Injuries, mistakes pile up in Ravens’ 23-17 loss to Patriots
AP Sports WriterInjuries, mistakes pile up in Ravens' 23-17 loss to PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens entered their matchup with the New England Patriots missing several key players.They left even more battered after being pushed...
Bills baffled, bitter after Hopkins’ last-second TD catch
AP Sports WriterBills baffled, bitter after Hopkins' last-second TD catchBy JOHN MARSHALLThe Buffalo Bills forced Kyler Murray from the pocket, chewing up precious seconds while forcing the Arizona quarterback to make a desperation throw into the end zone.Three Buffalo...
On Football: The long and the longer of NFL placekicking
AP Pro Football WriterOn Football: The long and the longer of NFL placekickingBy BARRY WILNERThere was a time when NFL coaches only trusted their placekickers if all other options were exhausted.From there, things progressed to relying on the soccer-style...
Jags on verge of tying another franchise record for futility
AP Pro Football WriterJags on verge of tying another franchise record for futilityBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The previous time the Jacksonville Jaguars lost nine consecutive games, owner Shad Khan fired coach Gus Bradley before they left the...
Ex-Giant Baker cleared of robbery; victims’ lawyer arrested
Associated PressEx-Giant Baker cleared of robbery; victims' lawyer arrestedBy TERRY SPENCERFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Former New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker was cleared of robbery charges in Florida on Monday after his alleged victims' attorney was arrested on...
Drubbing by Steelers shows Bengals still lack consistency
AP Sports WriterDrubbing by Steelers shows Bengals still lack consistencyBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals' renewed confidence was battered early and often by the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that showed the Bengals still have...
Dolphins are in the hunt for first division title since 2008
AP Sports WriterDolphins are in the hunt for first division title since 2008By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins' relentless defense keeps coming, and even the Buffalo Bills are feeling the heat.Miami has blitzed its way to five...
Column: A woman in charge, and it’s about time
AP Sports ColumnistColumn: A woman in charge, and it's about timeBy TIM DAHLBERGOn the day she officially became a trailblazer in Major League Baseball, Kim Ng remembered the little girl who played stickball on the streets of Queens.At the...
Thunder to trade All-Star G Paul to Suns
AP Basketball WriterAll-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSChris Paul holds a $44 million option for the 2021-22 season, a massive payday that may have kept some teams from trying to trade for the...
LHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contract
AP Sports WriterLHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contractBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Left-hander Drew Smyly became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams when he agreed Monday to an $11 million, one-year...











