DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history. This time, the political overtones are just as strong and relations perhaps even more fraught as the U.S. and Iran face off ...

Gonzaga coach Mark Few always builds an ambitious nonconference schedule, helping not only harden his team for March but also to balance the Bulldogs' weaker West Coast Conference slate when it comes to the NCAA selection committee. They've taken their lumps already this season, losing to ...

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge on Monday halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a brand-development and marketing company, ruling that the dispute must go to arbitration. The lawsuit by the Hall of Fame player known as "Dr. J" stems from a 2016 agreement to ...

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, Jack Morris and Ryne Sandberg are among 16 members of the contemporary baseball era committee that will meet Sunday to consider the Cooperstown fate of an eight-man ballot that includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael ...

Mike White is the present for the New York Jets. And maybe even the future. Sure, overreactions are part of the playbook on Mondays during the NFL season. But this might not qualify as such. Not when you have the type of performance White had at quarterback in a 31-10 victory over the Chicago ...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a lawsuit by the state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions of dollars in misspent welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S. An attorney for Favre filed papers ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Hughes and Michael McLeod scored in the second period, Vitek Vanecek stopped 35 shots and the surging New Jersey Devils rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night. Yegor Sharangovich had two goals and Tomas Tatar also scored ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence finally looks like the generational quarterback the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2021. He no longer is making progress or showing flashes or offering glimpses. The former Clemson star has emerged as the team's primary ...

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods was out before he was officially back, withdrawing Monday from his Hero World Challenge with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The Hero World Challenge was to be the start of a December in golf ruled by Woods, who also has a made-for-television match ...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The news coming out of another disappointing loss to an opponent with a losing record was not as bad as it could have been for the first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs (5-6) not only continue to hold a slim lead in the not-so-imposing NFC South, but an injury ...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's career-altering turnaround can be traced in part to a confidence-inducing moment with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel. Before the season, McDaniel compiled a highlight reel of about 700 of Tagovailoa's best plays in an attempt to boost his young ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As difficult as Dennis Allen's first year as the Saints' coach has been, New Orleans could climb right back into the NFC South race by winning its next game. Just don't expect Allen to be touting that fact this week. While technically accurate, it's not necessarily ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points, carrying the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night that got them back to .500. Durant shot 19 of 24 from the field and added seven rebounds and five assists, playing 39 minutes on the second ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his second goal of the game 2:44 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 6-5 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Brayden Point also had two goals, Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist, and Corey Perry also scored for the ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard scored the tying goal with 5 seconds remaining in the third period and Leon Draisaitl got the winner 22 seconds into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Monday night. Bouchard took a desperate shot from the slot late in ...

Miami (OH) hosts the Jackson State Tigers after Mekhi Lairy scored 25 points in Miami (OH)'s 80-67 win over the Little Rock Trojans. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the squads. Miami (OH) is 2-2 at home, and Jackson State is 0-5 on the road. Jackson State Tigers (0-5) at Miami ...

Bowling Green looks to stop its four-game losing streak when the Falcons play Queens. The teams square off Tuesday for the first time this season. Bowling Green is 1-1 at home, and Queens is 0-2 on the road. Queens Royals (5-2) at Bowling Green Falcons (2-4) Bowling Green, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 ...

No. 25 Ohio State visits the No. 17 Duke Blue Devils after Justice Sueing scored 33 points in the Buckeyes' 80-73 win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Wednesday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads. Duke is 4-0 at home, and Ohio State is 0-0 on the road. Ohio State ...

Toledo hosts the Richmond Spiders after Setric Millner Jr. scored 22 points in Toledo's 82-69 victory against the Northern Kentucky Norse. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season. Toledo is 2-0 at home, and Richmond is 0-1 on the road. Richmond Spiders (3-3) at Toledo ...

Dayton faces the Western Michigan Broncos after Daron Holmes scored 21 points in Dayton's 79-75 overtime loss to the BYU Cougars. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season. Dayton is 3-0 at home, and Western Michigan is 1-3 on the road. Western Michigan Broncos (2-5) at Dayton ...