June 26, 2026
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Texans fortify the trenches, taking Rutledge in Round 1 and McDonald in second round of NFL draft
B HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans addressed their biggest needs in this year’s NFL draft by shoring up their interior offensive and defensive lines with their top picks. The Texans traded up two spots to take guard Keylan Rutledge…
Al-Ahli beats Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain AFC Champions League Elite title
A JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia successfully defended the AFC Champions League Elite crown after beating first-time finalist Machida Zelvia of Japan 1-0 on Saturday. It took an extra-time goal from Saudi international striker Firas Al-Burikan…
Fitzpatrick brothers post a tournament-record 57 and take a 4-shot lead in the Zurich Classic
B AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex shot a tournament-record 15-under 57 in better-ball play on Saturday, giving them a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the Zurich Classic. “Amazing day. Probably not…
Boston Red Sox fire coach Alex Cora
A The Boston Red Sox on Saturday fired their World Series-winning head coach Alex Cora following a disappointing start to the Major League Baseball season. Cora, who led Boston to glory in his debut season in 2018, departs with the…
Playoff-starved Jets take players with winning backgrounds to lead their NFL draft haul
B FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets entered the NFL draft with plenty of roster holes and a culture under construction. They’re confident they at least chipped away in a big way at both over the weekend.…
A day later, Falcons cornerback duo of brothers Avieon and A.J. Terrell can’t stop hugging
B FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Avieon Terrell and older brother A.J. shared an emotional moment during the NFL draft, thanks to the Atlanta Falcons. It also was a rare moment. The Falcons made Avieon Terrell, a cornerback from Clemson,…
The NFL draft’s trip to Pittsburgh ends with record crowds and a late emotional jolt
B PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jermod McCoy’s lengthy wait to hear his name called at the NFL draft came to a quick end on Saturday. The fact that the call came at all for Eli Heidenreich — and from the Pittsburgh…
Nelly Korda slows her torrid pace and settles for 5-shot lead in Chevron Championship
B HOUSTON (AP) — Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record at The Chevron Championship on Saturday. She had a five-shot lead going into the final round, the largest of her career. A victory would take her back to No.…
Nasim Nunez drives in 4, Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
B CHICAGO (AP) — Nasim Nunez drove in four runs, including two in the top of the 10th inning, as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Saturday. Automatic runner James Wood scored the go-ahead run on…
It looks like another successful ‘Howie Season’ in Philly after Eagles land Greenard and draft Lemon
B PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Count the Eagles as winners in this year’s NFL draft. That’s not because of their draft haul — which included Southern California wide receiver Makai Lemon, a pick that signaled the likely end of A.J. Brown’s…