By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer There was bound to be some whiplash involved in the release of the second version of this season's College Football Playoff rankings — especially coming off a weekend packed with big games that would reset an opening-week top 25 that produced more ...
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Incidents that were "more than online death threats" cemented Connor Hellebuyck's decision to ask for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, he said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters there for the first time since being dealt to New Jersey on Oct. 23, the goaltender said his ...
By TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one crucial piece of advice for senior guard Luke Almodovar after slamming backward onto the court at Memorial Gym on Tuesday night. Hold onto the rim when throwing down a dunk. "You can't let ...
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik ...
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer When setting a date for hip replacement surgery, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made sure to schedule it after the World Series. What he didn't consider was when the NL Manager of the Year would be announced. That's why Murphy was in a hospital ...
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jeremy Fears Jr. had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as No. 5 Michigan State shut down No. 2 Duke for a rugged 79-73 win Tuesday night. Playing coach Tom Izzo's usual swarming, physical defense, Michigan State held Duke to 33.3% (20 ...