Big 12 changed offensive identity over years, lot new in ’22
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 has changed its offensive identity over the years. New TCU coach Sonny Dykes noticed a drastic shift…
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Wild sign ex-Ducks center Sam Steel to 1-year, $825,000 deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed former Anaheim Ducks center Sam Steel to a one-year, $825,000 contract for depth at a vital…
Continue ReadingMitrovic continues hot streak as Fulham beats Brighton 2-1
LONDON (AP) — Aleksandar Mitrovic is enjoying his season in the Premier League this time. The World Cup-bound Serbia striker scored his fifth goal…
Continue ReadingThe Backyard Brawl is ‘where the beast lives’ for Pitt, WVU
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt and West Virginia renew one of college football’s oldest rivalries this week when…
Continue ReadingRaiders trade CB Trayvon Mullen to Cardinals for draft pick
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have traded former second-round pick Trayvon Mullen to the Arizona Cardinals for a…
Continue ReadingAmid ownership talk, AC Milan held 0-0 at Sassuolo
ROME (AP) — Defending Serie A champion AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at Sassuolo as Rossoneri goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved a penalty. It was the…
Continue ReadingD-backs exercise ’23 option for manager Torey Lovullo
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to bring back manager Torey Lovullo next season. The D-backs announced that they’ve exercised the…
Continue ReadingHorseracing panel’s nationwide power questioned in court
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The future of a new authority tasked with developing and enforcing nationwide horseracing rules…
Continue ReadingQB Deshaun Watson leaves Browns as NFL suspension begins
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has begun serving his NFL suspension for…
Continue ReadingPenguins, coach Mike Sullivan agree to 3-year extension
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has signed a three-year contract extension with the club…
Continue ReadingEagles acquire defensive back Gardner-Johnson from Saints
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade with New…
Continue ReadingUAE to grant visas to World Cup ticket holders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it will grant visas to those holding tickets to the World Cup in neighboring…
Continue ReadingVenus Williams, Raducanu, Osaka all out in US Open 1st round
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Past U.S. Open champions Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu all have lost in…
Continue ReadingMayfield’s comments add spark to Browns-Panthers Week 1 game
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what was already expected to be an…
Continue ReadingNew, improved quarterbacks give some Big Ten teams new look
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski looked like a different player in a season-opening win. Tommy DeVito and…
Continue ReadingAstros ace Verlander placed on IL with calf injury
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, has been…
Continue ReadingJohn Wall says he considered suicide during struggles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles…
Continue ReadingEvenepoel increases Vuelta lead with time-trial victory
ALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel came into the Spanish Vuelta with the goal of winning a stage. He accomplished that in style and now also…
Continue ReadingUGa’s Smart faces former assistant Lanning in season opener
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When you build a powerhouse program, it’s inevitable that others will try to copy your…
Continue ReadingUnvaccinated NBA players, staff must test weekly for COVID
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season. The league told…
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