Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings. Larson, the defending series champion, took his No. 5 Chevrolet to Victory Lane for the first time since May 2025 at Kansas Speedway after defending the lead on three restarts in in the final two laps of regulation and seven laps of overtime. The race...
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- Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway
- Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men
- Wow! Jefferson-Wooden clocks a 21.47 in the 200 at Ultimate, the fourth-fastest time in history
- Referees body admits error of judgment after Haaland goal against Man United
- Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head
- Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
- Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener
- US wins fifth straight womens FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
- Team captain Angela Stanford rues missed putts by Americans and slow greens at the Solheim Cup
- Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris
- Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Ohio State and Oregon tumble and Michigan returns to the Top 25
- Ben Shelton plays for the US Open title while girlfriend Trinity Rodman is playing in a soccer match
- Rams star Myles Garrett will have knee surgery, expected to miss 4 games, AP source says
- Yamal joined on Barcelona scoresheet by another 19-year-old academy product
- Elena Rybakinas US Open title run puts her on top of womens tennis and Sabalenka has work to do
- Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory
- Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger
- Justin Verlander makes progress toward pitching perhaps 1 more time in 2 weeks for Tigers
- Ugo Ugochukwu becomes 1st American driver to win Formula 3 title
- Ryan Garcia impressively defends WBC welterweight title with 2nd-round TKO of Conor Benn
- Arch Manning gets his moment in No. 4 Texas historic rally over No. 1 Ohio State
- Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for womens FIBA World Cup title
- No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit
- Arch Manning rallies No. 4 Texas past No. 1 Ohio State and Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon
- No. 8 LSU and QB Sam Leavitt overcome a rash of turnovers in a 45-14 victory over Louisiana Tech
- Buhr hits 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift No. 21 Iowa past Iowa State, 16-13
- Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros
- Messi scores his 19th MLS goal as Inter Miami draws 2-2 with Nashville
- Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
Sat, 12 Sep 2026
- Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon 39-31, ending 21-game skid against FBS opponents
- Arsenal goes clear on top of the Premier League, Liverpool and Chelsea stumble
- Michigan shows its resilience in 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma after getting lucky break in opener
- US women are back in the FIBA World Cup final after a gritty 76-66 win over Spain
- Two huge putts from Kupcho give US renewed hope in remarkable Solheim Cup finish
- Michigan bounces back and beats No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 after an INT late in game sets up go-ahead TD
- Shane Lowry one-putts every green on back nine and builds 4-shot lead in Irish Open
- U.S. women top Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France
- Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek capture Ultimate wins and could have $300,000 weekends
- Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit
- Tucker Kraft signs extension on day before Packers season opener
- Ingebrigtsen pulls out of 1,500, leaving Kerr, Hocker and the field to race for $150K
- Korda sits out the four-balls and will only play 4 matches at the Solheim Cup. Its a trend
- Solheim Cup fans arrive the Dutch way, with thousands of bikes at Bernardus Golf
- Woodyards 2 second-half takeaways swing Border War as No. 23 Missouri beats Kansas 38-21
- D-backs hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate inning vs. the Rangers
- Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title
- Daughter of 9/11 victim throws out first pitch as Yankees mark 25th anniversary of attacks
- Garrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot
Fri, 11 Sep 2026
- 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason, AP source says
- Duplantis, Russell, Ingebrigtsen among those cashing in for $150K at Ultimate Championship
- A.J. Brown heading to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 weeks with ankle injury, AP source says
- High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
- Falcons turn to Rush as starting QB at Steelers with Tagovailoa ruled out with oblique injury
- Titans delay Chris Johnsons Ring of Honor ceremony because of his familys travel issues
- Solheim Cup: Europe and the US at 4-4 after last-hole heroics from Ciganda
- Lowry sets the course record with a 62 at Doonbeg and builds a 3-shot lead in the Irish Open
- Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova win their first US Open womens doubles title together
- Trump is heading to Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course
- Antonelli leads practice on new Madring track as F1s Spanish GP returns to Madrid
- The 49ers make their case as a contender with season-opening 27-7 win over the Rams
- Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin of captaincy after trade request but say hell be at training camp
- FIFA bans for life 2 officials for financial wrongdoing when presidents of soccer federations
- A new team, a new pass-rush bag: Jared Verses Browns debut arrives in Jacksonville
- Injuries, other plans leave some of tracks fastest on sideline for $150K at Ultimate Championship
- US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain
- Myles Garrett acknowledges knee injury is significant after 0-tackle debut in Rams Australia loss
- Anthony Volpe wins over Yankees fans with grand slam and 5 RBIs in rousing return to majors
- 49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFLs first Australia game behind Brock Purdys 3 TD passes
- Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open womens title
- No. 7 Miami gains school-record 856 yards, rolls past Florida AM 77-7
- Volpe hits grand slam in return to majors as Yankees sweep Rockies 10-3 to pull closer in AL East
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
- US women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinals
- Harry Kane scores in Bayern win as Manchester United victorious on Champions League return
- Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
- Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has a muscle injury. His status for Seattles next game is uncertain
- Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
- Michigan has more problems than a clock controversy with No. 11 Oklahoma coming to the Big House
- Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery
- Red carpet and $10M in prize money at stake make track look different ahead of Ultimate Championship
- Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks
- Isao Harimoto, A-bomb survivor and Japan baseball great known as Hit Machine, dies at 86
- Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis
- A sudden IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, and an unusual Double-A call-up to fill his spot
