Cousins, Vikings keeping up with NFL’s late-game winners
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL season has had 22 games with a winning score in either the final minute of…
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Family says Texas player died of accidental overdose
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The family of Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger says he died of an accidental drug overdose. Jake Ehlinger is the younger brother…
Continue ReadingFallout from Jon Gruden emails leads to diversity questions
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Every week for the past two seasons, NFL players take the field wearing social justice messages on their…
Continue ReadingKenyan Drake provides dual-threat opportunities for Raiders
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni is very fond of Raiders running back Kenyan Drake. Drake…
Continue ReadingBraves get Soler back in NLCS Game 5 after COVID-19 absence
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Atlanta Braves welcomed back outfielder Jorge Soler for Game 5 of the NL Championship Series after he was sidelined…
Continue ReadingJones, Wilson growing up fast heading into Pats-Jets rematch
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rookie quarterbacks Mac Jones and Zach Wilson have quickly learned just how difficult…
Continue ReadingWinnipeg’s Mark Scheifele placed in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg center Mark Scheifele was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol Thursday and sat out the Jets’ home opener…
Continue ReadingF1 title fight could take big swing in U.S and Mexico
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton brushed off suggestions that the U.S. Grand Prix is a must-win…
Continue ReadingDodgers opener Kelly gives up HR, injured in NLCS Game 5
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers opener Joe Kelly gave up a two-run homer to Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman in the first inning and soon exited with…
Continue ReadingMaye sorry for DUI arrest, wants to remain with Jets
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Marcus Maye knew where to go once the news of his DUI arrest from February…
Continue ReadingHerbert, Chargers surging with 4-2 record at bye week
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Justin Herbert is having a sophomore surge instead of a slump. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback continues to add to…
Continue ReadingChiefs tight end Travis Kelce loves the ironman role
By MATT DERRICK Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coaches and athletic trainers occasionally force Travis Kelce to take a limited…
Continue ReadingBucs say Bears’ offense better than anemic stats suggest
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t trust the numbers when it comes to the struggling Chicago…
Continue ReadingChargers sign return specialist Andre Roberts
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver/return specialist Andre Roberts signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after being released earlier this week…
Continue ReadingRed Sox rely on Eovaldi in Game 6 with ALCS on the line
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox’s season. The Boston righty…
Continue ReadingAAC additions: A glance at the conference’s six new teams
By The Associated Press The American Athletic Conference announced it will add six schools that currently playing in Conference USA. Charlotte, UAB,…
Continue ReadingNo. 25 Purdue tries to build momentum against Wisconsin
By The Associated Press No. 25 Purdue faces a high-stakes game Saturday against Wisconsin. A win would keep the Boilermakers in the mix for the Big…
Continue ReadingKnack for finishing games not showing up early for Titans
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a great knack for finishing games. Moving the ball…
Continue ReadingWhat code? NASCAR drivers lament lack of on-track etiquette
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tensions are high in NASCAR as the season races toward next month’s championship…
Continue ReadingNo. 24 UTSA aims to preserve first ranking at Louisiana Tech
By The Associated Press No. 24 UTSA is nationally ranked for the first time as well as 7-0 for the first time and on its first winning streak as long…
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