed a four-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport that ties him to the IndyCar team through 2027. The agreement announced Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, includes a concurrent contract extension with sponsor Gainbridge, which could signify the end of Herta’s Formula One ambitions and acknowledgement that Michael Andretti is not getting an F1 team. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Herta signs 4-year Andretti IndyCar extension through 2027

Colton Herta has signed a four-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport that ties the American racer to the IndyCar team through 2027. It also indicates Herta has put a pause on his Formula … more

By JENNA FRYER | 10/25/22

FILE - South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) reacts after cutting the net following a college basketball game against Creighton in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 27, 2022. Boston is a unanimous choice to the women's Associated Press preseason All-America team, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Boston, Clark headline AP women's hoops All-America team

Aliyah Boston of South Carolina and Caitlin Clark of Iowa are unanimous choices for The Associated Press preseason women's basketball All-America team. Both were selected on every ballot by the … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 10/25/22

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and his wife Tanya Snyder, listen to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., in this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran

Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. The club has won a grand … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 10/25/22

FILE - Cameron Smith, winner of the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago tournament stands with third place finisher Peter Uihlein, left, and second place finisher Dustin Johnson, right, after the tournament Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Sugar Hill, Ill. Uihlein has become the face of how quickly Saudi-funded LIV Golf can change fortunes. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Column: Uihlein looking for opportunity and finds gold mine

Peter Uihlein has become the face of how quickly Saudi-funded LIV Golf can change fortunes. Uihlein started his career playing all over the world. He's been on the PGA Tour the last five years. He … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 10/25/22