AP Sports WriterStreaking Ravens must win out and get help to earn wild cardBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have won three straight and are playing well enough to sweep their final two games and finish with...

Associated PressVikings' offense can't make up for depleted defenseBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Running back Dalvin Cook and coach Mike Zimmer each bristled at questions regarding key offensive plays that went awry for the Vikings in Sunday's 33-27...

AP Sports WriterLions firing more employees than winning games latelyBy LARRY LAGEThe Detroit Lions have more fired employees than victories the past two monthsAP Photo transref:MIGRA210, transref:NYPS211, transref:TNCC124By LARRY LAGE=AP Sports Writer=The Detroit Lions have more fired employees than...

AP Sports WriterHOF linebacker, pass rush great Kevin Greene dies at 58By STEVE REEDKevin Greene will be remembered for his long blonde hair, his charisma, and the havoc he created for opposing quarterbacks.The Hall of Fame linebacker, considered one...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams embarrassed, uncertain after loss to winless JetsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) For really the first time since Sean McVay arrived four years ago, the Los Angeles Rams are the laughingstocks of the NFL.The Rams'...

AP Basketball WriterSilver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safelyBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this...

Clippers sign guard Luke Kennard to multiyear extensionLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Luke Kennard to a multiyear contract extension.Kennard was acquired as part of a three-team trade on Nov. 19. He averaged a...

Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasonsWASHINGTON (AP) Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honors during the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series run.Kendrick announced his retirement Monday night on...

AP Basketball WriterFultz, Isaac, White and Anunoby get contract extensions doneBy TIM REYNOLDSFor some young NBA players, a free-agency payday came early Monday.Orlando signed Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz to extensions, while San Antonio did the same with Derrick...

Wolves' Beasley pleads guilty to threats of violence chargeMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley pleaded guilty Monday to using a rifle to threaten a family in his suburban Minneapolis neighborhood.Beasley pleaded guilty to a felony count of...