Month: November 2021

By The Associated Press The Patriots and Browns both enter their matchup coming off big wins to get back above .500. Cleveland has lost three in a row to New England and hasn’t beaten Bill Belichick’s squad since 2010. The Browns are 2-8 against the Patriots since returning to the NFL as an expansion team

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The status of each team’s starting quarterback is the center of attention as the Seattle Seahawks attempt to beat the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field for the first time in over two decades. Seattle’s Russell Wilson is practicing again after missing three games

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Spain has taken a big step toward securing an automatic spot in next year’s World Cup in Qatar by defeating Greece 1-0 after Sweden stumbled against Georgia. Pablo Sarabia converted a penalty kick in the first half to lift Spain past the Swedes at the top of Group B. Spain will

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is running out of time in his quest to win a fifth straight Formula One title and the Brazilian Grand Prix offers the British driver little hope of catching leader Max Verstappen. The seven-time champion from Mercedes trails his Red Bull rival by

By The Associated Press No. 22 Coastal Carolina looks to keep rolling with quarterback Bryce Carpenter in for injured Grayson McCall. Chanticleers coach Jamey Chadwell said McCall could miss the rest of the season with an upper-body injury. Carpenter got the start last week and led Coastal Carolina to a 28-8 victory at Georgia Southern.

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Henry Ruggs’ lawyers are telling a judge they found a witness who says firefighters were slow to extinguish a vehicle fire sparked by a deadly crash that authorities blame on the former Raiders wide receiver. Prosecutors allege Ruggs was driving drunk at speeds up to 156

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have fallen to the NFL’s basement this season by losing eight straight games heading into their bye. Their problems started before the season began with Deshaun Watson sitting out amid a trade request and 22 lawsuits alleging sexual harassment or assault. Tyrod Taylor

By The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers carry a four-game winning streak into a meeting with the reeling Detroit Lions. The 0-8 Lions are the NFL’s only winless team as the season reaches the midway point. Pittsburgh has collected itself following a 1-3 start to get back into the mix in the AFC North. The

By The Associated Press Wisconsin is seeking to win its sixth straight and maintain at least a share of first place in the Big Ten West Division when the 20th-ranked Badgers host Northwestern. The Badgers are tied for the division lead with Minnesota (4-2, 3-1), No. 19 Iowa (7-2, 4-2, No. 20 CFP) and Purdue

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Those Dallas fans who didn’t make an early beeline for the exits when the heavily favored Cowboys were getting crushed by the Broncos on Sunday were rewarded when Dak Prescott stuck around with them until the bitter end. Prescott engineered two touchdown drives, capped by a pair of

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich sees the changes on Jacksonville’s game tape. Josh Allen is quickly becoming a menacing pass rusher. The Jaguars offense is finding balance and rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence appears to settling into his new job. Yes, Reich believes the progress is real

By The Associated Press The Arizona Cardinals take their NFL-best 8-1 record into a home matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Cardinals have lots of injuries but still managed to beat the 49ers last week without quarterback Kyler Murray and receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Arizona hopes both can return against Carolina. The Panthers have

By The Associated Press No. 16 Auburn is trying to get its offense going again when Will Rogers and Mississippi State visit. The Tigers haven’t scored an offensive touchdown in the past six quarters and are coming off a 20-3 loss at No. 11 Texas A&M. Rogers comes in on a seven-game streak where he

PARIS (AP) — French police have released Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo from custody without charge but are still investigating an attack on one of her teammates. The Versailles prosecutor’s office says Diallo and one other person were detained for questioning Wednesday about an attack on teammate Kheira Hamraoui last week. The two were released

By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Just at the bottom of the top tier of quarterbacks are some injured stars in Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, as well as Aaron Rodgers, who tested positive for COVID-19 but would start if cleared by Sunday. If they’re starting, you’re going to start them over just about anyone. This does,

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers say they’re taking nothing for granted when they face winless Detroit. The Steelers are riding a four-game winning streak following a 1-3 start that has thrust them into contention in the AFC North. Despite his team’s surge, Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says the

By The Associated Press The San Francisco 49ers will look for their first home win of the season when they take on the division rival Los Angeles Rams. The Niners have won four straight over the Rams for their longest streak in the series since a five-gamer in 2008-10. San Francisco’s home win over Los

