Willie McGinest Jr arrested in alleged assault in California
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say former NFL linebacker Willie McGinest Jr. was arrested in connection with an assault at a Southern…
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Packers release veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins in advance of…
Continue ReadingAP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the matter says Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a sprained…
Continue ReadingPatti could start for Pitt in Sun Bowl after Slovis’ exit
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Patti could start for Pittsburgh when the Panthers face No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. The…
Continue ReadingFIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at Qatar World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it “the…
Continue ReadingBears’ Jenkins out of hospital after injuring neck in game
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day…
Continue ReadingFlyers’ Atkinson set for neck surgery, out for the season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson will have neck surgery Wednesday and miss the entire season. It’s another…
Continue ReadingNL champion Phillies sign GM Fuld through 2025 season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies gave general manager Sam Fuld a contract extension that will take him through the 2025 season. The…
Continue ReadingBassitt drawn to Blue Jays by strong lineup, loaded rotation
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt didn’t need the Toronto Blue Jays to sell him on what they were building. The…
Continue ReadingUS businessman John Textor completes Lyon takeover
LYON, France (AP) — American businessman John Textor has completed his takeover of French league club Lyon. The sale was initially set for…
Continue ReadingGardner-Webb defeats Bob Jones 116-55
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Led by Kareem Reid’s 20 points, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs defeated the Bob Jones Bruins 116-55 on…
Continue ReadingCubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The announcement…
Continue ReadingAlabama’s Young, Anderson sticking around for Sugar Bowl
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. decided they had unfinished business at Alabama, even if it won’t include another…
Continue ReadingBowling Green takes down Fairmont State 93-74
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Led by Leon Ayers III’s 20 points, the Bowling Green Falcons defeated the Fairmont State Falcons 93-74 on Monday. The…
Continue ReadingActive Mets introduce RHP Senga, Verlander next
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kodai Senga was officially introduced at a press conference Monday at Citi Field after…
Continue ReadingAlcohol use blamed for death of Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Medical examiners say the death of Cincinnati Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer was caused by chronic alcohol use. The Hennepin County…
Continue ReadingSt. John’s cracks women’s AP Top 25 for 1st time since 2015
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer St. John’s is ranked in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time since 2015. The Red…
Continue ReadingMaple Leafs acquire Hunt from Avs for Malgin
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Dryden Hunt from the Colorado Avalanche for fellow forward Denis Malgin. Hunt has put up 14 goals…
Continue ReadingNavy promotes defensive coordinator Newberry to head coach
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy has promoted efensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach. Newberry replaces Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach…
Continue ReadingTCU QB Max Duggan heading to NFL draft after playoff
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan will head to the NFL draft after the College Football Playoff.…
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