Remembering Franco: Reaction to the death of Franco Harris
By The Associated Press Pro Football Hall of Famers Tony Dungy and Jerome Bettis are among those mourning the death of Franco Harris. The Pittsburgh…
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No. 5 Notre Dame opens 2nd half on 17-0 run in 85-57 rout
By ANTHONY ANDERSON Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Maddy Westbeld scored 10 points in four minutes and No. 5 Notre Dame started the…
Continue ReadingNo. 15 Maryland women power past Purdue Fort Wayne 88-51
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Shyanne Sellers scored 18 points, Diamond Miller had 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and four blocks and No. 15…
Continue ReadingWolfe scores 13, Morehead State beats Alice Lloyd 66-50
MOREHEAD, Ky. — Led by Jake Wolfe’s 13 points, the Morehead State Eagles defeated the Alice Lloyd Eagles 66-50 on Wednesday. Morehead State…
Continue ReadingOle Miss hires former Auburn athletic director Allen Greene
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has hired former Auburn athletic director Allen Greene as an administrator. Greene will be the department’s…
Continue ReadingEdwards scores 23 to help No. 9 UConn over Seton Hall
By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Aaliyah Edwards had 23 points, leading six players who scored in double figures for…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 South Carolina, Boston power past Coastal 102-39
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had her 68th career double double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to keep No.…
Continue ReadingJaguars, Jets kick off Week 16 still in the playoff chase
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars face Zach Wilson and the New York Jets in Week 16 for the second…
Continue ReadingStars forward Denis Gurianov taking leave for family reasons
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Denis Gurianov is taking an indefinite leave of absence for unspecified family reasons. The team says it will…
Continue ReadingExperience grows in women’s game, a test for young teams
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Women’s college basketball has long had players stick around compared to men’s players making…
Continue ReadingTitans sign 3rd QB with Tannehill nursing sprained ankle
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie Malik Willis appears closer to making his third start this…
Continue ReadingJags rule out Walker, Fatukasi for game against Jets
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled out two defensive starters — linebacker Travon Walker and nose tackle Foley Fatukasi —…
Continue ReadingCharges dropped against ex-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown
By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — No charges will be filed against former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown following…
Continue ReadingBlack head coaches in FBS drop slightly heading into 2023
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Deion Sanders was the star attraction in this year’s class of new Black coaches at major college programs. But…
Continue ReadingCubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson has joined the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $177 million, seven-year…
Continue ReadingColts bench Ryan for 2nd time, will give Foles starting job
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles will replace 37-year-old Matt Ryan as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback…
Continue ReadingRun, run, run: Air Force plays Baylor in Armed Forces Bowl
By The Associated Press Air Force is making its sixth appearance in the Armed Forces Bowl to play Baylor. The 9-3 Falcons have won in that game only…
Continue ReadingAstros sign veteran OF Brantley to 1-year deal
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Houston Astros…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Inside the proposed sale of the Suns and Mercury
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mat Ishbia’s career basketball statistics at Michigan State went like this: He averaged 0.6 points, 0.3…
Continue ReadingRussian hurdler stripped of 2012 Olympics gold for doping
MONACO (AP) — Russian 400-meter hurdler Natalya Antyukh will lose her gold medal from the 2012 London Games because of doping. It puts American…
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