NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events i...

NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.Under the deal, Paramount will exclusively distribute the UFC’s full slate of its 13 marquee numbered events and 30 "Fight Nights" on its streaming platform Paramount+, with select numbered events also set to simulcast on CBS, starting in 2026.It’s a shift away from the UFC’s existing pay-per-view model, which Paramount and TKO say will allow the mixed martial arts programming to reach more consumers nationwide.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Paramount’s advantage lies in the expansive reach of our linear and streaming platforms," David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount, said in a statement. "Live sports continue to be a cornerstone of our broader strategy - driving engagement, subscriber growth, and long-term loyalty, and the addition of UFC’s year-round must-watch events to our platforms is a major win."Mark Shapiro, president and COO of TKO, added that the deal will mean "deeper engagement for UFC’s passionate fan base" and that its athletes "will love this new stage."The seven-year deal has an average annual value of $1.1 billion, the companies said Monday.Paramount, now owned by Skydance, also said it intends to explore UFC rights outside the U.S. "as they become available in the future."Shares of TKO - which, in addition to the UFC, also houses the WWE - rose 1.4% in premarket trading Monday.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES JULY 26: Turkish fighter Ibo Aslan enters the octagon for his light heavyweight bout against American Billy Elekana during a UFC event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on July 26, 2025.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Rose made up a three-shot deficit over the last five holes against h...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Rose made up a three-shot deficit over the last five holes against hard-luck Tommy Fleetwood, and then made two birdies in a playoff against U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday.Rose delivered another sterling performance, closing with a 3-under 67 for his 24th victory worldwide that puts him back into the top 10 in the world at age 45 and secures his spot in another Ryder Cup.He birdied four straight holes, and narrowly missed a 13-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at the TPC Southwind for a win in regulation. Rose wound up making six birdies over the last eight holes he played, the last one a 10-foot putt on the 18th on the third playoff hole.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
CLUTCH.<a href="https://twitter.com/JustinRose99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JustinRose99</a> birdies the third playoff hole to win the first playoff event <a href="https://twitter.com/FedExChamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FedExChamp</a>. <a href="https://t.co/LCxB3kWL4U">pic.twitter.com/LCxB3kWL4U</a>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1954681738405245073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>“An amazing last 90 minutes,” Rose said. “I played unbelievable golf down the stretch. When I bring my best, I know I’m good enough to play and to compete, and to now win against the best players in the world. Very gratifying day for me.”Spaun showed plenty of moxie on his own. He made a 20-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to pull into a share of the lead and closed with a 65. He also made a 30-foot birdie putt on the second extra hole with Rose in tight.“I hung in there the best I could, and he beat me to the hole first. Just wasn’t meant to be,” said Spaun, who locked up a spot in his first Ryder Cup.Lost in his remarkable rally was another setback for Fleetwood, who has become a sympathetic figure in golf for close calls and his graciousness in defeat. This looked to be his time to add a PGA Tour title to his wins around the world, especially when his 35-foot birdie on the 12th was the first of three birdies in a four-hole stretch that gave him a two-shot lead with three to play.But he hit a pitch through the green on the par-5 16th and had to scramble for par. He was between clubs on the 17th, hit a poor shot, and a worse par attempt from 7 feet for bogey. Needing birdie on the 18th to have a chance, he drove into a bunker.Fleetwood shot 69 and finished one shot out of the playoff along with Scottie Scheffler, who grazed the edge of so many putts on the back nine and had to settle for a 67.“There’s a lot of positives to take, as much as I won’t feel like that right now. I’m just going to look at what I feel like I could have done and how close it was,” Fleetwood said.“All these experiences and these close calls, like I say, there’s no point in allowing them to have a negative effect on what happens next. What would be the point?” he said. “It was a great week. I did a ton of good stuff, and as disappointed as I am, I have to try to find the strength to make it all a positive experience and hopefully next time go again.”Scheffler has not finished worse than eighth place in his last 12 tournaments dating to March. He played the final round without his regular caddie, Ted Scott, who had an emergency family situation back home in Louisiana.Rose wasn't the only player leaving the TPC Southwind with a big smile. Bud Cauley was on the bubble for finishing in the top 50 in the FedEx Cup when he holed a bunker shot for birdie on the 17th hole and locked up his spot for the second round of the FedEx Cup playoffs next week outside Baltimore.Rickie Fowler, who missed the postseason last year, shot 69 to tie for sixth and advance to the BMW Championship. Others who moved into the top 50 were Kurt Kitayama, Jhonattan Vegas, and J.T. Poston.The top 50 are assured of being in all the $20 million signature events next year.There was plenty of movement around the bubble. Jordan Spieth never got on track this week, finished with a shot in the water on the 18th, and shot 68 to tie for 38th to finish 54th. Chris Kirk was inside the top 50 until he hit into the water on the 15th for bogey and failed to birdie the par-5 16th. A closing birdie left him at No. 51.For all that was at stake, the best drama was at the top, particularly with Rose. He played in the final group with Fleetwood was three shots behind when Rose hit 6-iron to just inside 15 feet for birdie at the par-3 14th. He followed with two more short birdies, and then poured in a 15-footer on the 17th for his fourth in a row.“This is going to be a fun one for us to celebrate,” Rose said.___AP golf: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/golf">https://apnews.com/hub/golf</a>

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Justin Rose of England reacts after making a birdie on the 17th hole during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday's Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender bar...

ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday's Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job.Considering Pawol became the first female umpire to work behind the plate in the majors, making unprecedented history appear to be routine was especially impressive."I think Jen did a really nice job," Miami manager Clayton McCullough said after Atlanta's 7-1 win over the Marlins.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I think she's very composed back there. She handled and managed the game very well. And big day for her. Big day for Major League Baseball. I congratulated her again on that because it's quite the accomplishment."It was an impressive cap to a memorable weekend for Pawol. She made history in Saturday's doubleheader as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the majors. She called the bases in the doubleheader before moving behind the plate on Sunday, placing her in the brightest spotlight for an umpire.Pawol never showed any indication of being affected by the attention, even while knowing every call would be closely watched."Congrats to Jen, obviously," said Braves left-hander Joey Wentz, who earned the win by allowing only one run in 5 1/3 innings.Asked about Pawol's calls, Wentz said, "I try not to focus on the zone, to be honest with you. ... I thought it was good though."There were few opportunities for disputes as Wentz and Miami starting pitcher Cal Quantrill combined for only three strikeouts. The first called third strike came in the fifth inning, when Pawol used a fist pump when calling out Miami's Kyle Stowers on a pitch that was close to the edge of the plate.McCullough was seen in the Marlins' dugout with his palms held up as if asking about the pitch call. He said after the game that it's not unusual to question a close called strike."Over the course of the game, there are a number of times that you just are going to be asking for clarity on one, if you aren't sure," McCullough said. "So it could have been that."The 48-year-old Pawol was called up as a rover umpire, so her next assignment in the majors has not been announced."I wish her the best moving forward as she continues to, I'm sure, hopefully one day be up full time, you know, a permanent big league umpire," McCullough said.Pawol also received positive reviews from Braves manager Brian Snitker, who on Saturday said, "You can tell she knows what she does."Pawol's work in the minor leagues began in 2016 when she was assigned to the Gulf Coast League. She worked in the Triple-A championship game in 2023 and in spring training games in 2024 and again this year."We certainly didn't call her up from A ball, right?" Quantrill said. "So yeah, I'm sure she was well prepared. And like I said, I think, you know, part of the game moving forward is that if this is normal, then we're going to treat it normal, too. So, you know, I thought it was fine. I think she did a quality job. ... And yeah, I think she'd be very proud of herself. And, you know, it's kind of a cool little thing to be part of."Pawol spoke to reporters on Saturday when she said, "The dream actually came true today. I'm still living in it. I'm so grateful to my family and Major League Baseball for creating such an incredible work environment. … I'm just so thankful."Pawol received cheers from fans on both days. On Sunday, some held up "Way to go Jen!" signs.

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 10: Female home plate umpire Jen Pawol #95 works the Sunday afternoon MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins on August 20, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen continued his march into NASCAR history Sunday and ...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen continued his march into NASCAR history Sunday and set a Cup Series record with his fourth victory this season, blowing out the competition again at Watkins Glen International.The Trackhouse Racing driver joined 2020 champion Chase Elliott and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win four consecutive Cup races on road or street courses. Unlike his prior wins at Mexico City, Chicago, and Sonoma, van Gisbergen was unable to qualify from the pole position after he was nipped by Ryan Blaney. The Auckland, New Zealand, native bided his time after starting second, taking his first lead on Lap 25 of 90 and then settling into a typically flawless and smooth rhythm on the 2.45-mile road course.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The rookie made his final pit stop with 27 laps remaining and cycled into first place on Lap 74 of a clean race with only three yellow flags. Cruising to a big lead while leading the final 17 laps, van Gisbergen beat Christopher Bell by 11.116 seconds. Chris Buescher finished third, followed by William Byron and Chase Briscoe.With five victories in only 38 career starts in NASCAR's premier series, van Gisbergen trails only Elliott (seven wins) and Kyle Larson (six) among active drivers on street or road courses.The win validated the decision by Trackhouse to sign van Gisbergen to a multi-year contract extension last week.Feisty GibbsIt was another frustrating race for Ty Gibbs, who spun John Hunter Nemechek late in Stage 2 and then complained about the handling and strategy of his No. 54 Toyota. Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart, who recently began working as a strategist and consultant to Gibbs' team, radioed the driver to "stay in the game" after the Nemechek wreck and later took issue after Gibbs questioned his team’s strategy."I'm sure you've got a real good understanding from inside the car," Gabehart told Gibbs on the radio. "So you can call the strategy if you want, or we can keep rolling."Gibbs, the grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, finished 33rd and remained winless since moving into Cup after winning the 2022 Xfinity Series championship. Teammates Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell each have qualified for the playoffs with victories this season.Up nextThe Cup Series will race Saturday, Aug. 16 at Richmond Raceway, which will play host to its only NASCAR race weekend this season. The 0.75-mile oval had two annual races on the Cup schedule from 1959 to 2024.

WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York.

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BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Dean Burmester overcame a rough start to get into a three-way playoff Su...

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Dean Burmester overcame a rough start to get into a three-way playoff Sunday, and then beat Jon Rahm and Josele Ballester on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt to win LIV Golf Chicago.Burmester lost a two-shot lead at the start with three straight bogeys. He rallied late for an even-par 71 to finish on 9-under 204.The South African birdied the 16th to regain the lead, only for Rahm and Ballester to birdie the 18th to force a playoff. On the 18th in the playoff, Ballester and Rahm both missed birdie chances from the 12-foot range.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Burmester won $4 million for his second LIV Golf victory. He also won in Miami last year.There was also a team playoff, with Burmester’s Stinger team beating Torque for the team title.Joaquin Niemann tied for 17th to remain ahead of Rahm in the individual points standings. Niemann has never finished in the top 10 in LIV Golf except for his seven victories.___AP golf: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/golf">https://apnews.com/hub/golf</a>

BOLINGBROOK, IL - AUGUST 10: LIV Golf Chicago individual champion Dean Burmester poses with the individual championship trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Chicago on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, IL

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SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki paused at times to collect his thoughts and placed his hand on his h...

SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki paused at times to collect his thoughts and placed his hand on his heart as he spoke thoughtfully about what it meant to have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners. Suzuki met with reporters before Seattle's game Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the morning after his jersey was retired by the team. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, Suzuki was touched by praise from Mariners manager Dan Wilson, a former teammate, and team chairman John Stanton, who announced that Suzuki will have his own statue at T-Mobile Park, joining broadcaster Dave Niehaus, Ken Griffey Jr., and Edgar Martinez.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He said he never imagined his number would be enshrined at the ballpark. "It's something that you couldn't even dream or think about, and it actually happened," Suzuki said through a translator.Suzuki is the third Seattle player to have his number retired by the team, joining Griffey and Martinez. "The view I had yesterday from the field, looking up at a full, full stand of Mariners fans, was amazing. At Cooperstown, there were a lot of fans, but it was kind of from a higher position looking down. This yesterday, where we were looking up, and it was just a full stand of people, that was great," Suzuki said.Suzuki first joined the Mariners in 2001. That year, he joined Fred Lynn (1975) as the only players to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season.Over his 19-year career, Suzuki was a two-time AL batting champion and 10-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, hitting .311 with 117 homers, 780 RBIs and 509 stolen bases with Seattle, the New York Yankees and Miami.Suzuki wound up with 3,089 hits over his career that included 14 total seasons with Seattle. After stints with the Yankees and Miami, he spent his final two seasons with the Mariners and retired in 2019. The Mariners will erect the statue of Suzuki at T-Mobile Park in 2026. It will feature his iconic batting stance pose.Suzuki still works for the Mariners, serving as a special assistant to Stanton. He often works out with players during pregame warmups, which he did Sunday. "I think what's special about this team is you see a lot of teams where negativity kind of gets passed down, and it just kind of grows with a team. That's something that happens a lot, and it's easy for negativity to grow within a team," Suzuki said. "But this team, the positive is getting passed down from player to player, and it is growing and growing. ... It's the positive that is being passed around and you can just see it and feel it."

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 10: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki meets the press at his Hall of Fame Weekend news conference before the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Sporting a smile with his left elbow in a black sling draped around his...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Sporting a smile with his left elbow in a black sling draped around his neck, Connor Zilisch was back Sunday at Watkins Glen International and recounting his scary fall in victory lane.After winning Saturday's Xfinity race at the road course, Zilisch took a nasty tumble while attempting a celebratory perch on his No. 88 Chevrolet in celebration. Zilisch, 19, was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken collarbone. Trackhouse Racing withdrew the No. 87 Chevy that he was scheduled to drive in the Cup race Sunday at Watkins Glen."First of all, I'm doing OK," Zilisch said during the USA broadcast of the Cup race. "Very grateful to be able to walk away from that, and I guess I didn't walk away, but I'm very grateful to be walking today and to just be all right. Thank you to all the medics who took care of me, and everybody who reached out and wished me well. I do appreciate it a lot."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Glad to have you back here today, <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnorZilisch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ConnorZilisch</a> 👊 <a href="https://t.co/WcBSZ9U2Hl">pic.twitter.com/WcBSZ9U2Hl</a>— Trackhouse Racing (@TeamTrackhouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamTrackhouse/status/1954605632562012252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>After his series-high sixth victory, Zilisch realized he was in trouble immediately after the chaos began in victory lane, which typically is a frenzied scene of winning team members cheering and tossing beverages as their driver exits the car."Yeah, I was climbing out of the car, and obviously the window net was on the door, and as soon as they started spraying water, my foot slipped," he said. "And the last thing I remember was being halfway down and falling, so I'm glad it wasn't any worse, and that the collarbone is the extent of the injuries, but hate I couldn't make it to the race today."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
What happened to Connor in victory lane. He's been taken to the infield care center at this time.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASCAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NASCAR</a> <a href="https://t.co/cJLBWk4O1Y">https://t.co/cJLBWk4O1Y</a> <a href="https://t.co/LAZ0j2VTjY">pic.twitter.com/LAZ0j2VTjY</a>— Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest) <a href="https://twitter.com/speedwaydigest/status/1954313703836516849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The question now turns to whether Zilisch will be ready in time to race in the next Xfinity race Aug. 22 at Daytona International Speedway."We're still working out with all the doctors to figure out what's going to be the next steps," Zilisch said.He's already shown to be a quick healer this season. After a one-race absence at Texas Motor Speedway because of a back injury from a crash at Talladega Superspeedway, Zilisch had posted 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since his return.

WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies recalled 40-year-old reliever David Robertson f...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies recalled 40-year-old reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, three weeks after he signed a free-agent deal with the National League East leaders. Robertson made six relief appearances with Lehigh Valley and had a 10.13 ERA, though he had four scoreless outings. He struck out six, walked one, and allowed 11 hits and six runs in 5 1/3 innings.The Phillies made the move before their series finale at Texas, where Robertson was 3-4 with a 3.00 ERA in 68 games last season. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Right-hander Alan Rangel was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the 26-man roster. Over his 16-year major league career, Robertson has a 2.91 ERA in 861 games, all but one of those in relief. This is his third stint with the Phillies, first as a free agent before the 2019 season and then after being acquired in a trade from the Chicago Cubs in 2022. He played nine seasons with the Yankees over two different times in New York, which drafted him in the 17th round of the 2006 amateur draft.

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 21: David Robertson #37 of the Texas Rangers pitches during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field on September 21, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees put Amed Rosario on the 10-day injured list with a left SC j...

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees put Amed Rosario on the 10-day injured list with a left SC joint sprain in his shoulder Sunday, two days after he crashed into a right field fence, and the veteran is optimistic it will not be a lengthy absence."Right now, I think we should be able to come back exactly when the time is due," Rosario said through a translator before the Yankees concluded a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Sunday."I feel day to day physically, but at the same time, we can't be sure, so that's why the 10 days, but the idea is to come back when the 10 days is due."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Yankees recalled catcher J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Rosario.Rosario sustained the injury in the 10th inning of Friday's 5-3 loss to the Astros. He was attempting to make a leaping catch in front of the chain link portion of the fence on a ball hit by Yainer Diaz.Rosario raced back for the ball, collided with the fence, and fell backward as center fielder Trent Grisham backed up the play and threw the ball to shortstop Anthony Volpe for the force out at second base. Rosario was checked out by manager Aaron Boone and a trainer but stayed in the game.Acquired from Washington on July 26, Rosario is 3-for-7 in four games for the Yankees. He started in right field and played six innings in Monday's loss at Texas and entered as a defensive replacement in right field in three other games, including Friday.Rosario was the second recent Yankee trade acquisition to land on the injured list. Last week, Austin Slater was placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain after he played three games following a trade from the Chicago White Sox on July 30.A former top shortstop prospect with the New York Mets, Rosario has played 30 career games in right field and 55 games in the outfield. He played once in right field with Washington before the Yankees acquired him.Escarra made the opening day roster and batted .205 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 39 games. He was optioned to the minors on July 30 after Slater was acquired.

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 01: Amed Rosario #14 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally Los An...

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night.Bouanga notched his 14th goal of the season for LAFC (10-6-7) after subbing in for Mathieu Choinière in the 61st minute. The PK was awarded after Son Heung-Min — in his debut with the club — was fouled by defender Carlos Terán.Chicago (10-9-6) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute on Terán’s first goal this season. Philip Zinckernagel collected an assist on the score. Terán has totaled one goal in five straight campaigns.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>LAFC pulled even in the 19th minute on a goal by defender Ryan Hollingshead — his second. Nineteen-year-old midfielder David Martínez picked up his first assist this season after notching two in 17 appearances last year.The Fire took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute on a goal by Jonathan Bamba — his fourth in his first season in the league. Zinckernagel snagged another assist — his 13th — and Brian Gutiérrez earned his second.It was the first of three straight home matches in Bridgeview for the Fire whose home these days is Soldier Field. Chicago is 102-55-72 in regular-season play at SeatGeek.Chris Brady saved four shots for Chicago. Hugo Lloris totaled one save for LAFC.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🗣️Son Heung-Min shares his thoughts following his LAFC debut. <a href="https://t.co/0Nl03uCBlk">pic.twitter.com/0Nl03uCBlk</a>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1954380723541905578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>It was the third all-time matchup between the clubs with Chicago beating LAFC 3-1 in Bridgeview in 2018 before playing to a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles in 2019.Chicago began the day in possession of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference as it tries to make the postseason for the first time since 2017.LAFC entered the day sixth in the Western Conference, but the club has at least two matches in hand on all five teams above it.LAFC stays on the road to play the New England Revolution on Saturday. The Fire will host St. Louis City on Saturday.___AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/soccer">https://apnews.com/soccer</a>

BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 09: Son Heung-Min #7 of Los Angeles FC greets the fans during the MLS match between Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles Football Club at SeatGeek Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Bridgeview, Illinois.

