Former Saints coach Payton concentrating on working for Fox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Sean Payton isn’t on the sidelines this season, but he will have a great viewing spot for games on Sunday. The…
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Saints unveil attack run by Payton understudy Carmichael
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees says New Orleans offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr.…
Continue ReadingUnbeaten Lens tops French league after beating Troyes 1-0
PARIS (AP) — Lens defender Kevin Danso has led Lens to a 1-0 win against Troyes and the northern side moved to the top of the French league on…
Continue ReadingSalisbury, Ram repeat as US Open men’s doubles champions
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Salisbury slammed away an overhead to clinch another U.S. Open men’s doubles title, raised…
Continue ReadingHerta unsure if IndyCar farewell and move to F1 are imminent
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Holton Herta refuses to wonder if Sunday’s season-ending race is his final…
Continue ReadingUnstoppable: Browns star Garrett driven to chase greatness
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett has changed. Cleveland’s star defensive end is not only bigger and stronger…
Continue ReadingNBA tells teams cap, tax rises expected to rise in 2023-24
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has told its teams that it still expects to see a significant jump in the salary cap and tax level in the 2023-24 season.…
Continue ReadingSkippers Ainslie, Spithill look to regain sea legs in SailGP
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Two of the world’s best skippers are trying to regain their sea legs before falling further behind in SailGP’s…
Continue ReadingPackers’ Lazard doubtful for season opener with ankle injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard didn’t practice this week and is unlikely to play in their season opener…
Continue ReadingTitans, S Amani Hooker agree on multiyear contract extension
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension with safety Amani Hooker. Terms of the deal were not…
Continue ReadingMLB prepared to voluntarily recognize minor league union
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is ready to voluntarily accept the formation of a minor league union, a key…
Continue ReadingBasketball Hall of Fame set to welcome 13 new enshrinees
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Basketball Hall of Fame will officially enshrine 13 new members on Saturday night. George Karl, Manu…
Continue ReadingOregon State has rare two-way player in Jack Colletto
By ANNE M. PETERSON CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith introduced his first recruiting class in 2018, he made something…
Continue ReadingRams need improvement everywhere after blowout loss to Bills
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams’ honeymoon from their Super Bowl championship didn’t even last until…
Continue ReadingCaptain Najee; Steelers RB Harris embracing leadership role
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris says he’s comfortable taking on more of a…
Continue ReadingDiaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Nate Diaz will take on fellow veteran welterweight Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev badly missed…
Continue ReadingJimmie Johnson has Carvana sponsorship for 2023 racing plans
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson says sponsor Carvana has agreed to fund next year’s racing endeavors.…
Continue ReadingChiefs expect Pro Bowl DE Clark to play opener in Arizona
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive end Frank Clark returned to practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday and coach Andy Reid said he…
Continue ReadingBroncos feature rookie head coach, three novice coordinators
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — There was one question the usually loquacious Russell Wilson cut off mid-sentence…
Continue ReadingIOC publishes rights strategy months after Beijing Olympics
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has finally approved its human rights strategy. It completed a…
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