By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Solo Ball scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 4 UConn beat New Haven 79-55 on Monday night to win its season opener for the ninth season in a row. Jaylin Stewart added 11 ...

By BOB TRIPI The Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaxon Kohler scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 14 points and 10 assists Monday night to lead No. 22 Michigan State to an 80-69 victory over Colgate in the season-opener for both schools. Coen ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge are in the running for consecutive MVP awards. Ohtani joined Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto as finalists for the NL honor. Judge, Seattle ...

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — It's ironic that one of the roads in front of the Cincinnati Bengals' stadium is named Elm Street. Given the Bengals' season, marked by Joe Burrow's Week 2 toe injury and a struggling defense, it has been quite a nightmare for fans used to ...

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL is going to Jerry World for a hockey game. The league announced Monday that the Dallas Stars will host the 2027 Stadium Series at the home of the NFL's Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The opponent for the game next season at AT&T Stadium on Feb. ...

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves hired Walt Weiss on Monday as their manager, promoting from within for the successor to 2021 World Series winner Brian Snitker. Weiss, who turns 62 on Nov. 28, has been the Braves' bench coach since 2018 and was on Snitker's staff four years ago when they ...

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles are starting to look more like themselves on offense but say there is still a long way to go. Philadelphia entered its bye week following its best offensive performance of the season in a 38-20 victory over the Giants on ...

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are approaching the midway point of their season after experiencing a series of highs and lows, leading to more losses than they had last season. Detroit (5-3) was expected to have a tough time matching last ...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will be calling plays, beginning with Sunday's game at the New York Jets. Coach Kevin Stefanski made the announcement on Monday as the Browns (2-6) resumed practices following their bye week. Stefanski had been calling ...

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are 6-3 despite using an offensive line that looks nothing like they thought it would in August because of numerous injuries. Joe Alt's talent and versatility made it possible to overcome challenges but ...