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Kuss secures Spanish Vuelta victory to become first American to win a Grand Tour race in a decade
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Kuss secures Spanish Vuelta victory to become first American to win a Grand Tour race in a decade

· September 17, 2023

MADRID A decade later, the United States has a Grand Tour winner again.

Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson’s Hail Mary
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Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson’s Hail Mary

DENVER Washington cornerback Benjamin St-Juste didn t flinch after Brandon Johnson snared Russell Wilson s 50-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass off a double deflection with no time remaining Sunday.

Prescott has 2 TDs, Wilson 3 picks in 1st start after Rodgers injury as Cowboys beat Jets 30-10
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Prescott has 2 TDs, Wilson 3 picks in 1st start after Rodgers injury as Cowboys beat Jets 30-10

ARLINGTON, Texas CeeDee Lamb went into the home opener for the Cowboys without new sidekick Brandin Cooks, who injured a knee in his Dallas debut a week earlier.

Jets offer encouragement for Zach Wilson in QB’s first start since Aaron Rodgers’ injury
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Jets offer encouragement for Zach Wilson in QB’s first start since Aaron Rodgers’ injury

· September 17, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas Zach Wilson was in full uniform in the New York Jets locker room long after the game, getting some words of encouragement from tight end Tyler Conklin and some of his teammates.

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28
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Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28

· September 17, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. On the first play of the second half, New York quarterback Daniel Jones dropped back and heaved a 58-yard completion to rookie Jalin Hyatt over the middle of the field.

49ers force 2 late turnovers and hold on for a 30-23 rivalry victory over the LA Rams
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49ers force 2 late turnovers and hold on for a 30-23 rivalry victory over the LA Rams

· September 17, 2023

INGLEWOOD, Calif. More than a few San Francisco 49ers acknowledged they didn t know a whole lot about many of the unsung players going against them for the rebuilding Los Angeles Rams.

Ryan Fox rallies to win European tour’s top event at Wentworth
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Ryan Fox rallies to win European tour’s top event at Wentworth

· September 17, 2023

VIRGINIA WATER, England Ryan Fox overcame a three-shot deficit and a triple bogey early in the final round Sunday with six birdies on the back nine the last one from 6 feet on the 18th hole for

Reds drop out of wild card spot with 8-4 loss to Mets, who get Vogelbach’s 3-run double
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Reds drop out of wild card spot with 8-4 loss to Mets, who get Vogelbach’s 3-run double

· September 17, 2023

NEW YORK Pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach had a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the New York Mets hurt Cincinnati s wild card chances with an 8-4 victory on Sunday over the sloppy Reds.

Walker’s tiebreaking homer in 8th inning helps Cardinals beat Phillies 6-5
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Walker’s tiebreaking homer in 8th inning helps Cardinals beat Phillies 6-5

· September 17, 2023

ST. LOUIS Jordan Walker hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday.

Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders
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Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders

· September 17, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. The worse Josh Allen feels one week, the better he plays the next.

Geno Smith’s 2nd TD pass to Tyler Lockett lifts the Seahawks to a 37-31 OT win over the Lions
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Geno Smith’s 2nd TD pass to Tyler Lockett lifts the Seahawks to a 37-31 OT win over the Lions

· September 17, 2023

DETROIT Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett and the Seattle Seahawks showed their season-opening lopsided loss may have been just an aberration.

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20
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Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20

· September 17, 2023

HOUSTON Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson played a bit more than one quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans before departing because of a concussion.

Chiefs overcome mistakes to beat Jaguars 17-9, Kansas City’s 3rd win vs. Jacksonville in 10 months
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Chiefs overcome mistakes to beat Jaguars 17-9, Kansas City’s 3rd win vs. Jacksonville in 10 months

· September 17, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs insist they re fine despite another lackluster offensive effort.

Folk’s OT field goal in rain helps Titans snap 8-game skid with 27-24 win over Chargers
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Folk’s OT field goal in rain helps Titans snap 8-game skid with 27-24 win over Chargers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans finally got a much-needed sigh of relief.

Robinson shines, Koo kicks winning field goal as Falcons rally past Packers 25-24
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Robinson shines, Koo kicks winning field goal as Falcons rally past Packers 25-24

· September 17, 2023

ATLANTA When Arthur Smith sent the word to his offense we re going for it on fourth down the Atlanta Falcons were fired up.

Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
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Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears

· September 17, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Baker Mayfield is determined to make the most of an opportunity to jump-start his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens hold on to beat Cincinnati 27-24. Bengals 0-2 for second straight year
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens hold on to beat Cincinnati 27-24. Bengals 0-2 for second straight year

· September 17, 2023

CINCINNATI Lamar Jackson did more than enough to beat the Bengals, even without injured running back J.K. Dobbins.

Buffaloes hit meaty part of their schedule with swagger but minus injured two-way star Travis Hunter
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Buffaloes hit meaty part of their schedule with swagger but minus injured two-way star Travis Hunter

· September 17, 2023

BOULDER, Colo. The No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes take a little more stagger but no less swagger into the meat of their schedule after surviving a double-overtime thriller in the Rocky Mountain Showdown

AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1
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AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1

No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years, and Georgia remained No. 1 on Sunday.

Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship
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Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship

· September 17, 2023

Denny Hamlin didn t chill Sunday with his bravado that this is indeed the year he will finally win a NASCAR championship.