INDIANAPOLIS — Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins spent the first half scratching their heads.

INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Thompson believes unselfish play is a major part of Butler’s success.

Maryland needed some time to get its offense going Wednesday night against Notre Dame. The third-ranked Terrapins’ defense, though, was never a problem.

Another big performance from Kamar Baldwin kept No. 24 Butler unbeaten after an early-season test in an SEC arena.

Juwan Howard breaks out the Cabbage Patch dance only for special occasions.

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Notre Dame needed a spark to get going late in the first half, the special teams delivered.

The Indiana Fever needed a proven leader to take over as their next head coach.

Butler had a perfect plan for a hostile crowd: a fast start.

Indiana native Tyler Duncan made a 12-foot putt on the second hole of a playoff with Webb Simpson on Sunday in the RSM Classic for his first PGA Tour title.

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo was taught by his mentor, the late Jud Heathcote, to give back to the game by being part of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Kyle Busch casually collected the championship flag from his team and did a slow, subdued celebratory lap. The most polarizing driver in NASCAR had just won his second Cup title and wanted his true fans to enjoy the moment with him.

Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this season. The NFL isn’t saying when the star defensive end will play again.

It had never been so difficult for Mike Trout to arrive at the ballpark, get his mind and body ready, and perform at the level baseball fans have come to expect.

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ian Book trusted his legs to pick up chunks of yardage for No. 15 Notre Dame. The touchdowns came from his arm.

Alabama and LSU are ready for another 1 versus 2 November get-together.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Cole Anthony didn’t need much time to make his mark on the North Carolina record book.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series were sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning move Monday that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Joey Logano has again arrived at Texas in the middle of a rift with another playoff contender after some short-track shenanigans.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, this World Series championship serves as an "I told you so" for the Washington Nationals and their general manager, Mike Rizzo.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. struggled on short tracks for 15 years before he finally snapped his streak of futility and swept this season at Richmond. He'd been inching his way closer to victory lane, only to come up empty in frustrating finish after frustrating finish.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh desperately needed a significant victory to change the conversation, at least temporarily, about the job he's doing at Michigan.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Chase Elliott had just one plan after his engine failed in the opening minutes of practice for today’s playoff race at Martinsville Speedway.

NEW YORK (AP) — DJ LeMahieu drove Justin Verlander's second pitch over the wall, then Aaron Hicks sent the fans at Yankee Stadium into a frenzy with a three-run homer off the foul pole later in the first inning.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a month.