Giants’ Saquon Barkley playing for himself down the stretch
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With three games left in the season, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley wants…
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ETSU hires Furman coordinator George Quarles as head coach
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State has hired Furman offensive coordinator George Quarles as the Buccaneers’ head coach. Athletic…
Continue Reading Morales, Ford each score 15 to carry Wagner past Fairfield
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Alex Morales had 15 points and six rebounds as Wagner topped Fairfield 63-50. Caleb Green led the Stags on Thursday with 11…
Continue Reading Hancock lifts Milwaukee past St. Xavier (Illinois) 74-52
MILWAUKEE — Devon Hancock had 18 points off the bench to lead Milwaukee to a 74-52 win over St. Xavier (Illinois). Jaeden King led the Cougars on…
Continue Reading Titans activate A.J. Brown, COVID takes out another lineman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The banged-up Tennessee Titans will have their leading receiver back with A.J. Brown activated off injured reserve in time…
Continue Reading NBA teams may add patches to warmup shirts, jackets
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a plan where teams may now add sponsorship patches to their shooting shirts and warmup…
Continue Reading Cam Akers returns to Rams practice after offseason injury
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Running back Cam Akers has returned to practice with the Los Angeles Rams. The move means he is…
Continue Reading Steelers now must face Ingram after trading him to Chiefs
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was brutally honest about his decision to trade disgruntled…
Continue Reading Graham Neff promoted to athletic director at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has promoted Graham Neff to athletic director. Neff was previously an assistant in the athletic department. He takes…
Continue Reading Holmes, Berger lead No. 8 Indiana past Southern Illinois
By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes and Grace Berger each scored 18 points to lead No. 8 Indiana to a 70-37…
Continue Reading Pelé released from hospital, will continue tumor treatment
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé has been released from a Sao Paulo hospital but will continue being treated for a colon tumor.…
Continue Reading SEC, Big East alter basketball policies as COVID cases spike
By The Associated Press The Southeastern Conference and Big East Conference have updated their policies for basketball game postponements,…
Continue Reading FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16
By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Russell Wilson struggled in Week 15 without Tyler Lockett and against a solid pass defense. The Chicago Bears are weaker…
Continue Reading Rutgers to replace Texas A&M in Gator Bowl vs. Wake Forest
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Rutgers will replace Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest after an NCAA committee decided…
Continue Reading Browns’ C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook and…
Continue Reading Patriots have chance to lock up AFC East title vs. Bills
By The Associated Press The second matchup of the season between the Bills and Patriots has huge playoff implications. The Patriots can clinch the…
Continue Reading Cincinnati climbs CFP mountain, but can it stay there?
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — No. 4 Cincinnati has done the improbable and become the first school from outside a Power Five…
Continue Reading Andy Murray accepts wild-card entry to Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has received a wild-card entry for the tournament’s main draw. Murray…
Continue Reading Nets plan to play Christmas; NBA, union evaluating protocols
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets don’t expect Kevin Durant to be available for their Christmas…
Continue Reading Russian ladies, Hanyu in Japan chasing Winter Olympic berths
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer The attention of the figure skating world rests squarely on the Eastern Hemisphere this week. The Russian national…
Continue Reading Falcons look to protect fading playoff hopes against Lions
By The Associated Press The Atlanta Falcons will look for their first true home win of the season when they play the Detroit Lions. The Lions are 0-5…
Continue Reading NFL Playoff Scenarios–Week 17
By The Associated Press NFL Playoff Scenarios—Week…
Continue Reading Henigan, Memphis to face Turner, Hawaii in Hawaii Bowl
By The Associated Press Memphis and Hawaii meet in this year’s Hawaii Bowl. Memphis is looking to win bowl games in back-to-back seasons for…
Continue Reading 2 Boxing Day Premier League games off due to COVID outbreaks
BY ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Coronavirus outbreaks at Leeds and Watford have led to two Premier League matches scheduled for…
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African Cup buildup: Omicron concerns, player release clash
By ISIFU WIRFENGLA, GERALD IMRAY and ROB HARRIS Associated Press YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (AP) — African Cup organizers insist the tournament will begin…
Continue Reading Pippen scores 21, leads Vanderbilt past Hawaii 68-54
HONOLULU (AP) — Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 21 points and Vanderbilt turned back Hawaii 68-54 in the nightcap of the Diamond Head Classic. Pippen…
Continue Reading World champ Nathan Chen looks ahead as Olympic push begins
By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer Few if any athletes have had a run — well, a skate — like Nathan Chen since 2018. Chen finished fifth in the…
Continue Reading Tight AFC North prepares for wild finish to regular season
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The AFC North has become the NFL’s perfect storm of parity. The co-leaders —…
Continue Reading Without the NHL, Russia emerges as favorite for Olympic gold
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer The Russian team will be the favorite for the Olympic hockey men’s gold medal after the NHL withdrew from…
Continue Reading Clippers hold off Kings 105-89, snap 3-game skid
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Eric Bledsoe scored 19 points, Paul George had 17 points and the Los Angeles Clippers…
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