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Sports at a glance: Tennis star suspended

GENEVA — Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for cocaine and is provisionally suspended from tennis. He posted details of the case on social media. Kyrgios writes “I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine.” He adds “I made a huge mistake and take full responsibility for it.” The 31-year-old Australian was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final but is now ranked No. 919 after a series of injuries. Former WNBA MVP will retire Eight-time All-WNBA forward Nneka Ogwumike says she is retiring after this ...

Texas’ deGrom closes in on MLB history

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is set for another chance to become the second-fastest pitcher to 2,000 career strikeouts when he is scheduled to start for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, a week after pitching only two innings in his previous game because of triceps fatigue. Rangers ...

Scottie Scheffler closer to breaking record

ST. LOUIS — Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of a PGA Tour record Tiger Woods has held for more than 26 years, one that means next to nothing to the world’s No. 1 player because of so many factors in play. Scheffler is coming off his 21st career PGA Tour victory, all in the last five ...

AP offers up college football award predictions

College football’s biggest stars enter 2026 with a chance to take home some of the sport’s most prestigious individual awards. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is a favorite for the Heisman trophy after a strong first season as the starter, while Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith looks to ...

Former Steelers RB signs with Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Coming off a torn Achilles tendon, Najee Harris had to wait until the middle of NFL training camps in August to sign a contract. Now that he has joined the New York Giants, the veteran running back does not anticipate making them wait for him to contribute. Fresh off ...

FedEx Cup playoff course on the move

ST. LOUIS — The FedEx Cup playoff rotation will look similar next year with one exception. The BMW Championship, held this year at Bellerive, will move to Liberty National in New Jersey. The BMW Championship is the only postseason event that moves. It led to some measure of consternation this year because of the heat wave and three tournaments in Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis and Atlanta. All that changes with the revamped 2028 schedule, including the format. But what makes sense where to play? “Playing in the Southeast once would be good,” Louisiana’s Sam Burns said. “The ...