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Ty Simpson eager to learn from Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay after Rams’ shocking draft selection
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ty Simpson said he had never even met Sean McVay before the Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL by drafting him […]
Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich planning to retire, AP source says
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich is planning to retire with a formal announcement expected in the coming days, a person […]
Packers boost cornerback depth by selecting South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse at No. 52 overall
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Three days after he discussed the need to boost Green Bay’s cornerback depth, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst did just […]
Falcons draft Clemson’s Avieon Terrell with first pick of NFL draft to join brother A.J. Terrell
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons used their first pick in the NFL draft on Friday night to select Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, who will […]
Saturday’s NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic
The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA’s most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able […]
Atlanta’s Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins the NBA’s Most Improved Player award
ATLANTA (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker was voted the NBA’s 2026 Most Improved Player on Friday, beating out finalists Deni Avdija and Jalen Duren to become […]
Henderson, Ellis, Odom and Alderson to be inducted into Athletics’ Hall of Fame
Center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John “Blue Moon” Odom and executive Sandy Alderson will be inducted into the Athletics’ Hall of […]
Packers’ Jayden Reed signs three-year, $50.25 million extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has signed a three-year contract extension with $50.25 million in new money and […]
Blue Jays are moving struggling Jeff Hoffman out of the closer’s role
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Jeff Hoffman out of the closer’s role, general manager Ross Atkins said before Friday’s game against […]
Lens score three times in second half comeback to snatch dramatic draw at Brest
BREST, France (AP) — Lens came back from two goals down for the second time in a week as the Ligue 1 title challenger scored […]
Arkansas to drop men’s and women’s tennis for financial reasons
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is dropping its men’s and women’s tennis programs following the 2026 season for financial reasons. “The landscape of college athletics […]
From tragedy to triumph, the Thunder and their fans bond and put Oklahoma City on the world stage
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with […]
Claudio Ranieri is out as Roma adviser after spat with Gian Piero Gasperini
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri is out as a special adviser at Roma following a falling out with coach Gian Piero Gasperini. “AS Roma confirms […]
Vikings use first-round pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, who broke his foot before the combine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th pick in the first round of the NFL draft on […]
Buccaneers select edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr. No. 15, hoping to bolster inconsistent pass rush
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Miami edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday […]
Ravens take Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with 14th pick, opting to shore up offensive line
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens took Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the 14th pick in the draft Thursday night. Ioane fills […]
Standing room only: Packed penalty boxes are all the rage early in the NHL playoffs
The opening scene of the iconic hockey movie “Slap Shot” features Denis Lemieux describing what happens when a player commits a penalty: “You go to […]
Trailblazing coach Eta could influence Champions League battle after Bayern’s Bundesliga title
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Pioneering coach Marie-Louise Eta has a chance to influence the battle for Champions League spots in the Bundesliga as her Union […]
Zack Steffen has 2 saves for Rapids in 0-0 tie with LAFC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zack Steffen finished with two saves and had his second shutout of the season for the Colorado Rapids in a 0-0 […]