AP Sports WriterSpecial teams blunders proving problematic for BoilermakersBy MICHAEL MAROTPurdue coach Jeff Brohm watched the momentum swing in the blink of an eye Saturday.With two backups filling in for injured players on the kickoff coverage unit, Aron Cruickshank...

The Latest: Nuggets say no fans in Ball Arena when it opensBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Denver Nuggets informed season ticket holders on Tuesday that no fans...

Associated PressNo. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depthBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) If No. 2 Notre Dame manages to secure its second College Football Playoff berth, coach Brian Kelly's words before his Fighting Irish...

AP Sports WriterHawks' expectations soar as newcomers give Trae Young helpBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Trae Young said it's going to take some time to adjust to the Atlanta Hawks' new mix following the additions of such veterans as...

AP Sports WriterMichael Jordan's recruitment helped Hornets land HaywardBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan and general manager Mitch Kupchak had no intentions of spending money on a big-name free agent this offseason.But things changed quickly...

AP Sports WriterHealthy, deeper No. 4 Clemson ready for championship runBy PETE IACOBELLICoach Dabo Swinney believes No. 4 Clemson is healthy and deeper as they prepare for another championship run after battling injuries and COVID-19-related issues.The Tigers (8-1, 7-1...

AP Sports WriterCavs get juices back, reunite in camp after lengthy layoffBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The eight-month, pandemic-induced layoff deprived the Cavaliers of valuable games and drained coach J.B. Bickerstaff of some competitive juices.He took drastic measures to...

Auburn lineman Alec Jackson has hand surgery, out vs AggiesAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn left tackle Alec Jackson had surgery on his right hand and will miss the game with No. 5 Texas A&M.Tigers coach Gus Malzahn says Jackson...

AP Basketball WriterAs NBA camps open, Doc Rivers expresses concern for seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSThe first day of NBA training camp is supposed to be accompanied by brimming optimism, a time for players and coaches all taking those first steps...

Associated PressNo. 24 Iowa's Smith-Marsette rebuilds trust after his arrestBy ADAM HENSLEYIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Ihmir Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30 mph...