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The chaos came in Talladega, as it always does. But it wasn’t the usual flying collection of bumper cars. Joey Logano’s third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup victory was etched in the technicalities of an aborted attempt at a green-white-checkered finish Sunday afternoon under a shady caution caused by Kevin Harvick. That was not to be confused with what everyone thought was the first attempt at the only green-white-checkered finish. NASCAR…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Chelsea are preparing for Jose Mourinho’s departure following Saturday’s loss at West Ham, during which the manager was sent to the stands. (Daily Mail)  Mourinho will be given one more chance to save his job, but defeat to Liverpool next Saturday will result in his sacking. (Daily…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — They are hungry here. And that is a good thing, because there is more barbecue piled up on the outskirts of the Arrowhead Stadium parking lots than in most butcher shops. Kickoff of the Chiefs-Steelers game is less than an hour away. Jeff Freeman has some eating to do. “You’ve heard about our barbecue, right?” Freeman asks. “Here. Try some.” No, thank you. Once I start,…

Random thoughts on the brink of the World Series: •Home runs are eye-catching, but this Mets-Royals matchup is all about pitching. Specifically, power pitching. New York’s staff has collected 91 strikeouts in 80 innings this postseason. Kansas City leads all playoff teams with 114 strikeouts in 96 innings. This is pure, old-country hardball. Just picture Nolan Ryan getting comfortable on the couch, savoring the sight. •A’s fans nearly had to…

Joey Logano won his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Talladega, as the Chase field was narrowed from 12 to eight drivers. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished in second, was eliminated from the Chase, along with Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman and Matt Kenseth — but a controversial end to the race in Alabama has some drivers fuming. At restrictor-plate tracks like Talladega, NASCAR will only attempt one green-white-checkered…

NASCAR vice chairman Mike Helton said Sunday night that the sanctioning body has, so far, found no evidence that Kevin Harvick wrecked Trevor Bayne intentionally to end Sunday’s race at Talladega. The race was on a green-white-checker attempt when Harvick and Bayne made contact. Harvick’s car had started having issues and he said it would not accelerate. He pulled out of line to the outside and Bayne moved to Harvick’s…

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces High boys soccer team had two close matches with Gadsden during District 3-6A play. And to open the Class 6A state tournament, the Bulldawgs will face the Panthers for a third time this season. The boys and girls soccer state tournament field was announced on Sunday with Las Cruces the No. 5 seed and Gadsden the No. 12 seed, and final team in, for the…

You know U.S. women’s soccer has made it when 71 people wait in line to spend $35 on an Alex Morgan T-shirt. And they could have been home watching the NFL. “I didn’t even think of that,” Tyler Gray said. Not that it would have mattered. Gray was No. 60 in line Sunday and was eager to show her love for the U.S. Women’s National Team. When Gray got inside…

Tim Howard and Everton lost at Arsenal. (Reuters) A wrap-up of weekend performances by Americans playing in foreign leagues. Of note: Several players competing in lesser leagues or with reserve squads are not listed. Americans with dual nationalities representing other national teams have also been omitted. ENGLAND Premier League Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard: played 90 minutes in 2-1 defeat at Arsenal Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan: played 90 in 2-1…

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It was the summer of 1964 when I walked into County Stadium for the first time, marveling at the greenest grass I’d ever seen, choking on the pungent odor of cigar smoke and staring in wide-eyed wonder as my heroes, the Milwaukee Braves, spilled out of the dugout and onto the field. My Little League teammates and I sat on the edge of our seats in the right-field lower…

By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer in Austin Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling United States Grand Prix to seal his third World Championship. Hamilton pressured team-mate Nico Rosberg into a mistake during a frantic last 10 laps after a safety car and swept by to take his 10th win of…

Steve Ross revealed details Sunday of his plans to use athletes, sports venues and television broadcasts to combat racism in America through the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE). The Miami Dolphins owner, who said the initiative is an outgrowth of the Dolphins’ Bullygate chapter involving players and racist language, unveiled an all-encompassing organization from educating youth on racism through public-service announcements involving sports stars like LeBron James and…

MINNEAPOLIS — Flip Saunders, who rose from the backwaters of basketball’s minor leagues to become one of the most powerful men in the NBA as coach, team president and part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Sunday, the team said. He was 60. Saunders was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in June and doctors called it “treatable and curable.” But he took a leave of absence from the team in September…

1911 — Danny Murphy of Philadelphia had four hits, and the Athletics beat the New York Giants 13-2 to win the World Series in six games. The A’s put the game out of reach with a seven-run seventh inning. 1985 — Dane Iorg’s two-run single and a disputed call by first base umpire Don Denkinger in the ninth inning gave the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 victory over the St….

Caption + A fan looks at player plaques at the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – They should just call it Baseballville. Right off the bat, you’d know why you’re visiting this upstate New York destination that is a fair drive from the nearest interstate. Get into downtown early in the day and you can find parking. Otherwise,…

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For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Sunday’s Daily Star backpage Struggling champions Chelsea fear playmaker Eden Hazard, 24, could be tempted by a £75m move to Paris Saint-Germain. (Sun on Sunday- subscription required)  Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Manchester United could all join the race to sign Belgium international Hazard. …

Ireland men’s hockey team have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after Australia beat New Zealand 3-2 in the Oceania Cup final on Sunday. Australia’s success left a place for Ireland as the team who ranked highest at the Hockey World League semi-finals in July, who had not already qualified. Ireland finished fifth at the Antwerp event and are the 11th team to qualify….

Afternoon, folks. It’s fair to say that, of the two semi-finals this weekend, this one’s history is by far the less storied. Argentina and Australia have met twice at World Cups but neither match was especially memorable. Both 1991 and 2003 were early pool stage encounters and both resulted in comfortable Wallaby victories (on their way to the final, omen fans), while the Pumas’ impact on those tournaments was minimal….