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Nassib's strip-sack helps Raiders in OT victory over Ravens

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib described the electric atmosphere inside a frenzied Allegiant Stadium with one word: "Bananas." But of the 61,756 rabid fans in attendance ...

Sep 14, 2021

Cantlay wins PGA Tour player of the year award over Rahm

Patrick Cantlay was voted PGA Tour player of the year on the strength of his four victories, including a one-shot advantage at East Lake that made him the FedEx Cup champion. Tuesday's announcement wa...

Sep 14, 2021

Guerrero Jr., Bichette homer, Manoah dominates as Blue Jays dump Rays 8-1

TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., hit his 45th home run of the season, Teoscar Hernandez had a career-high five hits and Alek Manoah was dominant over eight innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dumped the ...

Sep 13, 2021

Despite loss, Canadian men unchanged at No. 21 in latest World Rugby rankings

The U.S. Eagles have returned to No. 16 in the World Rugby rankings in the wake of their 59-50 aggregate win over Canada in Rugby World Cup qualifying play. The Canadian men remained at No. 21. Canada...

Sep 13, 2021

Leafs' Matthews hoping wrist will be ready for season-opener following surgery

TORONTO - Auston Matthews was just starting to ramp up his summer training regimen. On the heels of a regular season marked by personal success - and another crushing playoff failure for his Toronto M...

Sep 13, 2021

Lions CB Okudah has season-ending Achilles tendon injury

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, the team announced Monday. "He will be out for the rest of the year," Lions coach Dan Campbell said. "I hate it for him...

Sep 13, 2021

Slumping Toronto FC could do worse than follow the progress of improving Inter Miami

TORONTO - In hosting Inter Miami CF on Tuesday, struggling Toronto FC could do well to take a page out of the second-year MLS team's book. And hope that it can get to where Phil Neville's side has got...

Sep 13, 2021

Benzema hat trick as Madrid makes winning return to Bernabeu

MADRID (AP) - Vincius Jnior sent his low shot into the net and rushed to the sideline, jumping over the barrier and going into the stands to be quickly engulfed by Real Madrid fans. It was a scene tha...

Sep 12, 2021

Salah reaches 100 EPL goals, Elliott hurt in Liverpool win

LEEDS, England (AP) - Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal to set Liverpool on its way to a 3-0 win over Leeds that was marred by a serious ankle injury to Liverpool midfielder Harvey El...

Sep 12, 2021

Medvedev overcomes pressure, Djokovic to win U.S. Open

NEW YORK (AP) - Daniil Medvedev had outplayed the man he considers the best ever in tennis for about two hours. Then it was time to finish off Novak Djokovic. That's when Medvedev's serve and his body...

Sep 12, 2021