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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
Garrett expects 'clean' game with Steelers after 2019 melee
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett has moved on from the ugly, regrettable moment that chases him still.
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Springer, Valdéz help Astros top Rays 7-4, force ALCS Game 7
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The blowback from a sign-stealing scandal three years ago and a losing record during the pandemic-shortened regular season don't mean a thing to Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros.
Spanish women's soccer group starts online diversity academy
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish organization has launched a virtual academy to promote diversity in sports.
Kings sign No. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield to 3-year deal
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have signed No. 2 overall draft pick Quinton Byfield to a three-year contract.
Jaguars could be without WR Chark for 2nd time in 4 games
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without Pro Bowl receiver DJ Chark against Detroit on Sunday.
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MATCHDAY: Liverpool playing catchup in derby vs Everton
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Jones returns to practice as Falcons prepare to face Vikings
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant and hopes to play Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Minnesota Vikings.
Dancing Dennis: Unknown Cardinals LB relishes two-sack game
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Dennis Gardeck was a pretty good high school linebacker in Illinois who absolutely loved to play football. So when a few NCAA Division II schools had interest in his ability, he figured a small-…
OBJ doesn't practice, Mayfield better for banged-up Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield finally fired some passes on Friday — none to Odell Beckham Jr.
Jets rookie Perine likely to have bigger role with Bell gone
NEW YORK (AP) — La'Mical Perine was drafted in April to be the New York Jets' running back of the future.
Pro Bowl guard DeCastro, receiver Johnson out for Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Cleveland Browns without Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro and wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One Will Smith outdid another Will Smith to keep the season alive for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Long lines as expanded early voting opens in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands took advantage of an expanded early voting period that opened Friday in Louisiana ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election — forming lines so long that some in New Orleans abandoned po…