- French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantinos FIFA re-election bid
- Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva again refused neutral status to compete
- Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having fun playing together for US and not against each other
- LA Rams finally arrive in Melbourne, still confident in their unusual travel plan for 49ers clash
- Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed
- Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
- No. 1 Zverev reaches US Open semifinals and will face Khachanov after Blockxs injuries
- Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
- SEC not expected to vote on LSUs membership this week, AP source says
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
- Astros Jose Altuve doubles in 3rd inning vs. Phillies for 2,500th career hit
- Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new womens No. 1 Elena Rybakina
- Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games
- Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins
- NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin, Texas
- Ducks place Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract in a salary cap-saving move, AP source says
- Sainz expects fun but intense new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd
- Solheim Cup: Yin faced a race against time to play for US after stomach issue. Now shes good to go
- New SNL season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosala
- Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria
- No. 3 Notre Dame tries to avoid another early season stumble in home opener against Rice
- Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller
- Heisman hopefuls Manning and Sayin to face off when No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in Austin
- The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era battle
- Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spanish second-division club Eldense
- Caitlin Clarks experience at the womens World Cup has been a pinch-me moment for the WNBA star
- PWHL lands first season-long US national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports for upcoming 4th year
- Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are numb
- Alcaraz says I leave with a smile after epic US Open loss to Shelton
- McIlroy says Trumps Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel
- Zhang Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation hopes to get China to quarterfinals
- Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep three-peat hopes alive in a marathon day at the US Open
- Shelton ends Alcarazs title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis
- New York Yankees clinch 34th straight winning season but have much bigger goals
- Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players
- Aaron Judge goes 0 for 3 with 2 Ks in return to Yankees after 99-day absence caused by broken rib
- Tiafoe gives Michelsen a hug and a shoulder to cry on after his US Open victory
- Dodgers sit Shohei Ohtani to build him up slowly after 2-strikeout return
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
- NCAA says it cant overturn Michigans win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome
- LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version
- Reports: Burglars steal at least $150,000 from Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor
- Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers agree on a $165M, 3-year extension, AP source says
- Real Madrid and Man City kick off with wins as Champions League returns
- Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams season opener against the 49ers, wont travel to Australia
- Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season
- Patrick Mahomes expected to start for the Chiefs against the Broncos in Week 1 against Denver
- LSU cracks top 10, Oregon slips and Wolverines fall out of AP Top 25 after second-chance Hail Mary
- Big 12 steps up in Week 2 with seven matchups against the Big Ten, SEC and ACC
- Pelicans and Grizzlies swap Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade, AP source says
- Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial
- Dembl, Kane and Mbapp headline shortlist for Ballon dOr, Putellas leads womens contenders
- Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the NFLs highest-paid cornerback, AP sources say
- European soccer leagues body accuses FIFA of abusive conduct over womens calendar
- Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
- No rookie QBs are set to start in Week 1 for just the second time in the last 19 seasons
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but wont pitch again this season
- No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reeds late field goal
- The 49ers expect Nick Bosa to play season opener in Australia
- Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more swaggy fashion ensemble
- No. 19 SMU, Florida State kick off after nearly 2-hour delay due to power outage
- Aaron Donald pleased with how return to field is going, mum on status for Rams season opener
- Rybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in US Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1
- Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
- Jess Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October
- Amid another distraction, UNCs Belichick says program focused on doing things properly
- Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy
- Mirra Andreeva helps injured opponent Anastasia Potapova before finishing her US Open victory
- Veteran coaches surprised that stadium clock was not official clock in wild Michigan win Saturday
- Host Germany avoids early exit from womens FIBA World Cup, France sets 3-pointer record with 22
- Falcons select Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter; Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive vs. Steelers
- Pochettino says US mindset must change, appearing to cite Pulisic absence from 2025 Gold Cup
- Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun
- High school QBs face new reality as transfers dominate starting jobs at the top of college football
- Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseasons opening Chase race
- FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams wont be put at risk over Middle East events
- Get ready for an unbalanced American League postseason bracket that will probably cause an uproar
- The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
- Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran
- Notre Dames Flanigan continues family tradition by delivering at Lambeau
- Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiros 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville
- No. 4 Notre Dame overcomes sluggish start to beat Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field
- Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals
- The 49ers are refreshed in Australia and preparing for the opener vs. the Rams
- Joe Morgan, former Boston Red Sox manager who led hometown team to 2 division titles, dies at 95
- Shelton, Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men aim to end a Grand Slam drought
- Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase
- Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return
- Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
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