Month: November 2021

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was a full participant in Thursday’s practice after being limited on Wednesday due to a right hand injury. Herbert banged his throwing hand on the helmet of a New England Patriots player during the final drive in last Sunday’s 27-24 loss. He goes into

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Leonard Fournette is making the most of an opportunity to jumpstart his NFL career with what he affectionately calls “Last Chance U.” The Tampa Bay Buccaneers not only have been a good fit for the 26-year-old running back who’s in his second season with the

DENVER (AP) — The Western Athletic Conference has named Brian Thornton as its next commissioner. Thornton will replace Jeff Hurd, who is ending a 10-year run as commissioner and 37 years overall with the conference on Dec. 31. Thornton spent the past year as the American Athletic Conference associate commissioner for basketball, serving as the

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets will both be missing starting receivers for their prime-time game. Indy has deactivated four-time Pro Bowler T.Y. Hilton after he entered the concussion protocol on Sunday. The Jets will be without Corey Davis. He had been listed as doubtful with a hip injury. Starting quarterback

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is set to return after missing a game with a calf strain. The opponent Sunday is Denver in the first game for the Broncos since trading star pass rusher Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams. Dallas backup Cooper

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — California Angel has already beaten the odds before she even runs in the Breeders’ Cup. The 2-year-old filly cost just $5,500, a drop in the bucket compared to her blue-blooded rivals. She earned her way into the world championships with a late-running victory at

TORONTO (AP) — The executive board of the NHL Players’ Association has voted to approve an independent investigation into the union’s handling of sexual assault allegations by Kyle Beach in 2010. Executive director Don Fehr recommended on a call earlier this week bringing in outside counsel to review what happened more than a decade ago

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys for former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich are appealing his firing for refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine. They contend school officials did not conduct a fair process to determine whether Rolovich should receive a religious exemption to a state mandate that all state

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The AFC West-leading Las Vegas Raiders are off to their best start since 2016 with a 5-2. They are coming off a bye week and will face the 2-6 New York Giants Sunday. The Raiders are dealing with tragedy. Early Tuesday, wide receiver Henry

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t practice for a second straight day on Thursday because of an injured ankle, casting doubt on his status for the team’s upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Murray hurt his left ankle on the final drive