By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference crown seems up for grabs after the league's disappointing opening week performance. Its three preseason ranked teams all lost as the league went 7-7, a dent to a conference eager to show that it's more than just Clemson at the ...
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For 1 1/2 sets, including one particularly compelling and competitive 24-point game, Novak Djokovic's fourth-round opponent at the U.S. Open — Jenson Brooksby, the last American left in singles — gave him fits amid a raucous atmosphere ...
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Jeter visited Cooperstown when he was a kid nearly four decades ago and says he doesn't remember much about the trip. He's returning this week and likely won't ever forget even one moment. After a delay of well over a year, the ...
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — From more than 300 miles away, Lane Kiffin liked what he saw. Matt Corral threw for 381 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, Snoop Conner ran for a pair of scores and Mississippi romped to a 43-24 victory over Louisville on Monday night ...
By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Coach Brian Kelly knows his No. 9 Fighting Irish need to improve in several areas. A difficult season opener on the road was all the proof he needed. Notre Dame blew an 18-point lead at Florida State on Sunday night before regrouping ...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — One thing that was apparent watching the Patriots offense last season was the lack of dependable pass catching options quarterback Cam Newton had at his disposal. It was a point of emphasis in the offseason, one that coach Bill Belichick sought to improve with the ...
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Mac Jones era in New England has begun. The Patriots released Cam Newton on Tuesday, clearing the way for the rookie to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person ...
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With trips to the Super Bowl still in their recent memories, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers made the decision this offseason that they needed more dynamic quarterback play to remain contenders in the long ...
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One-time South Carolina graduate assistant Zeb Noland will be the Gamecocks' starting quarterback when they open the season against Eastern Illinois this week. Noland was listed first on South Carolina's depth chart released Tuesday. ...
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer This usually is the time of year that Mississippi alumnus Sid Seal is putting the final plans in place for the pregame tailgate parties he has organized for the last two decades. Ole Miss bills itself as the school that offers "the most iconic tailgating in ...
SANTA CRUZ DE BEZANA, Spain (AP) — Fabio Jakobsen celebrated his 25th birthday with his third stage win at this year's Spanish Vuelta on Tuesday, with Odd Christian Eiking holding on to the overall lead. Jakobsen prevailed along with his Deceuninck-Quick Step teammates through the twisty ...
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Major League Baseball is ending a 70-year relationship with trading card company Topps after signing a new partnership with a rival company. The loss of the MLB partnership immediately scuttled a deal announced earlier this year that would have made ...
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Most of the top college football players who opted out of the 2020 season because of the pandemic decided to leave school and launch pro careers. Players who sat out the entire 2020 season and were drafted in the first round include Cincinnati Bengals wide ...
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cam Newton resumed his habit of tossing the ball to fans after New England scored touchdowns. It's his way of showing appreciation to fans, especially after a season where most were forced to stay home. "Hopefully, there will be a lot of ...
MADRID (AP) — The U.S. Open lost some more star power Friday — Rafael Nadal is gone, undone by a chronic foot injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season. His announcement further depletes the year's last major tennis tournament, with Roger Federer already out as well as last ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, announced his retirement Friday less than nine months after heart surgery. The 39-year-old Swede starred for years for the New York Rangers, where he piled up 459 wins along with a a 2.43 goals-against ...
By The Associated Press undefined A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ RIZZO OUT Newcomer Anthony Rizzo has become the latest Yankees player to test positive for the coronavirus. Rizzo is the fourth New York player within the past week to be sidelined because of ...
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have finalized a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Lonzo Ball with with the New Orleans Pelicans. The announcement Sunday night comes after Ball agreed last week to a four-year, $85 million contract with Chicago. The ...
By The Associated Press undefined MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Abraham Ancer of Mexico won the FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama and Sam Burns with a 6-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole of a playoff. Ancer won ...
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton's Place is now in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only five-time NFL MVP and a two-time Super Bowl winner who left the game five years ago with a slew of passing records was enshrined Sunday night with other ...