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Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks' opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed
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Zhang Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation helps China reach the quarterfinals
- Caitlin Clark's experience at the women's World Cup has been a 'pinch-me moment' for the WNBA star
- Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson
- Pelicans acquire AJ Johnson, Taj Gibson from Grizzlies
- Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade
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Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
- NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin, Texas
- Ducks place Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract in a salary cap-saving move, AP source says
- Prime Video acquires exclusive local streaming rights for 6 NHL teams
- Rangers agree to terms with F Eeli Tolvanen on 1-year deal
College »

No. 3 Notre Dame tries to avoid another early-season stumble in home opener against Rice
- SEC not expected to vote on LSU's membership this week, AP source says
- Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games
- Holy Score: BYU's first showdown arrives as coach Kalani Sitake's future looms over the season
- The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah shines in Scalley debut + Previewing Arkansas and the night game factor
Golf »

Solheim Cup: Yin faced a race against time to play for US after stomach issue. Now she's good to go
- Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria
- McIlroy says Trump's Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel
- LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version
- Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals
Soccer »

Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins
- Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spanish second-division club Eldense
- Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sports director due to health issues
- Real Madrid and Man City kick off with wins as Champions League returns
- Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d'Or, Putellas leads women's contenders
Racing »

Sainz expects 'fun' but 'intense' new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd
- Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are 'numb'
- Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun
- Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseason's opening Chase race
- FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams won't be put 'at risk' over Middle East events
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A sudden IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, and an unprecedented Double-A call-up to fill his spot
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 10 - 12:09 a.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP as they close in on their 13th NL West title in 14 years.

Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks' opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 10:52 p.m. | Save Story
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Seattle's season opener against the New England Patriots on Wednesday night, a potentially significant blow to the Super Bowl champions' title defense.

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters.

Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having 'fun' playing together for US and not against each other
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese continue to insist their relationship on the court is fine.

Pro Picks: Rams will beat the 49ers in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers won't have to face Aaron Donald in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.

Astros' Jose Altuve doubles in 3rd inning vs. Phillies for 2,500th career hit
Anthony Sanfilippo, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit.

No. 1 Zverev reaches US Open semifinals and will face Khachanov after Blockx's injuries
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 8:53 p.m. | Save Story
Alexander Zverev's rocky road to start the U.S. Open turned into smooth sailing to the semifinals.
Tennis-Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis
Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | Updated Sept. 9 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
Alexander Zverev took another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals, where the German will take on Karen Khachanov.

Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women's No. 1 Elena Rybakina
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Coco Gauff knows what she is up against in her U.S. Open semifinal against Elena Rybakina, whose firepower has vaulted her to the top of the tennis rankings.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold ruled out with hip injury
Field Level Media | Updated Sept. 9 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold limped off the field after a sack on third down ended the opening drive of the game against visiting New England Thursday night and will not return.

Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 7:26 p.m. | Save Story
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70.

No. 3 Notre Dame tries to avoid another early-season stumble in home opener against Rice
Curt Rallo, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
When No. 3 Notre Dame faces Rice in its home opener Saturday, the Fighting Irish won't just be facing the Owls.

SEC not expected to vote on LSU's membership this week, AP source says
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Southeastern Conference is no longer expected to vote on whether to expel LSU from the league on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday evening.
Tennis-Khachanov back to US Open semi-finals with walkover
Janina Nuno Rios, Reuters | Updated Sept. 9 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Karen Khachanov advanced to the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday when Alexander Blockx retired trailing 6-2 7-5 3-2, as the Russian reached the final-four stage in Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2022.

Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Big Ten is expanding its plan to offer enhanced replay review insight during its football broadcasts.

Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
Six goals for Paris Saint-Germain, five for Barcelona and classically just one for Arsenal as the serious contenders for the Champions League started with wins Wednesday.

NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin, Texas
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 4:22 p.m. | Save Story
While the NHL may soon expand to Houston or Austin, Texas, the road to adding a 33rd team still has some obstacles to clear.
Tennis-Gauff fights back to beat Andreeva and reach US Open semis
Amy Tennery, Reuters | Updated Sept. 9 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
American Coco Gauff saved two match points to beat Russian fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6(7) 6-2 on Wednesday and reach the U.S. Open semi-finals after recovering from a dreadful opening set.
Tennis-Rybakina claims top ranking, Gauff fights back to reach semis
Amy Tennery, Reuters | Updated Sept. 9 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Elena Rybakina ensured she will leave Flushing Meadows as the new world number one with a comprehensive win over Zheng Qinwen in the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, as 2023 champion Coco Gauff came back from a poor start to meet her in the semi-final.



