Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor toughs it out
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — All the carries were starting to get to Wisconsin’s’ Jonathan Taylor. By his own admission, he wasn’t at full speed late in a marathon game against […]
No. 4 Virginia, No. 25 Wisconsin top Battle 4 Atlantis field
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Virginia coach Tony Bennett knows his fourth-ranked Cavaliers have plenty of veteran talent back from a team that won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship and […]
Humbled Vikings running out of time to catch Bears
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NBC camera on Minnesota’s pregame huddle in Chicago captured Kirk Cousins delivering the customary pep talk to his teammates, a full-throated reminder by the quarterback […]
Drama, the long ball center of early season NBA intrigue
There has been some early tinkering to lineups, a few hiccups and lots of drama to start the NBA season. None of the league’s final four teams from last season […]
Despite struggles, Packers in contention in NFC playoff race
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are winless on the road and there are questions about coach Mike McCarthy’s job security. However they enter Sunday night’s game […]
Greek prosecutor investigates TV slur against basketballer
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor is investigating televised remarks made by a sport commentator who allegedly called black basketball player Thanasis Antetokounmpo an “ape.” Takis Tsoukalas made the […]
Even in Year 16, LeBron James refusing to slow down
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James stopped worrying about his place in history long ago. His legacy has been secure for years. The argument about where he ranks, whether or not […]
Brian Bowen sues Adidas, associates over corruption scandal
Former Louisville and South Carolina player Brian Bowen II has sued Adidas and several associates caught up in the college basketball corruption scandal alleging federal racketeering violations that cost him […]
Antetokounmpo, Bledsoe lead Bucks past Nuggets
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and Eric Bledsoe added 22, including two late 3-pointers, as the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 17-point, first-half deficit to down the Denver […]
Chiefs, Rams and ESPN crew under huge Monday night spotlight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” crew is under the spotlight every week, but attention will be further magnified when the Los Angeles Rams host the Kansas City […]