2023 QB class may influence Falcons’ direction in NFL draft
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The talent of the quarterbacks who might be available to the Atlanta Falcons in the…
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Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle…
Continue ReadingAfter major trade, Saints to be key players in NFL draft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have been relatively small players in free agency this offseason. They figure to be more active in next…
Continue ReadingWendle guaranteed $4.63M by Marlins, could get up to $11.55M
ATLANTA (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle is guaranteed $4,625,000 under a one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration, a deal that…
Continue ReadingIn the trenches: Chargers may focus on lines in early rounds
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers found their franchise left tackle in the first round of last year’s NFL draft. It wouldn’t…
Continue ReadingDraft gives Packers opportunity to restock receiving group
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers have drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers…
Continue Reading49ers must exhibit patience with no 1st round pick
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five…
Continue ReadingTitans closer to new stadium with $500 million from state
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have taken a step closer to financing a new, enclosed…
Continue ReadingWith 10 picks and 2 firsts, Eagles have plenty of options
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Philadelphia Eagles enter the NFL draft with two first-round picks, 10 picks overall and plenty of options.…
Continue ReadingBrowns GM said team was open with Mayfield about QB plans
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns general manager Andrew Berry understands Baker Mayfield’s hurt feelings, not his…
Continue ReadingCrucial draft for Jets, GM Douglas with 2 picks in top 10
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history.…
Continue ReadingDown Towns: T-wolves need lift in mood, production from star
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns has long stated his contentment with contributing in a variety of ways to…
Continue ReadingWolfsburg hammers Mainz 5-0 in Bundesliga
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg has demolished Mainz 5-0 in the Bundesliga in response to losing 6-1 to Borussia Dortmund last week. Max Kruse…
Continue ReadingWatson trade pushes Browns out of usual spotlight in draft
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns don’t have a first-round pick in this year’s draft. They made their most…
Continue ReadingNets hope to get Durant started, 76ers try to finish Raptors
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scoring has rarely looked so difficult for Kevin Durant. A four-time league leader who…
Continue ReadingJamieson leads ISPS Handa Championship in Spain by 2 shots
LA PINEDA, Spain (AP) — Scott Jamieson has taken a two-shot lead of the ISPS Handa Championship in Spain after the second round. Jamieson shot a…
Continue ReadingSwiatek beats Raducanu to extend winning run in Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has ended U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu’s first clay tournament run by 6-4, 6-4 to move into…
Continue ReadingBroncos lack a first-round draft pick and they don’t care
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — George Paton doesn’t own a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft and…
Continue ReadingTitans have No. 26 pick overall to give Tannehill more help
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill has been the easy scapegoat for fans angry that the Tennessee…
Continue ReadingKentucky’s Tshiebwe looks to expand his game next season
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe quickly learned that achieving his dream of being an NBA…
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