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Bengals crave an explosive offense

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals' offense has a very rare level of continuity with all 11 starters as well as most of the team's key backups returning from last season's roster. Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher wants to see the unit aim even higher in 2026. He says the keys for the offense taking the next step are finding more explosive plays and limiting turnovers at a higher rate. "We can really look at it from a schematic standpoint and make sure we have the tools we need," Pitcher said Monday as the Bengals had their pre-training camp luncheon. "(Turnovers) speaks to ...

Cape Verde hero wins top World Cup goal

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde made more World Cup history on Monday when Sidny Lopes Cabral won the public vote for goal of the tournament. Lopes Cabral's curling shot into the far top corner of the Argentina net was a standout moment at the World Cup where the unheralded African team made a stellar debut. His goal tied defending champion Argentina at 2-2 in extra time of their thrilling round of 32 game in Miami Gardens. Cape Verde would eventually lose 3-2. Lopes Cabral's goal was voted best of the 308 goals scored at the tournament, ahead of Eldor Shomurodov's delicate ...

Reds, Guardians will play two today

CINCINNATI (AP) — The opening game of the three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Reds in Cincinnati was postponed Monday night due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday. The first game will begin at 1:40 p.m. EDT. First pitch of the regularly-scheduled game is set for 7:10 p.m. With severe weather approaching, Monday's game was delayed about an hour prior to first pitch. About an hour later, the game was postponed. Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42) will start Game 1 on Tuesday for the Reds who have opted for an opener to start Game ...

NASCAR turns focus to playoff push

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Denny Hamlin had another bittersweet moment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Sure, one of his 23XI Racing drivers, Corey Heim, reached victory lane at a crown jewel race. Again. But for Hamlin, it also was a brutal reminder about how frustrating the Brickyard ...

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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches ‘America First’ drag races during Michigan stop MILFORD, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump came to Michigan on Monday and argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing, even as some ...

Sixers unveil new throne for the king

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed — officially and perhaps amazingly — on the roster with a straightforward photo: James' blue No. 23 jersey hangs in a locker with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf. The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer. "There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he'll ...