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McCarthy rallies the Vikings in the fourth quarter of his debut for a 27-24 win over the Bears CHICAGO (AP) J.J.

McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears.

Chicagos Caleb Williams had his first career rushing touchdown and threw for a score in Ben Johnsons first game as the Bears head coach.

McCarthy delivered down the stretch after struggling through the first three quarters.

The Vikings and coach Kevin OConnell are counting on the former Michigan star after he missed his rookie season because of a knee injury, and he delivered when it mattered.

LeBron James writes op-ed for Chinese state media as NBA aims to rebuild in China HONG KONG (AP) LeBron James has used basketball diplomacy to connect fans in the U.S.

and China.

The NBA star wrote an op-ed in Chinese state media, emphasizing basketball as a bridge." This follows his first visit to China since 2019.

The op-ed appeared in Monday's People's Daily newspaper.

The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post newspaper noted that it's rare for China's state media to carry the bylines of foreign sports stars.

James was in China ahead of NBA pre-season games in Macao next month.

These games mark an effort to rebuild the NBA's brand in China.

Why some football coaches are ditching college jobs for the NFL NEW ORLEANS (AP) Recent changes in college football are prompting some long-time college coaches to more eagerly pursue NFL opportunities.

One of them is Saints first-year defensive backs coach Terry Joseph, who says he loved working in college football for most of the past 19 years.

He says he left the Texas Longhorns because of how recruiting had changed since recent rule changes liberalizing player movement and payments.

Joseph and other long-time college coaches say those changes have largely ended the days when lifelong relationships could be built out of years of mentoring and developing players.

They say college coaches now constantly must monitor whether players they'd successfully recruited previously are looking to leave for better financial or playing-time opportunities.

Sidney Crosby understands why trade talk surrounds him as the Penguins keep losing LAS VEGAS (AP) Sidney Crosby says he understands why trade rumors swirl around him, with the Pittsburgh Penguins having missed the playoffs each of the past three seasons.

Going into another with little hope of contending, the now 38-year-old Stanley Cup champion has heard all the buzz about going to Colorado or Montreal and realizes it comes with losing hockey.

Speaking to reporters at the NHL player media tour in Las Vegas, Crosby struck a balanced tone about the buzz, his current circumstances as part of a rebuilding organization and the desire of other teams and fan bases wanting him.

Steelers sign Jabrill Peppers to bolster secondary after DeShon Elliott's injury PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Jabrill Peppers as DeShon Elliott recovers from a knee injury.

Coach Mike Tomlin announced the move on Tuesday.

Peppers, recently cut by New England, brings versatility and special teams skills.

The Steelers, who beat the New York Jets in their opener, host Seattle on Sunday.

Tomlin hasn't ruled out Peppers playing soon.

Elliott's absence leaves a gap in communication for the revamped secondary.

Despite giving up 394 yards to the Jets, the Steelers' defense made key stops to secure the win.

Tomlin emphasized resilience, saying, You win some battles, you lose some battles.

After a family break, Leah Pruett's NHRA comeback is set for 2026 following birth of her son Leah Pruett is set to return to NHRA competition next season after taking time off to start a family with NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart.

Pruett stepped aside before the 2024 season, and their son, Dominic, was born in November of that year.

During her hiatus, she remained involved with Tony Stewart Racing, assisting with marketing and technical projects.

Pruett, a 12-time NHRA Top Fuel winner, expressed gratitude for the support she received during her break.

Stewart, who filled in for her, praised her contributions to the team.

Pruett will team up with Funny Car driver Matt Hagan.

Tale of two cups: Ryder Cup has Seve and Europe, and Walker Cup has only American dominance PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.

(AP) Europe has been part of the Ryder Cup as long as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm have been alive.

And that's all because of a decision in 1978 that was largely about including Seve Ballesteros.

That's what the Walker Cup is lacking and the Americans are dominating.

They won at Cypress Point for their fifth in a row with a team better on paper and on grass.

The Americans won't have it that easy at the Ryder Cup.

But the pro game is different and there's no need for the Walker Cup to mess with history and include Europe.

For McIlroy and the Europeans, the Ryder Cup buildup starts now The Ryder Cup buildup is already starting for Team Europe.

Eleven of Luke Donalds 12-man team will be competing at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week in the event and theyll meet for a dinner on Tuesday.

The European tour has put the players in the same groups for Thursday and Friday and they will then fly to New York on Sunday evening after the final round so the full team can practice at Bethpage on Monday and Tuesday.

Then McIlroy says Team Europe will have a bit of fun together the rest of the week.

McIlroy says "I think it will be easy when we all get together.

Its like nothings ever really changed.

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco has been detained and admitted into a clinic for mental health issues SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been detained by police and admitted to a mental health clinic in the Dominican Republic.

Authorities said on Tuesday his family requested the move, and it is not linked to any legal issues.

Earlier this year, Franco was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor and received a two-year suspended sentence.

Last weekend, he reported $16,000 stolen from a resort, but his attorney later claimed the money was found.

Franco disagreed, insisting it had been stolen.

His future in Major League Baseball remains uncertain, although he says he is still training.

New York Liberty are set to enter playoffs healthy and confident despite No.

5 seed NEW YORK (AP) The New York Liberty are finally healthy heading into the playoffs and the defending champions have confidence they can win another title.

The road wont be easy as the team is a No.

5 seed and will most likely have to start the postseason on the road in Phoenix.

Since the WNBA changed its playoff format in 2016 to the top eight teams regardless of conference making the postseason, no five seed has ever won a championship.

The only team not in the top two to do it was Chicago in 2021, which was a six seed..

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