Final drive of regular-season finale featured everything
Fittingly, the final game of the 2019 NFL regular season came down to instant replay and a matter of inches on a goal-line stand by San Francisco that...
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lamical Perine scored on a 61-yard run in the opening minute and didn't stop until he climbed onto a platform for the postgame c...
With Garrett in limbo, Cowboys facing roster choices as well
FRISCO, Texas — With the future of coach Jason Garrett in limbo, the Dallas Cowboys have other reasons to believe there will be plenty of change in 20...
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in ’20
Some are already on the ascent (rock climber Brooke Raboutou). Others are currently making waves (surfer Kanoa Igarashi) or shooting for the stars (sk...
Browns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching job
BEREA, Ohio — Jarvis Landry believes he knows what the Browns are missing more than anything else.
Once again, Eagles overcome adversity to reach playoffs
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles overcame one injury after another to reach the playoffs for the third straight season.
Can playoffs be as unpredictable as end of regular season?
If you predicted when December began that the Patriots would be playing in the wild-card round, take a bow.
49ers take NFC West, No. 1 seed with 26-21 win over Seahawks
SEATTLE — The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through San Francisco for the first time since 1997.
One, done: Browns fire Kitchens after disappointing season
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Freddie Kitchens after a disheartening season that didn't come close to meeting expectations.
Injury-ravaged Eagles beat Giants 34-17 to win NFC East
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles are heading to the playoffs thanks to a group of players off the practice squad.
Packers barely beat Lions 23-20 to earn first-round bye
DETROIT — Mason Crosby kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Green Bay Packers to a 23-20 win over the Detroit Lions to earn a firs...
‘Baby Shark’ creators release Navajo version of viral video
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Creators of the popular video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the World Series in October and has been a vira...
Sports losses in 2019: Newcombe, Robinson, Starr, Havlicek
They ran the next legs, taking the baton from Jackie Robinson as black players claimed their place in the game.
LSU cruises, Clemson survives for title game clash
GLENDALE, Ariz. — LSU got the drama out of the way early while Clemson needed almost all 60 minutes in a white-knuckle contest.
Under weight of family tragedy, LSU coach crafts big win
ATLANTA — Steve Ensminger wiped tears from his eyes after first walking onto the football field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for LSU's pregame warmups.
Memphis finishes whirlwind stretch with Cotton Bowl loss
ARLINGTON, Texas — New Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield made his first staff change after the Cotton Bowl: He “fired” himself as offensive line coach.
No. 1 LSU’s Burrow’s 7 TD passes ties record for bowl game
ATLANTA — Joe Burrow has tied the bowl record with seven touchdown passes for No. 1 LSU against No. 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl playoff semifinal.
No. 14 Notre Dame routs Iowa State in Camping World Bowl
ORLANDO, Fla. — So much for the notion that No. 14 Notre Dame didn't have anything to play for in the Camping World Bowl.
Air Force tops Washington State 31-21 at Cheez-It Bowl
PHOENIX — Air Force clung to a three-point lead, the clock showing plenty of time left for one of the nation's most prolific offenses.
Falcons’ Quinn saved job with strong finish, players’support
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Dan Quinn can't wait for the chance to prove he has learned from mistakes made in 2019.
Smith-Marsette has 3 TDs, Iowa beats USC in Holiday Bowl
SAN DIEGO — Ihmir Smith-Marsette scored on a 6-yard run, a 98-yard kickoff return and a 12-yard reception — all in the second quarter — to lead No. 19...
LHP Ryu gives Blue Jays ace to pair with talented young core
TORONTO — Hyun-Jin Ryu is the ace the Toronto Blue Jays needed to pair with a lineup flush with “baseball royalty.”
No regrets for Cowboys’ Witten after return from retirement
Jason Witten returned for a club-record 16th season with Dallas after a year in retirement as a broadcaster in part because the tight end thought the ...
Eagles play their best when they can’t afford to lose
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have been at their best facing elimination.
Superpower semifinal: Ohio State, Clemson meet in Fiesta
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney grew up an Alabama fan, when crowning a champion in college football was all about polls and bowls and ...
Eli Manning likely making his final NY Giants appearance
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The man who has been the face of the New York Giants since 2004 is probably going to make his final appearance for them this w...
Clemson’s Scott and Ohio State’s Hafley pulling double duty
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jeff Scott likes watching and listening to introductory news conferences, in part so he can map out what he'll say when his time t...
Louisiana Tech beats Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl
SHREVEPORT, La. — J'Mar Smith threw a touchdown pass and had a late scoring run to help Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 on Thursday night in the only s...
No. 24 Air Force meets Washington State in Cheez-It Bowl
PHOENIX — Washington State plays an offense known as the Air Raid, designed to spread teams out, get players into space, rack up huge amounts of passi...