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J.T. Poston ends long day in Las Vegas with 3rd career PGA Tour title

J.T. Poston ends long day in Las Vegas with 3rd career PGA Tour title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — J.T. Poston used a burst of birdies to build a comfortable lead in the morning and afternoon, first for a three-shot lead after 54 holes and then to give himself a…

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels’ health was the first thing on Marcus Mariota’s mind when he went into the game for the injured rookie quarterback. Then he just played football…

Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale

Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Knocked out of the playoffs this time last week, Joey Logano seized on his reversal of fortune to become the first driver locked into…

ECU fires head coach Mike Houston after 6 seasons amid struggles

WPTF StaffOct 20, 2024
ECU fires head coach Mike Houston after 6 seasons amid struggles

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — East Carolina University has fired head football coach Mike Houston, six years after he was hired with hopes of returning the Pirates to their former glory. The decision came just hours…

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto was supposed to be the difference maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top. They’re one step away. Soto…

Duke beats Florida State 23-16, earns first victory over Seminoles after 22 straight losses

Duke beats Florida State 23-16, earns first victory over Seminoles after 22 straight losses

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — An historic result didn’t seem all that unusual for Duke on Friday night. Chandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals…