Trump says he'll be at Ryder Cup and he thinks captain Keegan Bradley should play

ATLANTA (AP) -- President Donald Trump says he's coming to the Ryder Cup. And he thinks U.S. captain Keegan Bradley should be playing in the Sept. 26-28 matches against Europe. Trump posted on his social media site that he would be at Bethpage Black for the opening round. The Ryder Cup already is the most flag-waving, raucous event in golf. It has gone up a notch this time because of the venue. Bethpage Black on New York's Long Island is notorious for having the rowdiest fans. Bradley is debating whether he should be the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963.

US Open tennis players don't necessarily think more is better when it comes to starting on Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) -- The U.S. Open is starting a day earlier than usual. Day 1 of singles play is Sunday instead of Monday this year, expanding the year's last Grand Slam tournament from 14 days to 15. It is part of a trend in the sport. The French Open began on a Sunday in 2006 for the first time and the Australian Open followed suit in 2024. Now the U.S. Open is joining them, leaving Wimbledon as the only major tournament that still gets going on Monday. Not all of the players love the idea of having a longer tournament, even if it comes with hikes in prize money.

Nestor Cortes silences his Dodgers demons with 6 brilliant innings, pitching Padres into 1st place

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Nestor Cortes had one of the lowest moments of his baseball life last October when he gave up the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history to Freddie Freeman. In a new uniform and a new pennant race Saturday night, Cortes faced his Dodgers demons head-on and came out smiling. The veteran left-hander produced six brilliant innings of one-hit ball while the San Diego Padres surged past Los Angeles into sole possession of first place in the NL West with a 5-1 victory. Cortes took a perfect game into the sixth inning, but he didn't see his stellar performance as redemption.

Ryan Blaney is the NASCAR driver to beat after a win at Daytona and a 6th straight top-10 finish

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Ryan Blaney closed NASCAR's regular season with a flurry, winning at Daytona International Speedway and moving into fourth in the Cup Series standings heading into the playoffs. He will open the postseason next week at Darlington Raceway three points behind Denny Hamlin and six shy of co-leaders William Byron and Kyle Larson. And Blaney might just be the favorite to win it all. The 31-year-old Blaney notched his sixth consecutive top-10 finish with his Daytona victory. This one was special because he made up 12 spots over the final two laps and had his parents on hand to watch.

Schools use field logos, higher concession prices and more to pay for the new era in college sports

The University of South Carolina has announced a new sponsorship deal that will feature a machinery company's logo on its football field. This move follows the NCAA's recent decision to lift restrictions on field branding, opening new revenue streams for colleges. Other schools are finding ways to boost funds, like increasing ticket prices and adding fees. Virginia Tech's athletic director warns of financial struggles without more funding. Schools are also asking for more from boosters and exploring creative revenue options.

Vikings adding Carson Wentz to back up J.J. McCarthy, sending Sam Howell to Eagles, AP sources say

Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings are signing Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and trading Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the teams haven't announced the moves. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota for Howell and a 2027 sixth-rounder, according to one of the people. Wentz, who spent last season backing up Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, was the No. 2 overall pick by the Eagles in 2016.

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs additional surgery, is out for the rest of the season

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's season is over. The Phillies say Wheeler has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery that's expected to sideline him for six to eight months. That could threaten his availability for the start of the 2026 season. The 35-year-old right-hander, who leads the National League with 195 strikeouts and was considered a Cy Young candidate, had surgery Monday to remove a blood clot from his upper right arm. While the loss is a blow to Philadelphia's World Series hopes, team officials remain optimistic about their pitching depth and Wheeler's eventual return.

Rocco Becht stars as No. 22 Iowa State beats No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in Ireland

DUBLIN (AP) -- Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic. Becht was 14 for 28 for 183 yards. He found Dominic Overby for a 23-yard TD in the first quarter and passed to Brett Eskildsen for a 24-yard score in the third. With 2:26 to go, Iowa State went for it on fourth-and-3 at the Kansas State 16-yard line. Becht found Carson Hansen for 15 yards and iced the game.

Cantlay and Fleetwood tied for Tour Championship lead. Ryder Cup captain Bradley in the mix

ATLANTA (AP) -- Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay share the lead going into what figures to be a thriller of a finish at the Tour Championship. Fleetwood hit into the water for double bogey on the 15th and had to settle for a 67. Cantlay birdied four of his last five holes for a 64. They were two shots ahead of Russell Henley. Scottie Scheffler was four behind. Most intriguing was Keegan Bradley and his 63 to be three back. The U.S. Ryder Cup captain is making it hard on himself as he contemplates picking himself as a playing captain.

Ryan Blaney's last-second surge at Daytona denies underdogs a Cinderella moment

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Ryan Blaney wins a thrilling race at Daytona International Speedway, securing a spot in NASCAR's playoffs and keeping Alex Bowman's championship hopes alive. Blaney was 13th with two laps to go but surged ahead to win by a narrow margin. His victory denies other drivers a chance at the playoffs. The race was intense, with the first 19 cars finishing within half a second of Blaney. This win breaks an 11-race losing streak for Team Penske and Ford. The playoffs begin next Sunday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:59 a.m. EDT