Chip Ganassi speaks about driver Jimmie Johnson joining his IndyCar team for next season at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — IndyCar opened the second week of March giddy to finally start its season. The coronavirus seemed so far away from the downtown streets of St. Petersburg and teams poured into the city eager to shake off six months of rust and race again.
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Malik Willis threw for 345 yards and six touchdowns — five in the first half — and Liberty remained unbeaten after dominating Southern Mississippi 56-35 Saturday.
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pulls in a pass over Mississippi defensive back A.J. Finley (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban said junior wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is out for the rest of the season after hurting his right ankle on the opening kickoff Saturday against Tennessee.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from mixed martial arts after stopping Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke early in the second round at UFC 254 on Saturday night.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Will Power won his fifth pole of the season and flirted with the St. Petersburg track record Saturday in qualifying for the IndyCar season finale.
GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) — Ally McDonald held onto the lead Saturday in the LPGA Drive On Championship-Lake Reynolds Oconee, shooting a 3-under 69 to take a one-stroke advantage into the final round.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates their win against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Dodgers beat the Rays 6-2 to lead the series 2-1 games.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias warms up during batting practice before Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays started four right-handed hitters at the top of their batting order and seven in all against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urías in World Series Game 4 on Saturday night.
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix directed two fourth-quarter
North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) rushes for a first down against N.C. State in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) runs the ball while North Carolina State safety Jakeen Harris (6) makes the hit during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) loses the ball while North Carolina State cornerback Malik Dunlap (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) finds some running room against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina State quarterback Ben Finley (10) passes against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) runs the ball while North Carolina defensive back Kyler McMichael (1) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina State rushes North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina wide receiver Emery Simmons (0) runs the ball while North Carolina State cornerback Shyheim Battle (25) looks to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Javonte Williams ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 14 North Carolina beat No. 23 North Carolina State 48-21 in Saturday’s renewal of the longtime state rivalry.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) gets past Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry (5) for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks near the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) runs the ball in for a 25 yard touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (14) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers, center, and quarterback Rex Culpepper walk on the field before an NCAA College football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell (17) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) hands off to Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes and Travis Etienne ran for three scores as No. 1 Clemson shook off a sluggish performance to win their 27th straight Atlantic Coast Conference game and put away pesky Syracuse 47-21 on Saturday.
Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, left, catches a touchdown pass past Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State players run on to the field for the start of their NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska linebacker Will Honas, left, tackles Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, spins into the end zone against Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, cuts up field against Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann, top, and defensive back Marquel Dismuke, left, tackle Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State defensive back Marcus Hooker, bottom, tackles Nebraska tight end Austin Allen during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt, left, forces Ohio State running back Master Teague out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, right, celebrates a touchdown against Ohio State with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State running back Master Teague celebrates his touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Justin Fields completed 20 of 21 passes for two touchdowns and ran for another, Master Teague III rushed for a pair of scores and Ohio State rolled over Nebraska 52-17 Saturday on the opening day of the Big Ten's pandemic-delayed season.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson needed funding for his move to IndyCar so the seven-time NASCAR champion transitioned into a salesman for the first time.
Nathan Chen, of the United States, competes during men's short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas.
Nathan Chen, of the United States, competes during men's short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas.
Mariah Bell, of the United States, competes during women's short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas.
Bradie Tennell, of the United States, competes during women's short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Looking like a world champion even this early in the figure skating season, Nathan Chen easily won the short program at Skate America on Friday night with a personal-best score.
The Las Vegas Raiders latest batch of COVID-19 tests all came back negative and their game against Tampa Bay is set to to be played Sunday, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press.
A diver demonstrates during a grand opening ceremony of Tokyo Aquatics Center Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Tokyo. The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee held the grand opening ceremony Saturday at the aquatics center, planned to host Olympic artistic swimming, diving and swimming and Paralympics…
Tokyo Aquatics Center is seen after its grand opening ceremony Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Tokyo. The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee held the grand opening ceremony Saturday at the aquatics center, planned to host Olympic artistic swimming, diving and swimming and Paralympics swimming event…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mookie Betts slid headfirst across home plate, then popped up and did a double pump with his right fist. An inning later, he got to trot around the bases after going deep.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw has pitched in the final game of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers six of the last seven years. None of those were followed by lifting the World Series trophy.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager bashed his way to NLCS MVP.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mookie Betts is leaping into the World Series, carrying to the Los Angeles Dodgers with his glove rather than with his bat.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated as Cody Bellinger’s drive soared deep into the Texas night. Bellinger flung his bat off to the side and strutted up the first-base line.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
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