Sporting KC advances to face Portland in conference finals
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Daniel Salloi scored two goals and Kansas City beat Real Salt Lake 4-2 on Sunday for Sporting’s first playoff win in five years. It gave […]
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Manning’s late TD pass leads Giants past 49ers 27-23
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Eli Manning showed he still has what it takes to lead the kind of game-winning drive that earned him two Super Bowl MVP awards. Manning […]
Continue ReadingRestocked Kansas nabs No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 preseason poll
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self sees big holes when he looks at his roster after losing three starters, including Associated Press All-American Devonte’ Graham. The voters in […]
Continue ReadingCeltics beat 76ers 105-87 as Hayward, Irving make returns
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics will need time to figure out how to get the most out of their loaded roster this season. It didn’t stop them from picking up […]
Continue ReadingAlmirola advances in NASCAR playoffs with Talladega win
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Tony Stewart hired Aric Almirola because he believed the journeyman would win races for Stewart-Haas Racing. Almirola came close time and again this year but fell […]
Continue ReadingHolt 1st with postseason cycle, Red Sox rout Yankees 16-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Brock Holt had one thing in mind: He was swinging for the fences. After all, the game was decided long ago. And everything else went Boston’s […]
Continue ReadingBrees makes history in style, Saints thrash Redskins 43-19
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Before Drew Brees could blow kisses to the adoring Superdome crowd, before he could embrace his wife and children on the sideline, the Saints’ 39-year-old quarterback […]
Continue ReadingOctober orbit: Astros advance with 11-3 win, sweep Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — As his teammates sprayed each other with champagne and beer in Houston’s buzzing clubhouse, ace Justin Verlander stayed clear of the fray and foam while enjoying a […]
Continue ReadingElliott uses Dover win to earn berth in next playoff round
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Chase Elliott had been burdened by lofty expectations that come as the son of a Hall of Fame driver and the replacement of a four-time NASCAR […]
Continue ReadingVizcaino, Braves hold off Dodgers 6-5, NLDS deficit now 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman put the Atlanta Braves ahead, then watched from first base as they almost give away the lead — and possibly their whole season. “My heart’s […]
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