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Europe wins Ryder Cup 15-13 after U.S. Sunday surge
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Two years ago in Italy, a jubilant Rory McIlroy made a bold guarantee.,"I think one of the biggest accomplishments in golf right now is winning an away Ryder Cup," McIlroy said. "And that's what we're going to do at Bethpage.",It took far, far longer than the crowds expected, bu...
Clayton Kershaw earns road curtain call as Dodgers dispatch Mariners
Clayton Kershaw pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in the final regular-season start of his illustrious 18-year career to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.,Shohei Ohtani hit his 55th homer of the season -- breaking his own franchise rec...
Reds clinch postseason appearance despite loss to Brewers
Danny Jansen belted a two-run homer to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 comeback victory Sunday over the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who clinched their first postseason appearance since 2020 despite the loss., ,Cincinnati (83-79) entered Sunday tied for the final National League wild-card spot with...
Red Sox beat Tigers to clinch No. 5 seed, Detroit is No. 6
The Boston Red Sox clinched the No. 5 seed in the American League postseason with a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers in Sunday afternoon's regular-season finale.,Masataka Yoshida and David Hamilton both homered, Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-3, and Jarren Duran had the game-winning RBI to lead...
Red Sox beat Tigers; both teams are wild-card teams
The Boston Red Sox clinched the No. 5 seed in the American League postseason with a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers in Sunday afternoon's regular-season finale.,Masataka Yoshida and David Hamilton both homered, Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-3, and Jarren Duran had the game-winning RBI to lead...
Cubs blank Cardinals in postseason tune-up game
Seiya Suzuki homered once again for the Chicago Cubs, who ended the regular season with a 2-0 victory Sunday over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,Suzuki deposited a John King (2-1) curveball over the left field wall to lead off the Cubs' fifth. The right fielder went deep in his fourth straight ga...
Europe retains Ryder Cup after U.S. Sunday surge
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Shane Lowry of Ireland drained a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to halve his match, and Team Europe survived a surprise rally by the United States team to retain the Ryder Cup on Sunday at Bethpage Black.,As defending champions, the Europeans needed to reach just 14 points ...
Dodgers leave LHP Clayton Kershaw off wild-card roster
Clayton Kershaw will not be on the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for the National League Wild Card Series, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, a day that also marked the end of the veteran left-hander's 18-year regular-season career.,Roberts confirmed the decision ahead of the best-of-three series, whic...
Dodgers leave LHP Clayton Kershaw off Wild Card Series roster
Clayton Kershaw will not be on the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for the National League Wild Card Series, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, a day that also marked the end of the veteran left-hander's 18-year regular-season career.,Roberts confirmed the decision ahead of the best-of-three series, whic...
Oklahoma State fires DC Todd Grantham after blowout loss
Less than a week after firing head coach Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State announced on Sunday that it has also relieved defensive coordinator Todd Grantham of his duties.,In his fourth game with the Cowboys (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) since taking over the role, Grantham's defensive unit was gashed for 612 total ya...
Michael Penix, Bijan Robinson power Falcons past Commanders
ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 26 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns and an interception on Sunday, as the Atlanta Falcons posted a 34-27 victory over the visiting Washington Commanders.,Bijan Robinson had four catches for 106 yards, while rushing for 75 yards and a score as the Falc...
Agent: Al Horford to sign multiyear deal with Warriors
Entering his 19th season in the NBA, free agent Al Horford will be the Warriors' starting center after making a verbal commitment to Golden State on Sunday, per an ESPN report. ,Horford's agent, Jason Glushon, told ESPN on Sunday that the 39-year-old will sign a multiyear deal to head west after spe...
Ryder Cup emcee steps down after leading offensive chants
Comedian and actress Heather McMahan has stepped down from her role as master of ceremonies at the Ryder Cup after she joined the crowd at Bethpage Black in New York in an expletive-laden chant directed at Rory McIlroy.,"Heather McMahan has extended an apology to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe an...
Steelers QB Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was "jumped and robbed" Friday night in Dublin, the NFL Players Association acknowledged Sunday.,NFL Network reported the news shortly before the Steelers were set to face the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL's first game in the Ireland capital. Pittsburgh...
Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan, Chuba Hubbard active vs. Patriots
The Carolina Panthers will have two major offensive weapons available against the New England Patriots, as rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and running back Chuba Hubbard were listed as active Sunday.,Hubbard and McMillan were each questionable with calf injuries on Friday after being limited ...
Bucs' Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs active vs. Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin are active for Sunday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.,Mayfield, who has been dealing with a right biceps injury throughout the week, has started every game this season for the B...
Viktor Hovland out of Ryder Cup singles with neck injury
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Viktor Hovland withdrew from Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup, one day after aggravating a neck injury.,The Norwegian is at Bethpage Black to support Team Europe but will not be able to compete. European captain Luke Donald said Saturday night that Hovland would have an MRI.,The ...
Report: Steelers QB Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was "jumped and robbed" Friday night in Dublin, NFL Network reported on Sunday.,The report came shortly before the Steelers were set to face the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL's first game in the Ireland capital.,Thompson sustained minor injuries but is ...
ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz moves into Japan semis
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain advanced to his ninth consecutive ATP Tour semifinal with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima at the Japan Open on Sunday.,The World No. 1, Alcaraz didn't face a break point and tallied 25 winners on his dominant forehand alone in Tokyo. The Spaniard is seeking his eighth t...
Ryder Cup MC steps down after leading offensive chants
Comedian and actress Heather McMahan has stepped down from her role as master of ceremonies at the Ryder Cup after she joined the crowd at Bethpage Black in New York in an expletive-laden chant directed at Rory McIlroy.,"Heather McMahan has extended an apology to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe an...