Former Alabama, NFL coach Ray Perkins passes awayTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Ray Perkins, who replaced Hall of Famer Bear Bryant as Alabama's football coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl...

Outfielder Brian O’Grady agrees to deal with PadresSAN DIEGO (AP) Brian O'Grady and the San Diego Padres agreed Tuesday to a contract that pays $650,000 in the majors and $300,000 in the minors.The 28-year-old outfielder was 2 for...

AP Sports WriterNew chancellor: Vanderbilt will spend to compete in SECBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt is looking for a new football coach, and the new chancellor and athletic director want to make clear that person will...

Al Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of Fame.NEW YORK (AP) Former ABC baseball commentator Al Michaels has been voted the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence by baseball's Hall of Fame.Michaels, 76, will be honored...

Former Alabama, NY Giants coach Ray Perkins dies at 79TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Ray Perkins, who replaced Hall of Famer Bear Bryant as Alabama's football coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two...

AP Baseball WriterAl Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of FameBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Al Michaels refers to his lack of baseball for much of his career ''the one regret I might have.''An absence from regular...

AP Sports WriterBig Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs WildcatsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Big Ten Conference dropped its six-game minimum requirement for the league championship game Wednesday, clearing that way for No. 3...

AP Sports WriterGa Tech finally gets home finale in makeup vs PittsburghBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech will try to send the seniors out in style when it finally plays the last game of the season at Bobby...

SMU staying close to home for Frisco Bowl on Dec. 19FRISCO, Texas (AP) SMU will be staying close to home to play in the Frisco Bowl.The Mustangs (7-3) accepted an invitation Wednesday to be in the Dec. 19...

AP Sports WriterTucker trying (remotely) to help people get to know himBy NOAH TRISTERIn the middle of a discussion about recruiting during a pandemic, Mel Tucker went off on a bit of a tangent.What followed was lengthy explanation ......