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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch broke his collarbone...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch broke his collarbone after a hard fall in victory lane at Watkins Glen International.After his series-leading sixth victory, Zilisch was climbing onto the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate. He slipped after apparently getting his left foot caught in the driver’s side window netting and tumbled awkwardly onto the asphalt.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A scary moment in victory lane after the NASCAR Xfinity race at Watkins Glen. Connor Zilisch fell off his car while celebrating winning the Mission 200 at the Glen. He was put on a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance. Zilisch was taken to the infield care center. <a href="https://t.co/TN3mgS9lHf">pic.twitter.com/TN3mgS9lHf</a>— Jackson Wang (@TVJacksonWang) <a href="https://twitter.com/TVJacksonWang/status/1954321820657852457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 19-year-old Zilisch was taken on a backboard to the trackside medical center and then transported to a hospital for further evaluation. He posted on X about two hours later that he had a broken collarbone, and that CT scans showed no head injury.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“Thank you everybody for reaching out today,” Zilisch posted. “I’m out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn’t any worse.”There was no update on if Zilisch would be available for the Cup race Sunday at Watkins Glen. After racing in the Truck and Xfinity Series the past two days at the road course, he was scheduled to complete a tripleheader by making his fourth Cup start this season for Trackhouse Racing.The scary incident capped an eventful day for Zilisch, who drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports team.After starting from the pole position, Zilisch wrecked teammate Shane van Gisbergen while battling for the lead on Lap 65. After being bumped from the lead to fifth on a restart, Zilisch retook first and led the final four laps."He did such a great job of getting back through the field and getting the lead,” crew chief Mardy Lindley told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio after the race. “Praying for Connor right now that he’s OK. I think he’s going to be fine.”Zilisch missed a race earlier this season at Texas Motor Speedway after sustaining a back injury during a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. He has posted 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since his return.___AP NASCAR: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nascar-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/nascar-</a>

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 09: After winning the Mission 200 Connor Zilisch (#88 JR Motorsports Registix Chevrolet) falls from his Registix Chevrolet and hits his head on landing in Victory lane At The Glen on August 09, 2025, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended t...

ATLANTA (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday night against Atlanta, with the preseason game ending early.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
An update on IG from Lions DB Morice Norris: <a href="https://t.co/hudxKYnzXC">pic.twitter.com/hudxKYnzXC</a>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1954194701822607394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>“Morice Norris is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities,” the Lions said in a statement. “He will remain at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta overnight for observation. We would like to thank the Atlanta Falcons organization, the EMS team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the doctors and staff at Grady for their support.”Norris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle running back Nathan Carter. When play resumed, Falcons quarterback Emory Jones took a snap and held the ball as players from both teams stood at the line of scrimmage as the clock continued to run.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Finally, with 6:31 left, an official announced the game had been suspended “per New York” with Detroit up 17-10.Lions coach Dan Campbell asked for prayers for the 24-year-old Norris.“We’re just praying for Mo and ask that everybody prays for him,” Campbell said.Campbell said Norris had his mother with him at the hospital.Norris, the former Fresno State player listed as Detroit’s second-team safety, hit Carter with his facemask facing the running back’s midsection, and the defender’s head snapped back after making the hit.Lions quarterback Kyle Allen said it was immediately obvious the medical personnel saw this as a serious injury.“Usually you see a couple trainers out there,” Allen said. “It’s never good when they bring out the stretchers. We just started praying for him and hoping for the best. When it’s taking that long, with that many people and that many trainers around him, you’re just hoping for the best.”Added Allen: “It’s just awful. ... You sign up for football and you understand the risk, you understand the injury risk. You never think something like that is going to happen.“At the end of the day we’re all out here as football players. We may be on 32 different teams but we’ve all played football our whole lives and had our own injuries and been through it.”Campbell and Falcons coach Raheem Morris made the decision to not finish the game.“Raheem Morris is a class act,” Campbell said. “He’s the ultimate class act. We agreed it just didn’t feel right to finish that game.”Morris said it was “common courtesy” for the coaches to decide to not finish the game.“It was tough to watch,” Morris said. “It was tough for the other team to see getting a teammate hurt that way. It was the right thing to do for Dan and his crew and his team and everything we had going on right there, I thought that was the right thing.“You never like to see anybody get hurt in any type of game or any type of way. It was a tough deal for those guys, a tough deal for us, a tough deal all across the board.”Allen said the decision to not finish the game was easy to make.“I don’t think anyone on that sideline wanted to play,” Allen said. “We weren’t part of that decision but you could look in anyone’s eyes and see that.”Though the decision to not finish the game seemed dramatic, there were two precedents from preseason games in consecutive weeks in August 2023.New England’s game at Green Bay in Week 2 of the 2023 preseason was called off when Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden was carted off in the fourth quarter. Bolden appeared to collide with teammate Calvin Munson while attempting to make a hit on a pass completion to Malik Heath of the Packers.Bolden was taken to a hospital and released the next day.A week later, a game between Miami and Jacksonville was not completed after Dolphins receiver Daewood Davis was carted off in the fourth quarter. Davis was hurt when he ran a slant route and was attempting to catch a pass when he was hit by Jaguars linebacker Dequan Jackson.Davis was released from the hospital a day later.The two frightening injuries happened some eight months after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a regular season game at Cincinnati in January 2023. Hamlin has enjoyed a remarkable recovery and resumed football the following season and spent last year as a Bills starter.___AP Sports Writer John Wawrow contributed to this report.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/NFL">https://apnews.com/hub/NFL</a>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 8: Morice Norris #26 of the Detroit Lions is tended to by medical staff during the fourth quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had another big closing stretch Friday with four straight b...

