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AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh chuckled as a reporter finished asking a question that was no laughing matter a year ago. Did the New York Jets coach think he — and perhaps the rest of the franchise — might exhale a bit when Aaron Rodgers and the offense reach

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors urge judge to reject Hunter Biden’s proposed plea to avoid a trial on federal tax charges.

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Spared from prosecution in Britain on Thursday, Harvey Weinstein now faces the prospect of a new indictment in New York, where prosecutors retrying the disgraced movie mogul’s rape case are taking steps to potentially charge him with up to three additional sex assaults. Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized

New York Jets (7-10) at San Francisco (14-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. Series record: 49ers lead 11-3 Last meeting: 49ers beat Jets 31-13 on Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jets offense: overall(31), rush (22), pass (30), scoring (29) Jets defense: overall (3), rush (25), pass

California (1-0) at Auburn (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 13 1/2. Series record: Auburn leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams would love to look better than they did in last season’s meeting, especially on offense. The Tigers eked out a 14-10 win at California when neither team

AP College Football Writer A federal judge on Thursday probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and major conferences and revealed a potential snag in the deal, questioning whether payments to college athletes from booster-funded organizations should be restricted. “I’m quite concerned about those,” U.S. District Judge

Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week, there were legal twists, insults, ultimatums, defiance and then, finally, capitulation. When the digital dust settled, X had become an ex. Musk’s social media platform was banned nationwide and Justice Alexandre

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden intends to change his not guilty plea in his federal tax case, defense attorney says.

Utah State (1-0) at No. 13 Southern California (1-0), Saturday, 11 p.m. ET (BTN) BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 28 1/2. Series record: USC leads 6-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Coming off a last-second 27-20 win over then-No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday and with their Big Ten debut at No. 10 Michigan

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden arrives at a Los Angeles courthouse for the first day of jury selection in his federal tax trial.

Cal Poly (0-1) at Stanford (0-1), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Stanford coach Troy Taylor seeks his first home win in two seasons with the Cardinal when he faces FCS-level Cal Poly. Stanford is coming off a season-opening 34-27 loss

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent after the season. Chapman will get a $1 million signing bonus, payable Jan. 15, and annual salaries of $25 million. The

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Third baseman Matt Chapman has agreed to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30.

AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Playing his second game back after being on the injured list since June 22, Tatis singled to left

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mitch Garver and Luis Urías both drove in four runs, George Kirby struck out nine in six innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 16-3 on Wednesday night. Seattle, which entered the day 5 1/2 games back of the last AL wild card spot, recorded a season

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched six hitless innings for his 50th career victory and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Wednesday night. Gallen (11-6) had eight strikeouts, threw 63 of 100 pitches for strikes and overcame four walks to win for the second time

AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer and Griffin Canning pitched 6 2/3 strong innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 4, finishing his two-game return to Angel Stadium 1 for 8 with an RBI

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal tax charges, a surprise move meant to spare his family another painful and embarrassing criminal trial after his gun case conviction just months ago. Hunter Biden’s decision to plead guilty to misdemeanor and felony charges without the benefits of

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyler Fitzgerald singled off reliever Kevin Ginkel leading off the seventh inning to end the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bid for a no-hitter Wednesday night. Fitzgerald, one of San Francisco’s best hitters this season, singled on an 0-1 pitch from Ginkel, who relieved Zac Gallen after the starter threw 100 pitches over six

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams spent the offseason preparing to play Jonah Jackson at left guard and Steve Avila at center. The two flipped spots late in the buildup to Sunday’s season opener at the Detroit Lions, and all indications are it will be Jackson snapping the ball to quarterback