Rookie Nick Bosa makes big impact on improved 49ers defense
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nick Bosa remained on the turf with the wind knocked out of him after beating yet another offensive lineman for a sack when the ...
Mets stay silent on new manager Carlos Beltrán’s future.
NEW YORK — While the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox took decisive action in jettisoning their managers after Major League Baseball concluded they w...
Column: Tagliabue in Hall of Fame despite head injury issue
The NFL of the 1990s was a different animal than it is today, which explains at least somewhat the creation under Paul Tagliabue’s watch of something ...
Cora remorseful, Red Sox begin search for new manager
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox insist they won the 2018 World Series fairly, even as they begin their search for a new manager after Alex Cora was let go...
Analysis: NHL season marked by coaching carousel, changes
Firing coaches during the season has been relatively common in the NHL for decades. The volume is nonetheless jaw-dropping in 2019-20 — and there is s...
Vegas Golden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coach
Gerard Gallant was abruptly fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday less than two years after leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in their fi...
Former UL, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino lands at Missouri St
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bobby Petrino, a coach with a track record of on-the-field success and off-the-field embarrassments, will be the next coach at Miss...
To stop sign stealing, MLB could fight tech with more tech
PHOENIX — If Major League Baseball really wants to stop its teams from electronically stealing signs, it might consider fighting technology with more ...
Israel’s unlikely Olympic baseball team dreams big for Japan
TEL AVIV, Israel — As a baseball-crazed kid growing up in Miami, Danny Valencia dreamed of playing in the Major Leagues. The thought of heading to the...
Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career
Antonio Gates, who became one of the most prolific tight ends in the NFL without playing a down of college football, announced his retirement Tuesday.
Astros look ahead after firing of Hinch and Luhnow
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros suddenly have a couple more holes to fill.
Rivalry for Packers-49ers dates back 25 years
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brett Favre vs. Steve Young. Aaron Rodgers dueling with Colin Kaepernick.
Browns’ Stefanski impresses but faces huge challenge
CLEVELAND — Kevin Stefanski made a favorable first impression. Dressed impeccably, he came across lawyer-like, polished and articulate. He exuded conf...
Coach O: National champ LSU ready to win more titles
NEW ORLEANS — LSU coach Ed Orgeron is already thinking about what comes next for his national champions. More specifically, who comes next.
AP source: Wazzu finalizing deal to make Rolovich head coach
Washington State is close to finalizing an agreement with Hawaii’s Nick Rolovich to take over as the Cougars' head football coach, according to two pe...
Clemson D, Lawrence falter as LSU rolls to championship
NEW ORLEANS — Clemson relied all year on a strong defense and quarterback Trevor Lawrence to give itself a shot at a second straight national title.
Trump cheered loudly at college football title game
NEW ORLEANS — President Donald Trump turned sports fan for an evening as he watched No. 1 Louisiana State University and No. 3 Clemson battle it out i...
A look back at other infamous cheating scandals in sports
The fallout from baseball's latest sign-stealing scandal is beginning to take shape. Houston manager AJ Hinch is out of a job, and so is general manag...
49ers expect different Packers team in NFC title game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When Aaron Rodgers greeted Jimmy Garoppolo following the least productive start of his sterling career he had a simple message f...
Stefanski officially hired as Browns coach, GM search on
CLEVELAND — Kevin Stefanski is getting a turn at fixing the busted Browns.
Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair
HOUSTON — Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the tea...
Jaguars fire offensive coordinator DeFilippo after 1 season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo after one season.
After 2 TDs in Seahawks’ loss, Lynch ‘not sure’ on future
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Marshawn Lynch muscled his way into the end zone for two more postseason touchdowns for the Seattle Seahawks, capping an unexpected ...
Jokic helps Nuggets hold on for 114-104 win over Clippers
DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets withstood a big rally to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 on Sunday n...
Seattle defense struggles in season-ending loss to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Seattle Seahawks were routinely Super Bowl contenders just a few years ago thanks in large part to their dominant defense.
Chiefs, Packers join 49ers, Titans in NFL championship round
The conference championships will be all about rematches, including a classic rivalry in the NFC.
Second shot: Browns hiring Kevin Stefanski as next coach
CLEVELAND — Kevin Stefanski coached running backs, tight ends and quarterbacks in Minnesota. He's about to take on his most challenging group yet — th...
Swinney, Orgeron leading evolution in coaching styles
NEW ORLEANS — Dabo Swinney can turn most any issue into an extended, persuasive sermon. If he was a salesman, we'd all probably be buying time shares....
49ers use early season formula on playoff win vs. Vikings
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The formula that fueled a perfect first half of the season for San Francisco was more than enough to carry the 49ers into the NF...
Jackson and Ravens can’t sustain regular season success
BALTIMORE — The Lamar Jackson who ran with abandon and thew 36 touchdown passes for the best team in the league failed to show up in the playoffs — ag...