Penn State’s Franklin agrees to $75M, 10-year extension
By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State football coach James Franklin has agreed to a new 10-year contract that…
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Academy graduates send Chelsea through with CL win over Juve
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Three Chelsea academy graduates scored in a 4-0 victory over Juventus that secured a place in…
Continue ReadingFormer MLB outfielder, manager Bill Virdon dies at 90
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bill Virdon, who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1960 World Series before enjoying success as manager of the Houston Astros,…
Continue ReadingBears coach Matt Nagy denies report he will be fired
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Matt Nagy denies he has been told he will be coaching his last game for the Bears on…
Continue ReadingDavid scores as Lille beats Salzburg in Champions League
LILLE, France (AP) — In-form Canada striker Jonathan David scored a 12th goal this season as Lille beat Salzburg 1-0 in the Champions League to…
Continue ReadingZenit salvages draw at Malmo in Champions League
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Zenit St. Petersburg quickly recovered from a late red card to draw its Champions League game at Malmo 1-1 with a…
Continue ReadingHolden lifts Towson over Penn 76-61
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Terry Nolan Jr. scored a career-high 25 points as Towson got past Penn 76-61. Cam Holden added 20 points for the Tigers. Jordan…
Continue ReadingAlmonacy leads Appalachian State over Akron 57-45
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Michael Almonacy had 18 points and six rebounds as Appalachian State beat Akron 57-45 in the Gulf Coast Showcase. Enrique…
Continue ReadingMichigan’s defense braces for Buckeyes’ high-flying attack
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — This year’s edition of The Game could come down to how well No. 6 Michigan can slow…
Continue ReadingTexas A&M beats Butler 57-50 at Maui Invitational
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Quenton Jackson had 15 points and five steals, lifting Texas A&M to a 57-50 win over Butler in the…
Continue ReadingSkeleton slider Daly tests positive, may affect Olympic plan
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Olympic skeleton slider John Daly has tested positive for COVID-19. That potentially complicates his chances of…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after tackling WWE wrestler Seth Rollins
NEW YORK (AP) — Spectators at a WWE event saw an unexpected bout when a man got past a metal barricade at the Barclays Center and tackled wrestler…
Continue ReadingVikings place DT Dalvin Tomlinson on COVID-19 reserve list
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson on the COVID-19 reserve list. Their depth on the defensive…
Continue ReadingSmith still finding footing with Pats with former team next
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith wasn’t disgruntled when he left Tennessee in free…
Continue ReadingWynter scores 20 to carry Drexel over Charlotte 67-55
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Camren Wynter had 20 points as Drexel defeated Charlotte 67-55. Jahmir Young led the 49ers on Tuesday with 20…
Continue ReadingMediation set for Blackhawks, former player in assault case
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer A former player who sued the Chicago Blackhawks has agreed to mediation in hopes of settling the case. Kyle Beach…
Continue ReadingResilient Cardinals regain No. 1 spot in AP Pro32 poll
By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals, playing once again without starting quarterback Kyler Murray and star…
Continue ReadingNFL moves Raiders-Browns, Patriots-Colts to Saturday Dec. 18
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has filled the blanks for its previously scheduled Week 15 Saturday doubleheader by moving the Raiders at Browns and…
Continue ReadingIron Bowl quarterbacks have different pedigrees, same goal
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is a former five-star prospect and Heisman Trophy candidate. Auburn’s T.J.…
Continue ReadingRonaldo helps Man U into CL’s last 16 with win at Villarreal
VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — A smart piece of improvisation by Cristiano Ronaldo helped to send Manchester United into the last 16 of the Champions…
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