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New York Yankees Aaron Judge reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning of Game 3 of an American League Championship baseball series, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Judge, perhaps Boone, face uncertain futures with Yankees

Aaron Judge’s future is uncertain. It remains to be seen whether Aaron Boone’s is, too. Judge’s career in pinstripes might have ended when he made the final out in a 6-5 loss to the Houston … more

By RONALD BLUM | 10/24/22

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )

Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers

Tua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10. The Dolphins snapped a … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 10/23/22

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (65) reacts after pop up by Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel during the second inning of Game 4 of an American League Championship baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cortes hurt, leaves after tying 3-run HR in ALCS Game 4

Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes left Game 4 of the AL Championship Series with an injured left groin after allowing a three-run homer to Houston’s Jeremy Pena in the third inning. Cortes' … more

By RONALD BLUM | 10/23/22

San Diego Padres' Juan Soto watches his home run during the fourth inning in Game 5 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Padres' season ends in NLCS with bunch of what-if questions

The San Diego Padres will head into the offseason with a whole bunch of what-ifs? What if manager Bob Melvin had brought in closer Josh Hader to face Bryce Harper? What if Trent Grisham had swung … more

By AARON BRACY | 10/23/22

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)

Patrick Mahomes' 3 TDs lead Chiefs past 49ers 44-23

Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and three touchdowns to rally Kansas City back from another double-digit deficit in the Chiefs’ 44-23 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes got off to a … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 10/23/22

Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Larson wins NASCAR at Homestead, holding off Chastain at end

Kyle Larson found his way into NASCAR’s headlines for a second consecutive week. This time, for a much more pleasant reason. Larson held off Ross Chastain to cap a dominant showing in the … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 10/23/22

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, loses the ball with Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Lillard, Grant lead Blazers' late rally past Lakers, 106-104

Damian Lillard scored 41 points, Jerami Grant made a driving layup with three seconds to play, and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless under new coach Darvin Ham … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 10/23/22

The rain tarp covers the field as a light rain falls on Yankee Stadium before Game 4 of an American League Championship baseball series between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

ALCS Game 4 between Astros, Yanks delayed by rain threat

With the Houston Astros one win from reaching the World Series again, Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees will not start on time Sunday night because of the threat of … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 10/23/22

FILE - Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrates as he rounds first base after hitting the game-winning home run in the 12th inning against the New York Yankees, during Game 4 of the AL championship series on Oct. 17, 2004, at Boston's Fenway Park. On Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, the New York Yankees have turned to an unusual source for inspiration: the 2004 Boston Red Sox. That year, Boston became the only team in major league history to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven postseason series, winning four straight against the Yankees in the ALCS and going on to its first World Series title since 1918. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

Down 3-0 in ALCS, Yanks turn to '04 Red Sox for inspiration

The New York Yankees have turned to an unusual source for inspiration: the 2004 Boston Red Sox. That year, Boston became the only team in major league history to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a … more

By RONALD BLUM | 10/23/22

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, raises the trophy after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Verstappen gets record-tying 13th win at US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton late to earn a record-tying 13th win of the season at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, and delivered a victory to honor the memory of Red Bull team founder … more

By JIM VERTUNO | 10/23/22

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) is stopped by New York Giants cornerback Fabian Moreau (37) and safety Julian Love (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Giants stop Jags at 1-yard line, hold on for 23-17 win

Two Giants defenders tackled Jacksonville’s Christian Kirk inside the 1-yard line as time expired, preserving New York’s 23-17 victory over the Jaguars to match their best start since 2008. New … more

By MARK LONG | 10/23/22

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne, left, hits Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Payne was given a roughing the passer penalty. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Aaron Rodgers, Packers lose to Commanders, drop 3rd in a row

Aaron Rodgers and the offense sputtered as the Green Bay Packers' losing streak reached three with a 23-21 defeat at the Washington Commanders. It's the team's longest skid since 2018. Rodgers … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 10/23/22

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott's return, top Lions 24-6

Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott threw for a score in his return from injury while the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense again in a 24-6 victory over the Detroit … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 10/23/22

Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos, right, pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Brady, Bucs drop under .500 with shocking loss to Panthers

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell below .500 with a stunning 21-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, who won just their second game of the season Sunday despite playing with a third-string … more

By STEVE REED | 10/23/22

New York Giants' David Sills V (13) celebrates with teammate Daniel Bellinger (82) after Bellinger scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Giants TE Daniel Bellinger taken to hospital with eye injury

New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger was taken to a hospital with a bloody eye injury during a game Sunday at Jacksonville. Bellinger took an inadvertent fist in the face, and maybe a … more

By MARK LONG | 10/23/22

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Clemson's Comeback: Similarities abound for No. 5 Tigers

Clemson hopes its latest comeback over Syracuse can help lead the fifth-ranked Tigers to another championship season. Freshman backup Cade Klubnik took over late in the third quarter trailing 21-10 … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 10/23/22

Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem walks in front of a black backdrop, during a portrait session at the NBA basketball team's Media Day in Miami, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Haslem serves as honorary NASCAR race official at Homestead

Udonis Haslem thought he would be able to walk around unnoticed at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Not quite. Oddly enough, a 6-foot-8 man — one of South Florida’s most recognizable athletes after 20 … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 10/23/22

Newcastle's Miguel Almiron, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Saudi-owned Newcastle into CL positions amid speedy rise

Newcastle's rise to becoming a team ready to compete in the Champions League is happening quicker than many would have predicted. A 2-1 win at Tottenham lifted Newcastle into fourth place in the … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 10/23/22

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) celebrates with fans who came onto the field after LSU defeated Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

AP Top 25: LSU re-enters at No. 18 ahead of visit from 'Bama

LSU re-entered The Associated Press College Football poll at No. 18 and No. 25 South Carolina earned a ranking for the first time in four seasons. The first six teams in the AP Top 25 held their … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 10/23/22

Tennessee fans tear down the goal post after defeating Alabama 52-49 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 3 Tennessee revival has Vol faithful believing like 1998

The Tennessee Volunteers are proving just how quickly a traditional powerhouse can rebound despite seeming lost for well over a decade. Tennessee football hit the rockiest of bottoms in late January … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 10/23/22