South Carolina fires football coach Will Muschamp

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AP Sports WriterSouth Carolina fires football coach Will MuschampBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina fired football coach Will Muschamp on Sunday, the second time he's been let go from a Southeastern Conference program in midseason.The school said...

Hall of Fame Dodgers manager Lasorda hospitalized in ICU

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Hall of Fame Dodgers manager Lasorda hospitalized in ICUFULLERTON, Calif. (AP) Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda has been hospitalized in Southern California.The Los Angeles Dodgers said Sunday that their 93-year-old former manager was in intensive care and...

The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show

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AP Entertainment WriterThe Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime showBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.LOS ANGELES (AP) The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced...

Perfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visit

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AP Sports WriterPerfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visitBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Cam Heyward can't figure out how the math works. The Pittsburgh Steelers keep winning games. And yet the veteran defensive tackle keeps hearing noise about...

Brady, Bucs look to rebound from lopsided loss vs. Carolina

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AP Sports WriterBrady, Bucs look to rebound from lopsided loss vs. CarolinaBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers are expecting to see a highly motivated Tom Brady on Sunday.Brady and the Buccaneers are looking to bounce back...

NFL television ratings see 6% decline at midseason point

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AP Sports WriterNFL television ratings see 6% decline at midseason pointBy JOE REEDYThe NFL was not expected to be immune from the ratings declines that have hit all sports this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and presidential election....

A rookie QB matchup: Miami’s Tua faces Chargers’ Herbert

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AP Sports WriterA rookie QB matchup: Miami's Tua faces Chargers' HerbertBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins had an opportunity to take Justin Herbert in the 2020 draft, and early this season it was tempting to wonder why...

Packers try to avoid slipping at home again as Jags arrive

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AP Sports WriterPackers try to avoid slipping at home again as Jags arriveBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe Green Bay Packers are getting healthier and guarding against complacency before opening the second half of their season Sunday as two-touchdown favorites over the...

No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent

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AP Sports WriterNo. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talentBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Shaka Smart should have everything he needs this season with a Texas roster full of experience and brawny, young talent.Can he...

Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

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AP Basketball WriterBaylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops seasonBy DAVE SKRETTAKansas was the heavy favorite to land the overall No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament when word began to filter through conference tournaments that COVID-19...