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Rory McIlroy once called the Ryder Cup an exhibition. …

Europe's Jon Rahm plays a shot on the 10th hole during a practice round ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule …

FILE - Brenda Tracy, a sexual assault survivor and activist, waits on the Michigan Stadium field for the pregame coin toss, before an NCAA college football game between Michigan and Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 8, 2018. Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker is facing a hearing next month over allegations that he sexually harassed Tracy during a phone call last year, according to USA Today. Michigan State hired an outside Title IX attorney to investigate the complaint and the investigation concluded in July, according to the report published Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, file)

Travis Kelce notes Taylor Swift’s ‘bold’ appearance at …

File - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Following Taylor Swift's appearance at the game, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Brewers are eager to make their latest postseason berth …

Milwaukee Brewers' Joel Payamps celebrates with teammates after clinching the National League Central Division after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

McIlroy says LIV defectors miss Ryder Cup more than Team …

Europe's Justin Rose meets the journalists during a press conference ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Terry Francona set for home finale as Cleveland’s manager …

FILE - Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona leaves a news conference for baseball's upcoming World Series Game 6 against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Oct. 31, 2016. Slowed by major health issues in recent years, the personable, popular Francona may be stepping away, but not before leaving a lasting imprint as a manager and as one of the game's most beloved figures. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Dolphins set numerous records in their blowout win over …

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Lindsay Davenport will be the next US captain for …

FILE - Lindsay Davenport speaks during induction ceremonies at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., Saturday, July 12, 2014. Davenport will take over from Kathy Rinaldi as the U.S. captain for the Billie Jean King Cup after this year's competition ends. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Deion Sanders’ impact at Colorado raises hopes that …

FILE - Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Floyd Keith has waited half a century for a Black coach with Deion Sanders’ swagger and success to shake up college football. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

As the NFL scouts for new European hosts, league …

File - Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville jumps off the top of the stadium before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. The NFL has added games in Germany and has its eye on Spain. So it’s easy to overlook old standby Britain. London has been hosting games since 2007 and league officials remain high on the U.K. even as it scouts the continent for future host cities. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, …

Fans of Ukraine hold smartphones with torches switched on during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and England in Wroclaw, Poland, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Brooks Robinson Appreciation: In Maryland in the …

In a photo provided by Ben Walker, a signed photograph of Brooks Robinson to Benjy Walker is seen in Ben Walker's boyhood home, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Rockville, Md. Walker received the photo in fourth grade. Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86. (Ben Walker via AP)

Carbonara burgers and a ‘Spritz Bar’ truck highlight …

Spectators gather near food trucks at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The Ryder Cup's food scene is decidedly local at the Marco Simone club outside Rome. There's an "APECESARE" food truck named after Julius Caesar selling "Street Food Romano" where the menu highlight is a carbonara burger with Damini beef, carbonara sauce, guanciale, Soncino lettuce, pepper and caramelized onion. Vendor Alessandro Favola says "eat one and you're all set." Another option at the same truck is a cacio e pepe burger based on another classic Roman pasta. Both burgers sell for 23 euros ($24) with fries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the …

China's Cui Chenxi celebrates after wining the gold medal for skateboarding women's street final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)