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Texas broadcaster apologizes, says he wasn't making slur

CLEBURNE, Texas (AP) A high school football broadcaster in Texas has apologized after using a word during a game that many listeners interpreted as a racial slur.

Monaco wins at Bordeaux 2-0 to stay in PSG's tail in Ligue 1

PARIS (AP) In Radamel Falcao’s absence, his replacement Keita Balde scored for defending champion Monaco to beat Bordeaux 2-0 in the French league on Saturday.

Red Bull's Verstappen tops practice at Mexican Grand Prix

MEXICO CITY (AP) Red Bull’s Max Verstappen edged Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton in the final practice before qualifying at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday.

Federer advances to Swiss Indoors final against del Potro

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) Roger Federer cruised past David Goffin 6-1, 6-2 in the Swiss Indoors semifinals on Saturday to reach an 11th straight final when playing at his hometown event.

Dortmund loses 4-2 at Hannover, will fall off top spot

MUNICH (AP) Borussia Dortmund’s slump continued as it lost 4-2 at Hannover in the Bundesliga on Saturday and will end the weekend off the top of the league.

Catalan secession threatens Spain's golden age for sports

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Catalonia’s audacious attempt to secede from the rest of Spain represents a threat to one of the world’s sporting powers.

It's the Greatest Weekend Ever on FOX

Penn State-Ohio State. World Series. Cowboys-Redskins. It’s the Greatest Weekend Ever on FOX. LET’S GO.

Browns radio analyst, former player Dieken to miss game

CLEVELAND (AP) Former Browns offensive tackle and current radio commentator Doug Dieken did not travel with the team to London and will miss his first broadcast in nearly 30 years on Sunday.

Delta: Flight carrying Oklahoma Thunder encountered bird

CHICAGO (AP) Delta Airlines officials say a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird when it was landing.

Women's pro hockey league makes pact with NJ Devils

NEW YORK (AP) There’s hope for girls and women who want to play professional hockey in the United States thanks to the New Jersey Devils.

Browns evacuate London hotel because of kitchen gas leak

LONDON (AP) The Cleveland Browns evacuated their London hotel for an hour Saturday morning because of a gas leak in the resort’s kitchen.

Felix Klaus stuns Dortmund with excellent free kick goal | 2017-18 Bundesliga Highlights

Felix Klaus gives Hannover a 3-2 lead over Dortmund with a great goal.

Left with no points, Vonn still happy to have raced in GS

SOELDEN, Austria (AP) The first run of the season-opening World Cup giant slalom on Saturday was well and truly over when Lindsey Vonn was still patiently working her way through countless TV interviews in a nearly abandoned finish area.

Preview: Hungry Panthers host slumping Red Wings

The Florida Panthers continue their lengthy homestand when they welcome the Red Wings to town.

Preview: Heat look to snap 7-game losing streak in series vs. Celtics

Boston has won seven straight games against Miami, including their past four times invading AmericanAirlines Arena.

Preview: Seeking 7th straight home victory to start season, Lightning host Ducks

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

Preview: Florida aims to throw wrench in Georgia's perfect season in annual rivalry showdown

The Florida Gators try to upend the Georgia Bulldogs’ unbeaten season.

Goal of Cowboys vs Redskins: Stay in sight of soaring Eagles

Through the decades, when the Cowboys and Redskins met, it often was for the division lead. On Sunday, the archrivals go at it for the 115th time. At stake: second place in the NFC East behind the high-flying Eagles.

Valencia moves within a point of Barcelona in Spanish league

MADRID (AP) Italian striker Simone Zaza scored again as second-place Valencia defeated Alaves 2-1 Saturday to extend its winning streak and move closer to Barcelona in the Spanish league.

Pakistan makes its case with T20 vs Sri Lanka in Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) Pakistan showcases its security capabilities to the cricketing world for the third time in eight months on Sunday when it hosts Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 international at Lahore’s heavily guarded Gaddafi Stadium.

Preview: Wild vs. Penguins

The Minnesota Wild host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night in St. Paul.

Blues host Blue Jackets in tonight's marquee NHL matchup

Columbus Blue Jackets-St. Louis Blues preview

Co-hosts Papua New Guinea, New Zealand win World Cup openers

New Zealand and Papua New Guinea joined co-hosts Australia in making winning starts to the Rugby League World Cup, posting emphatic victories Saturday.

Biggest Week 8 NFL questions, stats and predictions

Wozniacki advances in WTA Finals; Halep to keep top ranking

SINGAPORE (AP) Caroline Wozniacki reached her second career final at the year-end WTA Finals with a 7-6 (9), 6-3 win over Karolina Pliskova on Saturday.

Kerr leads by 1 shot in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Cristie Kerr fired a 6-under 65 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Feng Shanshan at the Sime Darby.

Johnson races out to 6-shot lead in HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI (AP) Dustin Johnson shot a 4-under 68 in blustery conditions that led to big numbers, building a six-shot lead in the HSBC Champions and leaving him one round away from becoming the first player to win three World Golf Championships in the same year.

Co-host PNG beats Wales 50-6 in World Cup opener

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) Captain David Mead scored three tries, including two inside the first 10 minutes, to launch co-hosts Papua New Guinea to a record 50-6 win over Wales on Saturday in their opening match at the Rugby League World Cup.

Kari Lehtonen has 29 saves in win over Calgary

Hear from Kari Lehtonen following the win for the Dallas Stars against the Calgary Flames.