MacKinnon says he and Avalanche are close on a new contract
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon expects to sign contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche soon. The…
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K-State on rise with old-school defensive-minded philosophy
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The hallmark of the early Bill Snyder teams at Kansas State was a dominating defense. Turns…
Continue ReadingSeahawks place S Jamal Adams on injured reserve
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks placed safety Jamal Adams on injured reserve Thursday for the quadriceps tendon injury he suffered in the…
Continue ReadingEx-Oklahoma QB Thompson’s son to lead Nebraska vs Sooners
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson led the Sooners to a win over Nebraska in what was…
Continue ReadingAs Roger Federer retires, an appreciation of his career
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer never let ’em see him sweat. He played tennis with a style that only rarely betrayed the effort…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox pound 5 homers, rock Central-leading Guardians 8-2
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit one of Chicago’s five home runs off rookie Hunter Gaddis and the White Sox cut…
Continue ReadingUS eying Davis Cup quarterfinals after beating Kazakhstan
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz have won their singles matches to help the United States beat Kazakhstan 2-1 and move atop its…
Continue Reading49ers look for bounce back when they host Seahawks
By The Associated Press SEATTLE (1-0) at SAN FRANCISCO (0-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.…
Continue ReadingRonaldo nets 1st Europa League goal as United beats Sheriff
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first Europa League goal of his career to help Manchester United rebound from an…
Continue ReadingEx-USC water polo coach gets new admissions scam trial
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a new trial for a former decorated University of Southern…
Continue ReadingFamiliar foes: Bills and Titans meet for 5th straight year
By The Associated Press The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans meet for the fifth straight year, and third straight in prime time in an early season…
Continue ReadingPackers look to continue their recent mastery of Bears
By The Associated Press The Green Bay Packers have won each of their past six meetings with the Chicago Bears and will try to make it seven straight…
Continue ReadingRoger Federer’s big matches: A look at 10 Grand Slam finals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer has announced his retirement at age 41 after participating in some of the most memorable matches in…
Continue ReadingHamlin applauds RCR’s recovery in signing Kyle Busch
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin says Kurt Busch is under no pressure to hurry up his recovery from a…
Continue ReadingWilson makes home debut; Hackett moves on from bad decision
By The Associated Press The Houston Texans and Denver Broncos are both looking to get on the winning side after disappointing opening weekend…
Continue ReadingNo. 24 Texas A&M looks to bounce back vs. No. 13 Miami
By The Associated Press The No. 13 Miami Hurricanes look to improve to 3-0 and continue their strong start in the first season under coach Mario…
Continue ReadingEagles-Vikings set for Monday night showdown
By The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Monday night matchup of two receivers each coming off big games. Wide receiver A.J. Brown caught 10…
Continue ReadingNo. 11 Michigan State, Washington both seeking validation
By The Associated Press No. 11 Michigan State (2-0) at Washington (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Line: Washington by 3 1/2 according to FanDuel…
Continue ReadingPanthers D focused on better angles in run game vs. Giants
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Better angles. It’s the two words Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow has been…
Continue ReadingArizona State looking to bounce back against E. Michigan
By The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State is looking to bounce back from its loss at No. 8 Oklahoma State when Eastern Michigan of…
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