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Fundora stops Hadribeaj in final second, keeps undisputed title hopes alive

Sebastian Fundora kept his pursuit of an undisputed championship on track with a second to spare

October 18, 2026

Sports

A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Valkyries and Dream open the Finals

The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday

October 17, 2026

Sports|US|World

ALCS Game 4 postponed by rain; Rays and Guardians to resume series Saturday

Game 4 of the American League Championship Series has been postponed because of rain

October 17, 2026

Political|Sports

NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule

The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

October 16, 2026

Sports

Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers

Jake Bauers went home to Southern California and walked away with an MVP trophy

October 16, 2026

Sports

Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series

October 16, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Sports

Arizona State hires veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead program, Powers announces resignation

Arizona State has hired Dave Hakstol as hockey coach while investigating an outdoor workout incident that left a player on life support

October 15, 2026

Business|Sports

Jon Rahm will be free to leave LIV and pursue other opportunities under separation agreement

Jon Rahm officially can leave LIV Golf and possibly pursue a return to the PGA Tour

October 15, 2026

Sports

Jake Bauers was ready to retire. Now, his relentless at-bats have Brewers on brink of World Series

Two seasons after he nearly quit baseball, Jake Bauers has become a big hitter in the middle of the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup

October 15, 2026

Sports

Rams cut K Harrison Mevis after 2 misses vs Bills, sign ex-Saints K Blake Grupe, AP source says

The Los Angeles Rams have cut kicker Harrison Mevis one day after he missed two field-goal attempts in a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, a person with knowledge of the decision says

October 14, 2026

Sports

Josh Allen racks up 331 yards and Bills outlast Rams with help from blocked FG for 37-34 win in OT

Josh Allen accounted for 331 total yards and two touchdowns, Tyler Bass made a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime shortly after Greg Rousseau blocked the Rams’ field goal attempt, and the Buffalo Bills outlasted Los Angeles for a 37-34 victory

October 13, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trots

William Contreras’ trots around the bases after his homers are as much of a spectacle as the blasts themselves

October 13, 2026

Sports

Big Ten: Officials spotted the ball incorrectly on Oregon's 2-point conversion attempt vs. UCLA

The Big Ten says game officials made an error on Oregon's 2-point conversion attempt against UCLA on Saturday

October 12, 2026

Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout

The Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out on the team and initiated disciplinary proceedings

October 10, 2026

Sports

Kamari Moulton runs for career-best 208 yards and 2 TDs as No. 20 Iowa beats Washington, 41-24

Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 208 yards on 26 carries and the Iowa defense held Washington to minus-3 yards rushing as the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes rolled to a 41-24 victory

October 10, 2026

Sports|US|World

Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013

Angel Reese scored 22 points, Rhyne Howard added 21 and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 on Friday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013

October 10, 2026

Sports|World

Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL

Mike Ditka, known as "Iron Mike," has died at 86

October 10, 2026

Sports

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died

October 09, 2026

Sports

White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS

The Chicago White Sox had two chances to clinch a postseason series at home for the first time in more than a century

October 09, 2026

Sports

Yankees end 17th straight season without a title. Imagine how George Steinbrenner would've reacted

The New York Yankees have failed to win a World Series for the 17th straight season

October 09, 2026

Business|Finance|Sports

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players

October 08, 2026

Health|Sports

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says freshman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones receives a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones has received a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz said

October 08, 2026

Sports

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener

October 08, 2026

Sports|World

Two star pitchers are facing the choice between being on the mound or in the delivery room. It’s not an easy decision

October 08, 2026

Arts|Sports

NHL's hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season

A series of audiobooks the NHL launched to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre is no longer available online

October 07, 2026

Sports

Kiké Hernández continues clutch postseason hitting for Dodgers with a 2-run homer off Chris Sale

Kiké Hernández is no stranger to postseason success

October 07, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida

October 07, 2026

Sports

Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons

October 07, 2026

Sports

Giants end Dodgers' 3-year streak with most injured list days, while Cleveland had the fewest

The San Francisco Giants ended a streak the Los Angeles Dodgers did not want to extend

October 06, 2026

Sports

Small-ball Rays beat the sloppy Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series

Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of New York’s sloppy defense, beating Cam Schlittler and the Yankees 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

October 06, 2026

Business|Election|Finance|Sports

Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks after dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments in it

October 06, 2026

Sports|US|World

NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

The NFL has suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last

Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL

October 05, 2026

Sports|World

Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, marking the end of an era

October 05, 2026

Sports

Rams rally behind Stafford, Williams from 10 points down in 4th quarter to beat Eagles 24-20

Kyren Williams ran for two touchdowns in the final four minutes as Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20

October 05, 2026

Sports

Canada's big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals

Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half and had five steals to help the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals series

October 05, 2026

Sports|US|World

Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Friday

October 04, 2026

Education|Sports

Air Force beats Navy 14-9 to get jump on Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition

Liam Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and Air Force defeated Navy 14-9 on Saturday

October 04, 2026

Sports

Keelon Russell accounts for 4 TDs as No. 7 Alabama routs No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23

Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with a rushing score, and No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams

October 04, 2026

Sports|World

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage

Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage

October 04, 2026

Interview|Sports

A month to pivot: Natalia Silva’s new title path against Wang Cong at UFC 332

Natalia Silva is set to fight Wang Cong for the women's flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City

October 02, 2026

Asia|Sports|World

No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan

Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games gold medal match after winning their semifinals on Thursday

October 01, 2026

Sports

'Is this the end?' Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team

Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an apparent rift with coach Jorge Jesus has left many wondering what his future in international soccer will be

October 01, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Ronaldo quits Portugal camp after learning he won't start game, vows to one day tell truth over exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal’s training camp hours after coach Jorge Jesus said the star forward would not start the game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday

September 30, 2026