AP Sports WriterLight reading: Fleck regaling Gophers with pregame kid booksBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Starting with his trademarked ''Row the Boat'' motto that touts energy, trust and optimism, University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck has never lacked...

AP Sports WriterKim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball's 1st female GMBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' new general manager sat at home plate in the team's ballpark Monday, reflecting on all the times she...

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...

AP Sports WriterSouth Carolina interim coach Bobo aims to rally GamecocksBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Mike Bobo didn't plan to be back in charge of a football team this quickly. Now that he's South Carolina's interim coach, Bobo...

AP Sports WriterKim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball's 1st female GMBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins' new general manager sat at home plate in the team's ballpark Monday, reflecting on all the times she...

AP Sports WriterChubb's return against Texans boosts Browns for second halfBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Nick Chubb spent the past five weeks watching, waiting, brooding. He's finally back doing what he enjoys most and does best: playing.Shelved four games...

AP Sports WriterBig plays on defense helping Falcons learn how to win gamesBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Grady Jarrett says the Atlanta Falcons' defense hasn't given up on what seemed to be a lost season.The defense has played big...

NFL increasing grants to military organizationsBy The Associated PressThe NFL has expanded plans to honor, empower and connect the nation's military service members, veterans and their families.Since 2011, more than $44 million has been raised for military and veteran...

AP Sports WriterCavs guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested on weapons chargesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers said they have spoken to guard Kevin Porter Jr. following his arrest early Sunday on weapons possession.Porter, a 2019 first-round draft...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Lakers on verge of acquiring Dennis SchröderBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA offseason, such as it was, is over. A wild few days of decisions and player movement await.Teams may begin making trades Monday, according to a...