Broncos’ Mike Boone biding time after coming in as backup
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos running back Mike Boone was brought in this season to be the backup. But a…
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Ex-media CEO sentenced to prison in college admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — A former media company CEO who authorities say paid more than $500,000 to get her two children into elite universities has been…
Continue ReadingChiefs eagerly await the day Kelce, Hill get back on track
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have been giving defenses the most unenviable of options for years:…
Continue ReadingFlorida State hires Michael Alford as next athletic director
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has hired Michael Alford as vice president and its next athletic director. Alford succeeds David Coburn. who…
Continue ReadingNewton feels responsible for coordinator Joe Brady’s firing
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton said he feels partially responsible for the firing of Panthers offensive…
Continue ReadingPelé to remain in hospital for “a few days” for exams
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé says he will remain in a hospital in Sao Paulo “for a few days” to undergo new exams on his colon…
Continue ReadingVillarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Villarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to…
Continue ReadingHoosiers hire ex-UMass coach as new offensive coordinator
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Allen has hired Walt Bell as his new offensive coordinator. Bell spent the past three seasons…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks acquire F Gabriel in trade with Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Kurtis Gabriel from the Toronto Maple Leafs for defenseman Chad Krys. The 28-year-old…
Continue ReadingLouisville athletic director Tyra resigns after 4 years
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vince Tyra has resigned as Louisville’s athletic director. The move ends a challenging…
Continue ReadingHurdle joins Rockies as special assistant to general manager
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are bringing back Clint Hurdle to serve as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt. Hurdle will help…
Continue ReadingSheriff charged with assault while trying to break up fight
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — Police say a sheriff has been charged with assault after allegedly hitting a teenage girl while trying to break up a fight…
Continue ReadingUS World Cup qualifier Jan. 30 at Canada to kick off at 3
By The Associated Press The United States’ World Cup qualifier against Canada in Hamilton, Ontario, on Jan. 30 will have a 3 p.m. EST kickoff. The…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy returns to Cowboys: ‘We’re going to win this game’
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is declaring his team will beat Washington as he…
Continue ReadingVillarreal last team to advance in Champions League
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Villarreal secured the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League by holding on for a 3-2 win at Atalanta in a game…
Continue ReadingLong wait for bye week finally ends for Colts, Taylor
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor feels like he has already played a full season. He has made 13 starts, logged…
Continue ReadingAmericans Plys, Persinger make Olympic curling coed field
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer American Chris Plys will have two chances to take home a curling medal from the Beijing Olympics. Plys is the only…
Continue ReadingPackers’ Cobb will be out ‘for a while’ with core injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has a core injury that will prevent him from playing Sunday and could keep him…
Continue ReadingCalifornia mom charged in case of kid hitting sports rival
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman faces criminal charges because authorities say she told her basketball…
Continue ReadingArizona Coyotes pay overdue bills to avoid arena eviction
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes are all caught up on their bills. The hockey team paid off overdue…
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