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The Browns won their first opener since 2004 last week at Carolina and are now looking to do something even more rare when they host the New York…

By The Associated Press North Dakota State (2-0) at Arizona (1-1), Saturday, 11 p.m. EDT (FS1) Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed star outside linebacker T.J. Watt on injured reserve. The move means Watt will miss a minimum…

By The Associated Press Wisconsin will try to bounce back from its loss to Washington State when New Mexico State visits on Saturday. The Aggies…

BERLIN (AP) — Germany coach Hansi Flick has hinted at his World Cup plans by leaving Mario Götze and Mats Hummels out of his 24-man squad for…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad for upcoming Nations League matches against the Czech Republic…

By The Associated Press Northwestern is in bounce-back mode with Southern Illinois of the Football Championship Subdivision visiting Ryan Field on…

By The Associated Press South Alabama (2-0) at UCLA (2-0), Saturday, 2 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: UCLA by 15 1/2, according to FanDuel…

Virginia Tech will go for its second straight win when Wofford of the Football Championship Subdivision visits Saturday. The Hokies are allowing just…

Ninth-ranked Kentucky hosts Youngstown State of the Football Championship Subdivision on Saturday. The Wildcats have their first top-10 ranking since…

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s first competitive round on next year’s Ryder Cup course was a success. The four-time major…

The Associated Press Rutgers is looking for a sixth straight win against Temple dating back to 2003. The Scarlet Knights are also going for their…

By The Associated Press Fresno State (1-1) at No. 7 Southern California (2-0), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (Fox) Line: USC by 12 1/2, according to…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Chile presented its appeal challenging Ecuador’s place at the World Cup to FIFA in a case…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Olivier Giroud gets another chance to close in on France’s scoring record after being recalled by…

The Associated Press Coach Bobby Petrino returns to Arkansas as head coach at rising FCS program Missouri State. He left the Razorbacks after a…

By The Associated Press Duke is looking for a 3-0 start under new coach Mike Elko as it hosts North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The Blue Devils are…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 20-Dec. 18. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion…