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Naomi Osaka advances at US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka recovered after a mid-match lapse to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open with 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 victory over Katerina Siniakova on Thursday. The two-time U.S. Open champion played early on a day that saw No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime become the highest-seeded ...

McCarthy takes over as Steelers run it back

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH STEELERS (10-8) Expectations The head coach may have changed in Pittsburgh, with Mike McCarthy taking over after Mike Tomlin stepped down in January following a 19-year run, but the standard remains the standard to borrow one of Tomlin's pet phrases. The ...

NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos in ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano has won 71 NASCAR races and three Cup Series championships during his illustrious career. But the driver of the No. 22 Penske Racing Ford said nothing would make him appear cooler in the eyes of his five children than securing a cameo in the upcoming ...

Eagles hope changes on offense lead to another run to the Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (11-7) Expectations Behind a record-breaking season from running back Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles featured a rush-heavy offense on the way to the franchise’s second Super Bowl victory in the 2024 season. But the ground game went stagnant last season, and ...

Manning and No. 5 Texas open against Texas State as Longhorns eye return to playoffs

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning and No. 5 Texas start the season against Pac-12 newcomer and neighbor Texas State insisting their eyes are firmly focused on the Bobcats. The Longhorns could be forgiven if their gaze wanders past Saturday to the Week 2 matchup with No. 1 Ohio State, and even farther down the road toward the College Football Playoff. Manning and Longhorns started last season at No. 1, only to land with a thud in an opening loss to the Buckeyes ,and they ultimately missed the CFP. The goal over the offseason was a return to the postseason. Texas has the talent to get ...

Cowboys are getting preseason buzz again

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No NFL team receives more hype on a regular basis than the Dallas Cowboys, at least in relation to their lack of success over the past three decades. So it's not a shock there is some preseason commentary that the Cowboys could be in line for a strong season. Longtime handicapper Bruce Marshall is one of those who argue this season is indeed different, saying the NFC East shapes up well for “America's Team” as well the New York Giants under new coach John Harbaugh. Philadelphia won the division at 11-6 last season while the Cowboys (7-9-1) and Giants (4-13) ...