By The Associated Press Oklahoma State looks to strengthen its chances at a spot in the Big 12 title game and improve its position in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Cowboys also look to show their highly-ranked defense holds up against a high-caliber offense. TCU looks to build momentum after knocking off then-No. 14

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Newcastle’s new Saudi ownership is hoping to start signing up sponsorships from the kingdom later this month by getting a ban on such deals lifted by fellow Premier League clubs. A freeze on any clubs signing commercial deals with companies linked to their ownership was

By The Associated Press The focus will be on each team’s star quarterback as the Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Seahawks are hoping Russell Wilson plays Sunday after missing three games because of an injury to the middle finger on his throwing hand that required surgery. Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers

By The Associated Press No. 13 Wake Forest hosts No. 21 North Carolina State on Saturday in a key matchup in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Demon Deacons are 5-0 in the league and lead the Atlantic Division, while the Wolfpack has just one league loss. Wake Forest is coming off a nonconference loss to

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has always been the solution to whatever problems ail the Kansas City Chiefs. The defense giving up gobs of yards and too many points to their opponent? Mahomes can outscore them. Special teams is making blunders and causing poor field position? Mahomes

By The Associated Press Texas A&M and Mississippi are set to meet in a matchup of SEC West powers. The 11th-ranked Aggies ride a four-game winning streak into the game with quarterback Matt Corral and No. 12 Ole Miss. The Heisman Trophy contender Corral is the only FBS player with 2,500 passing yards and 500

By The Associated Press Second-ranked Cincinnati looks to remain unbeaten and in the conversation for a possible berth in the College Football Playoff when the Bearcats visit heavy underdog South Florida. Cincinnati also started 9-0 last season and hopes to begin a season with at least 10 consecutive wins for only the second time in

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills backup defensive tackle Justin Zimmer was placed on injured reserve after he sustained a season-ending knee injury which will require surgery. The Bills filled Zimmer’s roster spot by signing cornerback Cam Lewis from their practice squad in preparation for their game at the New York Jets on Sunday.

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns remain hopeful star running back Nick Chubb will be able to play this week despite testing positive for COVID-19. Chubb, who rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns last week at Cincinnati, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday along with rookie running

By The Associated Press The game between New Orleans and Tennessee is part of the NFL’s expanding to a 17-game season pitting teams based on last year’s standings. The formula worked to pit the Saints as the defending NFC South champs and the Titans as winners of the AFC South in 2020. Both teams have

By The Associated Press No. 9 Michigan will try to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Nittany Lions can add a signature win to the back half of its season after stumbling from playoff contention a few weeks ago. The Wolverines’ vaunted rushing attack has helped them break down opponents down all season,

BY KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A win on Saturday would lock No. 17 Houston into the American Athletic Conference championship game for the first time since 2015 and a likely showdown against No. 2 Cincinnati. Junior quarterback Clayton Tune and the Cougars offense have posted big numbers in back to back wins

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton is returning to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011.  The team signed Newton to a one-year contract after starter Sam Darnold suffered an incomplete fracture of his shoulder blade in last week’s 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots.

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Longtime baseball scout Art Stewart has died at the age of 94. Stewart just completed his 52nd year with the the Kansas City Royals. He began his career with the New York Yankees in the 1950s before becoming the longest-tenured member of the Royals

By The Associated Press The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a loss that ended a six-game winning streak as Atlanta visits coming off three wins in four games. The Cowboys had their worst showing of the year in Denver’s 30-16 victory while the Falcons surprised New Orleans to get back to .500

By BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Miami and Florida State are unranked teams and the rivalry doesn’t have the fanfare it had when the programs combined to win seven national titles between 1983-2001. But the Hurricanes (5-4, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) and Seminoles (3-6, 2-4) are still playing for tangible goals. Miami

By The Associated Press Michigan State is coming off its first loss of the season and finds itself a game behind Ohio State in the Big Ten East Division standings. Another loss would virtually eliminate the Spartans’ chances of reaching the conference title game. They face the Buckeyes next weekend. Maryland still needs one more

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tommy Paul held off Andy Murray’s comeback attempt to beat the former No. 1 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Thursday and reach the semifinals at the Stockholm Open. Paul will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe, who became the first player to reach the semis by rallying to beat Dan Evans 1-6, 6-1, 6-1. Felix