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had another big closing stretch Friday with four straight birdies, giving him a 6-under 64 and the 36-hole lead in the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship with his sights set on an elusive PGA Tour title.
So much attention is on the top 50 in the FedEx Cup who advance out of the first postseason event. Fleetwood is already locked in all the way to the finale at the Tour Championship. What he cares about is winning.
“It hasn't happened for me yet out on the PGA Tour, but I would much rather be up there and not quite get it done than not there at all,” Fleetwood said. “And who knows? Maybe this weekend is the weekend and we'll see, and we'll crack on from there.”
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Fleetwood was at 13-under 127, four shots clear of Collin Morikawa (65) and Akshay Bhatia (69). Justin Rose also was at 9-under par after a birdie on the par-5 16th. Storms rolled into the area, forcing spectators to leave the course and suspending play.
Fleetwood finished with four straight birdies on Thursday. He made three in a row early, including a 30-footer from the fringe on the par-3 fourth hole at the TPC Southwind. He also had a pair of key par saves around the turn before going on another run.
He holed a pair of 15-foot birdie putts on the 13th and 14th. He stuffed a wedge to 5 feet for birdie on the 15th. And then he reached the par-5 16th in two and two-putted from about 30 feet for a fourth straight birdie.
The only bogey came at the final hole when he went from the bunker into thick rough, and the safe shot from there was some 50 feet long of the pin.
“Of course, when you shoot two good scores, it’s easy to say everything has been going well,” Fleetwood said. “But I think for the most part I’ve been very good off the tee, put myself in position to have a go at the course. My iron play has been good and solid, and I’ve rolled the ball well.”
Kurt Kitayama had the low score of the round at 63, moving him to the top five on the leaderboard as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change.
The FedEx Cup playoffs were an afterthought until two weeks ago. He was at No. 110 until winning the 3M Open in Minnesota. Now he's at No. 52 and the next goal is to move on to the BMW Championship next week outside Baltimore.
It's hard not to pay attention to the top 50 this week because along with advancing in the postseason, anyone in the top 50 is assured of being in all eight of the $20 million signature events next year.
“I feel like everyone is for the most part,” Kitayama said. “But you can’t control what everyone else is doing. If you play well, it’s going to take care of itself. That’s kind of my mindset. But yeah, I’m peeking over quite a bit at the scoreboard.”
There's no need for Scottie Scheffler to look. The PGA and British Open champion is so far ahead in the FedEx Cup he is assured of staying at the top this week. That doesn't mean he's cruising along without a care.
Scheffler was slowed by three bogeys on the back nine, landing in rough that swallowed up his golf ball and left him visibly frustrated. He still shot a 66 and was six shots behind.
Jordan Spieth had an 8-foot par putt on the final hole that turned toward the cup and looked to be falling from gravity alone when it hung on the edge. That about summed up his day of three bogeys, three birdies and a 70 that left him 12 shots behind and facing plenty of stress for the weekend as he tries to avoid a second straight year outside the top 50.
Bud Cauley, one spot behind Kitayama in the FedEx Cup at No. 53, shot 69 and was in a tie for seventh when play was suspended.
Fleetwood is No. 15 in the world with seven wins on the European tour against some of the stronger fields. He has thrived on a big stage overseas, particularly the Ryder Cup. It's just that small matter of a PGA Tour title.
He was on the verge in late June at the Travelers Championship until a stunning flip at the end, when he took three putts from just short of the green for bogey and Keegan Bradley made birdie to beat him. 
“Right now I would love to just go and sulk somewhere and maybe I will do,” he said that Sunday at the Travelers. “But there’s just no point making it a negative for the future really, just take the positives and move on.”
He gets another chance on the weekend at the TPC Southwind, still only the halfway point but at least there with a chance and in command of his game from tee-to-green.
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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 08: Tommy Fleetwood of England watches a tee shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 08, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — After making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as a rookie, Shane van Gisbergen...

