Bulldog Stadium’s stillness should be music to Warriors’ ears
FRESNO, Calif. — At roadside stops Simonian Farms and Gibson Farm Market, the fall harvest is on display in rows of well-stocked wooden crates of produce.
Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays 6-2 for 2-1 Series lead
ARLINGTON, Texas — Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers’ last title run.
Mertz, No. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Graham Mertz gave a star-making performance on the opening night of the Big Ten’s pandemic-delayed season.
Runnin’ with Rani: Run for the Dry Forest 2020 goes virtual
It’s time to get your run shoes on and head on out to Puuwaawaa as this year’s Run for the Dry Forest 2020 is happening as a virtual event.
How MLB got from the Marlins’ ‘super-spreading event’ to World Series
Major League Baseball was aware that a player on the Miami Marlins had tested positive for the coronavirus before the team opened a three-game series in Philadelphia in July, according to a report released Thursday.
Carson Wentz rallies Eagles to 22-21 win over Giants
PHILADELPHIA — Hurried, harassed and hit repeatedly, Carson Wentz completed the comeback this time.
Raiders’ entire starting offensive line goes on COVID list after Trent Brown’s reported positive test
The Raiders remained in limbo Thursday, waiting to see if any or all of their starting offensive linemen as well as safety Johnathan Abram will be available for their Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Munoz in the lead and Woods with his worst score at Sherwood
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The scorecards of Sebastian Munoz and Tiger Woods were unusual for different reasons Thursday in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood. That was only good news for one of them.
Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay’s bullpen hung on late.
A life lost from coronavirus: Hawaii football coach Willie Talamoa prepped kids for life
HONOLULU — Honolulu football coach Willie Talamoa bought his players cleats, drove them to practice and often stayed late to talk with those having trouble in school.
Hawaii basketball teams will play back-to-back conference games
Under a modified formula, the University of Hawaii basketball teams will play a Big West Conference schedule of five two-game series at home and five two-game series away, the league announced today.
Rocky start to Dolphins’ QB transition to Tua Tagovailoa
MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins’ transition to Tua Tagovailoa didn’t start the way coach Brian Flores intended, and deposed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said the surprising timing left him heartbroken.
Chargers rested but still banged up coming off a bye into Week 7
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Anthony Lynn and the Los Angeles Chargers are rested and ready to go after their bye week. As for the team’s health, that’s another matter.
Kershaw, Los Angeles stars shine, Dodgers top Rays in WS opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic.
Pandemic World Series draws smallest crowd in over century
ARLINGTON, Texas — Julie and Lance Smith walked through the mostly empty concourse of Globe Life Field.
AP interview: Manfred likes larger playoffs, runner in extra innings
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ahead of a World Series capping the pandemic-shortened season, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year’s innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.
Tua’s time has arrived: Dolphins will start QB Tagovailoa vs. Rams
Time to fly, Tua.
Another brutal blow: 49ers expect RB Raheem Mostert to land on IR
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers, who are at the top of the league when it comes to players on injured reserve, might be adding another prominent name to the list.
Column: The continuing evolution of Patrick Mahomes, leader of men (and the Kansas City Chiefs)
There’s an old line about leadership, especially in sports. The point is made in different ways, but the general gist is that a star needs to make his teammates better but also understand that if things go sideways nobody is blaming the bench players or the slot receiver.
Murray has happy homecoming, Cardinals cruise past Cowboys 38-10
ARLINGTON, Texas — Maybe Kyler Murray will lose a game on the home field of the Dallas Cowboys one of these days.
