LONDON (AP) — A driver accused of injuring more than 100 people by ramming his car into a crowd o...

LONDON (AP) — A driver accused of injuring more than 100 people by ramming his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship dramatically changed his plea to guilty as his trial got underway on Wednesday.Paul Doyle, 54, sobbed as he admitted dangerous driving and multiple counts of attempting or causing grievous bodily harm and three counts of wounding with intent.He had previously denied the charges, which relate to 29 victims aged between six months and 77 years old and carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>More than 130 people reported injuries after a Ford minivan plowed into a street packed full of joyous fans celebrating Liverpool’s soccer team winning the Premier League title on May 26. Police said they believed the driver acted alone, and that they did not suspect terrorism, but have not disclosed an alleged motive.Doyle wept in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday as potential jurors were brought into the packed courtroom to be selected. Prosecutors had been due to make their opening statement Wednesday at the start of what was slated to be a monthlong trial.Merseyside Police Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald said Doyle struck more than 100 people in seven minutes of dangerous driving, “and it is only by sheer luck that nobody was killed.”Chief Crown Prosecutor Sarah Hammond said that “by entering guilty pleas, Doyle has finally accepted that he intentionally drove into crowds of innocent people.“Driving a vehicle into a crowd is an act of calculated violence,” she said. “This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle – it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem.”Judge Andrew Menary said Doyle will be sentenced during a two-day hearing on Dec. 15 and 16.“It is inevitable there will be a custodial sentence of some length and you should prepare yourself for that inevitability,” the judge said.

Police officers stand on duty at a cordon at the entrance to Water Street, at the scene of an incident, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, and LeBron James added 25 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth consecutive victory, 135-118 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.Doncic matched his season high with 32 points in the first half on the way to his 51st career 40-point game. He fell just short of his 10th career 40-point triple-double, but the Lakers clinched their group with their third straight win in NBA Cup play.Austin Reaves had 31 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, who have won 11 of 13 overall.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 40-year-old James also looked more like his old self in the third game of his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, scoring 16 points in the second half while the Lakers steadily pulled away.James Harden continued his scoring surge with 29 points and nine assists for the Clippers, who have lost 11 of 13. Kawhi Leonard scored 19 in his second game back from a 10-game injury absence.The crosstown rivals' first meeting of the season got chippy when Clippers guard Kris Dunn was ejected with 3:33 to play after knocking Doncic to the ground with a hit to his back. Doncic confronted Dunn, who shoved the ball into Doncic's chest before Lakers center Jaxson Hayes shoved Dunn in the back. Dunn then swatted at Hayes, who also got a technical foul.Doncic opened with his highest-scoring quarter of the season, making his first five 3-point attempts — after missing 17-of-22 in his previous two games — and scoring 20 points in the first eight minutes alone. He also directed a stream of trash talk and staredowns at the Clippers' bench, continuing a semi-friendly feud with LA’s second team that predates his move to the Lakers.Up nextClippers: Host Memphis on Friday.Lakers: Host Dallas on Friday.

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LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin had a goal and an assist to become the first PWHL player...

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin had a goal and an assist to become the first PWHL player to reach 50 career points, Abby Roque scored and added two assists against her former team, and the Montreal Victoire shut out the New York Sirens 4-0 on Tuesday night.Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 33 shots, and Natalie Mlynkova also scored for Montreal at Place Bell. Laura Stacey had two assists, and Maggie Flaherty added an empty-net goal.The Victoire, which topped the league standings last season but fell in the first round of the playoffs, lost 2-0 to the Boston Fleet in their season opener Sunday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kayle Osborne made 26 saves for New York. The Sirens began their season with a 4-0 win over the Ottawa Charge after finishing last in each of the PWHL’s first two seasons.Mlynkova, with her first PWHL goal, deflected a point shot from Erin Ambrose on the power play 30 seconds into the second period for Montreal’s first goal of the season.Poulin doubled the lead with 1:15 remaining in the second period. Roque, who played her first two seasons with the Sirens, scored a between-the-legs breakaway goal at 13:26 in the third for her first with the Victoire.Kristin O’Neill received a warm welcome in her return to Montreal. The former Victoire center was traded to New York in a swap for Roque over the offseason and received a loud ovation during a first-period video tribute.Desbiens recorded her second PWHL shutout and first since the league’s inaugural season. She won goaltender of the year last season without posting a shutout.Up nextSirens host Vancouver on Saturday.Victoire host Toronto on Dec. 7.___AP Women’s Hockey: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey">https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey</a>

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points and made all six of his free throws in the fi...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points and made all six of his free throws in the final 35 seconds to lift No. 17 Tennessee to a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Championship on Tuesday.Jaylen Carey added 13 points for the Volunteers (7-0) and Bishop Boswell scored 10, including two free throws with 25 seconds left.Kingston Flemings led Houston (6-1) with 25 points, and Milos Uzan had 17. Uzan, playing in his hometown, missed a halfcourt shot at the buzzer that would have sent the game into overtime.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Houston guard Emanuel Sharp, who averages 17.7 points per game, was limited to 21 minutes because of foul trouble. He finished with eight points. Sharp, who scored 26 in Monday’s <a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-syracuse-score-players-era-fc18a6eae98bd66f83a89e9587d016aa?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share">78-74 overtime victory against Syracuse</a>, picked up two fouls in the first five minutes and sat the rest of the half.These teams met in last season's NCAA Tournament with a Final Four trip on the line. Houston <a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-tennessee-houston-score-b08fb811aa9273ab476804f75f02f6b5?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share">won the Elite Eight game 69-50</a>, eventually advancing to the championship before losing in the final minute to Florida.The rematch was quite different.Houston couldn't get much to go down in the second half, enabling Tennessee to go on a 10-point run for a 51-46 lead with 9:42 left. The Cougars went 7:24 between points and 7:42 between field goals, and they missed 11 straight shots and 16 of 18.Tennessee remained in front the rest of the way, though the Cougars kept the game close. But the Volunteers held off Houston by converting free throws.Up nextHouston: Wednesday or Thursday against an opponent to be determined.Tennessee: Wednesday or Thursday against an opponent to be determined.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up <a href="https://www.apnews.com/newsletters">here</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/ap-newsletters">here</a> (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball">https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball</a>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 25: Ja’Kobi Gillespie #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers and Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars battle for a loose ball in the first half during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at Grand Garden Arena on November 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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TORONTO (AP) — Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has been given a two-year ban from competition for an anti-doping rule violation, the International Testing Agency said Tuesday.The seven-time Olympic medalist accepted the suspension for committing three whereabouts failures between October 2024 and June 2025, the ITA said in a news release. The suspension ends July 14, 2027, before the next Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028."We are committed to the enforcement and support of all anti-doping rules as outlined in the Canadian Anti-Doping Program and through World Aquatics and the World Anti-Doping Agency," Swimming Canada chief executive officer Suzanne Paulins said in a statement. "While we accept Penny’s explanation these were inadvertent errors and she has not used banned substances, anti-doping regulations are in place to ensure a level playing field for all athletes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We will miss Penny on the national team and hope to see her back in the pool when she is eligible."The World Anti-Doping Code defines a whereabouts failure as any combination of three missed tests or filing failures in a 12-month period.The ITA notified Oleksiak of the whereabouts case earlier this year. Oleksiak withdrew from the world aquatics championships in July and accepted a provisional suspension at the time.The 25-year-old from Toronto is Canada’s most decorated female Olympian. She has won seven Olympic medals (one gold, two silver, four bronze) and nine world championship medals (two silver, seven bronze) over her career.___AP sports: <a href="https://apnews.com/sports">https://apnews.com/sports</a>

TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 19: Penny Oleksiak competes in the final of the Women's 50m Freestyle during day seven of the Canada Olympic Swimming Trials 2024 on May 19, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Carlos Alcaraz recently wrapped up his 2025 official schedule with the ATP's year-end No. 1 ranking, tour-highs of 71 match wins and eight trophies and a pair of Grand Slam titles that lifted his career total to six.Yes, his season is done — but his year isn't. That's because the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who skipped representing Spain in last week's Davis Cup Final 8 because of pain in his right hamstring, is signed up for a pair of upcoming exhibition events that include singles matches against two-time U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe in Newark, New Jersey, on Dec. 7, and against João Fonseca, a 19-year-old Brazilian ranked 24th, in Miami on Dec. 8.Alcaraz is one of many tennis players critical of his sport's calendar, saying it runs too long, asks too much of the athletes and provides too short of an offseason.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Does he get why some fans might wonder why he would add these unofficial outings?“First of all, it’s normal that people think that way and they don’t understand why we’re complaining about the calendar and then we set up the exhibition matches,” Alcaraz told The Associated Press. “But for me, the main difference is that, at a tournament, you’ve got to keep your focus and it’s really physically and mentally demanding for one week and a half. And an exhibition is just one day. You just stay focused, just warm up, just practice not that much — for one match.”It boils down, he said, to the external and internal pressure that come with the week-in, week-out grind — for victories, for rankings points, for hardware — that adds up over the season.Those sorts of things are absent when Alcaraz swings his racket somewhere other than the All England Club or Roland-Garros, and instead at the homes of the NHL's New Jersey Devils, say, or Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins, two sites that never previously hosted professional tennis.Ross Hutchins, who oversees the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup as the new CEO of the International Tennis Federation, thinks that kind of exposure is good for the game.“We have cities, governments, locations, individuals, entrepreneurs, federations that just want more tennis. Everyone wants more tennis, and the sport is growing and growing and growing with its appeal. So we’re in a fortunate situation at the moment,” Hutchins said.“It's difficult to say it's bad for players to play in a new location,” he added, “and it’s difficult to criticize the players for doing so because of the dynamics that they’re in” as independent contractors who “never know when your form is going to drop or what injury might hit.”At the Prudential Center, in addition to Alcaraz vs. Tiafoe, there will be a singles match between 2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula and 2025 Wimbledon and U.S. Open runner-up Amanda Anisimova, plus some mixed doubles.At loanDepot Park the following night, Alcaraz vs. Fonseca will be accompanied by another matchup between Pegula and Anisimova, along with a mixed doubles 10-point tiebreaker.“You could approach the exhibitions in different ways. You can (do it) just to have fun, playing good tennis, good shots and having fun. Or you can approach them playing really serious and (using) tactics and trying different things you will want to do later, in an event,” Alcaraz said. “So for these matches, I’m going to play well, I’m going to take it really seriously, but at the same time, I'm going to try to have as much fun as I can. To me, that’s what matters. When I’m having fun on court, I can show my best tennis.”___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin, Italy, on Nov. 16, 2025.

