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...
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...
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...
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott earning bigger bucks with every start
Dak Prescott's breakout season may cost the Dallas Cowboys a ton of money.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa set for hip surgery in Houston
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is scheduled to have hip surgery in Houston.
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.
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...
AP source: NFL to hear Garrett’s appeal early this week
CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett will soon learn when he can play again.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Sacked: NFL suspends Garrett, Browns’ season in jeopardy
CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett couldn’t control the rage that makes him a defensive star.
Cowboys clicking on offense heading into matchup with Lions
DETROIT — The Dallas Cowboys ’ offense is having a great year — statistically at least.
A position-by-position look at the free agent market
Patrick Corbin was an exception last offseason.