Sports News from the Associated Press

The Mets close out their division series, the Dodgers stay alive and the Tigers and Yankees take control, the Rangers open their season with a blowout win, the WNBA Finals are on top, quarterback changes and a safety in trouble. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

The Mets get within a game of advancing to the National League Championship Series, the Padres push the Dodgers to the brink of postseason elimination, the Panthers open the defense of the Stanley Cup by beating the Bruins, the NFL sees its first head coach get fired this season, the Patriots look to make a change at quarterback. and the Lynx set the WNBA Finals matchup. Correspondent Steve Carney...

Road teams win in baseball's playoff games, Mahomes leads Chiefs to a victory, Jets' Rodgers has an ankle sprain, a win for college athletes, and an NFL player faces charges in Massachusetts. Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.

The Sunday sports landscape is highlighted by the NFL and the National League Division Series in Major League Baseball as well as playoff action in the WNBA. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

MLB's Division Series begin, Alabama is stunned by Vanderbilt, NFL roster moves, a quarterback favorite in Detroit has died and a leadership change at the PGA event. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

Oregon remains unbeaten, the MLB Division Round are set to begin with a surprise Game 1 starter for one team while another team loses a key starting pitcher, the NFL gets encouraging news on concussions and the defending WNBA champions avoid elimination. Correspondent Tom Mariam reports.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat was on display in Major League Baseball Thursday night, a two time world champion is returning to the dugout, it was a passing display on the NFL's Thursday night game, and Caitlin Clark gathers more laurels. Correspondent David Schuster reports.

The Tigers and Royals reach the ALDS, the Padres play their way into the NLDS, the Brewers force a Game 3 in their wild-card series, the NFL gets ready to kick off Week 5, Luka Doncic suffers an injury in practice, another WNBA coach gets fired, and a racing team owned by a Hall-of-Famer sues NASCAR. Correspondent Steve Carney reports.

The Tigers, Royals, Mets and Padres begin MLB's Wild Card round with victories, a Bills defensive standout is suspended, Gonzaga is moving to the Pac-12 conference and the WNBA's two-time defending champs are on the brink of elimination from the playoffs. Correspondent Bruce Morton reports.

Baseball's Pete Rose and NBA's Dikembe Mutombo pass away, the Mets and Braves both get into the Wild Card playoffs, the Lions win behind Jared Goff, the Titans score a win behind backup quarterback Mason Rudolph, and partial owner Buster Posey takes a front office job with the San Francisco Giants. Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.

Nail biters and blowouts in Week 4 of the NFL, MLB's National Leagues wild-card chase will be decided in overtime and the U.S wins another President's Cup. Correspondent David Schuster reports.

Alabama wins a thriller, Texas and Ohio State stay unbeaten, Kentucky stuns Mississippi, the Braves lose while the Mets and DBacks fall, and the U.S. regains control at the Presidents Cup. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

The AL playoff picture is clear, while the NL's wild-card situation is murky, a major trade in the NBA, the Presidents Cup is tied through two days of play and injuries for the Cowboys. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

The Cowboys win Thursday night, two MLB teams clinch division titles, a former NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP retires, a Major League Baseball player is facing a criminal trial, the Athletics play their last game in Oakland, and the United States gets off to a great start at the Presidents Cup. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

The Orioles play spoiler to the Yankees again, a National League playoff race is postponed by Hurricane Helene, the Tigers and Royals keep pace in the American League postseason hunt, Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA Playoff come to an end and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Astros clinch the AL West title while the Yankees fail to do the same in the AL East, the Tigers and Royals move closer to AL Wild Card berths and the Braves tighten the race for an NL wild-card spot, Brett Favre reveals a concerning medical condition and last year’s WNBA finalists advance to the second round of this year’s playoffs. Correspondent Tom Mariam reports.

The Bills and the Commanders get big performances from their quarterback while scoring Monday Night wins, the Phillies clinch their first NL East title in more than a decade, while the tight American League Wild Card race gets tighter. Correspondent Bruce Morton reports.

Backup quarterbacks with big days in the NFL, a full slate of MLB action and the Chicago White Sox reach another record low. Correspondent David Schuster reports.

USC drops its first Big Ten contest, the Guardians win the AL Central, and NASCAR trims its playoff field to 12. Correspondent Denny Kapp reports

The Phillies earn a playoff berth, the Guardians get to the verge of clinching a division title, the Orioles and Astros each take steps toward the postseason, Joel Embiid gets a new contract from the 76ers, George Kittle is in danger of missing the 49ers game against the Rams, Illinois needs overtime but opens Big ten play with a road win over Nebraska, and a top cornerback prospect will miss the...

Shohei Ohtani has an incredible performance leading the Dodgers into the post season, the Guardians punch their ticket into the playoffs, the Mets keep winning and Aaron Rodgers leads the Jets. Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.

There's no taming the Tigers these days, the Guardians get a wild, walk-off win, the Brewers clinch before beating the Phillies, the four NL wild-card contenders all win, the Rams keep their top wideout off IR, the Packers practice with their top QB and the Bruins await their No. 1 netminder. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

Major League Baseball playoff races continue, the WNBA regular season is nearing a conclusion, an NCAA university is adding a fee to football tickets next season, the Dolphins place their starting quarterback on IR, and the Chiefs bring back a former standout. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.

A late game-winning drive highlights Monday Night Football, a No. 1 NFL draft pick gets benched, injury updates aplenty around the NFL and MLB, a big win for the NL West and more. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Chiefs use a last-second field goal to beat the Bengals, the Seahawks need overtime to beat the Patriots, the Buccaneers avenge last season's playoff loss to the Lions, a new team is atop the latest college football rankings, the Yankees and Guardians edge closer to postseason berths in baseball, and NASCAR sees a wild finish at Watkins Glen. Correspondent Steve Carney reports.