Sports betting ads: Industry weighs how much is too much?
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — If you’ve turned on a television in the last three years, chances are you’ve been…
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Vikings bring DT Tomlinson back from COVID-19 reserve list
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have activated defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson from the COVID-19 reserve list. Tomlinson is a welcomed…
Continue ReadingBlues’ Binnington, Faulk enter NHL COVID-19 protocol
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk have entered the NHL’s COVID-19…
Continue ReadingNo. 2 Wolverines, No. 15 Hawkeyes play for Big Ten title
By The Associated Press With the losing streak to Ohio State finally over, No. 2 Michigan will focus Saturday on ending its Big Ten titel drought.…
Continue ReadingWomen’s tennis’ China stance could be unique, cost millions
By STEPHEN WADE and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers The stand the women’s professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about…
Continue ReadingNew report shows college athletes still improving grad rates
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New graduation numbers continue to show college athletes are graduating at higher rates than overall students. The NCAA’s…
Continue ReadingNo. 20 Georgia women start 7-0 for second-straight season
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Que Morrison scored 20 points, Jenna Staiti had 12 points and nine rebounds, and No. 20 Georgia beat Texas Tech 66-56 in the…
Continue ReadingLarson comes full circle with Hendrick in winning 1st title
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Larson was 18 when he first tried to get a job at Hendrick Motorsports. There…
Continue ReadingPlayoff spot on line as Tide face Bulldogs in SEC title game
By The Associated Press No. 4 Alabama is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff when it plays No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game.…
Continue ReadingPackers will use bye to prepare for finishing stretch
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matt LaFleur won the NFC North in each of his first two seasons as Green Bay Packers coach, and he’s well on his way to…
Continue ReadingUTSA hosts Western Kentucky for C-USA championship
By The Associated Press UTSA will host Western Kentucky and compete for its first Conference USA title. The Roadrunners defeated the Hilltoppers…
Continue ReadingBucks’ Lopez undergoes back surgery; return date uncertain
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez has undergone surgery to address the back injury that has kept him from playing since the…
Continue ReadingNo. 10 Oregon faces No. 14 Utah for Pac-12 title
By The Associated Press No. 10 Oregon has made it to the Pac-12 title game for the third straight year. The Ducks are looking to improve to 5-0…
Continue ReadingClubs want FIFA talks over health risks of January call-ups
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The group representing Europe’s top soccer clubs have detailed “deep concerns” about the…
Continue ReadingFeds: Track coach tricked women into sending him nude photos
BOSTON (AP) — A former college track and field coach accused of setting up sham social media and email accounts in an attempt to trick female…
Continue ReadingChiefs leaning on unsung heroes in their Super Bowl pursuit
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The top-ranked cornerback in the NFL, at least according to some advanced metrics, is not…
Continue ReadingStruggling Panthers limp into bye week having lost 7 of 9
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian used to repeat an old adage: you never want to get too…
Continue ReadingUTSA seeking first C-USA title against Western Kentucky
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — UTSA will host Western Kentucky on Friday night for the Conference USA championship. UTSA was…
Continue ReadingMayfield, Browns can make up for lost season in home stretch
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s chance to change the narrative about him, about the Browns and about his future…
Continue ReadingHuskers QB Adrian Martinez puts name in transfer portal
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez has announced he is putting his name into the transfer portal. The three-time captain…
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