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AJ Allmendinger earns surprising pole position for Bristol Playoff race
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Qualifying in the first half of a 39-driver field, AJ Allmendinger stole the spotlight from theE NASCAR Cup Series Playoff contenders who followed him around Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon.,Allmendinger toured the 0.533-mile concrete short track in 15.117 seconds (126.9...

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill declines to address wife's abuse allegations
Four days after TMZ publicized eight alleged incidents of domestic violence committed by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, he said his focus was on football when questioned by reporters about the allegations for the first time Friday.,Hill and his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, are in the middle of a ...

WTA roundup: Four lower seeds triumph in Sao Paulo quarters
Friday was a day for the underdogs in Sao Paulo, as all four lower-seeded players vanquished their foes in the quarterfinal matches of the SP Open.,Mexican fifth seed Renata Zarazua, who sent Madison Keys home in first round of the U.S. Open last month, knocked off top-seeded Brazilian hopeful Beatr...

Terence Crawford weighs in at career-high 167.5 for Canelo Alvarez fight
Both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford made weight for their super middleweight title fight on Saturday in Las Vegas.,Alvarez and Crawford both checked in at 167.5 pounds Friday.,For Crawford, that marks a career-high weight as he is moving up two weight classes from 154 to 168 pounds to challenge...

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill opts to not address wife's abuse allegations
Four days after TMZ publicized eight alleged incidents of domestic violence committed by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, he said his focus was on football when questioned by reporters about the allegations for the first time Friday.,Hill and his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, are in the middle of a ...

WWE's WrestleMania heading to Saudi Arabia in '27
In 2027, WrestleMania will head to the Middle East when WWE takes its signature event to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time it will be held outside North America.,WWE announced on Friday that the "Showcase of the Immortals" will be part of "Riyadh Season" after being held in North American...

Angel Cabrera out in front at Sanford International
Angel Cabrera posted a bogey-free, 6-under 64 to set the early pace Friday at the Sanford International in Sioux Falls, S.D.,The 56-year-old from Argentina birdied three holes on each nine at Minnehaha Country Club, including Nos. 16 and 18, to card his low number.,Cabrera, a two-time major winner o...

49ers QB Brock Purdy out; Mac Jones to start vs. Saints
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy did not practice this week while nursing left shoulder and toe ailments, and on Friday he was ruled out of Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints.,Starting under center in Purdy's place will be Mac Jones, who took all the first-team reps in practice on We...

Dynamo have chance to climb over Rapids in standings
As the clock ticks toward the end of the MLS regular season next month, the Houston Dynamo head to Commerce City, Colo., on Saturday night to try to jump into a playoff position over the Colorado Rapids. , ,With five matches remaining, the Dynamo (8-12-9, 33 points) sit in 10th place -- but just thr...

Falcons WRs Drake London, Darnell Mooney cleared to face Vikings
The Atlanta Falcons will have their top two receivers available Sunday night when they visit the Minnesota Vikings with Drake London and Darnell Mooney both cleared to play after recent shoulder injuries.,London, who left last week's 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late with a shoulder issue,...

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy has ‘slim’ chance to play vs. Eagles
The Kansas City Chiefs listed wide receiver Xavier Worthy as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with coach Andy Reid leaving the door cracked open ever so slightly.,"I'd probably tell you it's slim," Reid said Friday. "But there's still a chance to play, yeah.",Reid said Wor...

Roughriders can clinch playoff berth vs. struggling Alouettes
With nearly two months before the CFL playoffs begin, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one win away from punching their postseason ticket.,Saskatchewan can make it happen Saturday night when it welcomes the struggling Montreal Alouettes to Regina.,At 10-2, the Roughriders hold a two-game lead on idl...

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee sprain) ruled out in Week 2 vs. Chiefs
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will miss Sunday's Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a knee sprain, the team said Friday.,Goedert, 30, sat out all three practices this week after sustaining the injury and was officially ruled out on the team's final injury report....

Books anticipating heavy Alvarez-Crawford action
Sportsbooks are anticipating a high volume of action leading up to Saturday night's highly-anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas.,Crawford boasts an unblemished 41-0-0 career record, but is moving up two weight divisions to challenge Alvarez (63-2-2) in a 168-pou...

Colts CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) out vs. Broncos
The Indianapolis Colts ruled cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion) out for Sunday's home match-up against the Denver Broncos, according to coach Shane Steichen.,Ward played every snap in the Colts' 33-8 victory over Miami last Sunday. He shared game honors with safety Nick Cross with six tackles a...

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) out vs. Dolphins
New England Patriots starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out for a second straight week due to a hamstring injury, head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday.,Gonzalez, who was a second-team All-Pro in 2024, has not participated in practice since sustaining the injury on July 28.,Also on F...

Bears CB Kyler Gordon out, CB Jaylon Johnson to play vs. Lions
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury.,Gordon was a late addition to the injury report last week and also missed the season opener Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.,A former second-round draft pick in 20...

Braves place RHP Daysbel Hernandez (shoulder) on IL
The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed reliever Daysbel Hernandez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with right shoulder inflammation.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Stratton was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.,Hernandez, 28, has gone 4-3 with a 3.41 ERA in 39 relief ...

U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knighton receives 4-year doping ban
American sprinter Erriyon Knighton received a four-year doping ban on Friday that will keep him out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.,Knighton, 21, the 200-meter silver medalist at the 2023 World Championships, tested positive for an anabolic steroid in May 2024. ,He claimed to have ingested tainted...

Reports: Ex-49ers K Jake Moody joins Bears' practice squad
Kicker Jake Moody signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad Friday after he was waived this week by the San Francisco 49ers, multiple outlets reported.,Moody missed a pair of field goals in the 49ers' season opening 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco signed kicker Eddy Pineir...