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Golf roundup: Baylor grads play well at PGA Tour event in Japan

Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday for his second victory of the season and third on the PGA Tour.

By The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday in Japan, giving him three victories in 33 career starts on the PGA Tour. (AP File Photo/George Walker IV)

Chase Briscoe holds off teammate to win at Charlotte in Cup Series postseason

Chase Briscoe is getting the hang of winning close races.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Chase Briscoe (19) beats Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell (20) to the finish line to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

NASCAR community pays tribute to late Kyle Busch at Charlotte

The NASCAR community and more than 10,000 stock-car racing fans celebrated the life of the late Kyle Busch during an uplifting ceremony Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Kyle Busch, right, laughs after getting water poured on him by his son, Brexton, after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series race on June 19, 2021, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Max Verstappen stays hot by sweeping F1 weekend in Singapore

Silenced by a broken radio, Max Verstappen let his driving do all the talking on the track.

By The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen races in Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday in Marina Bay. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

WNBA Finals between Dream, Valkyries will produce first-time champ

Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob proclaimed that his team would win a WNBA championship within its first five years when he bought the expansion franchise.

By DOUG FEINBERG / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard drives to the basket past Pauline Astier of the visiting New York Liberty during Game 1 of a semifinal series in the WNBA playoffs on Oct. 4 at State Farm Arena. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Case: A final salute to Col. Tom Kelly of turkey hunting’s ‘Tenth Legion’

More than 80 years ago, Tom Kelly of Alabama heard his first wild turkey gobble.

By Larry Case October 11, 2026

Turkey hunters, like these at the Drewsville General Store near Walpole, N.H., are part of what Col. Tom Kelly referred to as “the Tenth Legion” for their subculture that involves pursuing the king of game birds. (AP File Photo/Jim Cole)

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Snap judgments: Prolific Pioneers could soon set East Ridge record

The East Ridge Pioneers are putting together what could eventually be looked back on as a season to remember.

By Stephen Hargis, Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young October 10, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / East Ridge’s King Knox, right, is one of only 11 seniors and just two four-year players for the Pioneers on the roster this year. Jamari Jones is the other four-year player, and like Knox, he is a key contributor.

Mocs play their game on rainy day, beat Samford to improve to 3-1 in SoCon

Another strong showing in the ground game, Jude Kelley's kicking and more stellar defense were all the Mocs needed on a soggy Saturday afternoon at Finley Stadium.

By Gene Henley October 10, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC running back Kevin Lalin (9) pushes ahead as Samford's Spencer Conn (34) wraps him up during Saturday's SoCon game at Finley Stadium. Lalin had 28 carries for 156 yards, helping the Mocs rush for 200 yards on a wet afternoon built for their ground-heavy offense.

Bishop erupts late as ‘resilient’ Vols avoid upset at Arkansas

Nothing ever comes easy for the Tennessee Volunteers inside Reynolds Razorback Stadium. At least this trip came with a victory.

By David Paschall October 10, 2026

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop, left, celebrates with receiver Braylon Staley, right, after running for a touchdown during Saturday's game against Arkansas at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)