John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden’s exuberant…
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Strawther leads No. 4 Gonzaga over North Alabama 93-63
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Julian Strawther scored 15 points, Rasir Bolton added 14 points and No. 4 Gonzaga…
Continue ReadingAir Force uses rare passing game to win First Responder Bowl
DALLAS (AP) — Haaziq Daniels passed for two touchdowns and ran for two others as Air Force beat Louisville 31-28 in the First Responder Bowl at…
Continue ReadingHoliday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kick
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Holiday Bowl has become the fifth postseason college football game to be canceled. UCLA was forced to pull out just hours…
Continue ReadingAfter knee injury, Georgia WR Pickens ready for Orange Bowl
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia wide receiver George Pickens still has a chance to be a major…
Continue ReadingLiverpool beaten by Leicester after Salah’s penalty miss
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool lost 1-0 at Leicester in a big blow to its Premier League title hopes after Mohamed Salah missed a first-half…
Continue ReadingLiverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team’s chances of winning the Premier League title.…
Continue ReadingJaguars line up 8 interviews for head coaching vacancy
By MARK LONG AP Pro Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have lined up eight interviews for their head coaching…
Continue ReadingBearcats RB Jerome Ford sheds ‘the Alabama transfer’ label
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Running back Jerome Ford this week is doing two things he never really thought about…
Continue ReadingWarren scores 15, No. 25 Texas Tech tops Alabama State 75-53
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davion Warren scored 15 points, and No. 25 Texas Tech rolled to a 75-53 victory over Alabama State in the final Big 12 tuneup…
Continue ReadingParole canceled for man convicted of killing Jordan’s father
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s parole commission has canceled the scheduled 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the 1993…
Continue ReadingEverton-Newcastle the latest EPL match off due to COVID-19
LONDON (AP) — The 20th round of the Premier League was reduced to seven fixtures when the match between Everton and Newcastle was postponed because…
Continue ReadingUS-Ireland cricket series ends because of COVID-19 concerns
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The ODI leg of the white-ball cricket series between the United States and Ireland was canceled on Tuesday because of…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jake Herslow caught a 26-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass from Clayton Tune with 3:27 left to…
Continue ReadingStricter Canadian rules complicate NHL push through pandemic
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Having seven teams based in Canada complicates the NHL’s path through the pandemic. More restrictive virus…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks F Khaira could return Saturday against Predators
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira could return when the team visits Nashville on Saturday.…
Continue ReadingVirginia Tech, Maryland vie in Pinstripe Bowl, both at 6-6
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Virginia Tech and Maryland are set to play Wednesday in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Virginia Tech is trying…
Continue ReadingBeing Harbaugh: Quirky, competitive, ingenious, disruptive
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has been the most scrutinized coach in college football for…
Continue ReadingAtlanta-area recruiting proves rich in top basketball talent
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer The Atlanta area is proving to be fertile recruiting ground for college basketball teams seeking top-flight…
Continue ReadingNFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including…
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