AP Sports WriterSEC nearing finish line in fragile, virus-disrupted seasonBy PETE IACOBELLISouth Carolina interim coach Mike Bobo wasn't sure what would happen when the Southeastern Conference kicked off its 10-game, all-league football season amid the coronavirus pandemicBut he couldn't...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Brewers agree to terms with C Luke MaileBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers are taking a step to shore up their catching situation after getting little production from that position last season.The Brewers...

Cubs claim reliever Stock off waivers from Red SoxCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs claimed reliever Robert Stock off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.Stock appeared in 10 games with Boston during the pandemic-shortened season, going 0-1...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzzBy RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama-LSU has in 13 months gone from Game of the Century to not even as interesting as Liberty at Coastal Carolina.The top-ranked Crimson Tide visit...

AP College Football Writer'Marvelous' - Ex Iowa State coach wowed by Cyclones successBy ERIC OLSONJim Walden once said if a football coach stays at Iowa State, two things will happen: he will lose and he will get fired.Walden predicted...

AP Hockey WriterBettman: NHL players have to decide to pay now or laterBy JOHN WAWROWNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman warned players Wednesday they are likely going to have to pay one way or another to make up for the league's...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Twins, Duffey agree to $2.2 million, 1-year dealBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins agreed to a $2.2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday with reliever Tyler Duffey, according to a person with knowledge of...

AP Sports WriterMertz ready to bounce back as No. 18 Badgers host 10 IndianaBy STEVE MEGARGEEAfter doing little wrong in his first two starts, Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz couldn't do much right in his last appearance.That puts the redshirt...

Southern Miss hires Will Hall as its new football coachHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) Southern Miss has hired Tulane offensive coordinator Will Hall as its new head football coach.Athletic director Jeremy McClain announced the hiring on Wednesday, replacing Jay Hopson,...

Associated PressPenn State's defense hopes to keep positive momentum goingBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) When he left coach James Franklin's house after Penn State's first victory dinner of the season on Monday night, linebacker Jesse Luketa took...