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Lock happy to be the bad guy in Broncos-Chiefs rivalry Villain isn't a role that seems to suit Drew Lock's sunny personality. Yet it's one he's enthusiastically embracing as his Denver Broncos prepare to host his hometown Kansas City Chiefs, likely in the snow this weekend. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:40am

Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series at 2 Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, Randy Arozarena sprawled in the dirt pounding his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration — and a crucial, crazy win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:35am

Championship 4 spot up for grabs today at Texas Chase Elliott insists he has worried less about the points situation during this NASCAR season than ever before, and that might just be the right approach for those Cup drivers still with championship hopes. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:25am

Dixon in line to win title as IndyCar returns to St. Pete 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. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:15am

Pulido, Fonts score to help Sporting KC beat Rapids 4-0 Alan Pulido scored in his first game back from international duty, Andreu Fonts scored his first career MLS goal and Sporting Kansas City beat the Colorado Rapids 4-0 on Saturday night. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:00am

Buehler leads Dodgers past Rays 6-2 for 2-1 Series lead Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title run. Buehler struck out 10 in six innings in a pulsating performance, and Los Angeles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Friday night for a 2-1 World Series lead. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:29am

Thomas has a fast start for a 65 and a 1-shot lead at Zozo Justin Thomas went from a fast finish one day to a fast start the next, and it carried him to a 7-under 65 on Friday and a one-shot lead in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:25am

Mahomes continues to progress with time The regression was almost inevitable after Patrick Mahomes put up record-setting numbers during his first season as the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback, highlighted by nearly 5,100 yards passing and 50 touchdown throws. At least, a regression in raw statistics. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:15am

Broncos, like many others, search for code to stop Chiefs Slow down Patrick Mahomes and potentially park closer to the training facility. It's as good of an incentive as any. It certainly worked out well last week when Denver coach Vic Fangio offered up his prime parking place at Broncos headquarters for a job well done. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:15am

Newgarden tightens title race ahead of IndyCar finale Scott Dixon has controlled IndyCar's title race since the start of this disrupted start-and-stop season. Reigning champion Josef Newgarden remained undeterred and slowed Dixon's runaway rout. The American has whittled 85 points off of Dixon's lead and turned Sunday's season finale into a championship-deciding event. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:10am

23XI Racing name for new Jordan NASCAR team Denny Hamlin said there was never a question about the car number for Michael Jordan's new NASCAR team in partnership with the three-time Daytona 500 champion. Determining the name and a logo were a bit more of a balance. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:10am

Morton quietly becomes dominant playoff pitcher Charlie Morton has slowly and quietly become one of the most dominant postseason pitchers ever. He starts tonight's World Series Game 3 for the Tampa Bay Rays with a chance to tie Orlando Hernandez's record of eight consecutive winning postseason decisions, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:20am

Munoz in the lead, Woods with his worst score at Sherwood The scorecards of Sebastian Munoz and Tiger Woods were unusual for different reasons Thursday in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood. That was only good news for one of them. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:15am

Wentz leads Eagles past Giants Carson Wentz threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Boston Scott with 40 seconds remaining and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame an 11-point deficit in the final seven minutes Thursday night to beat the New York Giants 22-21. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:10am

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay's bullpen hung on late. Rays and Dodgers, tied in Texas. Lowe shook loose from his extended postseason slump with two opposite-field home runs, and Tampa Bay held off Los Angeles 6-4 on Wednesday night to square the World Series at one game each. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:35am

Press Box: Round of 8 begins with quality racing at Kansas Speedway Sunday's Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway left me wondering what more NASCAR needs to do to make the majority of the fan base happy. The fact is that was one of the best races there's been at Kansas Speedway. by Jason Strickland Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:25am

Le'Veon Bell ready to roll with Chiefs for first time Le'Veon Bell once carried the ball a league-leading 321 times in a single season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He doesn't figure to get nearly as many chances with the Kansas City Chiefs. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:20am

A return to Sherwood for Tiger, Mickelson but few others Sherwood Country Club again is hosting some of the world's best players, some of whom return to memories of clutch shots, free money and a happy time of the year with the holidays right around the corner. Just not very many of them. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:15am

Raiders send starting O-line home after Brown's positive virus test The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Chiefs grind out win against Bills before Bell's arrival The Kansas City Chiefs had one of their worst rushing performances in years against the Raiders, signed running back Le'Veon Bell midweek to help them out, then managed to put up some of the best rushing numbers ever for an Andy Reid-coached team before the two-time All-Pro stepped on the field. Makes total sense, right? by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:30am

Kershaw, L.A. stars shine as Dodgers top Rays in WS opener Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:25am

Limited in play, Tiger returns to a course he ruled Along with his five victories and five-runner-up finishes, Tiger Woods only once in 12 appearances at Sherwood Country Club has finished worse than a tie for fourth. That one time is a reminder how much time and circumstances have changed. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:15am

Broncos kicker safety net for offense Brandon McManus and his powerful right leg were benched for the New England game — in quite a few fantasy football leagues, anyway. The Denver Broncos kicker took notice, too. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:10am