Deshaun Watson preaches patience in early stages with Browns
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson is preaching patience. Four games into his tenure with Cleveland, Watson feels…
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Jets look to get sputtering ground game running again
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets’ ground game has been grounded. A once-flourishing…
Continue ReadingLongwood earns 87-73 victory against High Point
FARMVILLE, Va. — Led by Isaiah Wilkins’ 25 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the High Point Panthers 87-73 on Thursday. The Lancers are…
Continue ReadingPele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pelé played some of the best matches of his career…
Continue ReadingBrantley scores 24 as La Salle beats Howard 80-76
WASHINGTON — Led by Khalil Brantley’s 24 points, the La Salle Explorers defeated the Howard Bison 80-76 on Thursday. The Explorers are now…
Continue ReadingPelé remembered for transcending soccer around world
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pelé was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming…
Continue ReadingPelé set the standard for greatness in the land of his sport
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer From spearheading the “beautiful game” to helping Brazil win three World Cup titles, Pelé embodied greatness in…
Continue ReadingDobbins rounding into form as Ravens lean on running game
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins missed all of last season following a knee injury and has played only seven…
Continue ReadingPelé, who died at 82, was a sports star and cultural icon
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé will be famous for 15 centuries. The Brazilian soccer star said Andy Warhol told him…
Continue ReadingAs ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents
By TALES AZZONI and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé was simply “The King.” He embraced “the beautiful game” of…
Continue ReadingUNC Greensboro wins 72-47 against Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Led by Mikeal Brown-Jones’ 19 points, the UNC Greensboro Spartans defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 72-47 on…
Continue ReadingJohnson’s 18 lead Stonehill over Sacred Heart 74-67
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Led by Shamir Johnson’s 18 points, the Stonehill Skyhawks defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers 74-67 on Thursday. The…
Continue ReadingNobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Nobody disputes Pelé ’s greatness but the exact number of goals he scored in his career will forever remain a…
Continue ReadingBrady, Bucs can clinch NFC South with win over Panthers
By The Associated Press Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the surging Carolina Panthers in a matchup with NFC South championship…
Continue ReadingMichigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant…
Continue ReadingConfident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Donovan Edwards is good and knows he’s good. The Michigan running back will tell…
Continue ReadingOhio State, Georgia reloaded after losing stars to NFL draft
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Only months after Georgia defensive linemen and Ohio State wide receivers combined to fill five…
Continue ReadingLundy returns to lead Penn State over Delaware State 60-46
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Seth Lundy returned from a one-game absence to score 15 points and grab 10 rebounds and lead Penn State to a 60-46…
Continue ReadingJags look to snap 9-game skid against Texans on Sunday
By The Associated Press The Jacksonville Jaguars look to snap a nine-game skid when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Jaguars have won…
Continue ReadingAP source: Big Ten’s Warren candidate for Bears president
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the…
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