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By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — While the Seattle Mariners’ top task all along was just getting into the postseason, playing…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat have agreed on a four-year contract extension that a person with…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A spectator at Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets has died following a fall at Acrisure Stadium.…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff passed for 378 yards and four touchdowns, but Detroit struggled against Geno Smith and the…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Ryan fumbled twice in the Colts’ 24-17 loss to rival Tennessee, giving the 15-year…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres clinched their first playoff berth in a full season since 2006 on Sunday…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Dameon Pierce’s strong start is one of the few bright spots in what’s already become…

By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens coach John Harbaugh ultimately regretted but defended his decision to go for it on…

By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miguel Rojas knocked in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning and the Miami Marlins…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Bass kicked a 21-yard field goal on the game’s final play, and Josh Allen rallied the…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It hasn’t been the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for. Benzema was back in…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Austin Ekeler was off to a slow start following a 20-touchdown season, and the Chargers believed…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Pederson received a standing ovation from Eagles fans in his first game back since he was…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have reduced their magic number to one for clinching their first…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush won again filling in for Dak Prescott, throwing a touchdown pass to…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Chase Elliott raced his way into the next round of the playoffs with a victory Sunday…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored his first Major League Soccer goal in stoppage time and LAFC clinched the Supporters Shield with a 2-1…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs, Whit Merrifield also connected, and the Toronto Blue Jays…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 5 Clemson has a much clearer path to a perfect season and an Atlantic Coast Conference…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Not too many NBA first-timers get to take over a reigning conference champion and oddsmakers’…