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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba warms up during NFL football training camp in Renton, Wash., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

2nd-year NFL players poised for a breakout include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Will McDonald, Luke Musgrave

Some players like C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua are able to come into the NFL and become immediate stars as rookies. But for most, the adjustment to the pros takes more time and a shaky rookie season … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 8/2/24

FILE - New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7) kicks off to start an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The NFL will have a new-look this year when it comes to kickoffs. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

How will kickoffs look different in 2024 and what other rule changes are coming to the NFL

The NFL will have a new look this year when it comes to kickoffs. Owners voted this spring to overhaul the kickoff, hoping to revive a play that had little action last season after most kicks … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 7/30/24

Players from the United States celebrate after Sophia Smith scored their side's first goal, during the women's Group B soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

Sophia Smith, along with Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman, are helping the United States reclaim its status as a team to be feared at the Olympics in France. Smith scored both of her goals in the … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 7/30/24

Rory McIlroy, of Ireland, laughs on the sixth tee box during a practice round for the men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rory McIlroy hoping Olympic gold can help fill a void of 10 years without silver major trophies

Rory McIlroy was the center of attention as he began preparations for the Olympics. Only he wasn't at Le Golf National. He was spotted playing the Old Course at St. Andrews on Monday with a thousand … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/30/24

FILE - United States' Shilese Jones competes on the floor during the apparatus finals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 8, 2023. Jones announced on social media late Monday that she tore the ACL and meniscus in her left knee during the U.S. Olympic trials. The 22-year-old Jones says she plans to continue the sport with the goal of making the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Geert vanden Wijngaert, File)

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials

American gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris. The 22-year-old Jones announced on social media that she tore the ACL and … more

By The Associated Press | 7/30/24

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Erick Fedde delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, responded by acquiring starter Frankie Montas as several playoff hopeful teams … more

By The Associated Press | 7/29/24

Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham as part of a three-team trade that also moved hard-throwing reliever Michael Kopech to the Los Angeles … more

By JAY COHEN | 7/29/24

FILE - John Calipari answers questions from reporters during a press conference after being introduced as Arkansas's head head basketball coach Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. He's taking over a program that made it to back-to-back Elite Eights followed by a Sweet 16 trip last season. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

Calipari, new-look Arkansas stirring up excitement as Hall of Fame coach approaches his debut season

John Calipari wants his Arkansas Razorbacks to think big. The Hall of Fame coach is used to big thinking and expectations from his days at Kentucky, of course. Now, Calipari has constructed virtually … more

By JOHN ZENOR | 7/29/24

Simone Biles, of United States, eyes the uneven bars during a women's artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30

Simone Biles leads the United States women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles is in the lineup to compete in all four events of … more

By The Associated Press | 7/29/24

Scottie Scheffler, of the United States, smiles on the 11th green during a practice round for the men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Scheffler picked a good time to expand his trophy case. An Olympic gold would be a nice addition

Scottie Scheffler decided to build a golf room at his Dallas house earlier this year. He had to keep adding a few shelves as the trophies piled up. An Olympic gold medal wouldn't take up a lot of … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/29/24

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, July 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Another 14-game losing streak (and counting) has White Sox on pace to match 1962 Mets for futility

How low can the Chicago White Sox go? So far they’re in some pretty infamous company. Chicago’s 6-3 loss to Seattle on Sunday was the team’s 14th in a row. And it dropped the White Sox to 27-81 … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 7/29/24

United States' Breanna Stewart, left, drives around Germany's Leonie Fiebich during a women's exhibition basketball game between the United States and Germany at the O2 Arena in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29

Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes a handful of the world’s biggest women's basketball stars, a couple of compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown. The U.S. women’s … more

By The Associated Press | 7/28/24

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during an NFL football practice session Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Love won’t be practicing with the Green Bay Packers as long as the quarterback’s negotiations on a contract extension remain unresolved, general manager Brian Gutekunst said Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions

The 2020 quarterback draft class is well on its way to being the highest-paid group of QBs from any draft in NFL history. The quintet of quarterbacks taken in the top two rounds four years ago also … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 7/27/24

Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 7/26/24

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) does drills during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million. Athletes First, the agency that represents Tagovailoa, … more

By ROB MAADDI | 7/26/24

Coco Gauff of the U.S. attends a practice session ahead of the tennis competition, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27

Once the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France. There are plenty of gold medals at stake on Saturday. There’s swimming and tennis all … more

By The Associated Press | 7/26/24

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings

AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five defensive … more

By ROB MAADDI | 7/26/24

FILE - Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny reacts after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, March 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Flyers have signed the All-Star forward to an eight-year extension worth $70 million. The deal announced Thursday, July 25, 2024 keeps Konecny under contract through the 2032-33 NHL season. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, file)

Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed All-Star forward Travis Konecny to an eight-year extension worth $70 million. The deal announced Thursday keeps Konecny under contract through the 2032-33 NHL … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 7/25/24

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings

All the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed his ability as a football player. But Kelce still did more than enough in … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 7/25/24

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday

An attorney for the defendants tells The Associated Press the full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving the NCAA and college sports’ wealthiest conferences is expected to be filed … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 7/24/24

Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

Stellantis, seeking to revive sales, makes some leadership changes

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JPMorgan net income falls as bank sets aside more money to cover potential bad loans

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