Month: October 2021

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After losing the first three games, Giants coach Joe Judge was asked whether he would let coordinator Jason Garrett continue calling the offensive plays. Judge didn’t hesitate. He had no intention of changing things before the Giants traveled to New Orleans to face the

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Davis Mills tied a franchise record by throwing four interceptions last week. Now the rookie must face coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Belichick’s New England teams have been rough against rookie signal-callers, posting a 22-6 record in those games.  

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Outside linebacker Bud Dupree says his mind, and pride, got ahead of his body in his recovery from a torn right ACL. Blame the eagerness of wanting to make a good impression with his new team, the Tennessee Titans, and introduce himself the

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer got a slap on the wrist and then a pat on the back. He received support from players, coaches, family members and his boss during a tumultuous week that was as humbling as it was humiliating for the Jacksonville Jaguars coach. He’s

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is facing another familiar opponent this week, minus the emotional element. When Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Miami on Sunday, he’ll see another coach on the opposite sideline who knows him very well. Dolphins coach Brian Flores spent 15 seasons

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — National Women’s Soccer League players have returned to the field in hopes of reclaiming their sport after nearly a week of dealing with claims of sexual harassment and mistreatment by a prominent coach. The league called off games in the wake of allegations leveled

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater’s chances of playing at Pittsburgh this weekend improved dramatically Thursday when he returned to practice four days after suffering a concussion against the Baltimore Ravens. Bridgewater worked with the starters and was listed as limited on the injury report. He remains in

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime Rutgers women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer skipped the Big Ten’s traditional media day festivities because of COVID-19 concerns. Associate head coach Tim Eatman took Stringer’s place. It’s the third time he’s filled for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer. Stringer hasn’t conducted practice with

By The Associated Press A capsule look at the best-of-five National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.

By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Local residents in Tottenham don’t know a lot about American football but they’re hoping for a big economic impact from NFL games. After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the NFL returns to London on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons play the New York Jets

NEW YORK (AP) — Herb Turetzky has retired after spending 54 years as the official scorer of the Nets franchise in two leagues and two states. Turetzky has been the only scorer in franchise history. He worked more than 2,200 games to earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for most professional

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto says the team’s ownership has provided assurances he can be aggressive in improving the club during the offseason. The Mariners nearly ended their 20-year playoff drought and were in the AL wild-card race until the final day of

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press TURIN, Italy (AP) — Kylian Mbappé redeemed himself with a goal and an assist as France fought back from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 and reach the Nations League final against Spain. Theo Hernández scored the last-minute winner to complete the comeback and send France through to Sunday’s

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Add Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey to a growing list of NFL players who don’t like Thursday night games. The 2019 All-Pro said he “definitely” feels like playing on a short week against the Houston Texans contributed to his hamstring injury, which held him

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Deontay Wilder reacted to his first career loss with a wild variety of accusations and recriminations. The former WBC heavyweight champion also fired the longtime trainer who threw in the towel on his loss to Tyson Fury in their second bout. Wilder returns for his third fight with Fury

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Former BYU tight end and college football hall of famer Gordon Hudson died Sept. 27. He was 59. The school says he died in San Jose, California. Hudson suited up for the Cougars from 1980 to 1983, earning All-America honors as a junior and senior. He amassed 2,484 yards receiving and

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (AP) — One week after Jin Young Ko lost a chance to win on the LPGA Tour, the South Korean star is right back at it. Ko had six birdies in a seven-hole stretch and shot 63 in the Cognizant Founders Cup. That gave her a three-shot lead over Sandra Gal. It

By DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets’ defensive line has been a major strength of the team, as expected, with Sheldon Rankins saying his linemates are using their “superpowers” to wreak havoc. The big guys up front were a big factor in the Jets having

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken are going into their first NHL season with the idea that having two top goalies is going to be crucial to their success. Free-agent signing Philipp Grubauer will almost certainly be in net when Seattle takes the ice for its first game Tuesday

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton and Clemson receiver Justyn Ross are among the nominees for college football’s Comeback Player of the Year award. The award presented by the Mayo Clinic honors a player who recovered from a serious injury or illness to play college football at a

By The Associated Press San Diego State is 4-0 for the second time in 40 years and back in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since Nov. 3, 2019, just in time for its MWC opener against New Mexico. This will be the first game between the teams since Rocky Long retired

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Under ideal circumstances, Richard Sherman would be making his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week against the Miami Dolphins. The defending Super Bowl champions signed the three-time All-Pro cornerback to bolster an injury-riddled secondary on Sept. 29, with no intentions of rushing the

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Zach Banner is nearing his return from a right knee injury that’s kept him out for 13 months. Banner tore the ACL in the knee in the 2020 season opener against the New York Giants. He was on track to be back

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are at the top of the NFL right now as the league’s final remaining undefeated team. They’ll try to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 1974 when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The 49ers are trying to

By The Associated Press No. 20 Florida tries to regroup after a gut-wrenching loss at Kentucky that essentially knocked the Gators out of contention in the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division. The Gators will try to get back on track against Vanderbilt, which has dropped 14 consecutive league games. The Commodores last won an SEC game

No. 16 Kentucky hosts LSU with its first ranking since 2018 and aiming to remain unbeaten and tied with No. 2 Georgia atop the East Division before next week’s showdown in Athens. The Wildcats upset then-No. 10 Florida 20-13 last week and seeks its first 6-0 start since 1950. LSU is coming off a 24-19