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GENEVA (AP) — The 2026 World Cup draw next week will reward the four highest-ranked teams — Spain, Argentina, France and England — who will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket.FIFA said Tuesday the top four teams in the latest men’s rankings will, if they finish top of their respective round-robin groups, avoid each other until the semifinals of the June 11-July 19 tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Defending champion Argentina with Lionel Messi and top-ranked European champion Spain with Lamine Yamal therefore can ensure they do not meet until the final at MetLife Stadium near New York.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“To ensure competitive balance, two separate pathways to the semifinals have been established,” FIFA said in a statement, aiming to reward teams whose consistent good results have raised their world ranking.At previous World Cups, the path for teams into and through the knockout phase was decided by which group they were drawn into.The draw ceremony for the first 48-team World Cup will be held Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump.The 42 teams that already qualified include Iran and Haiti which FIFA expects will play exactly where they are drawn regardless of complicated politics those countries have with the U.S. The 16 host venues for the 104 games include 11 cities with NFL stadiums in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada.The other six entries will be decided in March when European and global playoffs brackets are scheduled, and those teams all will come out of the draw pot of lowest-ranked teams.That means four-time champion Italy could be a dangerous option in the draw on Friday of next week that will set the match schedule by placing teams in 12 round-robin groups of four teams each.Europe has 16 teams in the lineup and a maximum of two can be drawn into any one group. The other 32 teams in the tournament cannot be drawn in a group with a team from the same continent.The three co-hosts are among the 12 top seeds in the draw, which is scheduled to take about 45 minutes during a show lasting about an hour and a half, FIFA said.<h3>World Cup draw seedings</h3>Pot 1: Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, United States, Mexico, Canada.Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia.Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa.Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curacao, Haiti, New Zealand, European playoff winner 1, European playoff winner 2, European playoff winner 3, European playoff winner 4, Intercontinental playoff winner 1, Intercontinental playoff winner 2.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 04: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Venezuela at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on September 04, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey maintained that playing Carolina for the first tim...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey maintained that <a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-panthers-christian-mccaffrey-89807377ba3023ce71f039719dde6616">playing Carolina for the first time</a> since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago wouldn't raise his level of urgency one bit.McCaffrey responded to the reunion game like he does almost every week, with a productive performance that led the 49ers to another win.McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown, and San Francisco overcame a rough performance by quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Panthers 20-9 on Monday night.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Can't stop Christian 😤 📺: ESPN NFL+ // <a href="https://t.co/KTh0i4oaLh">https://t.co/KTh0i4oaLh</a> <a href="https://t.co/HkalyLdmHE">pic.twitter.com/HkalyLdmHE</a>— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers/status/1993155163646038255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>“Obviously when you see familiar faces, it’s always good to see them before the game and after the game,” McCaffrey said. “But that’s a completely new team than when I was there. So it’s really just business once the ball was snapped.”McCaffrey's big night helped the 49ers (8-4) overcome three interceptions in the first half by Purdy to remain in playoff position heading into the stretch run of the season.Bryce Young and the Panthers (6-6) struggled to take advantage of their opportunities a week after he threw for a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/panthers-falcons-score-e275b724facf4077dce60e9e603c2680">franchise-record 448 yards</a> in a win at Atlanta. Young threw for 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception as Carolina missed a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC South.Purdy wasn't much better in his second start back from a toe injury as he became the first player this season to throw three interceptions in the first half of a game. Purdy said neither the toe nor rust was an issue.“Honestly, the decisions of going to those spots, I was fine with,” he said. “It’s just the execution of throwing a better ball. I feel like on really all of them, I needed to just drive the ball a little bit more. I kept it up in the air too long on multiple of them.”The 49ers went conservative in the second half after Purdy's rough start to the game, relying mostly on McCaffrey and short passes. The strategy worked with McCaffrey scoring on a 12-yard run to make it 17-3 and the Niners adding a field goal by Matt Gay.Young did connect on one big play, a 29-yard TD pass to Tetairoa McMillan, but Carolina couldn't convert on 2-point try after a penalty moved the ball to the 1.Young then threw his second interception of the game to Ji'Ayir Brown with Carolina in scoring position with a 20-9 deficit.“Just lack of execution,” Young said. “Couple of plays I’d like to have back, some stuff we could do better. Not what we wanted. We didn’t do good enough and I take ownership of that.”The frustration from the loss <a href="https://apnews.com/article/panthers-49ers-jennings-moehrig-ba6e4bf9b8f841f4b438c36722b8eecc">contributed to a spat</a>, with Carolina safety Tre'Von Moehrig hitting San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin after a run play late in the game and Jennings responding with a punch to the helmet after the game.“I was just responding to some childish behavior,” Jennings said.McCaffrey, who has <a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-panthers-christian-mccaffrey-24be13d9beabe796b7c9577736bb62d1">transformed the 49ers' offense</a> since being acquired in October 2022, finished with 89 yards rushing and 53 receiving for his 10th 100-yard game of the season — two shy of the franchise record he set in 2023.The 49ers gave the ball to McCaffrey on the first five plays, leading to the first opening-drive TD of the season against Carolina. Purdy connected on a 12-yard pass to Jennings for the score.The two offenses did nothing after that. Jaycee Horn had two of Carolina's three picks of Purdy, but the Panthers turned those takeaways into only three points. Young ruined one drive when he was intercepted by Brown on a first-down play from the 1.“I like the call,” coach Dave Canales said. “It was an aggressive call, a play action that we had opportunities on. Unfortunately came out with an interception.”The teams traded field goals and the Niners led 10-3 at the half.InjuriesPanthers: Horn and LB Claudin Cherelus left the game in the first half with concussions and didn't return. ... G Chandler Zavala (calf) and CB Corey Thornton (ankle) both left in the second half and didn't return.49ers: DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) left in the second half and didn't return.Up nextPanthers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.49ers: Visit Cleveland on Sunday.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nfl">https://apnews.com/hub/nfl</a>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

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TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 15 of his season-high 37 points in the third quarter, Scottie Barnes had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 on Monday night for their eighth straight win.Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 12 points and Immanuel Quickley had 11 for Toronto, which has won 12 of 13.Two of the Raptors' victories in their streak have come against the Cavaliers. Toronto swept the season series for the first time since the 2019-20 season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Brandon Ingram posts a season-high in points as the <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Raptors</a> win their 8th in a row! 37 PTS I 7 REB I 5 3PM It's Toronto's longest win streak since 2021-2022 👀 <a href="https://t.co/aKn7KqkoCJ">pic.twitter.com/aKn7KqkoCJ</a>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1993161510219399251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell had 17 points but shot 6 of 20, going 3 of 12 from 3-point range. Jaylon Tyson scored 15 points, and Evan Mobley and Nae’Qwan each had 14 for Cleveland. Lonzo Ball shot 3 for 15, missing 10 of 12 attempts from long range to finish with eight points.Toronto closed the first half with a 13-2 run to lead 57-54 at the break.The Raptors played without RJ Barrett, who has a sprained right knee. Barrett left Sunday’s win over Brooklyn in the third quarter after landing awkwardly on a fast-break dunk. Tests did not reveal a serious injury, coach Darko Rajakovic said.Ingram connected on 6 of 12 attempts in the third. His final basket, a 3-pointer with 1:20 left in the period, gave Toronto its biggest lead at 88-74.Cleveland’s Darius Garland (sore left big toe) and De’Andre Hunter (rest) sat on the second night of a back-to-back. Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl returned after sitting out Sunday because of a sore lower back. Poeltl had 13 rebounds.Jarrett Allen, who missed his third straight game because of a sprained finger on his right hand, was among seven Cavs players out with injuries.Up nextCavaliers: At Atlanta on Friday.Raptors: Host Indiana on Wednesday.___AP NBA: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nba">https://apnews.com/hub/nba</a>

TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 24 - forward Brandon Ingram (3) of the Toronto Raptors lays up a shot over forward Chris Livingston (8) of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) of the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Toronto Raptors play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. November 24, 2025. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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TURIN, Italy (AP) — Jayden Addai scored a goal in each half as Como beat Torino 5-1 on Monday to move into the top six of Serie A and extend its unbeaten run to 11 matches in all competitions.The 20-year-old Dutch winger put Cesc Fabregas' team ahead nine minutes before the break when he got on the end of a precise cutback from Jesus Rodriguez.Torino equalized on the stroke of halftime when Nikola Vlasic scored a penalty after a handball in the box.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>But Addai slotted home a low right-footed shot from 20 meters seven minutes after the restart to put Como back in the driver’s seat.Spaniard Jacobo Ramon added a third with a header in the 71st before Nico Paz made it 4-1 five minutes later.Martin Baturina took advantage of a poor back pass to rifle the ball under the goalkeeper to close out the scoring.Como's first victory at Torino since April 1986 lifted the team into sixth place, one point above Juventus.Torino remains in 12th place.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 24: Jayden Addai of Como celebrates his goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on November 24, 2025 in Turin, Italy.

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner declined to say Monday whether he favors ...

