Eagles try to earn a playoff berth with win at Giants
By The Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles will try to become the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season when they face the New York…
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Seahawks host Panthers to begin stretch with 4 of 5 at home
By The Associated Press CAROLINA (4-8) at SEATTLE (7-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Seahawks by 3 1/2. AGAINST THE…
Continue ReadingUNC losing offensive assistants Longo, Bicknell to Wisconsin
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is losing two assistant coaches to Wisconsin, including the one who has…
Continue ReadingReport on D-I reform to be delivered at NCAA convention
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NCAA’s Division I transformation committee is scheduled to provide a final report…
Continue ReadingMichigan lineman Mazi Smith takes plea deal in gun case
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. The deal comes a week after Smith was charged…
Continue ReadingUFC 282: Suddenly vacant light heavyweight belt at stake
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev say they didn’t expect that UFC 282 would decide who…
Continue ReadingQuote Box: Reaction to Brittney Griner’s release from Russia
By The Associated Press Reactions after WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison in a high-profile prisoner…
Continue ReadingFCS playoffs: When will defenses assert themselves?
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Offense has been on display throughout the Championship Subdivision playoffs and may be again this weekend. Three…
Continue ReadingBurmester takes early lead at Alfred Dunhill in South Africa
MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Dean Burmester made six birdies on the back nine to complete his 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead at the Alfred Dunhill…
Continue ReadingPenguins’ Letang returns to practice 10 days after stroke
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has returned to practice less than two weeks after suffering a stroke. The 35-year-old…
Continue ReadingArmy ponders how long it can remain independent in football
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Army football continues to wrestle with the decision to keep its football team as an independent program. The Black…
Continue ReadingKentucky RB Rodriguez to skip bowl, prepare for NFL draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will skip the Music City Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft, the second Wildcat to…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner’s loved ones and extended basketball family were ecstatic when news broke about her release…
Continue ReadingFields’ emergence gives struggling Bears hope for future
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The emergence of quarterback Justin Fields after a slow start to his second season is…
Continue ReadingHouse report: Snyder had role in ‘toxic’ Commanders culture
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than…
Continue ReadingYouth hockey doctor faces more sex abuse charges
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit doctor already jailed on criminal sexual conduct charges connected to his work with youth hockey…
Continue ReadingWilliams, Phillips highlight AP All-Pac-12 team
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press player of the year…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico State Police release fatal campus shooting video
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — State Police have released surveillance footage of last month’s fatal shooting on the University of New Mexico campus…
Continue ReadingFlorida turns to ex-Ohio State QB Miller to start Vegas Bowl
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Jack Miller, who transferred from Ohio State last December, will make…
Continue ReadingFrom serving pizzas, Fofana now delivering World Cup crosses
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Youssouf Fofana has gone from serving pizzas to delivering crosses in the World Cup. He was…
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