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FILE - In this Aug. 11, 1936, file photo, America's Jesse Owens, center, salutes during the presentation of his gold medal for the long jump, alongside silver medalist Luz Long, right, of Germany, and bronze medalist Naoto Tajima, of Japan, during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The silver medal captured by Luz Long, the German long jumper who befriended Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, sold at auction for $488,000, a sum the auction house said was a record price for a publicly sold second-place prize. (AP Photo/File)

Luz Long's Olympic silver auctioned for nearly $500K

The silver medal captured by Luz Long, the German long jumper who befriended Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, sold at auction for $488,000. It’s a sum the auction house said was a record … more

10/18/22

FILE - Uruguay's Edinson Cavani kicks a penalty shot and scores during a friendly soccer match against Panama at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Saturday, June 11, 2022. Cavani is back scoring again and that's good news for Uruguay ahead of potentially his last World Cup. The 35-year-old striker moved to Valencia in the search for playing time ahead of the tournament in Qatar but failed to score in his first three games with the club. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico, File)

WORLD CUP WATCH: Cavani back scoring to boost Uruguay hopes

Edinson Cavani is back scoring again and that's good news for Uruguay ahead of potentially his last World Cup. The 35-year-old striker moved to Valencia in search of playing time ahead of the … more

By TALES AZZONI | 10/18/22

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Dustin Hopkins (6) kicks the game winning field goal as Denver Broncos wide receiver Montrell Washington (12) tries to block it during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 19-16 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Late turnover, Hopkins 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win

Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos. The Chargers have won … more

By JOE REEDY | 10/18/22

The Yankee Stadium grounds crew pulls the rain tarp over the field during a rain delay before Game 5 of an American League Division baseball series between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed by rain and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams took batting practice … more

By RONALD BLUM | 10/17/22

San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) tries to grab the cap from Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura, left, as Padres third baseman Manny Machado, center, and right fielder Juan Soto, right, look on during practice ahead of Game 1 of the baseball NL Championship Series Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in San Diego. The Padres host the Phillies for Game 1 Oct. 18. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Harper, Machado tangle in wild-card NLCS between Phils, Pads

Either Bryce Harper or Manny Machado will be playing in the World Series this year. Harper’s Philadelphia Phillies will face Machado’s San Diego Padres in an all-wild card NL Championship Series … more

By BERNIE WILSON | 10/17/22

Cleveland Guardians players warm up on the field before Game 5 of an American League Division baseball series against the New York Yankees, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

ALDS Game 5 between Yanks, Guardians won't start on time

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees will not start on time because of a threat of rain. The game was scheduled to begin at 7:07 p.m., … more

10/17/22

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks to the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. Tagovailoa suffered a second frightening injury in five days when he was carted off the field Thursday. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Tagovailoa to prepare this week as Dolphins starter

Tua Tagovailoa will go through practice this week as the Dolphins starter. Assuming all goes well, he is expected to start Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tagovailoa returned to … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 10/17/22

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder listening to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, in Ashburn, Va., Jan. 2, 2020. The Washington Commanders are denying the contents of a report by ESPN detailing Dan Snyder's efforts to influence other NFL owners and the league office to keep control of the team. In a statement sent to The Associated Press on Thursday, Oct. 13, a Commanders spokesperson called it “categorically untrue” and “clearly part of a well-funded, two-year campaign to coerce the sale of the team, which will continue to be unsuccessful.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NFL owners unlikely to vote on Dan Snyder, roughing calls

There isn’t expected to be any significant news related to concussions, roughing-the-passer penalties or Washington owner Dan Snyder when NFL owners meet in New York on Tuesday. Snyder’s … more

By ROB MAADDI | 10/17/22

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts to the fans during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. Prescott gave himself an “A” but said he's looking for an “A-plus” after a throwing session prior to being inactive a fifth consecutive week in Dallas' NFC East showdown with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Christopher Szagola)

