Professional baseball
St Louis Cards announcer McLaughlin arrested on DWI charge

Dec. 06, 2022 01:13 AM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals television announcer Dan McLaughlin was charged Monday as a persistent offender of driving while intoxicated, a day after he was arrested...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

United States' Shaq Moore (18) and Yunus Musah celebrate after defeating Iran in the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest

By Ronald Blum Nov. 30, 2022 01:39 PM EST

A photograph taken using a drone shows Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium after owners the Glazer family announced they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives", Manchester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. On Tuesday, the same day the potential sale was annnounced it was also it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Manchester United by mutual consent. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Inflation or not, price of pro sports teams keeps going up

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 24, 2022 05:30 AM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (2) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 04:10 PM EST

The grandstand at the shuttered Arlington International Racecourse is seen from parking lot in Arlington Heights, Ill., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The Chicago Bears want to turn the Arlington Heights site, once a jewel of thoroughbred racing, into a different kind of gem, anchored by an enclosed stadium and bursting with year-round activity — assuming a deal with Churchill Downs Inc. to buy the land goes through. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports construction rolls right through economic uncertainty

By Andrew Seligman And John Wawrow Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

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 Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after defeating the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Hurts, Eagles downplay 1st 8-0 start in franchise history

By Dan Gelston Nov. 04, 2022 06:21 PM EDT

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

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) carries against Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Hurts, Eagles beat Texans 29-17 for their first 8-0 start

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 03, 2022 11:17 PM EDT

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Giants' first trip to the playoffs since 2016 within grasp

By Tom Canavan Nov. 03, 2022 02:58 PM 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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts yells on the sidelines ahead of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Eagles are largest of 8 road favorites in Week 9

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 02, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates with safety Adrian Amos (31) after intercepting a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Football, World Series most popular on television

Nov. 01, 2022 07:12 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