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By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It’s becoming easier to picture the look of the World Cup in three months after Adidas and Puma…

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The United States has warmed up for its group showdown with Canada by blitzing Switzerland 9-0 at the world women’s…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer Ernie Zampese, one of the architects of the Dan Fouts-led “Air Coryell” offense with the San Diego…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt Stadium will be called FirstBank Stadium starting this season under a new 10-year naming rights deal.  Athletic…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy jokingly referred to himself as a “Super Bowl champ” by winning the FedEx Cup. That…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southwestern Athletic Conference is giving Commissioner Charles McClelland a three-year contract extension. The league…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Van Dyke has studied every play from his 2021 season at Miami. There are some…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Haynes King will start for the sixth-ranked Texas A&M Aggies in their opener…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s quarterback depth has taken a hit heading into the 18th-ranked Badgers’…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s live, crowing rooster mascot will have a new name this season — “The General.” The rooster was…

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has suspended starting wide receiver Trevor Wilson indefinitely and backup Tanaka Scott for the eason-opener against…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4,…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama tight end Cameron Latu’s status is uncertain for the opener against Utah State with an undisclosed injury. The…

By The Associated Press The talk of tennis — and beyond — for most of the past three weeks has been about Serena Williams and her announcement…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson is…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Stroud was an untested freshman trying to win the starting quarterback job at Ohio State…

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. says he underwent surgery a day after being shot in what the team…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Dejah Mulipola is the 2022 Athletes Unlimited softball champion. The former University of Arizona star scored 1,782…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in Saturday night’s season…