Navigating NFL without an agent remains tricky proposition
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer Lamar Jackson is banking on his talent to ultimately land the deal he seeks from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s also…
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Big 12’s underappreciated stealing spotlight early in season
By DAVE SKRETTA What were supposed to be the Big 12 also-rans took some of the spotlight from favorites such as Oklahoma and Oklahoma State over the…
Continue ReadingMan City player Benjamin Mendy cleared of one count of rape
CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty on a charge of rape of a 19-year-old woman. The verdict was…
Continue ReadingOffense or defense? Some assistants benefit from doing both
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Abdul Hodge is a former three-time all-Big Ten linebacker who played the position in the NFL and spent three years…
Continue ReadingArmour at 46 makes it through injury to get PGA Tour card
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Ryan Armour is starting another PGA Tour season at the Fortinet Championship, a surprise on so many levels he…
Continue ReadingSuns owner Sarver suspended 1 year, fined $10M after probe
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year, plus…
Continue ReadingBlues sign Jordan Kyrou to 8-year, $65 million extension
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The St. Louis Blues have taken another step in keeping their top young players in the fold long term. The team on…
Continue ReadingSteelers star TJ Watt out at least 1 game with pec injury
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt will miss at least one game with a pec…
Continue ReadingChelsea coach Potter to attend first Champions League game
LONDON (AP) — Graham Potter’s first game as Chelsea coach will also be his first time at a Champions League game. Chelsea hosts Salzburg on…
Continue ReadingColumn: Jimmy Walker steps away, LIV gives him path back
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Jimmy Walker was so frustrated by ordinary golf and lingering health issues that he quietly walked away from the PGA…
Continue ReadingBusch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career…
Continue ReadingNew PGA Tour season starts in California, LIV to Chicago
By The Associated Press PGA TOUR FORTINET CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Napa, California. Course: Silverado Resort & Spa (North). Yardage: 7,123. Par: 72.…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 Alcaraz already back in Spain for Davis Cup Finals
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It was a quick turnaround for tennis’ new No. 1. Carlos Alcaraz arrived back home to try to help…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup Watch: Contractual tug-of-war may help Griezmann
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Less could be more for Antoine Griezmann going into the World Cup. The France forward has been…
Continue ReadingSilvio Berlusconi’s Monza fires Stroppa as coach
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi’s Monza has fired coach Giovanni Stroppa and replaced him with Raffaele Palladino. The 54-year-old Stroppa…
Continue ReadingRiot police quell fan disorder at Marseille-Frankfurt match
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Riot police intervened when opposing fans launched flares and fireworks at each other…
Continue ReadingJoshua accepts terms for heavyweight fight with Fury
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer A long-anticipated all-British heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is closer then ever.…
Continue ReadingDiamond DeShields chronicles USA Basketball training camp
By DIAMOND DESHIELDS For The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Diamond DeShields will be chronicling her journey with USA Basketball as they prep…
Continue ReadingJets’ Reed plays with heavy heart, dedicates season to dad
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — D.J. Reed started receiving the texts just as he was about to run on the field for…
Continue ReadingAnalysis: Nathaniel Hackett’s headscratcher caps wild Week 1
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Nathaniel Hackett found himself in no man’s land, and he assured himself a spot in football purgatory…
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