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SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead the No. 19 Mustangs' winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed's 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, and the road team wrapped up a 27-24 win over Florida State on Monday.

The New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million extension, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler late Monday night.

All signs point toward Nick Bosa and George Kittle playing in Thursday's season opener vs. the Rams.

Coco Gauff beat Iva Jovic to return to the US Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago.

The New York Yankees activated three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge, 34, on Monday night, paving the way for his return against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday after missing more than three months with a fractured rib.

The start of the game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State on Monday night was delayed due to a power outage.

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup Monday as expected, marking the end of a four-day absence.

Elena Rybakina is one win away from the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis, after she overpowered Naomi Osaka on Sunday afternoon at the US Open, registering a 6-1, 6-4 victory in a matchup of power-hitting Grand Slam champions in Louis Armstrong Stadium.

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Titans placed LB Cedric Gray under the NFL's concussion protocol after he was involved in a UTV accident in Tennessee over the weekend.

The Giants have released wide receiver Darius Slayton, moving on from their longest-tenured player.

The United States routed the Czechia 105-64 to close out pool play at the FIBA World Cup and rebound from a tough performance against Italy.

Bill Belichick said Monday he believes UNC "totally" had an atmosphere of following rules amid a school investigation into conduct within his football program.

Arch Manning say he doesn't like to think about his ill-fated debut against the Buckeyes last year as his Longhorns look for redemption this Saturday.

Cowboys starting left guard Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and is headed to injured reserve, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday.

Jesus Luzardo struck out 12 and tossed two-hit ball in his first career shutout in 150 starts to lead the Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Braves.

The Big 12 has withdrawn the federal lawsuit it filed against Texas Tech in June amid questions of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.

Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday that rookie quarterback Taylen Green could have a package of plays on game day to utilize his athleticism.