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner declined to say Monday whether he favors a salary cap proposal in the next collective bargaining agreement but reiterated he might support a salary floor."I don't feel like I'm in position right now research-wise, knowledge-wise to answer that question," Steinbrenner said in a video conference from Tampa. "We'll always be among the highest payroll-wise. We always have been. We always will be."In February, Steinbrenner said he might support a salary cap proposal as long as it contains a provision mandating minimum payrolls. MLB has had a luxury tax in place since 2003 but is the only one of the four major U.S. professional leagues without a salary cap.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Something that would be reasonable enough that it would improve competitive balance significantly in the sport," Steinbrenner said when asked about a possible salary floor. "Many fans already argue it's not been enough. I think we made strides the last 10 years in some of the things we've done but as an industry probably not near where we need to be, at least that's what the majority of the fans believe and there's a number of ways to attack."At the end of the regular season and not including contract bonuses, the Yankees had a $301-million payroll and projected luxury tax bill of $62 million. The Yankees had Major League Baseball's highest payroll for 15 straight years through 2013 but have not led in payroll since then, though they have paid the luxury tax in 21 of 23 seasons for a total of more than $500 million.The crosstown Mets signed Juan Soto to a record $765-million, 15-year contract after his only season with the Yankees and missed the playoffs with a $340-million payroll and a luxury tax of $89 million.The Dodgers won their second straight World Series by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games and ended the regular season with a $341.5-million payroll and a luxury tax bill of $168 million — and that did not include the $6.5-million signing bonus for Roki Sasaki on a minor-league contract.Six of the 12 postseason teams have payrolls of $200 million or more, with the Boston Red Sox about $500,000 short of the mark.Since 1995 when expanded playoffs began, 22 teams won a World Series ranked in the top 10 in Opening Day payroll. Since the Yankees last won a title in 2009, only four teams won a World Series ranked in the top three of payroll: the 2018 Red Sox, and the 2020, 2024 and 2025 Dodgers.Baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026, and management lockouts have become the norm, which shifts the start of a stoppage to the offseason. During the last negotiations, the sides reached a five-year deal on March 10 after a 99-day lockout, salvaging a 162-game 2022 season that was delayed by a week.A management salary cap proposal could contain a salary floor and a guaranteed percentage of revenue to players. Baseball players have endured nine work stoppages, including a 7 1/2-month strike in 1994-95 that fought off a cap proposal.The Yankees retained Trent Grisham after he accepted the $22 million, one-year qualifying offer. Grisham was among a record four players to accept along with Detroit second baseman Gleyber Torres, Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff.The Yankees are expected to make an aggressive bid to retain Cody Bellinger, who was paid $27.5 million last season.The Cubs sent $5 million to the Yankees when they traded Bellinger and the versatile outfielder batted .272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs under the first of two player options as part of an $80 million, three-year contract."Would it be ideal if I went down (with our payroll)? Of course," Steinbrenner said. "But does that mean that's going to happen? Of course not. We want to field a team we know we believe could win a championship."It just hasn't changed which is why payrolls have gone up probably every year. It doesn't mean they won't go slightly down one year and then up the year after that. It all depends on what's out there and what the possibilities are and how much I feel we're able to or we need to pull the trigger on those possibilities."

Tampa, FL: New York Yankees' Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner speak during a press conference regarding changes to the Yankees facial hair policy during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 21, 2025.

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Purdue remained at No. 1 in <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll</a>, while Arizona jumped to No. 2 to continue its opening-month rise after another impressive win against a ranked opponent.The Boilermakers (6-0) earned 46 of 61 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to remain at the top <a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-tech-purdue-score-c860fe7247ad2fd3e257be2713283f73">after beating then-No. 15 Texas Tech by 30</a> to win the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas.The Wildcats (5-0) earned 11 first-place votes to jump two spots. That came after <a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-uconn-score-811662356a2fc78c94269faae11e2169">last week’s win at then-No. 3 UConn</a>, part of run that began with a victory over <a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-arizona-college-basketball-las-vegas-d4495362da5ad5a678ade0afd1561d0c">reigning NCAA champion Florida</a> in Las Vegas and a win against <a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-ucla-basketball-score-9f4e2785cd56ae76989b4dc44884c1db">a ranked UCLA team in Los Angeles</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arizona was ranked No. 13 in the preseason AP Top 25, but jumped to No. 5 after the Florida win before inching up to No. 4 last week.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Record</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td> Purdue</td>
<td> 6-0</td>
<td> 1 </td>
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<td>2</td>
<td> Arizona</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 4 </td>
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<td>3</td>
<td> Houston</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 2 </td>
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<td>4</td>
<td> Duke</td>
<td> 7-0</td>
<td> 5 </td>
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<td>5</td>
<td> UConn</td>
<td> 5-1</td>
<td> 3 </td>
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<td>6</td>
<td> Louisville</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 6 </td>
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<td> Michigan</td>
<td> 4-0</td>
<td> 7 </td>
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<td> Alabama</td>
<td> 3-1</td>
<td> 11 </td>
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<td>9</td>
<td> BYU</td>
<td> 4-1</td>
<td> 9 </td>
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<td>10</td>
<td> Florida</td>
<td> 4-1</td>
<td> 10</td>
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<td> Michigan State</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 17 </td>
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<td> Gonzaga</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 13 </td>
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<td> Illinois</td>
<td> 5-1</td>
<td> 8 </td>
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<td> St. John's</td>
<td> 3-1</td>
<td> 14  </td>
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<td>15</td>
<td> Iowa State</td>
<td> 4-0</td>
<td> 16 </td>
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<td> North Carolina</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 18 </td>
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<td> Tennessee</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> 20 </td>
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<td> UCLA</td>
<td> 5-1</td>
<td> 19 </td>
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<td>19</td>
<td> Kentucky</td>
<td> 4-2</td>
<td> 12 </td>
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<td> Texas Tech</td>
<td> 4-2</td>
<td> 15 </td>
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<td> Auburn</td>
<td> 4-1</td>
<td> 22 </td>
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<td> Arkansas</td>
<td> 5-1</td>
<td> 21 </td>
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<td> NC State</td>
<td> 4-0</td>
<td> 25 </td>
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<td> Vanderbilt</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> N/R </td>
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<td> Indiana</td>
<td> 5-0</td>
<td> N/R </td>
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</table></div></figure>The top tierHouston, which spent a week at No. 1 earlier this month, slid a spot to No. 3 to make room for the Wildcats, while Duke and UConn rounded out the top five.Louisville, Michigan, Alabama, BYU and Florida rounded out the top 10, with the Crimson Tide rising from No. 11 after its win <a href="https://apnews.com/article/alabama-illinois-score-8263574af8f888887875be74e8ec7421">against then-No. 8 Illinois in Chicago</a>.RisingNo. 11 Michigan State had the week's biggest jump, climbing six spots <a href="https://apnews.com/article/michigan-state-kentucky-basketball-score-9fa210080f31e1bd0e14230d7c9f8323">after beating Kentucky</a> in the Champions Classic.No. 17 Tennessee climbed three spots, while No. 16 North Carolina and No. 23 N.C. State each rose two spots.In all, 11 teams moved up from last week's poll.SlidingKentucky's 17-point loss to the Spartans triggered the week's biggest fall of seven spots to No. 19, while the 13th-ranked Illini and 20th-ranked Red Raiders each tumbled five spots.In all, six teams fell from last week's poll.Status quoSix teams stayed locked in last week's position, including five of the top 10 teams and No. 14 St. John's.Comings and goingsNo. 24 Vanderbilt and No. 25 Indiana were the new additions to the poll, replacing Wisconsin (No. 23 last week) and Kansas (24th).The Commodores spent one week at No. 24 last season, which before Monday stood as the only AP Top 25 ranking for the program since December 2015.It is the second straight year the Jayhawks, who <a href="https://apnews.com/article/duke-kansas-basketball-score-boozer-2ea4d53215097c23c5419853674901c2">lost to Duke</a> in the Champions Classic last week, have fallen out of the poll at least once. Before last season, Kansas had been ranked in every poll but one — missing one week during the 2020-21 season played amid the COVID-19 pandemic — dating to the 2009-10 season.Conference watchThe Southeastern Conference didn't have a team ranked higher than eighth, yet posted the biggest overall haul of any conference with seven ranked teams, including No. 21 Auburn and No. 22 Arkansas.The Big Ten was next with six AP Top 25 teams, followed by the Big 12 with five, the Atlantic Coast Conference with four, the Big East with two and the West Coast Conference with one.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up <a href="https://www.apnews.com/newsletters">here</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/ap-newsletters">here</a> (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball">https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball</a>

