Ex-NFL coach Hue Jackson to take over at Grambling
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson is taking over as the coach of Grambling’s storied…
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No. 2 NC State rolls over Pitt 89-54 in ACC opener
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Raina Perez and Camille Hobby scored 15 points each to lead No. 2 North Carolina State over…
Continue Reading Ravens offensive lineman Mekari ruled out against Cleveland
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Patrick Mekari has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Cleveland because of a hand…
Continue Reading Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Mike Elko as football coach
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke is turning to Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko to turn around its football program after a two-year…
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Coyne, Vasser agree to end IndyCar team partnership
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dale Coyne Racing and Vasser Sullivan Racing have decided to end their IndyCar team partnership after four seasons. Coyne says…
Continue Reading Florida DE Zach Carter opts out of Gasparilla Bowl vs UCF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Zach Carter is opting out of the team’s bowl game to begin preparing for the NFL draft. Carter…
Continue Reading Bettman: NHL still planning to have players go to Olympics
By The Associated Press The NHL is sticking to its plan to allow its players to compete in the Beijing Olympics — for now. Speaking at the…
Continue Reading Demaryius Thomas remembered by players for generous nature
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos players will wear a decal on their helmets Sunday against Detroit to honor…
Continue Reading Study: Racial gap in grad rates narrows for bowl teams
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The racial gap in graduation rates for this year’s bowl teams in college football has shrunk. A study points to…
Continue Reading Injury-time goal secures Brentford comeback win in EPL
LONDON (AP) — Bryan Mbeumo’s stoppage-time penalty has earned Brentford a dramatic 2-1 win over Watford in the English Premier League. Brentford…
Continue Reading Raiders TE Darren Waller out for 2nd straight game
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller will miss his second straight game with injuries to his knee and back. Coach Rich…
Continue Reading Giants QB Jones out again, Glennon likely despite concussion
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will miss his second straight game with a neck injury and backup Mike Glennon will…
Continue Reading Lens lets 2-goal lead slip and loses at Nantes 3-2 in France
NANTES, France (AP) — Moses Simon has scored late for Nantes to come from two goals down and beat Lens 3-2 in the French league. Randal Kolo Muani…
Continue Reading Chargers coach: Allen will miss Sunday’s game vs Giants
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will miss Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Allen tested…
Continue Reading Mallorca draws with Celta 0-0 in windswept home match
MADRID (AP) — Mallorca’s goalkeeper has helped it salvage a scoreless draw at home with Celta Vigo in a Spanish league match affected by high…
Continue Reading Day, Leishman lead Aussies to 1-shot lead at Tiburon
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — The Aussie duo of Jason Day and Marc Leishman have the lead after one round of the QBE Shootout. The format was a scramble and…
Continue Reading NBA fines Wizards’ Kuzma $15K; Grizzlies’ Brooks docked $25K
By The Associated Press The NBA has fined Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan and Memphis…
Continue Reading Virginia names Clemson’s Tony Elliott as next football coach
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Virginia has hired Tony Elliott as its next football coach. Elliott has been the offensive coordinator at Clemson…
Continue Reading Eileen Gu gets halfpipe win on road to Beijing Olympics
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Eileen Gu won the U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe contest, setting up a chance to sweep all three freeskiing disciplines in…
Continue Reading Augsburg beats Cologne 2-0 for first away win in Bundesliga
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Niklas Dorsch has scored late for struggling Augsburg to finish off Cologne 2-0 and claim its first win away from home in…
Continue Reading Burrow is fine, but Bengals may be without Mixon, Higgins
CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow is fine, but the Cincinnati Bengals could be without running back Joe Mixon and receiver Tee Higgins on…
Continue Reading Douglas’ surprising emergence sparks Packers’ defense
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas never lost hope that he could produce in the NFL even as he struggled…
Continue Reading ‘Like losing a family member’: Unser’s death hits hard
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt are among those in the motorsports community mourning the death…
Continue Reading Titans’ Vrabel halts interviews after Cunningham questions
By TERRY MCCORMICK Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel walked out of his news conference after practice…
Continue Reading B for Berrios: Jets WR driven by ultra-competitive edge
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios was a star on the field at the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 boosters on backburner for most pro sports leagues
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The push to get coronavirus booster shots has not been made a priority for most of the top sports leagues in North…
Continue Reading MLB’s Michael Teevan earns Fishel Award for PR excellence
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Teevan, Major League Baseball’s vice president of communications, has won the sport’s Robert O. Fishel Award for Public…
Continue Reading Russia unveils Beijing Olympics kit with national colors
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s uniform for the Beijing Winter Olympics has been unveiled without Russia’s name, flag or coat of arms on it — as the…
Continue Reading Carlisle to miss Mavs matchup after positive COVID-19 test
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers say coach Rick Carlisle will miss Friday night’s game against Dallas after testing positive for…
Continue Reading Iowa RB Tyler Goodson will declare for NFL draft, skip bowl
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa running back Tyler Goodson is heading to the NFL and won’t play in the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky on Jan. 1.…
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