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Palou secures fourth IndyCar title

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Alex Palou has secured his fourth IndyCar championship in five seasons. On Sunday, at Portland International Raceway, title contender Pato O’Ward lost power early in the race. O’Ward started from pole position and was the only driver who could have beaten Palou ...

Dolphins, Bears finish in 24-24 tie in the preseason

CHICAGO (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa saw the value in playing a series in Sunday's preseason opener even if it didn't end the way he would have liked. The game itself didn't end the way Miami or the Chicago Bears would have liked. Tagovailoa had an efficient start to ...

ESPN’s new streaming service to debut Aug. 21

ESPN's much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney's quarterly earning report. This week's expanded deals with the NFL and a new ...

USA Gymnastics enters a new era

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There was a time, not that long ago really, when Joscelyn Roberson would combat the nerves that inevitably popped up before a major gymnastics meet by reminding herself of one very simple fact. "I could be like, 'Oh no one's watching me,'" the 19-year-old said with a ...

NFL players can still use smelling salts as long as not provided by teams

NFL players will be allowed to use "smelling salts" during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday saying that the ban that the league informed teams about on Tuesday only prohibits team employees from distributing smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant during ...

Travis Kelce trims down

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — It's easy to see Travis Kelce making plays on the practice fields of Missouri Western State University these days, whether they be those highlight-reel catches, deft maneuvers in the open field or, yes, the occasional pancake block on a running play. The thing is that ...