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — After making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as a rookie, Shane van Gisbergen has earned a multi-year extension with Trackhouse Racing.The team announced Friday that the Auckland, New Zealand, native will continue "for years to come." No further terms were released.With victories from the pole position at Mexico City, Chicago, and Sonoma Raceway, van Gisbergen has secured the fourth seed in the 2025 playoffs with three races remaining in the regular season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I feel like Trackhouse Racing is my home," van Gisbergen, 36, said in a release.After winning three championships in the Australian-based Supercars series, van Gisbergen was hired by Trackhouse two years ago as part of its Project 91 program to showcase international drivers in NASCAR's premier series.At the inaugural Chicago Street Race in July 2023, van Gisbergen became the first driver to win in his Cup debut since Johnny Rutherford in 1963.Van Gisbergen moved to NASCAR last year and made the Xfinity Series playoffs with two victories for Kaulig Racing. He moved up to Cup with Trackhouse this year in the No. 88 Chevrolet and became the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR history.In Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International, van Gisbergen will seek to join Chase Elliott and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers with four consecutive Cup wins on road or street courses."We are getting to watch one of the superstars of racing," Trackhouse Racing founder Justin Marks said in a release. "What we are asking him to do carries a high degree of difficulty. He's moved to the other side of the world, learned a new form of racing, and at times dominated the competition. He's one of the greatest."No. 1 Chevy driver Ross Chastain and van Gisbergen are under contract for 2026, but Trackhouse has yet to announce who will drive its third car with Daniel Suarez leaving the No. 99 Chevrolet after the season.Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch, who has five wins for JR Motorsports, will make his fourth Cup start Sunday for Trackhouse Racing and has been mentioned as a prime candidate to fill Suarez's ride.___AP auto racing: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing</a>

DOVER, DELAWARE - JULY 20: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway on July 20, 2025 in Dover, Delaware.

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Three departing members of the Mountain West Conference are suing the league, alleging it improperly withheld millions of dollars and misled them about a plan to accelerate Grand Canyon’s membership.Boise State, Colorado State, and Utah State filed an updated lawsuit in the District Court of Denver arguing the conference and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez willfully disregarded the league's bylaws by “intentionally and fraudulently” depriving the schools of their membership rights.The three schools, which are all headed to the Pac-12 after the 2025-26 school year, are seeking damages for millions of dollars of alleged harm caused by the Mountain West, including the withholding of money earned by Boise State for playing in last year's College Football Playoff.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“We are disappointed that the Mountain West continues to improperly retaliate against the departing members and their student athletes," Steve Olson, partner and litigation department co-chair for the O’Melveny law firm, said in a statement. "We will seek all appropriate relief from the court to protect our clients’ rights and interests.” The Mountain West declined further comment outside of a statement released last week. The conference has said the departing schools were involved in adopting the exit fees and sought to enforce those against San Diego State when it tried to leave the conference two years ago.“We remain confident in our legal position, which we will vigorously defend," the statement said.The three outgoing schools argue the Mountain West's exit fees, which could range from $19 million to $38 million, are unlawful and not enforceable. The lawsuit also claims the Mountain West concealed a plan to move up Grand Canyon University's membership a year to 2025-26 without informing the departing schools.The Mountain West is also seeking $55 million in “poaching fees” from the Pac-12 for the loss of five schools, including San Diego State and Fresno State, starting in 2026. The two sides are headed back to court after mediation that expired last month failed to reach a resolution.___AP college football: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-football">https://apnews.com/hub/college-football</a>

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: A general view of the Mountain West logo painted on the field during a college football game between the Arizona Wildcats and the San Diego State Aztecs on September 03, 2022, at SnapDragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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MONACO (AP) — Monaco signed veteran goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky from Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year contract Friday.Monaco said the deal includes the option for an extra year. The transfer fee was not disclosed but French sports daily L'Equipe said Monaco paid 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) with a further 1 million in eventual bonuses.The 35-year-old Finn, who was born in Slovakia, has vast experience after playing 10 years in the German Bundesliga, first for Eintracht Frankfurt and then Leverkusen.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He won the league and German Cup double with Leverkusen two seasons ago. As well as setting the record for most Bundesliga appearances by a foreign goalkeeper, he has played 101 times for Finland.Monaco was hampered last season by the inconsistency of its goalkeeping, with neither Radosław Majecki nor Philipp Kohn able to hold down the No. 1 spot.Monaco opens its Ligue 1 campaign at home to Le Havre on Aug. 16.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

SITTARD, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 1: goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky of Bayer 04 Leverkusen during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Fortuna Sittard and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Fortuna Sittard Stadion on August 1, 2025 in Sittard, Netherlands.

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Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark set a PWHL record in becoming the league’s highest-paid player ...

Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark set a PWHL record in becoming the league’s highest-paid player based on single-season salary in signing a two-year contract extension on Thursday.The team announced the signing that secures her through the 2027-28 season, but not the value of the contract. Two people with knowledge of the league’s payroll structure confirmed to The Associated Press that Clark’s six-figure salary next season broke the record in restructuring the third and final year of her existing contract.The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the league and the PWHL Players’ Association don’t make salaries public.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>While the PWHL’s collective bargaining agreement features a minimum salary of $35,000, there is no maximum under what will be the league’s $1.3 million salary cap this season. The only requirement is that at least six players per team make at least $80,000 per season.For context, one of the people said Clark will be among nine players making $100,000 or more with the PWHL expanding from six to eight teams next season.Clark declined to reveal the value of her contract by saying she’d prefer placing the focus on the growth of the women’s game rather than herself.It’s part of Clark’s modest background, growing up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and reflects her style of play in being one of the game’s top two-way centers.“I’m really proud to play the way that I do, but it might not be always the most attractive role or the stat lines don’t always show maybe some of the intangibles that I do,” Clark said, before crediting Charge general manager Mike Hirshfeld. “But for Mike and the organization to see that complete game that I try to bring every night and value it, I think it’s a testament to our organization.”Clark is a two-time Olympian and was one of the first three players signed by the Charge entering the league’s inaugural season in 2024. She’s relied upon to kill penalties, face opposing teams’ top offensive lines, and contribute on offense.Clark’s do-it-all ability was on full display during Ottawa’s playoff run, in which the Charge went 3-1 to eliminate Montreal in the semifinals before losing in four games to defending champion Minnesota in the Walter Cup Finals. Clark led Ottawa in playoff scoring with three goals and five points, while also playing a key defensive role in which all eight of the Charge’s playoff games were decided by one goal.In the regular season, Clark finished second on the Charge with nine goals and 19 points while leading the team's forwards in averaging 19:22 of ice time per outing.“We know what she brings. She’s really the heart and soul of our organization,” Hirshfeld said. “Our organization is an offense by committee type of approach, and so she fits in the toughness, the competitiveness, the defensive side of it. She fits exactly what we’re trying to do as an organization.”The contract is humbling for Clark, who recalled being in a room with her Team Canada teammates at the 2019 world championships in Finland when they were informed of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League folding.“I’m in a room with all the women that built that league and feeling the emotion for them.“But then also that realization of what does this mean for me?” Clark said, noting she was counting on competing in the CWHL fresh off winning a Frozen Four title during her senior season at Wisconsin.“No, I couldn’t have imagined to be in this position,” Clark said, reflecting back. “I’m very grateful.”___AP women’s hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Shelby Miller is ready to help Milwaukee in its playoff push, just over a week after the Brewers acquired the veteran right-hander from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the trade deadline.The NL Central-leading Brewers reinstated Miller from the injured list before their Friday night game with the New York Mets. The Brewers also recalled pitcher Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville and placed pitcher Logan Henderson on the injured list with elbow inflammation.Miller came to Milwaukee along with injured pitcher Jordan Montgomery from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named or cash. Miller was recovering from a right forearm strain at the time of the trade and last pitched in the majors on July 5.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 34-year-old Miller is 3-3 with a 1.98 ERA and 10 saves in 37 appearances this season.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former top-10 player Paula Badosa pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday after dealing with a back injury that has sidelined her since a first-round loss at Wimbledon on June 30.The U.S. Tennis Association announced Badosa's withdrawal and said Jil Teichmann would replace her in the field. Alize Cornet, who retired from tennis last year but returned to action this year, is the next woman in line to get a berth in the draw at Flushing Meadows if someone else pulls out.Play is scheduled to begin on Aug. 24 in the singles brackets at the year's last Grand Slam tournament.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Badosa, a 27-year-old from Spain, reached a career-best ranking of No. 2 in 2022 and is currently No. 12.She reached the semifinals at the Australian Open this January. Her best showing at the U.S. Open was a run to the quarterfinals last year.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Paula Badosa of Spain plays a forehand against Katie Boulter of Great Britain during the Ladies' Singles first round match on day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2025 in London, England.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.Howton died in Houston on Aug. 4, according to an obituary. Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home confirmed his death on Friday.Howton was born in Littlefield, Texas, in 1930. He was believed to have been the oldest living NFL player.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Howton scored the Packers' first receiving touchdown at Lambeau Field in 1957. He was a second-round selection by the Packers in 1952 and became the first NFL rookie with a 1,000-yard receiving season after recording 1,231 yards that year. He led the league in receiving yards twice, was named to four Pro Bowls, and was a three-time All-Pro.He holds Green Bay's single-game franchise record with 257 receiving yards in a 1956 game against the Los Angeles Rams, and when he retired in 1963, he was the NFL's all-time leading receiver in receptions (503) and receiving yards (8,459). He was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1974."For my money, Howton is the toughest pass receiver to cover in the National League," Hall of Fame safety Emlen Tunnell said before the 1958 season, which was Howton's last with the Packers.After seven years in Green Bay, Howton was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 1959 and then to Dallas as a member of the Cowboys' inaugural team in 1960. He spent the rest of his career there, playing for coach Tom Landry with quarterbacks Eddie LeBaron and Don Meredith.Howton was an All-American in college at Rice and is a member of the Rice Hall of Fame.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/NFL">https://apnews.com/hub/NFL</a>

A Green Bay Packers helmet with a player autograph rests outside Lambeau Field before training camp practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on August 6, 2025.