STORRS, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 19: Brayden Burries #5 and Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats react during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on November 19, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleade...

NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trail-blazers-chauncey-billups-57c920d0fcace5dbce25cd474468cd40">Chauncey Billups</a> pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from <a href="https://apnews.com/article/betting-arrests-sports-gambling-poker-fa72cd1ced5bdaacfabe1688d873bf45">rigged poker games</a> involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player.The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Some of Billups’ co-defendants are also charged with running an illegal gambling business and engaging in an extortion conspiracy.Chris Heywood, his attorney, has said Billups is a “man of integrity” and denies the charges.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“To believe that Chauncey Billups did what the federal government is accusing him of is to believe that he would risk his Hall of Fame legacy, his reputation and his freedom. He would not jeopardize those things for anything, let alone a card game,” Heywood said after Billups appeared in federal court in Portland, Oregon, when prosecutors first announced the indictment on Oct. 23.Billups wore a dark gray suit during the brief arraignment and spoke only to answer the judge’s yes or no questions. He has been free on bond since his initial court appearance in Oregon.Billups was arguably the most prominent name among more than 30 charged in last month’s sprawling <a href="https://apnews.com/article/miami-heat-terry-rozier-gambling-probe-de98ecb76bb8f13b85f4c5ac62f66221">federal takedown</a> of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports. The other defendants were also expected to appear in the Brooklyn court for Monday’s proceedings, in which the judge, prosecutors and defense lawyers will likely discuss next steps in the case.Prosecutors say the 49-year-old Denver native, who was <a href="https://apnews.com/article/basketball-hall-of-fame-induction-6e9a225d4a29f9d13c35179d7f2b847c">inducted</a> into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame last year, was involved in a scheme to rig Mafia-backed illegal poker games in Manhattan, Las Vegas, Miami and the Hamptons.Former NBA player and assistant coach <a href="https://apnews.com/article/rozier-billups-jones-betting-arrests-4241238cb43d998f1b9eac47b8d326a7">Damon Jones</a> was also nabbed in that alleged scheme, which prosecutors say utilized a range of sophisticated technology that allowed the gambling to be rigged, such as altered card-shuffling machines, hidden cameras in poker chip trays, special sunglasses and even X-ray equipment built into the table to read cards.Jones was also charged along with Miami Heat guard <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/terry-rozier">Terry Rozier</a> in a separate scheme at the same time that allowed gamblers to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/prop-bets-nba-scandal-624ce04b410eb3e97806c3c011412476">exploit insider information</a> about players to win bets on NBA games.Prosecutors say the poker scheme Billups was involved in defrauded victims of an estimated $7 million starting in at least 2019.They say he served as a celebrity “face card” that could draw wealthy, unsuspecting players to the games. Prosecutors said during one game, the scheme’s organizers exchanged messages saying one of the victims “acted like he wanted Chauncey to have his money” because he was “star struck.”Prosecutors say Billups, who earned about $106 million from his playing days, received a portion of the ill-gotten gains. After one rigged game in October 2020, for example, they say he was directly wired $50,000.The scheme organizers also had to share a portion of their proceeds with the Gambino, Genovese and Bonanno mob families for operating within the illegal poker games run by the New York criminal enterprises, prosecutors said.Mafia members, in turn, helped commit violent acts, including assault, extortion and robbery, to ensure repayment of debts and the continued success of the operation, they said.Billups was selected as the third overall pick in the 1997 draft by the Boston Celtics after starring in college for the Colorado Buffaloes. He played 17 years in the NBA, with stints with the Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.But he is perhaps <a href="https://apnews.com/article/chauncey-billups-arrest-65eb67f6a0ed283ca6dd011d70425df8">most beloved</a> in the Motor City, where he earned the nickname “Mr. Big Shot” for his knack of making clutch shots.Billups was named the NBA Finals MVP during the Pistons’ title run in 2004 and had his No. 1 jersey retired by the team.After retiring in 2014, Billups embarked on a career as a TV analyst before pivoting to coaching.He was hired as Portland’s coach in 2021 and signed a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trail-blazers-chauncey-billups-57c920d0fcace5dbce25cd474468cd40">multiyear extension</a> with the Trail Blazers earlier this year after the team missed out on the playoffs for the fourth straight season in 2024. Billups previously served as an assistant coach on the Los Angeles Clippers.After his arrest, he was placed on <a href="https://apnews.com/article/terry-rozier-salary-sports-betting-db662e66f4f56959ad4765d33cf5ced8">unpaid leave</a> and the Trail Blazers named assistant coach and former NBA player Tiago Splitter as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/chauncey-billups-trail-blazers-tiago-splitter-7a126fe382491a95a8d33d0d580ca399">interim coach</a>.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups arrives for his arraignment hearing at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on November 24, 2025 in New York City. Billups, the Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA hall of famer, was indicted for his alleged participation in a scheme that involved rigging illegal poker games. Billups is one of 31 defendants charged in the scheme who are facing various charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James scored 17 points...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James scored 17 points in his first road game of the season as the Los Angeles Lakes beat the Utah Jazz 108-106 on Sunday night.James, who scored most of his points on fast breaks and strong drives to the hoop, added eight assists and six rebounds in 34 minutes. He had 11 points and 12 assists in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-jazz-score-1016d39c198be00f6d4e3c5023efd680">a win against the Jazz on Tuesday</a>, in the first game of his 23rd NBA season. James missed training camp and the Lakers' first 14 games <a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-lebron-james-practice-ba4ed8bbdaa864d681650e451e7bd8c5">due to sciatica</a>.Lauri Markkanen scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and keyed a Jazz comeback. His 3-pointer was the last of a 17-5 run that brought Utah within 107-106. After Doncic made one of two free throws, Keyonte George's contested jumper from the corner glanced off the rim just before the final horn.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>George had 27 points and eight assists for the Jazz (5-11), who led Wednesday's game at halftime before falling 140-126. This one was more competitive from tipoff to buzzer.Austin Reaves scored 22 points and Rui Hachimura added 13 for the Lakers (12-4), who have won four in a row.Neither team led by more than nine points until the Lakers went on a 13-0 run that was punctuated by Doncic’s 3-pointer with 6:06 remaining to give Los Angeles a 98-85 lead.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Luka Dončić stuffed the stat sheet once again in the Lakers' 4th straight victory! 🪄 33 PTS 🪄 11 REB 🪄 8 AST 🪄 3 STL 🪄 3 3PM <a href="https://t.co/gNcukjpmK8">pic.twitter.com/gNcukjpmK8</a>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1992805636242014212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The largest advantage before that was when Lakers were up 67-58. The Jazz went on a 16-2 run for a 74-69 lead midway through the third.Deandre Ayton scored two points in 13 minutes before leaving midway through the second quarter with a knee bruise.Maxi Kleber made his 1,000th career field goal, his only basket of the game. It was a crucial dunk and the Lakers' last field goal to make it 107-101 with 1:21 to play.Up nextLakers: Host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.Jazz: Visit Golden State on Monday.___AP NBA: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nba">https://apnews.com/hub/nba</a>

