AP College Basketball WriterConference showdowns produce wave of Top 25 matchupsBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The value in conference vs. conference showdowns has never been greater with teams struggling to find opponents amid the pandemic and numerous non-league...

AP source: NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves onBy The Associated PRessNHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing to open the season Jan. 13 after starting training camp on...

AP Sports Writer'Full warning': Older basketball coaches at work in pandemicBy CLIFF BRUNTRick Barnes thought he was in the clear early in his bout with COVID-19.The Tennessee coach should have known better, given his texts with Tom Izzo, his...

AP Sports Writer'Full warning': Older basketball coaches at work in pandemicBy CLIFF BRUNTRick Barnes thought he was in the clear early in his bout with COVID-19.The Tennessee coach should have known better, given his texts with Tom Izzo, his...

AP Pro Football WriterJets fire Gregg Williams after call on defense costs 1st winBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase thought through the final agonizing moments of the New York Jets' stunning loss and tried to not...

AP Sports WriterBryant and Ravens take on Cowboys in rare Tuesday night gameBy DAVID GINSBURGFormer Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant has provided depth and experience at wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens following his return from a two-year hiatus.His...

AP Sports WriterBengals keep getting uglier in another season to forgetBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals keep following the same script week after frustrating week: Generate a touchdown early, maybe grab the lead, and then watch...

Bills activate LB Milano off IR before game against 49ersGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have activated starting linebacker Matt Milano off injured reserve hours before their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.Milano missed the...

AP Pro Football WriterMargin for error gone as Titans chase AFC South titleBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have lost their margin for error chasing the franchise's first AFC South title since 2008.Their slow start...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey set for return to action vs. BroncosBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey is chomping at the bit to get back on the field Sunday against the Denver Broncos after what has been a...