SEC leaders Georgia, Alabama gearing up for final challenges
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Top-ranked Georgia and No. 3 Alabama appear headed for a showdown in the Southeastern Conference championship…
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Security guard: Browns sign Bitonio to $48 million extension
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns signed three-time Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio to a three-year, $48 million…
Continue ReadingRavens can keep control of AFC North with win over Miami
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The previous time Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson came back to play in his native…
Continue ReadingFrost willing to ‘make any sacrifices’ to keep Nebraska job
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Scott Frost says he was willing to make sacrifices to continue as coach at Nebraska.…
Continue ReadingRevised injured reserve rules keeping NFL teams competitive
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The day after making final roster cuts, the Tennessee Titans put three players…
Continue ReadingRangers name Hyers hitting coach, reunite him with Woodward
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have named Tim Hyers their new hitting coach. He spent the past four seasons in that role for the Boston…
Continue ReadingRavens seek to extend run of dominance over Dolphins
By The Associated Press Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Miami Dolphins for Thursday night football this week. Baltimore has won…
Continue ReadingPickett, Howell square off as No. 25 Pitt hosts UNC
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — North Carolina visits No. 25 Pittsburgh with a chance to create some chaos in the ACC’s…
Continue ReadingRavens figure to provide more angst for fans and another win
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The Baltimore Ravens do nothing easily. Yes, they have the AFC’s best record among teams that have had their…
Continue ReadingFormer US defender Besler retires after 13 years in MLS
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. men’s national team defender Matt Besler announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League…
Continue ReadingChiellini backs Super League idea, calls for soccer reforms
MILAN (AP) — Juventus and Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini has come out in support of the failed Super League project and has advocated reforms…
Continue ReadingStar QBs Howell, Pickett face off as UNC visits No. 25 Pitt
By The Associated Press No. 25 Pittsburgh will try to take another step toward the ACC’s Coastal Division title when the Panthers host North…
Continue ReadingBrowns’ Chubb still uncertain for Pats after positive test
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski would not disclose whether star running back Nick Chubb is…
Continue ReadingRice to miss England’s final WCup qualifiers through illness
LONDON (AP) — England will have to seal qualification for the 2022 World Cup without its first-choice midfielder. Declan Rice has withdrawn from…
Continue ReadingHowe makes no promises about keeping Newcastle in EPL
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Eddie Howe is not prepared to make any promises about saving Newcastle from relegation from the Premier League despite…
Continue ReadingGarcia steps down as FIU athletic director, search underway
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Florida International has begun a search for a new athletic director after Pete Garcia announced he is resigning…
Continue ReadingRoadrunners bask in dream season after taking a few chances
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — No. 15 Texas-San Antonio is enjoying a dream season after taking a few chances. The school…
Continue ReadingMike White to start at QB for Jets against Bills on Sunday
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike White will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday against…
Continue ReadingHenry Ruggs’ lawyers argue to block medical records release
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III have launched a bid to keep his medical…
Continue ReadingAndy Murray beats top seed Sinner to reach Stockholm QF
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Andy Murray has defeated top-seeded Jannik Sinner 7-6 (4), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open. It was Murray’s…
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