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - NOVEMBER 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks in front of Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Delta Center on November 23, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Myles Garrett getting three of 10 sacks by a ferocious Browns defense normally would be the top storyline for a struggling Cleveland team.But rookie Shedeur Sanders’ NFL starting debut always figured to overshadow anything else the Browns accomplished Sunday.Sanders made the plays the Browns needed, passing for 209 yards and a touchdown to help Cleveland to a 24-10 victory over the Raiders, the fifth straight loss for Las Vegas.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
No. 1 for Shedeur Sanders ⌚️ The rookie has his first career NFL passing TD <a href="https://t.co/WWqR1hHS3B">pic.twitter.com/WWqR1hHS3B</a>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1992741485956022525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Browns (3-8) ended a three-game skid while starting their 42nd quarterback since the franchise’s return in 1999. Sanders replaced fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, who’s in the concussion protocol, and ended a 17-game losing streak by Cleveland QBs making their first start.Browns coach Kevin Stefanski wouldn’t commit to sticking with Sanders as the starter when Cleveland hosts San Francisco next Sunday.“I’m not going to get into that,” Stefanski said. “Proud of him and proud of this offense. There are a ton of things to learn from, but I’m just going to worry about today.”Sanders can thank the Browns’ defensive front, which was no match for the Raiders’ porous offensive line. Las Vegas has allowed 20 sacks over the past three weeks.Garrett now has 18 sacks this season to break his franchise record of 16, set twice. With six games left, he needs five sacks to break the NFL record of 22 1/2 set by Michael Strahan in 2001 and T.J. Watt in 2021.Garrett has 14 sacks over the past five games, the most in a five-game span since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. The four-time All-Pro also had two forced fumbles, four tackles for loss and six quarterback hits on Sunday.Eight Browns players had at least half a sack.“That’s the thing I’m most excited about,” Garrett said. “That puts a smile on my face. The franchise record, I kind of expect that of myself. I continue to set the bar higher and higher.”Running back Quinshon Judkins scored two first-quarter touchdowns for Cleveland on direct snaps out of the wildcat formation.Las Vegas (2-9), which has lost nine of 10, punted eight times, turned it over on downs twice and lost a fumble. The Raiders’ offense was booed frequently by the Allegiant Stadium crowd.“We’re pretty disappointed about this one, but if you don’t score, you can’t win and we couldn’t score,” coach Pete Carroll said. “The numbers are, whatever, they’re next to nothing. We had opportunities to make big plays, and we didn’t hit them. Quarterback was under duress the entire time, so our ability to match up with their pass rush didn’t work out well.”Geno Smith passed for 285 yards and a touchdown, though many of those yards came late with the Browns playing softer on defense. Maxx Crosby had a personal-high five tackles for loss.“Everyone’s going to be searching for answers and solutions when things are not going exactly well,” Crosby said. “Unfortunately, we’re just not good enough right now. It’s been pretty clear. That’s the reality of it, and we’ve got to get better.”Sanders’ presence brought a bit of juice to this late-November battle of bottom-of-the-barrel teams. Deion Sanders, the Pro Football Hall of Fame player and current Colorado coach, hugged his son before the game.When asked by a CBS sideline reporter before the game what Browns fans should hope to see, Shedeur Sanders said, “I’m who they’ve been looking for.”He was just as confident afterward.“A lot of people want to see me fail,” Sanders said, “and it ain’t going to happen.”He showed that late in the first quarter, escaping a blitz to find Isaiah Bond for a 52-yard pass to the 2-yard line, drawing an I-can’t-believe-he-did-that look from Garrett on the sideline. That throw ended a 15-game drought without a 50-yard completion for a Cleveland quarterback.In the fourth quarter, Sanders dumped off a pass to running back Dylan Sampson, who turned it into a 66-yard TD.The Browns ended a five-game losing streak to the Raiders. Their most recent victory was on Oct. 26, 2014, a 23-13 win at Cleveland.InjuriesBrowns: DE Adin Huntington (groin) was hurt in the third quarter.Raiders: TE Michael Mayer (ankle) was injured in the second quarter. RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) left late in the fourth after taking a big hit.Up nextBrowns: Host San Francisco next Sunday.Raiders: Visit the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nfl">https://apnews.com/hub/NFL</a>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 23: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points and took over when the game got close, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 120-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.Mitchell helped the Cavs pull away with a flurry of plays late in the third quarter. He finished with five 3-pointers, eight rebounds and six assists.Evan Mobley had 18 points and 10 rebounds and De'Andre Hunter scored 17 points as Cleveland went 4-2 on a six-game homestand.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ivica Zubac paced the Clippers with 33 points — two off his career high — and 18 rebounds.James Harden, who ha <a href="https://apnews.com/article/clippers-hornets-score-8d6b42008e06933fa72b4b65e719d622">d a franchise-record 55 points for Los Angeles</a> in a win at Charlotte on Saturday, missed all eight 3-point shots and finished with 19 points. Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points in his return to the Clippers' lineup after missing 10 games with a sprained right ankle. LA went 2-8 while Leonard was out.Los Angeles trimmed a 13-point deficit to one in the third when Mitchell went to work.The six-time All-Star had consecutive 3-point plays, dropped a 3-pointer and had two assists in the final 3:06 as the Cavs closed the quarter with a 15-3 run to open a 92-79 lead.Mitchell then made another 3-pointer and had two more assists in the opening minutes of the fourth as the Cavs pushed their lead to 18.The Cavaliers were without several key players as starting center Jarrett Allen (finger) and guards Lonzo Ball (knee), Sam Merrill (hand) and Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) sat with injuries.Cleveland has played 10 different starting lineups while combating injuries.Clippers guard Chris Paul picked up five assists in 17 minutes. Paul announced his retirement on Saturday via social media, and the 12-time All-Star received a warm ovation from Cleveland's crowd when he checked into the game.Up nextClippers: At Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.Cavaliers: At Toronto on Monday night.___AP NBA: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nba">https://apnews.com/hub/NBA</a>

