Saka eases World Cup fears by returning to training
LONDON (AP) — Bukayo Saka has allayed fears he could be a fitness doubt for England ahead of the World Cup by returning to training with Arsenal…
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New CB Jackson ready to hit ground running with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Newly acquired cornerback William Jackson is embracing a fresh start with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh acquired Jackson…
Continue Reading Qatar details World Cup preparedness for health emergencies
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Qatar’s readiness for a health emergency at the World Cup has been detailed. A public health…
Continue Reading Former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic charged with trafficking over $1 billion worth of cocaine
By Matt Foster, CNN Former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic was charged with the maritime trafficking of over $1 billion worth of cocaine through US…
Continue Reading Chiefs expect to have Toney, McDuffie on field vs Titans
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs expect to have newly acquired wide receiver Kadarius Toney on the…
Continue Reading Hailie Deegan navigates social fame with NASCAR ambitions
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Hailie Deegan heads into the final Truck Series race of the year Friday night without plans for 2023 announced.…
Continue Reading Auburn’s Williams suddenly leading his alma mater’s team
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Carnell Williams was an All-American running back on Auburn’s undefeated team in 2004. Now, the former NFL rookie of…
Continue Reading Bears open 21-day window to decide if Whitehair will return
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have opened a 21-day evaluation window to decide if left guard Cody Whitehair will return after placing…
Continue Reading Tony Hawk uses skateboarding to teach community organizing
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer Sara Campos remembers being inspired to start skateboarding after playing Tony Hawk videogames on the California…
Continue Reading Hurts looks to improve Eagles to 8-0 against hometown Texans
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Hurts was born in Houston and grew up about 25 miles from NRG Stadium. As a child he…
Continue Reading Small uptick in Black female coaches at Power Five schools
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer There are 14 Black women leading women’s basketball programs at Power Five conference schools this…
Continue Reading SEC schools aim to make conference, CFP cases in November
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer This weekend has some momentous games in the SEC. Top-ranked and defending national champion Georgia hosts No. 2…
Continue Reading Eagles look to improve to 8-0 Thursday against lowly Texans
The Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles look to improve to 8-0 for the first time in franchise history when they visit the one-win Houston…
Continue Reading FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence has a matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that is allowing 258.1 yards per…
Continue Reading First-year transfer QBs struggle to find footing in the ACC
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer First-year transfer quarterbacks are struggling to adjust to life in the ACC. Pittsburgh’s Kedon Slovis and…
Continue Reading Improving Irish ground game faces test against No. 5 Clemson
By ANDREW MENTOCK Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame has turned its season around by leaning on the ground game. Now the Fighting…
Continue Reading Timo Werner off injured for Leipzig in Champions League
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany striker Timo Werner went off injured while playing for Leipzig against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. The…
Continue Reading Falcons’ Patterson returns to practice after missing 4 games
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson has returned to practice after missing four games following knee…
Continue Reading Jags’ Etienne, Vikings’ Jefferson among best bets to score
By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Finally, there’s some new players in the best bets for the week. Discover which players are making their first, but…
Continue Reading Deshaun Watson expected to start for Cleveland Browns when eligible to return, general manager says
By Jacob Lev, CNN Deshaun Watson is expected to start for the Cleveland Browns in the first game he is eligible to return from suspension, team…
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