Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over Texans

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A fan cheers during an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like. Read More.

Phillies clinch second straight NL East title with extra-innings win over Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their second consecutive NL East title with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the earliest division clinch in franchise history, happening two days sooner than the 2011 team. Read More.

Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over Texans

Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Houston Texans on a touchdown in the final seconds. On Monday night, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs were the ones to deliver a knockout blow as the clock neared zero. Read More.

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United States' Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competes in the women's 400 meters semifinal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

McLaughlin-Levrone threatening long-time world 400m record after breaking US time

One record down, and maybe one more to go for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. McLaughlin-Levrone finished her 400-meter semifinal at the world championships Tuesday in 48.29 seconds, shattering a 19-year-old American mark held by Sanya Richards-Ross by .41 seconds. Read More.

The Big 12's unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real?

Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona were all Big 12 bottom-dwellers last season, fodder for the programs that were in a logjam at the top of the league. This year they are a combined 11-0. Read More.

Not even Tom Brady in the booth can bolster Raiders' offense in 20-9 loss to Chargers

The Raiders’ offense looked lost and muddled during their 20-9 loss to Los Angeles, marking the second time in franchise history they’ve lost four straight home openers. Read More.

 

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier reacts after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

NFL teams don't use game-day roster flexibility with emergency QBs as often as one would think

The NFL is into its third season since the return of an old rule that essentially allows a free roster spot on game day with the emergency designation on a quarterback. Yet, the provision has been utilized by less than half the teams through the first two years. Read More.

How new rules will shake up Formula 1 in 2026, and what could still change

Next year, Formula 1 will see one of its biggest changes in a generation. Sweeping new regulations will change how cars look, sound and run. Read More.

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