Chargers place Allen on NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was placed on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Coach Brandon…
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Vardy’s Rochester team joins MLS Next Pro, launching in 2022
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is drawing on past experiences in his new role as a co-owner of Rochester NY…
Continue ReadingFreeman aims for national title as he takes over No. 5 Irish
JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Saying he was “ready for this challenge,” 35-year-old Marcus Freeman was formally…
Continue ReadingJets’ Pionk suspended; Leafs’ Spezza offered hearing for hit
NEW YORK (AP) — Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk was suspended two games Monday for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto’s Rasmus Sandin in the third…
Continue ReadingPromoter: Sex toy sponsorship was too racy for curling crowd
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer A Dutch sex toy company’s attempt to reach fans of the wholesome sport of curling led some broadcasters to cancel…
Continue ReadingGetafe extends Athletic’s winless streak in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao’s run without a win in the Spanish league has reached seven consecutive matches after a 0-0 draw at…
Continue ReadingBrowns return from bye refreshed, refocused for home stretch
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns’ playoff chances got some outside help during their bye week. Now, they have to…
Continue ReadingNew Oklahoma coach Brent Venables turns attention to players
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has introduced Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach. He…
Continue ReadingEverton scores late, beats Arsenal 2-1 to end winless run
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Demarai Gray smashed home a long-range strike in the second minute of stoppage time to earn Everton a 2-1 victory over…
Continue ReadingFlorida’s Billy Napier embraces ‘scared money’ catchphrase
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Florida football coach Billy Napier has heard the expression countless times:…
Continue ReadingNonprofit to offer Texas offensive linemen $50,000 annually
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new organization says it will provide every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship $50,000 annually for use of…
Continue ReadingNon-league Chesterfield drawn to play Chelsea in FA Cup
LONDON (AP) — One of the five non-league teams in the draw for the third round of the FA Cup has been handed one of the most exciting matches…
Continue ReadingJets WR Davis having core muscle surgery, out for season
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will have core muscle surgery Tuesday and will…
Continue ReadingPackers hopeful about injured players entering stretch run
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility that three of his injured Pro Bowl players from last…
Continue ReadingBrowns designate LB Phillips for return after biceps injury
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns could have some help at linebacker for their playoff push. Jacob Phillips, who suffered…
Continue ReadingCleveland Browns star defensive end Bill Glass dead at 86
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Glass, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end with Cleveland and member of the Browns’ 1964 NFL…
Continue ReadingSection of Everton fans leave seats during game in protest
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A section of Everton fans have left their seats after the 27th minute of the English Premier League match against Arsenal…
Continue ReadingJulio Jones cleared to practice as Titans return from bye
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Proof the Tennessee Titans are healthier now than before their bye came in a…
Continue ReadingMoffett, mediator, briefly baseball union head, dead at 90
ALEXANDRIA, Va, (AP) — Kenneth Moffett, the federal mediator during the 1981 baseball strike, has died at the age of 90. Moffett succeeded Marvin…
Continue ReadingNapier’s Florida staff starts taking shape with Toney, Hocke
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Florida football coach Billy Napier’s staff is starting to take shape. Napier hired four assistants who spent the…
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