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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara, Calif., Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

FILE - Brentford's Ivan Toney applauds fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Jan. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Saudi soccer league remains as ambitious as ever despite quiet transfer window, CEO says

By John Duerden - Associated Press

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after winning a match against Daria Snigur, of Ukraine, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Pegula looks to break through against Swiatek in her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands grimaces during driver's parade ahead of the Italy's Formula One Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sep.1, 2024 (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Verstappen says once-dominant Red Bull car has become ‘a monster’

By Daniella Matar - Associated Press

Italy's Valentina Petrillo prepares to compete in the women's 400m T12 round 1, at the Stade de France Stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Jackson Ranger)

Italian transgender runner fails to reach 400m final at Paralympics

By Avery Hill - Associated Press

San Diego Padres's Fernando Tatis Jr. smiles in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) **FILE**

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres star right fielder, is back as they push for a playoff spot

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos, right, hits a two-run double off Atlanta Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Castellanos lifts Phillies over Braves 3-2 in 11 innings to increase NL East lead to 7 games

By Anthony SanFilippo - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Henderson’s 34th HR sparks Orioles’ rout of hapless White Sox

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall carries the ball during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif., May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

49ers place rookie Ricky Pearsall on non-football injury list after shooting

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers Willy Adames (27) reacts rounding the bases after his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Adames ties Brewers franchise record with five-game homer streak

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San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill celebrates with third base coach Tim Leiper (33) after his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego’s Merrill favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

A group of fans shush the crowd as the "Shh Cam" scans the audience during the mens' United States versus France goalball game during the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Football fans are known for being loud and rowdy. But the Paralympic sports most closely related to football, blind football and goalball, require spectators to be silent during game action so that players can receive audible cues from the ball and the environment. (AP Photo/Felix Scheyer)

Paralympics fans learn when to be silent and when to make noise at sports for the visually-impaired

By Julianna Russ and Gabriella Etienne - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill celebrates with third base coach Tim Leiper (33) after his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego’s Jackson Merrill has flipped the odds on the NL Rookie of the Year race

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts during a match against Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Tiafoe earns third straight U.S. Open quarterfinal berth, beats Popyrin in four sets

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Italy's Valentina Petrillo reacts as she prepares to compete in the women's 400m T12 round 1, at the Stade de France Stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Jackson Ranger)

Transgender runner Valentina Petrillo comes up short in women’s track at Paralympics

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Liam Gallagher performs at the Reading Music Festival, England on Aug. 29, 2021, left, and Noel Gallagher performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, on June 25, 2022. (AP Photo)

Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey works out before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, on Aug. 25, 2024, in Landover, Md. Luke McCaffrey this weekend will become the latest member of his family to play in the NFL. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Commanders’ Luke McCaffrey set to add to famous family’s NFL legacy

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after winning the Formula One Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari’s bold strategy pays off

By Daniella Matar - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Darren Baker celebrates his first major League hit at first base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Baker’s son, Darren, gets first hit in big league debut with Nationals

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press