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Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 4 Longhorns after 2 games
AUSTIN, Texas After a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted there had been little talk about how good the No. 4 Longhorns defense could be.
Analysis: For USA Basketball, the focus immediately shifts to the Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines There was a long flight awaiting USA Basketball on Monday. Manila to Los Angeles, about 13 hours on a chartered jet that didn t have the wi-fi that s necessary to communicate wit
Chiefs sign All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones to new 1-year deal to end his holdout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a new one-year contract Monday, which should end the All-Pro defensive tackle s holdout and could mean he will be back on the field when
Plenty of rust to go with the shine in NFL’s Week 1. Many of the $50 million men had shaky days
Several NFL teams looked like they needed more preseason work. Some seemed unstoppable.
The Ravens’ season-opening victory over the Texans came at quite a cost
BALTIMORE J.K. Dobbins was a picture of health when he jumped into the end zone for the game s first touchdown.
The Steelers want to open things up in 2023. Week 1, however, looked an awful lot like 2022
PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers knew adversity would come, as it always does. They just didn t expect it to arrive quite so soon.
The Giants have a ton to work on after an non-competitive performance in their opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Brian Daboll didn t get much sleep after the New York Giants were embarrassed 40-0 by the Dallas Cowboys in prime time on national television.
UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service
NYON, Switzerland One day after Spanish official Luis Rubiales finally resigned from his leadership jobs, European soccer body UEFA hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conferen
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense struggle in opener with a short week to fix shortcomings
PHILADELPHIA Jalen Hurts slogged through an offensive performance that reminded no one of the dynamic play last season that stamped him as an MVP candidate and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
Local Roundup: Wyoming Area tops Tunkhannock in girls soccer
Hannah Fairchild scored twice for Wyoming Area as the Warriors defeated host Tunkhannock 4-1 in a high school girls soccer game on Monday.
Cowboys rip error-prone Giants 40-0 for worst shutout loss in the series between NFC East rivals
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The Dallas Cowboys have not only put some distance between themselves and the New York Giants in the NFC East, they showed Sunday night they are going to be a contender for mor
Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and Olson lead rally past Pirates
ATLANTA The Atlanta Braves became the first team to clinch a playoff berth, rallying past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday as Matt Olson went 2 for 3 with three RBIs.
Novak Djokovic wins the US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev
NEW YORK Halfway through a second set that lasted 1 hour, 44 minutes, a test of tenacity as much as talent amid a U.S. Open final as exhausting as it was exhilarating, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medv
Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory
INGLEWOOD, Calif. Tua Tagovailoa might have shocked some observers by putting up one of the best passing days in an opener in NFL history.
Aaron Rodgers gets ‘butterflies,’ too. How does the Jets QB handle the pressure of the spotlight?
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. The word sounded a bit surprising and frankly, fascinating as soon as it passed Aaron Rodgers lips.
Germany wins Basketball World Cup for 1st time, holds off Serbia 83-77 for gold medal
MANILA, Philippines Have a summer, Germany. Dirk Nowitzki went into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and now his homeland stands atop the men s international basketball world.
Raiders 17, Bronocs 16: Garoppolo and Meyers spoil Payton’s Denver debut in Raiders’ 7th straight win over Broncos
DENVER Change the coaches and switch the quarterbacks, the Raiders still own the Broncos.
Rams show they can be more than competitive and thump Seahawks 30-13 in season opener
SEATTLE Matthew Stafford started the season without his favorite target, with a rebuilt and unproven offensive line, and with an outside narrative that the ceiling for the Los Angeles Rams this seas
Jordan Love delivers in opener, throws 3 TD passes as Packers beat Bears 38-20
CHICAGO Jordan Love kept telling himself he and his teammates were going to play great. He imagined how it would feel to leave the field with a win, too.
Tom Brady returns to hero’s welcome in New England and declares himself a ‘Patriot for life’
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady made one more run out of the tunnel, just like he did for two decades before dashing out of New England to continue his legend in Tampa Bay.