ESPN+ to televise African World Cup soccer qualifiers
BRISTOL, Conn, (AP) — ESPN has obtained U.S. television rights to African World Cup qualifying and will stream the matches on ESPN+. Coverage began…
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Jags eyeing sustained success with ‘winners’ Meyer, Lawrence
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After nearly a decade of NFL failure, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan devised…
Continue ReadingBengals must stay healthy to compete in rugged AFC North
By The Associated Press Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow is healthy after knee surgery and No. 1 running back Joe Mixon is back after a foot injury.…
Continue ReadingBrowns flip script, now among AFC’s title contenders
By The Associated Press The Browns are expected to compete for an AFC title this season. How’s that for something new? Cleveland ended its…
Continue ReadingCan Tua-led Dolphins end their long playoff win drought?
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins’ most recent playoff win is nearly old enough to drink. On Dec. 30, 2000, Dave…
Continue ReadingFalcons lose starting left guard Josh Andrews to broken hand
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Josh Andrews, who was the favorite to open the season as the Atlanta Falcons’…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Coastal Carolina opens against The Citadel
By The Associated Press No. 22 Coastal Carolina hopes to continue its strong run when it opens against The Citadel on Thursday night. The Chants…
Continue ReadingWithout Watt, Watson, little reason for optimism for Texans
By The Associated Press The once star-studded Houston Texans have lost virtually all their big names in recent years, and those departures coupled…
Continue ReadingJaguars begin new era featuring Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer
By The Associated Press Being better than last year is the lowest bar possible for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They went 1-15 last season. So…
Continue ReadingJets surprisingly cut CB Bless Austin among several moves
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets released cornerback Bless Austin and surprisingly moved on…
Continue ReadingMariners keeping Dipoto, Servais in the fold with new deals
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have promoted general manager Jerry Dipoto to president of baseball operations…
Continue ReadingPanthers claim OG Michael Jordan, release WR David Moore
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with yet another unrestricted free agent they signed earlier this offseason. The…
Continue ReadingNew coach, new GM, no Julio: Falcons begin major overhaul
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — New coach. New general manager. No Julio Jones. The Atlanta Falcons have embarked on a new era…
Continue ReadingKimi Raikkonen to retire at end of Formula One season
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen will retire at the end of the Formula One season, concluding a career that spanned two decades and…
Continue ReadingTitans thinking Super Bowl after overhauling D, adding Jones
By The Associated Press Only Seattle (nine) and Kansas City (eight) have had more consecutive winning seasons than the Tennessee Titans’ five…
Continue ReadingCarter-Vickers, Palmer-Brown, Gioacchini loaned to new teams
By The Associated Press American defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Erik Palmer-Brown, and forward Nicholas Gioacchini were loaned before…
Continue ReadingWentz’s health, productivity will be key for Colts in 2021
By The Associated Press Indianapolis already has one of the NFL’s best offensive lines, two 1,000-yard rushers and a young, confident defense.…
Continue ReadingMichigan State names Haller as new athletic director
By ANNA LIZ NICHOLS Associated Press/ Report for America LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has named deputy athletic director and Spartan…
Continue ReadingACC teams hope vaccinations reduce COVID-19 setbacks in ’21
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Atlantic Coast Conference coaches are counting on high program COVID-19 vaccination rates to minimize risks of…
Continue ReadingPanthers’ Darnold has playmakers if O-line can protect him
By The Associated Press The Panthers have one of the most dynamic players in the league in running back Christian McCaffrey and a pair of returning…
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