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New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty have their first WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances. An original franchise when the league tipped off in 1997, the Liberty have competed in a one-game, best-of-three and best-of-five format. It took a little extra time to do it, as […]

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Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. “When you’re playing for the Dodgers and playing for the Yankees, it better feel different,” LA

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Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night. The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant

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Colton scores twice, Annunen makes 25 saves to help Avalanche beat winless Sharks 4-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ross Colton scored twice, Justus Annunen made 25 saves in his first start of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Sunday. Cale Makar had an empty-net goal and two assists, and Joel Kiviranta also scored for Colorado. William Eklund scored for San

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Donald Trump stops by primetime NFL matchup between the Jets and Steelers to cap dizzying weekend

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attended Sunday night’s NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets as the guest of an unidentified suite holder at Acrisure Stadium. Trump arrived about midway through the first quarter and was greeted by a small crowd of supporters wearing Steelers jerseys toting a banner that read “Trump

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Rams force 4 turnovers and hold off Raiders 20-15 after QB Aidan O’Connell gets injured

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kam Curl returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushed for 76 yards and two scores in the Los Angeles Rams ‘ 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Cobie Durant had an interception and later caused the fumble returned for a TD by Curl

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Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league’s only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a Super Bowl rematch. The stakes and the quality of play weren’t at the same level as

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Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Marcus Mariota replaced injured rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels early in the second quarter, Dante Fowler returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown and the Washington Commanders routed the Carolina Panthers 40-7 on Sunday. Concern over Daniels’ status overshadowed the victory after the No. 2 pick and offensive rookie of the

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