By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Ben Griffin is in the Ryder Cup, a remarkable rise that is certain to be an inspiration to thousands of American golfers who are good enough…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 8 Florida State (3-0, 0-0 ACC) at Virginia (3-1, 1-0), Friday, 7 p.m. ET…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer As the clock was winding down in a second straight game during which Archie Wilson didn’t attempt a punt, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule came up with an idea…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Kara Lawson helped the U.S. women’s basketball team win an Olympic gold medal as a player 17 years ago. Now she’ll have a chance to lead it to another…