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September 27, 2016

AP Power Rankings: This time it's Pats, Denver tied at No. 1

The Denver Broncos are off to a perfect start under quarterback Trevor Siemian. The New England Patriots also are 3-0 despite ...

September 27, 2016

The Latest: Superfest moves to New Orleans; might stay there

The Latest on Country Music Superfest (all times local): ___ 2:30 p.m. An official says New Orleans could become the ...

September 27, 2016

Bengals think they're better with volatile Burfict back

The Bengals aren't sure how many plays they'll get out of linebacker Vontaze Burfict in his first game back from a league ...

September 27, 2016

Garoppolo, Brissett on field as Patriots return to practice

Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett were both in uniform as the Patriots went back to the practice field on Tuesday.

September 27, 2016

IIHF slightly upgrades odds NHL players will be in Olympics

International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel feels better about the chances of having NHL players compete at the ...

September 27, 2016

Official: Bag of 4 Fernandez signed baseballs washes ashore

As the baseball world mourned the death of Jose Fernandez, a beachgoer found a bag containing four baseballs signed by the ...

September 26, 2016

Pacers believe pieces are in place to play faster style

Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird spent most of his offseason trying to stitch together a championship contender. He made ...

September 26, 2016

Pat Riley says Chris Bosh likely played last game with Heat

Chris Bosh has almost certainly played his final game for Miami, with the All-Star forward's latest health setback convincing ...

September 25, 2016

LSU fires Miles, Cameron, promotes Orgeron

Les Miles has finally been done in by one of the frantic finishes that came to define the Mad Hatter's tenure at LSU.

September 25, 2016

Notre Dame fires defensive coordinator after 1-3 start

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly fired defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder on Sunday, hours after an embarrassing 38-35 home ...

September 25, 2016

Nationals follow frustrating 2015 season with NL East title

Dusty Baker couldn't help but smile as he watched his players pour champagne and beer on each other. The Washington Nationals ...

September 24, 2016

Keystone Konfrontation: Unbeaten Steelers at unbeaten Eagles

Here come the unbeaten Steelers from Western Pennsylvania, crossing the Keystone State to meet the unbeaten Eagles. They only ...

September 24, 2016

FANTASY PLAYS: Managing Week 3 with no byes, but injuries

It's been a busy week on the fantasy football waiver wire — especially at running back — as many notable players went down ...

September 23, 2016

Harden focused on helping Rockets improve after tough season

James Harden was second in the NBA with 29 points per game last season and his 7.5 rebounds were a career high. Still, it was ...

September 23, 2016

Kevin Garnett says 'farewell' after 21 seasons in the NBA

No fire burned hotter, no mouth was fouler, no opponent was in for a longer night than Kevin Garnett's. In more than two ...

September 23, 2016

Vikings put Peterson on IR; Kalil has labral surgery on hip

Adrian Peterson was placed on injured reserve Friday by the Minnesota Vikings, another sign that his time with the team could ...

September 23, 2016

Heat forward Chris Bosh fails physical, future in doubt

Chris Bosh's plan to resume playing is now in jeopardy, after medical examinations performed in recent days convinced the ...

September 22, 2016

Dalian Wanda, Sony to partner on multiple big-budget movies

China's Dalian Wanda Group and Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group have formed a partnership to cooperate on ...

September 22, 2016

Brissett starts, scrambles, delivers 27-0 Patriots victory

Maybe Texans safety Andre Hal thought Jacoby Brissett would run out of bounds at the 5 in the first quarter of his first NFL ...