Saints weathered adversity in 2021, competitive to the end
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No one can accuse the New Orleans Saints of giving up. Displaced by a hurricane early in the…
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Lions’ relatively strong ending gives hope for 2022 season
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions can take some solace in the way their disappointing season concluded.…
Continue ReadingBob Falkenburg, tennis star who gave Brazil fast food, dies
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Robert “Bob” Falkenburg, who won the 1948 Wimbledon men’s singles final at age 22, has died. He was 95.…
Continue ReadingReyna, Weah uncertain for US World Cup qualifiers
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Midfielder Gio Reyna and forward Tim Weah remain uncertain for the United States’ next three World Cup qualifiers,…
Continue ReadingSeahawks backup QB Geno Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following the team’s…
Continue ReadingSeahawks face changes after first losing season in a decade
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After the first losing season in more than a decade it seems as if there will, or should, be…
Continue ReadingPenguins C Malkin nearing return from knee injury
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin could make his season debut when the Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks. Coach Mike Sullivan…
Continue ReadingBrowns falter, fall way short of huge expectations, playoffs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn’t match their hype during the 2021 season. After making the playoffs last…
Continue ReadingReaction to Novak Djokovic’s visa reinstatement in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Reaction from social media and elsewhere after Novak Djokovic won a legal battle to stay in Australia and play in the…
Continue ReadingInjury-plagued Ravens couldn’t hold on after strong start
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — From start to finish this season, the Baltimore Ravens practiced and played under a cloud of…
Continue ReadingLate-season collapse proves costly, Colts miss playoffs
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts opened the season with three losses. Losing the last two games on the…
Continue ReadingElche ends Espanyol’s unbeaten run at home in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Elche has ended Espanyol’s seven-game unbeaten streak at home with a 2-1 win in the Spanish league. Pere Milla scored twice in the…
Continue ReadingRams trip into playoffs with clear flaws, chance to rebound
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — While the Rams shook hands with the 49ers on the field, a celebratory graphic blared from the…
Continue ReadingBroncos GM Paton begins search for Fangio’s replacement
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Before George Paton begins his quest to find the right quarterback for the Denver…
Continue ReadingNuggets trade Bol Bol to Pistons for McGruder, draft pick
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets finalized a trade with Detroit that will send big man Bol Bol to the Pistons. The Nuggets acquired guard Rodney…
Continue ReadingSalaam, Luck headline College Football Hall of Fame class
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Late Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam of Colorado and two-time runner-up Andrew Luck of…
Continue ReadingWashington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Washington won seven games for a second consecutive season but this time did not come away with an unlikely NFC…
Continue ReadingSmith predicts ‘better days’ for Falcons after 7-10 finish
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have made dramatic progress in close games. The next challenge is to create…
Continue ReadingJags believe better days ahead after hitting ‘rock bottom’
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Shad Khan’s most trusted adviser is a general manager whose last five NFL seasons…
Continue ReadingWithout Ronaldo, Man United labors to FA Cup win over Villa
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United has labored to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of…
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