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Sports at a glance: Late surge lifts US team

BERLIN — The United States faced its stiffest challenge in nearly two decades in the women’s FIBA World Cup and escaped with a win over Italy thanks a few timely baskets late and a key defensive play by Chelsea Gray. Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday. It was the fewest points the Americans had scored in a World Cup win since they beat Australia 42-38 in 1967. Goodell set for extension NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell agreed on a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 league season, ending on March 31, 2031. The ...

Defending champs reach quarters at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are back to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, and they made it look easy. The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles holding serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday. Alcaraz also advanced in ...

Bell zooms past Larson to start the 2026 NASCAR Chase

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Christopher Bell is finally second-to-none this season. Bell’s crazy, frustrating season of seven second-place finishes without a victory at last came to an end with a win at the Southern 500 on Sunday night. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver passed defending NASCAR champion ...

Antonelli wins Italian GP

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli took a big step to becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1 history with a fightback for the ages at his home grand prix on Sunday. Antonelli stormed to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, despite having started 19th on the grid. It took the Mercedes driver ...

Alcaraz knows health a big part of his success

NEW YORK — Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season. Alcaraz returned to play at the U.S. Open after being sidelined since April by a right wrist injury. The defending champion advanced to the fourth ...

Louisiana judge clears the way for ex-NFL guys to make roster

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night ...