Chargers hope improvements on defense make them contenders
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert has the most passing yards, completions and touchdowns through his first two…
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Report on UNLV student boxing death draws anger, not action
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada boxing regulators have received an investigative report about the death of a University of…
Continue ReadingTitans trim to 80 by placing rookie kicker on reserve list
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are making sure they keep undrafted rookie kicker Caleb Shudak around a bit longer. The Titans placed…
Continue ReadingBelichick’s Patriots take reps against McDaniels’ Raiders
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots took the field Tuesday at the Raiders’…
Continue ReadingHiring minority coaches in the NFL comes down to owners
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer No matter how much the NFL pushes teams to hire minority coaches, owners have the final say. The league…
Continue ReadingTexans look to Mills to improve team with Watson gone
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — New Houston coach Lovie Smith wasn’t upset with Davis Mills when the second-year quarterback…
Continue ReadingCowboys cut Hajrullahu; Maher only kicker on current roster
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have waived kicker Lirim Hajrullahu, leaving Brett Maher as the only kicker on the roster going into the…
Continue ReadingBenfica denies Dynamo Kyiv unlikely spot in Champions League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Dynamo Kyiv’s improbable bid to reach the group stage of the Champions League ended at the final hurdle after the…
Continue ReadingBrowns’ Garrett: ‘No rivalry’ with Mayfield before opener
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Browns will have a reunion on Sept. 11. The game is already being hyped,…
Continue ReadingSounders’ Cristian Roldan undergoes surgery, out 4-6 weeks
TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a groin injury and will be sidelined at least…
Continue ReadingChargers’ J.C. Jackson could miss games after ankle surgery
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson has had ankle surgery. It puts his availability for the first two…
Continue ReadingJustin Lower lost PGA Tour card, LIV might help get it back
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Lower lost his PGA Tour card in brutal fashion when he three-putted from 60 feet on the final…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox put Kopech on 15-day IL with strained knee
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have put right-hander Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list with a left knee strain. Chicago recalled…
Continue ReadingHackett nixed 7-on-7 drills this summer for safety, science
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Nathaniel Hackett’s first training camp in Denver was notable for its paucity of hard…
Continue ReadingWashington names Michael Penix Jr. starting QB for opener
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is going with Michael Penix Jr. as its starting quarterback for the season opener against Kent State, coach Kalen DeBoer…
Continue ReadingWest Ham signs Italy left back Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Italy defender Emerson Palmieri joined West Ham from Chelsea for a reported fee of 15 million pounds ($17.75 million). The…
Continue ReadingPanthers rookie QB Corral’s season over after foot injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have placed rookie quarterback Matt Corral on season-ending injured reserve after he tore ligaments in…
Continue ReadingEmoni Bates officially transfers to Eastern Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his…
Continue ReadingChiefs face brutal schedule amid changes on offense, defense
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have a revamped wide receiver group and rebuilt defense but the…
Continue ReadingNCAA tennis champ Ben Shelton leaves Florida to turn pro
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — NCAA tennis champion Ben Shelton is leaving the University of Florida to turn pro. The 19-year-old Shelton announced his…
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