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Kawhi Leonard #2 and Derrick Jones Jr. #55 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at Intuit Dome on March 18, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Pres...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Prescott rallied Dallas from a 21-point deficit and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a mistake-filled thriller Sunday.The Cowboys (5-5-1) converted on their third tiebreaking chance of the fourth quarter to extend Prescott's home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 in their first game at AT&amp;T Stadium since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (8-3) are still in good shape to be the first repeat winners in the NFC East since they won four in a row from 2001-04, but the offense reverted to the form that has frustrated A.J. Brown after the star receiver had a big hand in the 21-0 lead early in the second quarter.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Philadelphia lost with a lead of at least 21 points for the first time since 1999, when Arizona beat the Eagles 25-24. It was the first win for Dallas when trailing by three touchdowns since the Cowboys beat the Rams 34-31 in 2014.“You've heard me say it a thousand times,” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “You can't win the game in the first quarter, second, third, but you can win the game in the fourth quarter. I told them, ‘Believe. Believe in each other and believe in the fact that we’ll find a way to do it.'”Prescott broke Tony Romo's franchise career record for yards passing, throwing for 354 yards and two touchdowns and also diving over the goal line on a tying 8-yard run early in the fourth quarter. Prescott has 34,378 yards to Romo's 34,183.The Cowboys made all the mistakes early, including two penalties to keep alive Philadelphia's second touchdown drive and Tyler Guyton's false start from the 1 that led to Prescott's interception in the end zone when the deficit was 21 points in the second quarter.The Eagles had all the miscues late, starting with Saquon Barkley's first fumble of the season. After Dallas failed to convert that mistake, Xavier Gipson fumbled inside the 10 on a punt return after unwisely fielding the ball at the Philadelphia 2.Prescott couldn't get Dallas in the end zone with three tries from the 2, the last when Schottenheimer went for the touchdown instead of the field goal and Prescott's pass to Jake Ferguson was short of the goal line and incomplete.Odighizuwa gave the Cowboys one more chance by sacking Jalen Hurts on third down with 1:52 remaining. The Cowboys got to run out the clock to set up for the winning field goal after Prescott's 24-yard completion to George Pickens, who had nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown.Brown had five catches for 67 yards in the first quarter, including a 7-yard touchdown for the first points, but didn't have another grab until the fourth quarter.Hurts threw for a touchdown and ran for two scores, the last on the tush push. But Barkley was held to 22 yards on 10 carries.Pickens scored Dallas' first TD on a 1-yard catch, and CeeDee Lamb had a 48-yarder to set up Brevyn Spann-Ford's first career touchdown on a 4-yarder to get Dallas within a score late in the third quarter.Kneeland tributesOdighizuwa, who shared the defensive line room with Kneeland, was the last starter announced and ran onto the field carrying a flag with Kneeland’s name and jersey number, 94. The Cowboys showed a video tribute on the giant screens above the field before a moment of silence.InjuriesEagles: CB Adoree’ Jackson was evaluated for a concussion. ... S Reed Blankenship injured a thigh.Cowboys: LT Tyler Guyton injured an ankle.Up nextEagles: Play Chicago at home Friday.Cowboys: Face Kansas City in annual home Thanksgiving game Thursday.___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/NFL">https://apnews.com/hub/NFL</a>

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 23: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts to a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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CHICAGO (AP) — On this trip to Chicago, Aaron Rodgers was just a spectator at Soldier Field. Maso...

CHICAGO (AP) — On this trip to Chicago, Aaron Rodgers was just a spectator at Soldier Field. Mason Rudolph tried to rally Pittsburgh to a late win, but it didn’t work out.Rodgers might own the Bears, but the Steelers don’t.With Rodgers sidelined by a broken left wrist, Rudolph threw an interception and lost a fumble in a 31-28 loss on Sunday. The Steelers dropped to 1-13 against the Bears in Chicago.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“That’s the role of a backup quarterback: You have to be ready whenever your number is called,” Rudolph said. “I felt ready today.”Rodgers was listed as questionable, but Rudolph said he found out Saturday that he would be making the start. Rodgers, who turns 42 on Dec. 2, got hurt in the second quarter of a 34-12 win over Cincinnati last weekend.Pittsburgh (6-5) hosts Buffalo next Sunday before visiting AFC North rival Baltimore on Dec. 7. Losers of four of their last six games, the Steelers are tied with the Ravens atop the division.“I anticipate (Rodgers) being ready for next week. It was a prudent decision to make,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “Certainly it wasn’t a fluid week for him. It was a fluid week for Mason in terms of reps and so forth. So, I think it will be in our rearview as we move forward. I’m hopeful of that.”Rodgers has dominated Chicago throughout his career, dating to his long run in Green Bay. The four-time MVP is 25-5 against the Bears, counting the playoffs.During a 24-14 win at Soldier Field in 2021, Rodgers celebrated his rushing touchdown for the Packers by turning to the crowd and yelling “I still own you! I still own you!”Rodgers’ left forearm was wrapped as he stood in front of his locker after Sunday’s loss. He did not speak with the media.The 30-year-old Rudolph was 24 of 31 for 171 yards in his 19th career regular-season start. He said Rodgers served as a resource while also giving him some space.“I think he knows this isn’t my first time doing it, so he wasn’t talking my ear off,” Rudolph said. “But he provided some support and some extra setup, veteran, awesome eyes, on the sidelines.”After Chicago went three-and-out on its first possession, Rudolph was intercepted on his first throw of the game. He tried to find DK Metcalf on a deep ball, but Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright made a leaping grab on the sideline.Chicago turned the play into DJ Moore’s 4-yard touchdown reception with 8:28 left in the first quarter.The Steelers were down 24-21 in the third quarter when Rudolph was stripped on a sack by Montez Sweat, who recovered the fumble at the Bears 46.On the ensuing possession, Chicago drove to Kyle Monangai’s 2-yard touchdown run and a 10-point lead early in the fourth.“On the sack-fumble, they did a good job of peeling off the left tackle to go rob that checkdown, which I was about to throw,” Rudolph said. “I saw that and kind of re-cocked it, and that’s when I got hit. They covered the play well. And I just have to do a better job of protecting ball.”Rudolph made a nice throw to Pat Freiermuth for a 3-yard TD with 6:27 left, and the Steelers had the ball twice in the final minutes with a chance to take the lead.Facing a fourth-and-6 at the Chicago 47 on the team’s final possession, Rudolph tried to find Metcalf along sideline. But his throw landed in the grass after it was tipped by a leaping Jaquan Brisker.“I thought he was game. He always is,” Tomlin said of Rudolph. “He made plays for us, particularly in the fourth quarter. But as a collective, him included, we didn’t do enough to win.”___AP NFL: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nfl">https://apnews.com/hub/nfl</a>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 23: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday, one day after the Golden ...

