Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday. Pitt had just taken a 17-14 lead when the Tar Heels immediately responded. Edwards hit Shamar Easter for a 75-yard score down the seam for the go-ahead touchdown, giving coach Bill Belichick his first win against a ranked opponent at North Carolina. It was North Carolina’s (3-2, 1-1) first win against a ranked opponent since defeating No...
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- Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe
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- Aces face an offseason shake-up after semifinal sweep, with Jackie Youngs future looming
- Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season with knee injury after fall against Capitals
- Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout
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- UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for solidarity to help fight it
- Soggy, windy and huge stakes: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama takes center stage
- A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Valkyries face the Dream in the finals
- Bear Bachmeier powers No. 8 BYU past Iowa State, 24-10
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- Blue Jackets goalie Cam Talbot breaks NHL record by winning with 9th team
- Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice with leg injury after awkward fall against Capitals
- Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite arrival of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game
- Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL
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- Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026
- Shohei Ohtanis bat has gone quiet, but the Dodgers keep winning for now
- Aaron Donald thinks hell play for Rams vs Bills after a short injury setback in his comeback
- Guardians ace Gavin Williams to start vs Sean Burke and White Sox in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5
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- Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to win
- Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts are facing their toughest test with the Eagles
- Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
- Brewers Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last years playoffs
- Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict
- Breanna Stewart: Liberty moving on after confusion over timeout in Game 2 OT loss
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- Knicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season
- Mercedes boss Wolff slams brainless claims team would favor Antonelli over Russell
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- Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Everton up for sale after U.S. owner says it is exploring investment options
- Teenage figure skaters increasingly targeted by social media abuse as campaign launches
- Keith Mitchell shoots a 6-under 65 to share the PGA Tour lead with Jacob Bridgeman in Japan
- White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS
- Jos Ramrez homers as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in ALDS
- Jerry Jones Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers
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- Singing `New York, New York, Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series
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- Yankees end 17th straight season without a title. Imagine how George Steinbrenner wouldve reacted
- Aja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
- MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
- A disputed timeout leaves the Liberty reeling as they fall to Atlanta in OT, down 2-0
- NFL urges the Supreme Court to rule on regulation of prediction markets
- Shorter NHL training camps dont change much about early-season hockey, its still sloppy
- Industriales become first Cuban baseball team to wear a private sponsor logo
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- NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or not
- Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says freshman Johnnie DJ Jones receives a heart transplant
- Andreeva beats Alexandrova to reach China Open semifinals and next faces Bartunkova
- Dodgers will have time to reset rotation, bullpen and struggling Ohtani for NLCS
- The midterm elections wont keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might
- Brewers celebrate clinching win over Padres with an eye on looming NLCS showdown with Dodgers
- FIA to strengthen software testing after F1 cars stopped on track in Malaysia
- Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS
- Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers
- Pages delivers go-ahead single in 7th as Dodgers beat Braves 4-1 to clinch NL Division Series
- Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call
- Tatis, Padres eliminated from postseason by top-seeded Brewers in 4 games
- Breanna Stewart says Liberty were told they did not have a reset timeout in overtime
- Burtons 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead
- Ovechkins sons introduce him before Washingtons home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3
- Reese scores 23, Hillmon makes go-ahead basket in OT as Dream beat Liberty 101-98 for a 2-0 lead
- Mason Miller returns to Padres bullpen for Game 4 of NL Division Series after his sons birth
- Ronald Acua Jr. fights back tears after the Braves Division Series elimination by the Dodgers
- Jos Ramrezs all-around performance helps the Guardians avoid elimination in ALDS Game 3
- Jo Adell and Jos Ramrez star as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-3 to avoid elimination
Wed, 07 Oct 2026
- 49ers Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over Juice chugging, NFL says drinking celebration allowed
- Dodgers hold out Miguel Rojas due to sore back. Ronald Acua Jr. is starting in RF for Braves
- Jon Rahm says he wont be part of the next version of LIV Golf
- Brewers starting Robert Gasser to match up with Padres Walker Buehler in Game 4 of NLDS
- Tropical storm threat churns planning for Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend
- EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into a single Europe operation
- Once kicked out of Yankee Stadium, Nick Martinez returns to try to pitch the Rays into ALCS
- NHLs hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season
- South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash
- Padres pitchers step up after star closer Mason Miller goes on paternity list before Game 3 of NLDS
- Panthers forward Brad Marchand sustains left leg injury in second period against Kings
- Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworths HR, Kings relief
- Top draft pick Gavin McKenna picks up first NHL goal, assist for Toronto against Predators
- Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernndez and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves
- Kik Hernndez continues clutch postseason hitting for Dodgers with a 2-run homer off Chris Sale
- Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin
- Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Tue, 06 Oct 2026
