AP Sports Summary: Washington wins Apple Cup, Arsenal beats Chelsea

In Seattle, Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, helping No. 17 Washington overcome offensive struggles to secure a 24-10 victory over Washington State in the Apple Cup on Sunday. Williams also scored on a 5-yard keeper in the 118th meeting between the two teams that were once part of the Pac-12. Transfer Caden Pinnick made his debut as quarterback for the Cougars, throwing for 142 yards and scoring on an 11-yard keeper in the fourth quarter.

In England, Arsenal passed a significant test in its Premier League title defense by rallying to a 2-1 win against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Martin Odegaard struck a 50th-minute winner after Morgan Rogers had given Chelsea an early lead. Kai Havertz equalized in the first half for Arsenal, which maintained a 100% record after three games.

In New York, defending U.S. Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both advanced to the quarterfinals despite facing some early challenges. Both players moved forward to continue their title defense campaigns. Meanwhile, the tournament's late-night finishes extending past 2 a.m. have sparked pushback from players regarding the scheduling.

In basketball, the United States faced its toughest challenge in nearly two decades before escaping with a 55-52 win over Italy in the women's FIBA World Cup thanks to timely baskets late in the game. Additionally, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced he will stand for re-election for a final term despite backlash over his previous World Cup sell-off plan.