Surging Ravens are unanimous top team in AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK — Lamar Jackson and the surging Baltimore Ravens passed their latest test.
No. 1 LSU sees hope for maligned defense in SEC title game
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU safety Jacoby Stevens and his defensive teammates sound determined to disprove the notion that they represent the top-ranked Ti...
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30
SEATTLE — By the time the playoffs arrive, the Seattle Seahawks are going to feel just fine in a close, tight game.
Treinen, Sanchez, Russell, Sánchez become free agents
NEW YORK — Former All-Stars Blake Treinen, Aaron Sanchez and Addison Russell were among 56 players who became free agents along with current Gold Glov...
Cubs cut Russell year after domestic violence ban
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs did not offer a 2020 contract to shortstop Addison Russell on Monday, making the 2016 All-Star a free agent one year after ...
Manfred meets with Bernie Sanders over minor league proposal
NEW YORK — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders met Monday with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss MLB’s proposal to that would ...
SEC contrast: LSU’s Burrow, Georgia’s Fromm strengths differ
ATHENS, Ga. — Joe Burrow and Jake Fromm bring contrasting strengths to Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game.
AP source: Moustakas, Reds agree to $64 million, 4-year deal
CINCINNATI — All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, a person familiar with the ne...
Governor warns of harm from changes to minor league baseball
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s governor wants Major League Baseball to rethink a restructuring plan that would affect three minor league teams in hi...
NFL ICYMI: Super Bowl preview? 49ers-Ravens was fun to watch
If this edition of 49ers-Ravens — filled with elite players, fourth-down gutsiness and top-notch defense on a rainy afternoon — was indeed a Super Bow...
Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak to 8
BALTIMORE — Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defense could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their ...
Heisman winner, former coach Pat Sullivan dies at 69
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Pat Sullivan, the 1971 Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn who went on coach TCU and Samford, has died. He was 69.
Duck’s Dynasty? Backup Hodges leads Steelers by Browns 20-13
PITTSBURGH — No fighting. No helmet swinging. Barely any trash talking.
Iron Bowl win a perfect salve for Auburn team, fans
AUBURN, Ala. — Gus Malzahn and Auburn have discovered the quickest way to redeem a frustrating season: beat Alabama.
Mikaela Shiffrin enjoys another big win in World Cup slalom
KILLINGTON, Vt. — Mikaela Shiffrin’s winning margins just get bigger and bigger in World Cup slaloms.
Kuithe’s 3 TDs lifts No. 6 Utah past Colorado 45-15
SALT LAKE CITY — Brant Kuithe scored three touchdowns and No. 6 Utah is locked up a spot in the Pac-12 championship game for the second consecutive se...
Burrow, No. 1 LSU dominate Texas A&M, 50-7
BATON ROUGE, La. — Joe Burrow padded his Heisman Trophy resume with 352 yards and three touchdowns passing and No.1 LSU beat Texas A&M 50-7 on Sat...
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Harbaugh’s Ohio St problem
Sometimes it is just not your year. Even if you are the greatest dynasty in college football history.
Ian Book throws 4 TD passes, No. 15 Notre Dame tops Stanford
STANFORD, Calif. — When Notre Dame needed a spark to get going late in the first half, the special teams delivered.
Bassino gets 1st win in World Cup giant slalom; Shiffrin 3rd
KILLINGTON, Vt — Victory eluded Mikaela Shiffrin once again in a World Cup giant slalom at Killington, edged into third place by an Italian 1-2 led by...
49ers dominant D prepares for challenge of Lamar Jackson
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With heavy pressure off the edge and lockdown coverage in the secondary, the San Francisco 49ers dominant defense forced Aaron R...
Jerry Jones backs Garrett, begs Dallas defense to make play
ARLINGTON, Texas — While declaring he wouldn’t fire embattled coach Jason Garrett during the season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones basically begged...
Browns set for heated rematch with Steelers after brawl
CLEVELAND — The Browns are fairly healthy heading to Pittsburgh for their hyped rematch with the Steelers.
Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Brian Delaney kicked a 48-yard field with 1:23 to play to put Virginia ahead and the Cavaliers sealed it with a defensive score...
Exemptions for ADHD drugs in MLB drop to lowest in decade
NEW YORK — The number of major leaguers allowed to use otherwise-banned drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder dropped to the lowest ...
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title
ATLANTA — Taysom Hill’s rare moment in the spotlight came in an important game for the New Orleans Saints.
Gee whiz: Peeing dog celebration costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Luke Logan missed a 35-yard extra point after Mississippi receiver Elijah Moore was penalized for celebrating a touchdown by crawl...
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones different tone after another loss
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones still believes the Dallas Cowboys can get in the playoffs. He even mentioned Super Bowl after yet another loss.
Brooks, Michigan upset No. 6 UNC 73-64 in Battle 4 Atlantis
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Eli Brooks matched his career high with 24 points and Michigan ran off 19 unanswered points in the second half to score a b...