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Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility

Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy watched Novak Djokovic handle boisterous spectators during a win at the U.S. Open and is ready to follow the tennis star’s lead at the Ryder Cup held in the United States…

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two NASCAR teams, one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, on Tuesday argued to a federal judge why the organizations still should…

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill…

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill…

Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7

Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day and his players spent the preseason saying the opener against top-ranked Texas wouldn’t be about defending last year’s national championship but about…

NC State’s late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season

NC State’s late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State stopped East Carolina on a fourth-and-1 deep in its own end with 37 seconds left to hold on for a 24-17 season-opening win…