NFL HQ can relax: NFC East winner will have at least 8 wins
The folks at NFL headquarters can relax: The NFC East winner will have at least a .500 record.
Military academies probe possible ‘white power’ sign at game
The U.S. Military Academy and Naval Academy have appointed officers to conduct separate internal investigations into possible “white power” hand gestu...
Matt Ryan, Falcons rally in final seconds, stun 49ers 29-22
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Matt Ryan teamed up with Julio Jones on a 5-yard pass that was ruled a touchdown after a replay reversal with 2 seconds left, se...
Wentz, Eagles keep NFC East hopes alive by beating Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. — Carson Wentz fumbled the ball away, but recovered in time to keep alive the Philadelphia Eagles’ hopes of winning the NFC East.
Longtime Giants ace Bumgarner, D-backs reach $85M, 5-yr deal
SAN FRANCISCO — Longtime Giants ace Madison Bumgarner has reached agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on an $85 million, five-year contract that e...
Indians trade two-time Cy Young winner Kluber to Rangers
CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber led by example and excellence in Cleveland. The Texas Rangers are hoping he can do the same for them.
Mighty Bernie at bat? Sanders makes pitch for minor leagues
BURLINGTON, Iowa — Take Bernie out to the ball game?
Possible ‘white power’ hand signs at Army-Navy game probed
PHILADELPHIA — The Army and Navy academies are looking into hand signs flashed by students that can be associated with “white power" and were televise...
Anthony Rendon eager to team up with Trout in Angels’ lineup
Anthony Rendon and agent Scott Boras had just wrapped up the third baseman’s $245 million deal to join the Los Angeles Angels last Wednesday when Mike...
Column: Lamar Jackson finishes off an ugly stereotype
Surely Lamar Jackson has put that ugly stereotype to rest, once and for all.
AP Sources: Florida State introducing Norvell as new coach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people with knowledge of the decision say Memphis football coach Mike Norvell will be introduced Sunday as Florida State's coach.
Lions, coach, GM fined for violating injury reporting policy
NEW YORK — The Detroit Lions have been fined $75,000 for violating the NFL's injury report policy before quarterback Matthew Stafford missed a Nov. 10...
No. 13 Oregon ends No. 5 Utah’s playoff hopes with 37-15 win
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — CJ Verdell ran for 208 yards and broke open the game with two long touchdown runs in the fourth quarter, and No. 13 Oregon spoil...
Heisman chase and playoff race cross paths in champ weekend
The Heisman Trophy chase and playoff race have become intertwined.
Jumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL season
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Hey rook, get in there.
AP sources: NLCS, Series star Kendrick, Nats agree for 2020
WASHINGTON — Postseason star Howie Kendrick and the World Series champion Washington Nationals agreed to a $6.25 million, one-year contract, according...
Classic SEC match-up: LSU’s offense vs. Georgia’s defense
ATLANTA — LSU is perfectly comfortable in an offensive shootout, both teams racing up and down the field, throwing caution to the wind and lighting up...
No. 19 Boise St eyes another MWC title, New Year’s Six berth
For No. 19 Boise State, the stakes in the Mountain West Conference championship game are about more than a title. Winning also means a chance to get b...
Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura growing with each game in NBA
WASHINGTON — In what could best be described as a veteran move, Rui Hachimura tried to duck out of doing a postgame media session by pleading that he ...
AP Source: Twins, Pineda agree to 2-year, $20M deal
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Michael Pineda agreed Thursday to a two-year, $20 million contract to bring the right-hander ba...
Joe Gibbs honored with NASCAR’s award of excellence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Joe Gibbs was honored with the Bill France Award of Excellence, capping a year in which he was elected to NASCAR's Hall of Fame, wo...
Beckham vague about future with Browns amid ‘bad’ season
BEREA, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr.'s disappointing first season with the Browns isn't even over, and the star wide receiver is already making predictions...
Column: Coach O turns out to be the perfect choice for LSU
ATLANTA — He comes at you with that raspy Cajun timbre, his words delivered from deep in the throat in rapid-fire succession, often requiring subtitle...
Gimpy Fields says he’s good for Big Ten Championship
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Justin Fields’ first real hero moment came in the third quarter last Saturday, a display of toughness destined to live in the lore of...
Playoff spot on line for No. 5 Utah in Pac-12 title game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Pac-12 championship game has largely been an afterthought for the rest of the country the past two seasons with the conferen...
Showdown of NFL’s next generation of QBs: Jackson Vs Allen
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It's easy to forgive Ravens coach John Harbaugh for forgetting this weekend's showdown of two of the AFC's more dynamic quarterba...
Hamels, Braves agree on $18 million, 1-year deal
ATLANTA — Alex Anthopoulos believes Cole Hamels can help the Atlanta Braves win big in next season— and help the team's young starters have more succe...
Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered likely in MLB
MIAMI — Players who test positive for opioids would enter treatment and not be suspended under the change to Major League Baseball's drug agreement be...
College Football Picks: Searching for upsets to scramble CFP
Championship weekend rarely produces the type of upsets that throw the national championship race into turmoil.