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College football Minnesota’s Kill retires; epilepsy too much to manage

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota coach Jerry Kill abruptly and tearfully retired


Kessel’s goal powers Penguins past Capitals

Phil Kessel netted the go-ahead goal off Evgeni Malkin’s pass less than 2 minutes after Beau Bennett tied it in the third period.


Cueto stifles Mets’ hitters

Kansas City has 2-0 series edge thanks to two-hitter


KC’s Gordon, Hosmer provide key plays to swing World Series opener

Eric Hosmer hit a sacrifice fly against Bartolo Colon in the 14th and the Royals beat the Mets, 5-4.


Time for Big Ben: Steelers QB back

Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed the news on Tuesday.


Cavaliers come up short late against Bulls

Pau Gasol blocked a potential tying layup by James in the closing seconds. Jimmy Butler then broke up an inbounds pass intended for James as time expired.


Prosecutor: Driver in parade crash went around barricade

Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. A woman accused of driving her car into a crowd of people


Big Ben’s return figures to come vs. Cincy

All signs point to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s return to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lineup for an AFC North home game Sunday against unbeaten Cincinnati.


Browns will start McCown if he’s able to play

Josh McCown walked into the Browns’ locker room bruised but with all his body parts.


Cardinals hold off late Ravens rally

Chris Johnson rolled his way to a big play, Joe Flacco couldn’t quite respond with one of his own.


New York’s young aces take on KC in Series

Riding four young starters all the way through October, the hard-throwing Mets are ready to fire their best stuff at the Kansas City Royals in the 111th World Series.


LeBron says he’s ready for Cavs’ season opener

James had been limited in practice since receiving the shot Oct. 13, the second injection he has gotten in 10 months.


Fake punt helps Panthers win

Pat Narduzzi passed the audition. So did his punter, and kicker.


Kessel lifts Pens to OT victory

Former Pen Neal scored to force extra session


Aching Steelers seek fifth victory

Jones will make first NFL start