Month: November 2021

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer Jim Calhoun is retiring as men’s basketball coach of Division III Saint Joseph. The 79-year-old Hall of Famer spent more than four years helping the school established a men’s basketball program after it began admitting male students. Calhoun was the longtime coach at UConn, where he won three national

By The Associated Press Ninth-ranked Oklahoma State controls its fate in trying to get into the Big 12 championship game for the first time. The 9-1 Cowboys could clinch a spot as soon as Saturday with a win at Texas Tech, combined with a Baylor loss at Kansas State. Oklahoma State then plays six-time defending

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has sent a training video focusing on taunting and created for teaching purposes. In a memo from football operations chief Troy Vincent to the 32 teams and obtained by The Associated Press, the video reviews actions that are appropriate celebrations and are encouraged. It also spotlights video examples of

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ defense is having trouble stopping the run, producing turnovers and finishing games under new defensive coordinator Sean Desai. It hasn’t been easy fighting through a series of injuries. Pass rusher Khalil Mack and defensive end Akiem Hick remain sidelined with injuries and

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was cleared Saturday to start after passing the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols. Pittsburgh will still be without star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who is out after being put onto the COVID-19 list Monday. Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa was placed on

By The Associated Press No. 8 Michigan can set up a showdown with Ohio State that could determine a berth in the Big Ten title game — but first the Wolverines take on Maryland this weekend. The Terrapins can become bowl eligible with one more win. The Terps haven’t played in a bowl since 2016.

CONWAY, S.C. — Justin Bean had a career-high 33 points plus 16 rebounds to out-duel Jordan Dingle and lift Utah State to an 87-79 double overtime win over Penn in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. Dingle led the Quakers with 31 points, also a career high.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kobe Langley had 16 points off the bench to carry UNC Greensboro to a 60-58 win over Green Bay. Donovan Ivory led the Phoenix on Thursday with 19 points and six rebounds.

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Lions and Browns both enter Sunday’s game desperate for different reasons. Detroit is still seeking its first win after coming so close last week and settling for a 16-16 tie in Pittsburgh. Cleveland was embarrassed 45-7 at New England and the Browns can’t afford many

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says owners are focused on reaching a labor deal, but he is signaling they likely will lock out players if the current deal expires Dec. 1 without a new agreement. Baseball had eight work stoppages from 1972-95, but there has been labor

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is preparing as if he will start against the Los Angeles Chargers. Starter Ben Roethlisberger remains on the COVID-19 list after testing positive last week, but could play if he is cleared in time for kickoff. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada says he is in contact with Roethlisberger

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Sebastian Munoz of Colombia seized on good weather and great scoring conditions with the best round of his career at Sea Island. He birdied the last hole for a 10-under 60 at Seaside. Scoring was so low that only gave him a one-shot lead over Sea Island resident Zach

By The Associated Press Notre Dame is seeking its fifth straight season with 10 or more victories. The Fighting Irish close out the regular season at home knowing they need victories over the Yellow Jackets and Stanford to keep alive whatever slim College Football Playoff hopes they have. Two victories likely would get the Irish