Falcons trade up to draft Penn State edge rusher Ebiketie
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons traded up in the second round of the NFL draft to address one of…
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USC pass rusher Drake Jackson goes to 49ers in 2nd round
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have invested in the pass rush once again, using their…
Continue Reading NHLPA begins search for executive director Fehr’s successor
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL Players’ Association has begun a search for executive director Don Fehr’s successor. Fehr has…
Continue Reading Saints draft Tennessee CB Alontae Taylor in 2nd round
By LES EAST Associated Press METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints turned their attention to defense in the second round of the NFL draft,…
Continue Reading Pats fill holes, adding Baylor WR Thornton, Houston CB Jones
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots made a move to secure another weapon for second-year quarterback Mac Jones…
Continue Reading Cowboys test character again with Ole Miss rusher Williams
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are testing character in the second round again by drafting…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh Steelers take WR Pickens, DL Leal in NFL draft
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their youth movement on offense, selecting Georgia wide…
Continue Reading Finally, a 2nd QB drafted: Cincinnati’s Ridder to Atlanta
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — It took 42 selections Friday before a second quarterback was taken in the NFL draft. And it…
Continue Reading Commanders take Alabama DL Mathis, RB Robinson in NFL draft
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The second day of the NFL draft had a heavy Alabama flavor for the Washington Commanders.…
Continue Reading Ravens draft injured Michigan edge rusher Ojabo in 2nd round
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have selected David Ojabo in the second round of the NFL draft. The…
Continue Reading Detroit drafts Kentucky DE Josh Paschal, a cancer survivor
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have selected Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal in the second round,…
Continue Reading Bucs draft DT Logan Hall, G Luke Goedeke, RB Rachaad White
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall, Central Michigan guard…
Continue Reading Rahm grabs 2-shot lead going into weekend at Mexico Open
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Jon Rahm is playing well in the calm or the wind. He faced strong gusts Friday in the Mexico Open. That didn’t…
Continue Reading Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press After two more trades, the Minnesota Vikings drafted Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. with the 42nd overall pick…
Continue Reading Tennis star Marta Kostyuk asks ‘What am I living for?’ as Ukrainians grapple with the toll of Russia’s invasion
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Right now Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk is finding it tough focusing on the sport she has dedicated her life to. At times…
Continue Reading Hope Solo requests postponement of National Soccer Hall of Fame induction, says she will voluntarily enter alcohol treatment
By Jacob Lev, CNN Former US women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo has requested postponement of her National Soccer Hall of Fame induction and…
Continue Reading UCLA’s Thompson-Robinson has plenty he wants to accomplish
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dorian Thompson-Robinson is back for one more season at UCLA, even though many encouraged him to…
Continue Reading Bears draft Washington CB Gordon, S Brisker in 2nd round
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — No one needed to remind new Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles that quarterback…
Continue Reading Titans: Took QB Willis because he was best player available
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, TEnn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have ended Malik Willis’ wait by trading up to make him…
Continue Reading Murray, Porter on mend, eager to provide lift next season
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets sorely missed point guard Jamal Murray and sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. this…
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