Herbert, defense look to lead Chargers back to the playoffs
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers invested more than $70 million on free agents on defense during the offseason in order to get to the…
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Jaguars spend big in hopes of escaping AFC South cellar
By The Associated Press The Jacksonville Jaguars spent big in free agency for the second straight year. Much of the money went toward a needed…
Continue ReadingMarshall RB Rasheen Ali takes undisclosed leave of absence
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall running back Rasheen Ali is taking a leave of absence for undisclosed reasons. Thundering Herd coach Charles Huff…
Continue ReadingTexans look for Mills to take step forward with Watson gone
By The Associated Press Multiple high draft picks and several free agent additions should make the Houston Texans better than they were last season.…
Continue ReadingBengals address biggest needs, ready to defend AFC title
By The Associated Press With quarterback Joe Burrow and an overhauled offensive line, the Cincinnati Bengals like their chances of getting back to a…
Continue ReadingJaguars waive 3rd kicker of camp, clear spot for McCourt
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have cut their third kicker of training camp, letting go Ryan Santoso after three preseason…
Continue ReadingSymbolism, empty seats: soccer returns to Ukraine amid war
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and ADAM PEMBLE Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With two teams playing in an empty stadium hundreds of miles away from…
Continue ReadingTitans have Henry back, targeting 4th straight playoff berth
By The Associated Press Tennessee has the second-longest active streak of consecutive winning seasons at six and trails only Kansas City’s stretch…
Continue ReadingColts counting on Ryan, improved defense to make playoff run
By MICHAEL MAROT The Indianapolis Colts believe the Matt Ryan-Jonathan Taylor combination will create more offensive balance. They’re also…
Continue ReadingRemodeled Broncos turn to Wilson to end long playoff drought
By The Associated Press The Denver Broncos have changed head coaches, starting quarterbacks and even owners since going 7-10 last season and…
Continue ReadingBrowns’ hopes, plans on hold while Deshaun Watson suspended
By The Associated Press The Cleveland Browns’ big plans for this season appear to be on hold. Quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the first 11…
Continue ReadingPatriots improved, but still face questions entering 2022
By The Associated Press The Patriots had a clear agenda to improve this offseason following a blowout wild-card playoff loss to Buffalo. It started…
Continue ReadingWith Allen, addition of Von Miller, Bills built to contend
The Associated Press With Josh Allen at quarterback and the addition of Von Miller to upgrade Buffalo’s pass rush, the Bills are built to be…
Continue ReadingRavens hope to return to playoffs after injury-filled 2021
By The Associated Press The Baltimore Ravens were among the group of teams that could reasonably shoot for a Super Bowl appearance before last…
Continue ReadingNew coach, addition of Adams biggest moves for Raiders
By The Associated Press The Las Vegas Raiders made a couple of big changes after making the playoffs last season for the second time in the past 19…
Continue ReadingJets have more talent, but Wilson remains the key to success
By The Associated Press The New York Jets have more talent on their roster than last year and maybe more than they’ve had in recent years. But Zach…
Continue ReadingBig Ten clash as college football resumes international play
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer College football has been around the world since Ireland first hosted a game more than 30 years ago, with locales as…
Continue ReadingWimbledon fan taking legal action against Nick Kyrgios
LONDON (AP) — A tennis fan who was temporarily removed from Centre Court during the men’s Wimbledon final following a complaint by Nick…
Continue ReadingUnder Golden, No. 5 Notre Dame readies its defense
By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Al Golden is Notre Dame’s third defensive coordinator in three seasons. The first…
Continue Reading‘I’m concerned’: Liverpool under scrutiny after slow start
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The Premier League’s crisis club for the first two weeks was Manchester United but much of the scrutiny will now…
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