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Don’t look now, but Prescott leading Cowboys with passing

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott didn’t figure to be the next offensive star of the Dallas Cowboys caught up in MVP chatter, even though the quarterback e...
0:24 22 November 2019

Fred Cox, former Vikings kicker, dies at age 80

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Vikings kicker Fred Cox, one of the last of the straight-on placekickers and a standout on several conference champions...
23:23 21 November 2019

MLB probing Astros back to ’17, `firm’ discipline possible

ARLINGTON, Texas — Major League Baseball has widened its investigation of alleged sign stealing by the Houston Astros and will probe activity by the t...
21:41 21 November 2019

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott earning bigger bucks with every start

Dak Prescott's breakout season may cost the Dallas Cowboys a ton of money.
14:24 21 November 2019

Ellsbury released by Yankees, who owe $26 million

NEW YORK — The Yankees have given up on Jacoby Ellsbury, cutting the oft-injured outfielder with more than $26 million left in his $153 million, seven...
1:40 21 November 2019

LPGA finale a sprint toward a $1.5 million prize

NAPLES, Fla. — Jin Young Ko won twice as many tournaments as anyone else on the LPGA Tour this year. Her four victories included two majors. Her domin...
21:21 20 November 2019

In Minnesota, everyone’s aboard the Gophers boat

MINNEAPOLIS — At 73, Allan Vergin has been waiting a long time for his Golden Gophers to make it to a meaningful bowl game. When Minnesota beat Penn S...
20:34 20 November 2019

Manfred says has broad authority for Astros discipline

ARLINGTON, Texas — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be completed by next season...
20:13 19 November 2019

Baby Shark run continues with new tour dates

NEW YORK — Most viral videos have a finite shelf life, but the “doo doo doo” of “Baby Shark” shows no sign of abating.
15:23 19 November 2019

NFL’s wild Week 11 included Garrett, Kaepernick, Mexico

The NFL's wild Week 11 featured Myles Garrett getting in a swivet, Colin Kaepernick's pivot and all those Azteca Stadium divots.
8:25 19 November 2019

Gronkowski will be in Miami for Super Bowl as party host

MIAMI — Rob Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl. The former Patriots tight end won’t be preparing for kickoff with Tom Brady and the rest o...
8:04 19 November 2019

Rivers’ 4 INTs are latest chapter in turnover-plagued season

MEXICO CITY — With one last underthrown pass into Dan Sorensen’s hands, Philip Rivers went down slinging in Mexico.
7:25 19 November 2019

Column: NASCAR bullish on future after promising rebound

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The freefall is over, rock bottom hit more than a year ago, the restart button officially activated.
22:57 18 November 2019

Cherington on Pirates: scouting will drive success

PITTSBURGH — Ben Cherington earned three World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox, the last as general manager of the 2013 club that raced from wors...
22:55 18 November 2019

Browns’ Garrett has suspension appeal set for Wednesday

BEREA, Ohio — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett will make his case to the NFL to have his indefinite suspension reduced on Wednesday.
21:38 18 November 2019

Derek Jeter among 18 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot

NEW YORK — Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankee...
17:20 18 November 2019

NFL ICYMI: ‘Sell the team!’ chants at latest Skins debacle

LANDOVER, Md. — No matter how loud the chants of “Sell the team!” directed at Daniel Snyder were, no matter how sadly empty the stadium was, no matter...
8:23 18 November 2019

Edelman’s TD pass leads Patriots over Eagles 17-10

PHILADELPHIA — Julian Edelman’s touchdown toss had Bill Belichick flashing a slight smile and cracking some jokes.
2:22 18 November 2019

49ers rally past Cardinals 36-26 on 4 TD passes by Garoppolo

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo felt the rush coming, lofted up a pass to Jeff Wilson Jr. and then let the crowd tell him everything else.
2:10 18 November 2019

Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa set for hip surgery in Houston

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is scheduled to have hip surgery in Houston.
0:05 18 November 2019

Ravens harass Watson, beat Texans 41-7 for 6th straight win

BALTIMORE — Deshaun Watson couldn’t run, couldn’t hide and couldn’t escape from the Baltimore Ravens’ defense.
22:24 17 November 2019

AP Top 25: Georgia edges past Alabama to No. 4; OU up to 8

Georgia edged past Alabama to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after the Bulldogs had a quality road victory and the Crimson Tide l...
19:05 17 November 2019

AP source: NFL to hear Garrett’s appeal early this week

CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett will soon learn when he can play again.
18:48 17 November 2019

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Don’t play blame game with Tua’s injury

The only foolproof way to avoid being injured playing football is to not play at all.
3:20 17 November 2019

English chips in and takes 1-shot lead at Mayakoba

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Harris English holed a chip-and-run from off the 18th green Saturday for birdie and a 7-under 64, giving him the 36-hole le...
22:19 16 November 2019

Clifford sends No. 9 Penn State past No. 24 Indiana 34-27

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Quarterback Sean Clifford scored three touchdowns Saturday, leading No. 9 Penn State past No. 24 Indiana 34-27 to keep its playof...
20:56 16 November 2019

NASCAR championship push tinged with sadness for Joe Gibbs

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Joe Gibbs keeps mementos of his late son on his office desk. There's a photo of a little girl who could barely walk but whose day br...
18:03 16 November 2019

Sacked: NFL suspends Garrett, Browns’ season in jeopardy

CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett couldn’t control the rage that makes him a defensive star.
7:12 16 November 2019

Cowboys clicking on offense heading into matchup with Lions

DETROIT — The Dallas Cowboys ’ offense is having a great year — statistically at least.
17:35 15 November 2019

A position-by-position look at the free agent market

Patrick Corbin was an exception last offseason.
8:45 15 November 2019