Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defy history to make the NFL playoffs?

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh runs home to score on a double by Julio Rodriguez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter record, ties Ken Griffey Jr’s Mariners record with 55th and 56th HRs

Cal Raleigh broke a record held by Mickey Mantle on Tuesday night while matching another held by Ken Griffey Jr. That’s some company for a single night. Read More.

Mbappé embraces pressure to ‘produce my very best’ as he reaches 50-goal mark with Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé took his Real Madrid goal tally to 50 in the team’s come-from-behind 2-1 win over Marseille in the league phase of the Champions League on Tuesday. Read More.

New European basketball league could launch in 2027 or '28, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says

A new basketball league based in Europe that the NBA and FIBA are working together to launch could begin play in 2027 or ’28, though no timeline has been finalized, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday. Read More.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defy history to make the NFL playoffs?

The Kansas City Chiefs face long odds to make the playoffs after starting the NFL season 0-2. Historically, only about 12% of teams in this position reach the postseason. Read More.

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized for making disparaging comments about Chinese food before the United States plays Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China. Read More.

Stefon Diggs and Cardi B are expecting their first child together

Cardi B is pregnant with her fourth child. It will be her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots’ wide receiver. Read More.

 

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United States' Noah Lyles competes in a men's 100 meters heat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Noah Lyles heading into his favorite race at world championships, the 200: 'I don't plan to lose'

Noah Lyles had a simple message about his favorite race, the 200 meters. “I don’t plan to lose,” he said. Anyone who calls that brash, arrogant or unsportsmanlike would fit right in with the sprinters trying to prove him wrong at world championships this week. Read More.

College football Week 4: Conference matchups in spotlight; Michigan-Nebraska a measuring-stick game

The college football season has reached the point where conference play starts taking center stage. All three Associated Press Top 25 matchups Saturday are conference games with intriguing storylines. Read More.

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