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday, one day after the Golden Bears suffered a lopsided loss to Stanford in the Big Game.The move to relieve Wilcox was the biggest one made yet by first-year general manager Ron Rivera, who was tasked with building the Bears into a winning program.“I want to thank Justin for all of his contributions to our football program, our athletic department and our university,” Rivera said in a statement. “He has always comported himself with class and professionalism. After careful consideration, we believe the time has come for new leadership. We wish Justin the best of luck in his future endeavors.”<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>ESPN first reported the firing.Former Hawaii and Washington State coach Nick Rolovich, who was an offensive assistant on Wilcox's staff, will coach the team in the season finale against No. 25 SMU on Saturday.Rivera had talked before the season about the potential of winning at least eight games and the Golden Bears did show some progress in strong play from freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and a win two weeks ago with a 29-26 overtime win at No. 14 Louisville for Cal's first win against a ranked team since 2020.Rivera declined the chance to give Wilcox a vote of confidence at a news conference before the Big Game and any optimism was wasted with a dismal performance in the rivalry game against Stanford. Cal lost three fumbles — two that were returned for touchdowns — and committed 13 penalties for 123 yards in a 31-10 loss that was the most lopsided for the Bears against Stanford since 2014.“I understand their pain,” Wilcox said after the game about the fan base. “I understand the frustration. We’re working as hard as we possibly can to play as good as we can, and we didn’t do that tonight.”Wilcox was in his ninth season at Cal and was never able to turn the Bears into a consistent contender. He had a 48-55 record with a 26-47 record in conference games in the Pac-12 and ACC.The loss to Stanford on Saturday assured that Cal never had a winning record in conference play under Wilcox. The Bears hadn't won more than six games in a season since going 8-5 in 2019 when they beat Illinois in the Redbox Bowl for their only bowl win under Wilcox.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up <a href="https://www.apnews.com/newsletters">here</a>. AP college football: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-football">https://apnews.com/hub/college-football</a>

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Justin Wilcox of the California Golden Bears looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter at Stanford Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Stanford, California.

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TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry praised Jesus and thanked Presid...

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry praised Jesus and thanked President Donald Trump for pardoning his past tax evasion and drug charges as he preached Sunday at a Tulsa church.Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, welcomed the eight-time All-Star to the pulpit of Sheridan Church, where more than 400 worshippers cheered when Strawberry mentioned Trump's decision earlier this month to issue the pardon."God just completely set me free when he gave me a pardon from President Donald J. Trump," said the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year. "Other presidents had opportunities, but they didn't do it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Strawberry hit 335 homers and had 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases in 17 seasons with the Mets, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.For years, the four-time World Series champion battled legal, health and personal problems. He served 11 months in a Florida state prison for a 2002 probation violation.Now 63, the retired outfielder credits his Christian faith for turning his life around and allowing him to remain sober for more than two decades."All glory to God because he found me in a pit and put me in a pulpit," Strawberry said during his 45-minute sermon. The devil "should have killed me when he had a chance," he joked.Lahmeyer, the independent charismatic congregation's lead pastor, said he became involved in politics during the COVID-19 pandemic when threatened with arrest for conducting a drive-up service from a rooftop.A member of the National Faith Advisory Board, Lahmeyer said he and Trump discussed Strawberry while meeting at the White House a few months ago."Trump knows all the stats," Lahmeyer said in an interview. "He's a huge fan of Darryl Strawberry."Lahmeyer said he and Trump did not discuss a possible pardon."We were just talking about how Darryl had completely transformed his life and that he was coming to preach at my church, which the president thought was just incredible," the pastor said.For his part, Strawberry — who got to know Trump while appearing on his "Celebrity Apprentice" reality TV show in 2010 — said he was surprised to receive a call from Trump on Nov. 6 informing him of the pardon."We just talked about my baseball career in the 1980s and what kind of player I was," Strawberry told The Associated Press. "He was just telling me how great of a player I was … and he just kind of joked around that he couldn't hit a baseball. I said, 'Well, the way you hit a golf ball, you can hit a baseball.'"From there, the conversation progressed to Strawberry's past crimes. He pleaded guilty in 1995 to tax evasion for failure to report $350,000 in income from autographs, personal appearances and sales of memorabilia."He told me, 'You know you did some very bad things,'" Strawberry said. "But he said, 'Today, the way your life is and what you're doing, your faith and helping people and being sober, I'm giving you a full pardon. You're going to be clean. I'm wiping everything out.'"Strawberry said the news overwhelmed him."I was really thankful to God," he said. "God has really changed my life and kind of brought me to a really humbling place of doing his work."Strawberry, who lives in St. Louis with his wife of 19 years, Tracy, said he travels about 260 to 270 days each year to speak about Jesus and his life's transformation.He was scheduled to speak at Sheridan Church in September, but his sermon was postponed after the death of Davey Johnson, who managed the Mets' 1986 world championship team. Lahmeyer "was kind enough to let me go and do the eulogy for my manager," Strawberry told the congregation.Church members and visitors interviewed after Sunday's assembly said hearing Strawberry's comeback story inspired them."That's what the power of Jesus does," said Shirley Carson, a Trump supporter who began attending Sheridan Church two and a half years agoSteve Smith, who lives in nearby Sand Springs, wore a Mets hat and brought a poster for Strawberry to sign."I have waited 40 years to meet Darryl Strawberry," the longtime Mets fan said after posing for a photo with his baseball hero.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: Darryl Strawberry, Donald Trump and guest attend the Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on March 26, 2012 in New York City.

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