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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canelo Álvarez became the first undisputed four-belt super middleweight world champion in boxing history when he stopped Caleb Plant in the 1tth round with two dramatic knockdowns. Álvarez added Plant’s IBF title to his own WBC, WBA and WBO belts with a steady tactical performance

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Cole Becker was more impressed with his counterpart’s big field goal than he was with his own game-winner in double overtime. Oregon State kicker Everett Hayes missed a 38-yard field goal in the second overtime after nailing a school record 60-yarder at the end of

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A fox joined the Trojans and Sun Devils on the field. Saturday night’s game between Southern California and Arizona State was briefly delayed early in the first quarter when a fox ran onto the field near the 20-yard line. The fox leaped onto a wall after being chased by stadium personnel

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Hank Bachmeier passed for 283 yards and a touchdown and Boise State had five sacks and forced three turnovers to mute No. 25 Fresno State’s high-scoring offense in a 40-14 victory Saturday night. Boise State (5-4, 3-2) dominated in the rematch of the 2018 Mountain West

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Travis Scott’s high-energy performances are known for being fun-filled but chaotic shows with concertgoers encouraged to take part in a raucous nature involving mosh pits, crowd surfing and stage diving. Welcome to the Astroworld Festival, where concertgoers can become their rebellious selves. Tragically, Scott’s

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Knicks Go set the early pace and kicked away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. Ridden by Joel Rosario, 5-year-old Knicks Go squared off against a trio of top 3-year-olds — controversial Kentucky Derby winner

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Knicks Go set the early pace and kicked away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. Ridden by Joel Rosario, 5-year-old Knicks Go squared off against a trio of top 3-year-olds — controversial Kentucky Derby winner

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Bauer, third baseman Nolan Arenado, outfielder Charlie Blackmon and infielder-outfielder Jurickson Profar declined to opt out of their contracts to become free agents. Bauer agreed to a $102 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in February and began 8-5 with a

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Miles Hastings passed for 279 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Isaiah Gomez kicked four field goals and UC Davis defeated Northern Arizona 40-24 for a third straight win. The Aggies, ranked seventh in the FCS coaches poll, did not face Big Sky Conference’s fourth-ranked Montana State this season but take

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Japan snapped an 0-for-13 skid in the Breeders’ Cup. Marche Lorraine scored a stunning 45-1 upset in the $2 million Distaff and Loves Only You won the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar. Both mares are trained by Yoshito Yahagi. Marche

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Japan snapped an 0-for-13 skid in the Breeders’ Cup, when Loves Only You won the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf by a half-length at Del Mar. Trained by Yoshito Yahagi and ridden by Yuga Kawada, the 5-year-old mare came flying between horses in

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona ended the nation’s longest losing streak at 20 games, beating COVID-19-depleted California 10-3 on Saturday on Michael Wiley’s 10-yard touchdown run with 2:17 left. Wiley capped a 55-yard drive that was set up by Stanley Berryhill III’s 25-yard punt return. Arizona quarterback Will Plummer had

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated tight end George Kittle, kicker Robbie Gould and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to play this week against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle and Gould were activated from injured reserve and Wilson was taken off the physically unable to perform list. Kittle missed three games

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Life Is Good cruised to a 5 3/4-length victory in the $1 million Dirt Mile, giving jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. his third Breeders’ Cup victory of the weekend at Del Mar. One race earlier, Ortiz guided Golden Pal to a 1 1/4-length win in

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a Sacramento police dog was stabbed while trying to apprehend a suspect. The incident occurred Friday night while officers were at a residence to locate a suspect with a warrant for stalking and threats. The suspect, armed with a knife, fled out the back door and the K-9 named

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — California quarterback Chase Garbers, who leads the Pac-12 in total offense, didn’t play against Arizona on Saturday. Garbers apparently joined several players who went into COVID-19 protocol Thursday and weren’t available to play. Garbers leads the Pac-12 in total offense with 293 yards per game and

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have activated starting linebacker Jayon Brown from injured reserve. Brown had missed the last five games with a knee injury suffered in the Titans’ loss to the Jets. Tennessee also signed running back D’Onta Foreman from the practice squad for more depth to help replace Derrick Henry. The

DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit will put together a commission to consider some form of reparations for residents. More than 80% of residents who cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election voted in favor of a proposal to form the commission that will recommend housing and economic development programs for the majority Black city.

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — California quarterback Chase Garbers will not play against Arizona while in Covid-19 protocols, one of “multiple” players who will miss the game, Cal said in a release. Garbers leads the Pac-12 in total offense with 293 yards per game and has rushed for a Cal quarterback

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Navy ship named for slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk has been launched in San Diego Bay. The replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk slid down the shipyard ways after a bottle of champagne was smashed on the bow in a christening ceremony Saturday. Milk served four years in the Navy