AP Hockey WriterFlyers' 'win-now' offseason continues with Hayes signingBy STEPHEN WHYNOKevin Hayes watched with significant interest as the Philadelphia Flyers made moves to get...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz for 3 playersBy TERESA M. WALKERThe Memphis Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the...

Dallas Zoo giraffe named after Cowboys' Jason Witten diesDALLAS (AP) Officials say a 1-year-old giraffe at the Dallas Zoo that was named after...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter piggybacking on baseball, NFL stood tall in expansionBy SCHUYLER DIXONGeorge Halas wanted an NFL team in Dallas, and in 1960...

Panthers sign second-round pick Greg LittleCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed second-round draft pick Greg Little to a four-year contact.The 6-foot-5, 310-pound...

Police find missing former NFL running back Rod Smart safeBy The Associated PressFormer NFL running back Rod Smart has been found safe after missing...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Could these five teams earn first FCS playoff bids?By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Last year, UC Davis, Incarnate Word and Lamar earned...

Panthers sign second-round pick Greg LittleCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed second-round draft pick Greg Little to a four-year contact.The 6-foot-5, 310-pound...

Associated PressNew Jersey may let Golden Nugget casino take some NBA betsBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) New Jersey lawmakers are considering loosening...

Raiders sign top draftee Clemson DE Clelin FerrellALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed first-round draft picks Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram on...