Steelers QB Pickett wants to go deep, but at the right time
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett wants to get his team’s offense going. He just wants to be smart about…
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Celtics’ Williams suspended 1 game for bumping referee
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA has suspended Celtics forward Grant Williams for one game without pay for using inappropriate language and making contact…
Continue ReadingSyracuse tops ACC defenses; Clemson closing gap
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Clemson has fashioned much of its success under coach Dabo Swinney with a defense that consistently has shut down…
Continue ReadingCanadiens get D Beaudin from Blackhawks for C Hills
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Nicolas Beaudin from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for center Cam Hillis.…
Continue ReadingFlightline heads Breeders’ Cup Classic; Baffert back in Ky
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Undefeated Flightline and surprise Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike head a field of nine for the Breeders’ Cup…
Continue ReadingBrady, Bucs aim to rebound against Lamar Jackson, Ravens
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson have mutual respect and admiration for one another’s success. The…
Continue ReadingLions owner says she is still confident in team’s leadership
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp spoke to reporters to share her frustration with the…
Continue ReadingNCAA approves new guidance on player endorsement deals
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors approved new guidance to members on name, image and likeness…
Continue ReadingBarcelona out of Champions League before kickoff vs. Bayern
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The game hadn’t even kicked off yet and Barcelona had already lost. Barcelona was eliminated in the group stage of the…
Continue ReadingPorto punishes Club Brugge, moves into CL knockout stage
BRUGGE, Belgium (AP) — Club Brugge was punished for its defensive mistakes and slumped to its first Champions League loss this season in a 4-0…
Continue ReadingUConn freshman Ice Brady to miss season with knee injury
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn freshman forward Ice Brady will miss the entire season because of a dislocated right kneecap. Brady was a top recruit…
Continue ReadingSEC takes strong stance against storming the field
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference wants tremendous competition. It also wants teams from both…
Continue ReadingTom Brady, Lamar Jackson meet for 2nd time in their careers
By The Associated Press Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson meet for the second time in their careers when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Baltimore Ravens…
Continue ReadingWill Ravens make Bucs lose 3 in a row? Pro Picks says no
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Tom Brady hasn’t lost three straight games in 20 years. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens aim to snap…
Continue ReadingJets’ Moore returns, will play after trade request last week
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Disgruntled wide receiver Elijah Moore returned to practice with the New York Jets and is expected to…
Continue ReadingBills rule out CB Tre’Davious White from facing Packers
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Tre’Davious White’s return from a left knee injury…
Continue ReadingIassogna will be World Series umpire crew chief
HOUSTON (AP) — Dan Iassogna will be the crew chief for the seven umpires working the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston…
Continue ReadingAlabama DL Eboigbe likely out for season after neck surgery
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe is likely out for the season with a neck injury. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban…
Continue ReadingNo. 24 NC State hosts Virginia Tech with tweaked offense
By The Associated Press No. 24 North Carolina State hosts Virginia Tech on Thursday night. The Wolfpack’s offense could look different with…
Continue ReadingQB Rising leads No. 14 Utah into Washington St. on Thursday
By The Associated Press No. 14 Utah (5-2, 3-1 Pac-12) at Washington State (4-3, 1-3), Thursday, 10 p.m. ET (FS1) Line: Utah by 7, according to…
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