Steelers’ Watt takes aim at NFL’s single-season sack record
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt needs 1 1/2 sacks on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens to break Michael…
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Bucks waive veteran center DeMarcus Cousins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks waived DeMarcus Cousins on Thursday, a little over a month after signing the veteran center. Milwaukee had…
Continue ReadingMichigan All-Big Ten defensive back Daxton Hill enters draft
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill is entering the NFL draft and skipping his senior season. The All-Big Ten player made…
Continue ReadingMariah Bell dazzles to win women’s short at nationals
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mariah Bell remembers walking into the practice rink a couple of years ago and jokingly…
Continue ReadingJeffers carries Radford past South Carolina Upstate 82-77
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Josiah Jeffers had a career-high 23 points as Radford narrowly beat South Carolina Upstate 82-77. Bryson Mozone led the…
Continue ReadingPlaying hurt, often willingly, is common for NFL players
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Philip Rivers played an AFC championship game with a torn ACL. Carson Wentz tore two knee…
Continue ReadingWin and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer It’s win and get in for the Chargers, Raiders, 49ers and Colts. Not much more you can ask for as the NFL…
Continue ReadingBridgewater wants to play in ’22 with future uncertain again
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater wants to return for a ninth NFL season in 2022 whether…
Continue ReadingDorrell turns over staff in effort to turn around Colorado
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Karl Dorrell is shaking up his coaching staff after a 4-8 season. Offensive…
Continue ReadingCurry, Green ruled out for Warriors vs. Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stephen Curry and Golden State rebounding leader Draymond Green have been ruled out of the the Warriors’ game Thursday night…
Continue ReadingRams’ Cooper Kupp closing in on triple crown of receiving
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cooper Kupp is finishing up one of the greatest seasons by a receiver in NFL history. The Los…
Continue ReadingGobert tests positive for virus again, enters NBA protocols
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The first time that Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA didn’t even have health and safety…
Continue ReadingFirst season with Jets a learning experience for OC LaFleur
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the focus this season for the New York Jets has been on rookie quarterback Zach…
Continue ReadingShumate leads McNeese State over New Orleans 92-82 in 2OT
KATY, Texas — Christian Shumate had 21 points plus 13 rebounds as McNeese State beat New Orleans 92-82 in double overtime. Derek St. Hilaire led…
Continue ReadingRed Wings-Ducks postponed hours before schedule game
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The scheduled game Thursday night between Anaheim and the Detroit Red Wings has been postponed to Sunday because of…
Continue ReadingVillarreal, Osasuna lose in Copa upsets; Atlético rolls
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Villarreal and Osasuna have been eliminated by lower-division rivals from the Copa del…
Continue ReadingGiants’ Ryan facing a 1st in 9 seasons: No shot at playoffs
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive back Logan Ryan is experiencing something for the first time…
Continue ReadingNew York Times to purchase The Athletic for $550 million
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The New York Times Company has agreed to acquire the sports-subscription site The Athletic for $550 million. The deal…
Continue ReadingNew York Times buys sports site The Athletic for $550M
By TALI ARBEL and JOE REEDY Associated Press The New York Times Co. is buying sports news site The Athletic for $550 million. It’s the…
Continue ReadingWith spring season behind them, Bison seek another FCS title
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State feels like it’s business as usual entering Saturday’s FCS…
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