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Guardians beat Rays CLEVELAND (AP) — 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. Game 4 in the best-of-seven matchup is ...

UK fans nervous about Jaguars’ plans

LONDON (AP) — Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence cited London's "history and the feel and charm" on Sunday after a dramatic victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. "I feel like we have a strong connection and tie to London," Lawrence said. "We've been playing here for a long time. Who knows if that will change?" Indeed, it's quite possible it could. The Jaguars said before the season that they're going to "totally reevaluate" their London strategy. Their economic motivation to play in London each year — usually at Wembley Stadium like they'll do Sunday against the ...

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Reese takes center stage (AP) — Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA's brightest stage as she gets her first chance at winning a pro championship. It's been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star. She has ...

US Soccer plans new national women’s club competition

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Soccer federation announced Wednesday it plans a new national women's club competition that will include teams from the National Women's Soccer League and the Gainbridge Super League. There is no launch date yet for the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, which will have a prize pool of $1.5 million. The single-elimination competition will serve as a national championship and a pathway to qualification for the CONCACAF W Champions Cup. "We're working very closely with both the NWSL and the Gainbridge Super League to figure out what is the optimal time to do ...

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Sullivan's future bright CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Cavan Sullivan is emerging as a breakout star in soccer, balancing his rising fame with humility. The 17-year-old is making waves with the Philadelphia Union and the U.S. national team. Sullivan's journey began at a young age, with European ...

Week 5 coaching miscues haunt NFL contenders

DENVER (AP) — Coaches always preach about putting their players in the best position to succeed. Several fell short of that mantra in Week 5 and instead led their teams to disheartening defeats. Backfires burned some of the NFL's most accomplished leaders: The two men who hoisted the ...