Vikings keep Cousins out of practice due to illness
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was absent from practice Thursday because of an illness, coach Kevin O’Connell…
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FIFA moves World Cup start in Qatar up 1 day to Nov. 20
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has formally moved the World Cup start up by one day to Nov. 20. It gives host nation Qatar an…
Continue Reading Michigan State gives Tom Izzo new deal worth $6.2M per year
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Michigan State has signed basketball coach Tom Izzo to a new deal valued at $6.2 million per season. The school…
Continue Reading Contract standoff between Bears, star LB Smith continues
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The contract standoff between the Chicago Bears and Roquan Smith continued Thursday…
Continue Reading Trevor Bauer’s accuser files countersuit to defamation claim
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Diego woman who alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sexually abused her has filed a countersuit to his…
Continue Reading AP source: TE Adam Shaheen trade from Dolphins to Texans off
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says tight end Adam Shaheen is back with the…
Continue Reading Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA and the…
Continue Reading Johnson contends for backup job in Denver, his 14th NFL team
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are the 14th different NFL team for journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson.…
Continue Reading Vegas goalie Robin Lehner to miss upcoming season
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner will require hip surgery and is expected to miss the…
Continue Reading Chiefs’ Mahomes to buck NFL trend, play preseason opener
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes will start the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener in Chicago on…
Continue Reading AP source: Jets signing OT Duane Brown to 2-year deal
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the New York Jets…
Continue Reading Broncos name NFL exec Damani Leech as team’s new president
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ new owners have tabbed NFL International CEO Damani…
Continue Reading James White, hero in Patriots’ Super Bowl rally, retires
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer AP Sports Writer (AP) — New England Patriots running back James White has announced his retirement after eight…
Continue Reading Tom Brady taking 11-day break from Bucs for personal reasons
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady has been excused from training camp and will be away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
Continue Reading Houston’s Baker back after missing 5 games with COVID-19
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has returned for the finale of a series against the Texas…
Continue Reading Vikings’ Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Eric Kendricks is forming a bond quickly with new Minnesota Vikings linebacker partner Jordan…
Continue Reading Dad gets home detention for bribing Georgetown coach
BOSTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach to get his daughter into the school was…
Continue Reading Panthers propose to pay $82M over failed practice facility
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s real estate company has proposed to pay more than than $82 million to creditors…
Continue Reading USA Basketball picks roster for August World Cup qualifiers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball has picked its 12-man roster for the opening second-round window of World Cup qualifying, as the…
Continue Reading Morocco fires coach Halilhodžić 3 months before World Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has fired its coach barely three months before the start of the World Cup in Qatar. The Moroccan soccer federation…
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