Prescott's return looms for Cowboys after Rush finally loses

Dak Prescott's return as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys appears close after fill-in Cooper Rush's first career loss. Prescott says he plans to play Sunday against Detroit. The star QB says he had … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 10/17/22

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (21) is congratulated after intercepting a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Lung issues force Bills' Poyer to take long road to KC

Bills starting safety Jordan Poyer elected to drive to Kansas City for Buffalo's game against the Chiefs because he wasn't medically cleared to fly because of the aftereffects of experiencing a … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 10/17/22

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez, right, celebrates after making a catch for an out against the Houston Astros, during the 16 inning in Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Mariners believe snapping playoff drought only the beginning

The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning. There's evidence to support that even though Seattle lost to AL West rival Houston in the division series. … more

By TIM BOOTH | 10/17/22

Bubba Wallace, right, argues with Kyle Larson after the two crashed during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Column: Wallace ignored his own mantra in Larson conflict

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has a mantra of “Peace, Love and Understanding” that he uses to push back against the negativity so often hurled his way. There was nothing peaceful about his skirmish … more

By JENNA FRYER | 10/17/22

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bills won 24-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

After loss to Bills, Chiefs know margin for error is slim

The Kansas City Chiefs have a narrower margin for error this season than they've had in years past. Patrick Mahomes threw an interception in the final minute Sunday, allowing the Buffalo Bills to … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 10/17/22

FILE - Houston Texans executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby is shown during warmups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Houston Texans, off to a 1-3-1 start, have parted ways with executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby, The Associated Press has confirmed. The move was confirmed by a person familiar with the details who spoke with The Associated Press Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

AP Source: Executive VP Easterby let go by Houston Texans

The Associated Press has confirmed that the Houston Texans have parted ways with executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby. Easterby came to Houston in 2019 after working for the … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 10/17/22

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr talks to referee Ed Malloy (14) after a foul was called on center James Wiseman during the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

NBA '22-23: Warriors out to defend, amid tons of contenders

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics were the final two teams standing last season. And before this season started, both encountered some major issues. The Warriors will get their … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 10/17/22

Shaun White's next mountain: businessman, snowboard maker

Shaun White's first full season in retirement also marks the beginning of his first year as a full-fledged business owner. The brand he introduced with a soft open in the lead-up to the Beijing … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 10/17/22

Former FC Barcelona player Neymar who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain sits in court in Barcelona, Spain, Monday Oct. 17, 2022. Neymar is in court to face a trial over alleged irregularities involving his transfer to Barcelona in 2013. Neymar's parents, former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and representatives for both the Spanish club and Brazilian team Santos are also in court after a complaint brought by Brazilian investment group DIS regarding the amount of the player's transfer. All defendants have denied wrongdoing. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)

Neymar appears in court in trial over Barcelona transfer

Neymar has appeared in court to face a trial for alleged irregularities involving his transfer to Barcelona in 2013. The start of the trial in Barcelona comes a few hours after Neymar scored the … more

By HERNÁN MUÑOZ and TALES AZZONI | 10/17/22

Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders runs past Dallas Cowboys' Dante Fowler Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Analysis: NFC East goes from least to beast in 2 years

The NFC East went from least to beast in less than two years. After sending a losing team to the playoffs in 2020, the division boasts three of the four NFC teams with a winning record through six … more

By ROB MAADDI | 10/17/22

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) tries to make a catch over Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

Alabama loses so infrequently it seems to shift the shape of the season when it happens. The Crimson Tide took an L on Saturday at Tennessee that pushed the Volunteers to No. 3 in the AP Top 25. The … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 10/17/22

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles improve to 6-0, Hurts key in 26-17 win over Cowboys

Jalen Hurts threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns, C.J. Gardner-Johnson had two of Philadelphia’s three interceptions of Cooper Rush, and the Eagles stayed undefeated with a 26-17 win over the … more

By DAN GELSTON | 10/16/22