Seahawks backfield depth getting tested entering stretch run
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll right away gave an honest assessment of where the running back room stands with the…
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UNC Asheville defeats Warren Wilson 122-70
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Led by Drew Pember’s 22 points, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs defeated the Warren Wilson Owls 122-70 on Wednesday night. The…
Continue ReadingAP source: Cubs, RHP Taillon agree to 4-year contract
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added Jameson Taillon to their rotation, agreeing to a $68 million,…
Continue ReadingGiants’ Jones, Slayton eager to face Eagles’ Bradberry
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Darius Slayton are looking forward to…
Continue ReadingMinnesota gives Fleck 1-year extension, plus raise
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck had his contract extended by an additional year with a $1…
Continue ReadingTagovailoa leads Pro Bowl fan vote in another sign of growth
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leads the Pro Bowl fan voting with 138,390…
Continue ReadingMuuuth! Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth forging his own path
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is forging his own identity in his second season.…
Continue ReadingHackett brushes aside talk of Broncos’ losing skid to Chiefs
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — When Nathaniel Hackett was hired as coach of the Denver Broncos, he quickly put…
Continue ReadingPaul nears return for Suns, could play Wednesday vs. Celtics
PHOENIX (AP) — After missing a month with a sore right heel, Chris Paul could return as early as Wednesday night against the NBA-leading Boston…
Continue ReadingPenguins prospect Sam Poulin taking leave of absence
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin is taking a leave of absence from the club’s American Hockey League affiliate…
Continue ReadingScotland wing Graham out until February with knee injury
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland wing Darcy Graham has been ruled out until February because of a knee injury that could jeopardize his…
Continue ReadingVrabel: Titans owner sent clear message to win championships
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk left coach Mike Vrabel to explain…
Continue ReadingEx-Bills punter Araiza won’t be charged in alleged gang rape
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Prosecutors say former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza will not be charged in connection with an alleged gang rape of a…
Continue ReadingPanthers DE Anderson hoping to return after ‘minor stroke’
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers defensive end Henry Anderson said he’s hopeful he can return to…
Continue ReadingMcVay: Baker Mayfield likely to be active for Rams vs Vegas
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coach Sean McVay says Baker Mayfield probably will be active for the Los Angeles Rams’ game…
Continue ReadingVikings put Akayleb Evans on IR after latest concussion
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Akayleb Evans on injured reserve after his most recent concussion. The roster move…
Continue ReadingVirginia football players granted extra year of eligibility
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to Virginia football players whose eligibility has expired in the…
Continue ReadingBrowns DBs eager to catch up with Bengals chatty WR Chase
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase missed Cincinnati’s game against Cleveland on…
Continue ReadingLongtime Cubs radio voice Hughes wins Frick Award
CHICAGO (AP) — Longtime Chicago Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes has won the Hall of Fame’s 2023 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball…
Continue Reading49ers not optimistic about possible Garoppolo return
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are not counting on getting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo…
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