AP sources: Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 2-year contract
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Two…
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Bears place top CB Johnson on IR because of finger injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears shut down top cornerback Jaylon Johnson for the final three games, placing him on injured reserve…
Continue Reading Colts still playing to win as Chargers chase playoff spot
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts haven’t changed the game plan. They’re still trying to run…
Continue Reading Lakers’ Davis out indefinitely with right foot injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a stress injury in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed. Davis will miss his…
Continue Reading Middle Tennessee State faces San Diego State in Hawaii Bowl
By The Associated Press Hawaii Bowl: Middle Tennessee State (7-5) vs. San Diego State (7-5), Dec. 24, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE…
Continue Reading Ex-Navy SEAL makes big impression on Buffalo football team
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo defensive end Damian Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional as he prepares…
Continue Reading Aaron Donald unlikely to return this season, McVay says
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Donald is unlikely to return to the Los Angeles Rams’ defense this season. Donald will miss his fourth…
Continue Reading QB C.J. Stroud is still defining his legacy at Ohio State
By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Stroud is 21-3 as the starting quarterback at No. 4 Ohio State. The junior is a two-time…
Continue Reading France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi retires from soccer
PARIS (AP) — France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has announced his retirement from soccer. The 35-year-old Matuidi won the World Cup in 2018 and…
Continue Reading Langborg’s 23 help Princeton take down Kean 88-70
PRINCETON, N.J. — Led by Ryan Langborg’s 23 points, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Kean Cougars 88-70 on Friday. The Tigers improved to…
Continue Reading Illinois RB Chase Brown to skip bowl game, enter NFL draft
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois junior running back Chase Brown has decided to skip the ReliaQuest Bowl and enter the NFL draft. Brown had 1,643…
Continue Reading AP source: Conklin, Browns agree on 4-year, $60 million deal
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells AP that right tackle Jack Conklin has agreed to a four-year,…
Continue Reading Maxi Moralez to leave NYC, return to Argentina’s Racing
NEW YORK (AP) — Midfielder Maxi Moralez is rejoining Argentina’s Racing after six seasons with New York City in Major League Soccer. The…
Continue Reading Police investigate crowd trouble at Man City-Liverpool game
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Police are investigating crowd trouble that left a teenage girl injured at Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in…
Continue Reading Packers sign OL Elgton Jenkins to 4-year contract extension
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Green Bay’s Elgton Jenkins has signed a contract extension that assures the Packers won’t lose one of the…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Shakhtar tackles FIFA on $42M transfer market case
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive says it will be tough to win a $42 million claim for…
Continue Reading Asian soccer set to get new Champions League format in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Asian Champions League is set to be revamped in the 2024-25 season as part of reforms that should add a third…
Continue Reading England World Cup winner George Cohen dies at 83
LONDON (AP) — The English Football Association says World Cup winner George Cohen has died. He was 83. Cohen played on England’s World…
Continue Reading Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa returns to Europe with Salernitana
SALERNO, Italy (AP) — Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is going back to Europe after signing a contract with Serie A club Salernitana following a…
Continue Reading After World Cup dispute, Onana ends career with Cameroon
MILAN (AP) — Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has ended his career with the national team. The decision comes one month after the 26-year-old…
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