Football News

February 16, 2020

Ex-Wisconsin receiver surrenders, charged in double-homicide

A former University of Wisconsin football player who is the brother of a standout in the 2011 Super Bowl surrendered to ...

February 15, 2020

Rudolph's agent: Garrett legally liable after ESPN interview

The agent for Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph says Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett opened himself up for potential ...

February 15, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's wall claim is beyond 'redemption'

On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, President Donald Trump told a rally that people who are in the United States ...

February 14, 2020

National Black News Channel makes debut

Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel — a project ...

February 14, 2020

AP Top 25 Podcast: Examining NCAA issues with former insider

From NCAA investigator to college athlete advocate. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, AP's Ralph Russo is ...

February 14, 2020

Not guilty plea by suspect accused of making game threat

A California man pleaded not guilty on Friday to a charge of threatening a shooting at Ohio State University and vowing to ...

February 13, 2020

2 Ohio State football players plead not guilty to rape

Two former Ohio State football players pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that they held a woman against her will and ...

February 13, 2020

Judge orders open hearing on NFL team's emails with church

News outlets and the public will be able to attend a hearing next week in New Orleans on the confidentiality of emails ...

February 13, 2020

2 Ohio State football players dismissed amid rape charges

Two Ohio State University football players were kicked off the team Wednesday after being charged with rape and kidnapping.

February 13, 2020

Michigan State rallies to hire Tucker away from Colorado

Mel Tucker recalled making $400 a month when he began his career as a graduate assistant at Michigan State, sleeping under ...

February 12, 2020

NASCAR drivers anticipate changes to Speedweeks next year

Speedweeks is facing a significant shakeup. The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Valentine’s Day in 2021, a week earlier than ...

February 12, 2020

Browns' Garrett reinstated by NFL from indefinite suspension

Myles Garrett is allowed to play and chase quarterbacks again after the NFL reinstated the Browns' star defensive end from ...

February 12, 2020

A victory, a caution: Takeaways from New Hampshire's primary

New Hampshire Democrats gave Bernie Sanders a win, but also a warning. Sanders' durability, based both on his 2016 campaign ...

February 12, 2020

NCAA's Emmert presses Senate for 'guardrails' on athlete pay

NCAA President Mark Emmert urged Congress to put restrictions on college athletes' ability to earn money from endorsements, ...

February 11, 2020

Panthers owner says Cam Newton's future depends on health

Panthers owner David Tepper remains noncommittal on Cam Newton's future with the organization, saying it will largely depend ...

February 11, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts gains in retirement accounts

President Donald Trump is telling a skewed story when he boasts about workers who've seen their personal retirement savings ...

February 10, 2020

Chargers QB Rivers will enter free agency after 16 seasons

Philip Rivers' 16-year career with the Chargers has come to an end. The franchise announced Monday that Rivers will enter ...

February 09, 2020

New XFL kicks off with entertaining debut in DC

The debut of the new XFL had a punt blocked for a touchdown, a juiced-up crowd roaring for big plays and a player swearing ...

February 07, 2020

Chiefs fan says he took 'NFL hit' in parking meter collision

A Kansas City Chiefs fan said he took a “professional NFL hit" when he slammed into a parking meter while trying to catch a ...