MLB World Series
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) hits Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Many positive, negative surprises mark NFL season's 1st half

By Steve Megargee Nov. 10, 2022 06:04 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with the ball past Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98), safety Andrew Adams (47) and linebacker David Long Jr. (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
World Series, football dominate week's TV ratings

Nov. 08, 2022 05:14 PM EST

World Series draws more viewers than Thursday night NFL game

Nov. 04, 2022 09:46 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a rare Thursday night when a World Series game and an NFL game went head-to-head, not only nationally but in Philadelphia and Houston, it was...

Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake raises the trophy after defeating New York City FC in an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 3-1 and clinched the MLS Eastern Conference title. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 04, 2022 06:01 AM EDT

A fan climbs down to the field during the sixth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Phillies' bats go cold in crunch time in Game 5 loss

By Dan Gelston Nov. 04, 2022 12:33 AM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

Houston Astross relief pitcher Rafael Montero, relief pitcher Bryan Abreu, starting pitcher Cristian Javier, catcher Christian Vazquez, and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly, from left, celebrate a combined no hitter after Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 5-0 to tie the series two games all. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

By Ben Walker Nov. 02, 2022 11:45 PM EDT

Fans arrive for Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philly, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip

By Dan Gelston Nov. 02, 2022 06:56 PM EDT

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, of Houston, shakes hands with a woman he had just given a free mattress in Atlantic City N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. A prolific gambler with a knack for attention-getting bets stands to win nearly $75 million if the Houston Astros win the World Series, including what sports books say would be the largest payout on a single legal sports bet in U.S. history. McIngvale has wagered a total of $10 million with numerous sports books on an Astros victory. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
If Astros win World Series, gambler will earn record payout

By Wayne Parry Nov. 01, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

Fans arrive for Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Philadelphia. The game was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday

By Dan Gelston Oct. 31, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Fans cheer during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all

By Ben Walker Oct. 30, 2022 07:52 PM EDT

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and catcher Christian Vazquez celebrate the Astros' win in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 5-0 with a combined no-hitter to tie the series two games all. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
World Series: Verlander seeks first Fall Classic win

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2022 01:29 AM EDT

Houston catcher Christian Vazquez (9) reacts at home plate as Chas McCormick rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the second inning to of Game 3 of an American League Championship baseball series, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Real Chas: McCormick in CF for Astros, no twin switch here

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 28, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

A person walks past a mural of Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper, created by artist Nero, in Philadelphia, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros is Friday in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Phillies' World Series run leads wild run of Philly success

By Dan Gelston Oct. 27, 2022 04:39 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, greets Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes keeping busy even during bye week

By Dave Skretta Oct. 27, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. . (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

By Ben Walker Oct. 24, 2022 12:17 AM EDT

FILE - Pro Football Hall of Fame member Charley Trippi poses with memorabilia at his home in Athens, Ga., on Jan, 27, 2009. Trippi, a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy at Georgia who went on to lead the Cardinals to their most recent NFL championship in 1947, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. He was 100. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Pro Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi dies at 100

By Paul Newberry Oct. 19, 2022 05:35 PM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1904 — Doc White of the Chicago White Sox pitched his fifth shutout in eighteen days, a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. 1915 ...

President Joe Biden holds up a jersey during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. From left, Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, manager Brian Snitker, Biden, and Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden praises Braves' 'unstoppable, joyful run' to 2021 win

By Aamer Madhani And Colleen Long Sep. 26, 2022 04:43 PM EDT