- White Sox looking to eliminate Guardians at home in AL Division Series
- Down 2-0 to Rays in ALDS, Yankees face prospect of 17th season without World Series title
- Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie DJ Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant
- Napheesa Collier faces a big decision about returning to the Lynx as WNBA free agency awaits
- Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons
- Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England
- Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves
- Harry Kane scores twice on record-tying 125th appearance for England
- Longhorns and Sooners bring dominant defense and sputtering offense to Cotton Bowl rivalry
- Florida captain Aleksander Barkov will not need surgery, out 6-8 weeks, Panthers say
- White Sox surge past Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in ALDS and move within 1 win of ALCS
- Cleveland strikeout king Sam McDowell dies at 84, leaving a legacy of redemption
- Dennis Franchione, football coach at TCU, Alabama and Texas AM, dies at 75
- Jim Furyk says it will be great if Patrick Reed is part of his Ryder Cup team again
- NFL Referees Association says it will challenge severity of suspensions of 2 officials
- Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 World Series champion team, dies at 91
- Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation
- IOC confirms India, Qatar among 7 bidders who want to host 2036 Olympics
- Charlotte Motor Speedway to host a celebration of life for the late Kyle Busch on Friday night
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- Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina
- Gauff says an insane wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China Open
- Small-ball Rays beat the sloppy Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series
- Yankees make 4 errors in sloppy playoff loss to Rays that leaves them on brink of elimination
- Bijan Robinson powers Falcons past Saints 45-24 on the 20th anniversary of the Superdomes reopening
- Guardians bats go cold again, wasting Gavin Williams 11 strikeouts in Game 2 loss
- Yankees rookie Spencer Jones flies out off catwalk in Game 2 of ALDS at Tropicana Field
- LIV Golf in line to get initial investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy
- Ace Chris Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their best-case scenario
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- Zidane and Mancini get first home wins in charge of France and Italy in Nations League
- Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns says getting an extension before the season begins doesnt look good
- Chiefs Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says
- NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride
- NBA is experimenting with smart basketballs and official wrist wearables in select preseason games
- The ACCs quest for respect in football is eternal. The fight is starting early in 2026
- A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic
- Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
- Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with a ball during semi vs. Djokovic
- Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin
- Chourios 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres 4-3 for 2-0 NLDS lead
- Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan schools ban on Lets Go Brandon sweatshirts
- Shane Baz leads pitch clock violations for 2nd straight season and Jos Caballero tops batters
- Ireland coach wants UEFA to keep team apart from Israel after contentious games
- Backup quarterbacks already are seeing a lot of action this NFL season and most have been winning
- Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off during Norway loss
- Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
- Atlantas Ray Kerr got NLDS Game 2 start in the morning. At night, he struck out Shohei Ohtani
- Young, McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26
- Michael Harris II leads Braves to 3-2 win over Dodgers in Game 2 to tie NLDS
- Canadas big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals
- Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to move to 4-0 behind Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
- NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride
- Gabby Williams leads the way again for Valkyries, who beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of WNBA semis
- Lamar Jackson sits out 2nd half with a sprained left ankle that the Ravens hope isnt too severe
- Portugal stays perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece
- Rams rally behind Stafford, Williams from 10 points down in 4th quarter to beat Eagles 24-20
- Minkah Fitzpatrick stops the Jets NFL-record interception drought at 20 consecutive games
- Nakase returns to bench to coach Valkyries in WNBA semifinals after going to floor in scary moment
- Commanders QB Mariota injures his knee in game vs. Colts
- Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team
- Tea time as Jonathan Taylor runs for 2 TDs and Colts beat Commanders 30-13 in London
- Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and rebirth as they host the Falcons on Monday night
- Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaves game against Rams with hamstring injury
- Missouri makes big jump to No. 14 in AP Top 25 with rout of Gators; Texas No. 1 for 4th week in row
- Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1s Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires
- Brewers get a big assist from their ballpark roof to beat the Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener
- Misiorowski lasts just 4 innings in NLDS opener before bullpen leads Brewers to 3-2 win over Padres
- Colorado State defensive coordinator disappears from sideline early and is fired after game
- Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico
- Brewers edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener that features bizarre play in 9th inning
- Eligibility chaos forces Texas Tech reserve QB to catch a late flight to Colo after court ruling
- Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and Alabama remain unbeaten and mostly untested; Florida falters
- Rasmussen has no-hit bid for 7 2/3 innings, Rays open AL Division Series with 1-0 win over Yankees
- Silva unanimously outpoints Cong to claim the UFC womens flyweight championship
- Wells ends Rasmussens no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series
- Skubal brings 101 mph heat in 100-degree weather as Dodgers take NLDS opener over Braves
- Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 in NLDS opener
- Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith lead No. 5 Ohio State past No. 14 Iowa, 31-14
Sat, 03 Oct 2026
- No. 25 Missouri trounces No. 8 Florida 45-17 to snap 9-game skid against Top 25 opponents
- Keelon Russell is boosting No. 7 Alabamas prospects with poised and prolific play
- White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter
- Barstools Dave Portnoy pulled from Foxs Big Noon Kickoff appearances, AP source says
- Panthers place Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with injury to left leg
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