AFC championship loss motivates Bills to build on last year
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are motivated in returning mostly intact following a breakthrough…
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AP Source: Nats VP Bob Boone resigning over vaccine mandate
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals…
Continue ReadingTexas A&M votes to extend Fisher’s contract through 2031
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Texas A&M’s board of regents voted Wednesday to extend coach Jimbo Fisher’s contract through the 2031…
Continue ReadingCroatia draws with new-look Russia in World Cup qualifying
MOSCOW (AP) — Croatia has drawn 0-0 with a new-look Russia team to stay atop its World Cup qualifying group as tiny Malta secured a commanding win.…
Continue ReadingRookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick spent a lot of money this offseason to help the Patriots put a 7-9…
Continue ReadingExpectations not a burden for Maryland’s Tagovailoa
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — After his first season at Maryland was shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, Taulia…
Continue ReadingTexans GM Caserio won’t provide clarity on Watson’s future
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on Wednesday said Deshaun Watson has not been a…
Continue ReadingEffort underway to rescue girls soccer team from Afghanistan
By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer…
Continue ReadingColts counting on Wentz to rebound from frustrating start
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are giving Carson Wentz a fresh start. They’ve surrounded him…
Continue ReadingDefending AFC North champ Steelers retool around Big Ben
By The Associated Press Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned for an 18th season, with a cast of fresh faces around him as…
Continue ReadingSaleh changed Jets’ vibe, but now it must transfer to field
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The vibe around the New York Jets began to change the day Robert Saleh was…
Continue ReadingPenn State’s Jahan Dotson still focused on improvement
By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jahan Dotson is expecting a big year in his final season for Penn State. The wide…
Continue ReadingWhile Fields waits, Bears going with Dalton at QB for now
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are counting on Justin Fields to develop into the franchise…
Continue ReadingHaaland scores as Norway holds Netherlands to 1-1 draw
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Erling Haaland has spoiled Louis van Gaal’s return as Netherlands coach. The 21-year-old striker scored the opening goal as…
Continue ReadingBlues, D-man Colton Parayko agree on $52M, 8-year extension
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues agreed to terms with top defenseman Colton Parayko on an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million. The…
Continue ReadingChiefs look to extend AFC West run, return to Super Bowl
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After their offensive line was embarrassed by Tampa Bay in February, dashing the Chiefs’…
Continue ReadingRonaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer
FARO, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on…
Continue ReadingBill-ief sky-high in Buffalo with majority of starters back
By The Associated Press Aside from COVID-19 concerns there appears little in the way preventing the Buffalo Bills from matching or building off their…
Continue ReadingChase Young-led defense is again Washington’s best hope
By The Associated Press The defense led by Chase Young is the biggest reason to believe Washington can again contend for the NFC East title and make…
Continue ReadingMickelson, Couples added as assistant Ryder Cup captains
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Phil Mickelson is returning for his 13th consecutive Ryder Cup, this time without his clubs.…
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