Raiders show signs of life after consecutive road victories
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were falling apart two weeks ago. They had just…
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Vikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Rookie Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. had knee surgery to repair meniscus damage and will be sidelined…
Continue Reading Twins appoint Joe Pohlad executive chair to oversee club
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad has handed day-to-day operations to his nephew Joe Pohlad. He’s the third generation of…
Continue Reading A match like no other. When the US played Iran at the 1998 World Cup
By Aimee Lewis, CNN “I remember it like it was yesterday,” says Steve Sampson, his face breaking into a smile before spending his Friday…
Continue Reading Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a lawsuit by the…
Continue Reading Christon scores 15, Grambling downs Dartmouth 73-49
SAN ANTONIO — Led by Cameron Christon’s 15 points, the Grambling Tigers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 73-49 on Monday night. The Tigers…
Continue Reading 1 Michigan State football player involved in scuffle with opponent suspended by conference for 8 games, school fined
By Steve Almasy and David Close, CNN The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan State University $100,000 and suspended Spartans cornerback Khary…
Continue Reading Ex-employee files discrimination complaint vs. Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A former member of the Vancouver Canucks’ coaching staff says she was fired because of her sex, mental illness…
Continue Reading Virginia football team to attend 3rd funeral in 5 days
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s football team will travel to its third funeral in five days to honor the life of Lavel Davis Jr., who was…
Continue Reading AP source: Chiefs adding ex-Broncos RB Melvin Gordon
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon to their…
Continue Reading Texans brace for Deshaun Watson’s return with Browns
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson is set to return from an 11-game NFL suspension following sexual misconduct…
Continue Reading Big Ten fines MSU $100K, reprimands Mich for tunnel melee
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Big Ten has disciplined Michigan State and Michigan for their roles in stadium tunnel…
Continue Reading Deshaun Watson will return to play for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after serving 11-game suspension
By Amir Vera, CNN For the first time in two years, embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson returns to the field for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after…
Continue Reading Ravens’ Harbaugh speaks with Jackson about offensive tweet
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said he spoke with Lamar Jackson on Monday about the star quarterback’s profane…
Continue Reading Juventus mired in scandal again as Agnelli and board resigns
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Juventus’ board of directors and president Andrea Agnelli have resigned en masse. The…
Continue Reading Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program’s glory
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Matt Rhule’s eight-year contract as Nebraska’s football coach is valued…
Continue Reading Johnson’s 27 help UC Davis knock off Boston University in OT
MILWAUKEE — Led by Ty Johnson’s 27 points, the UC Davis Aggies defeated the Boston University Terriers 81-70 in overtime on Monday. The…
Continue Reading Arbitrator will referee Dr. J’s suit against brand developer
By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a…
Continue Reading Purdue opens Big Ten title preparations without starting QB
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned home to his family following last weekend’s victory at rival…
Continue Reading Giolito, McCullers among 6 elected to MLBPA leadership roles
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected six new players to its eight-member executive subcommittee.…
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