AP Sports WriterCowboys, Wildcats meet in crossroads game on Big 12 scheduleBy DAVE SKRETTAMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Good luck trying to figure out what's...

AP Pro Football WriterLack of takeaways leads to 49ers lossesBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When it comes to stopping opposing offenses from...

NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators' WatsonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL is criticizing an arbitrator's decision to reduce the suspension of Nashville...

Diamondbacks to switch from grass to artificial surfacePHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks are switching from natural grass to an artificial surface in time...

AP Sports WriterK-State looks toward season with Madness in Manhattan eventBy DAVE SKRETTAMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State coach Bruce Weber need only look...

Associated PressButler misses T-Wolves shootaround amid trade-demand dramaBy CHARLES F. GARDNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Jimmy Butler was absent as the Minnesota Timberwolves wrapped up preparations...

NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators' WatsonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL is criticizing an arbitrator's decision to reduce the suspension of Nashville...

Associated PressSteelers prepare for another physical battle with BengalsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster just wants to move on...

AP Sports WriterJD Martinez holds no grudge against Astros, who released himBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez wants to thank the Houston Astros...

Arizona, Illinois agree to home-and-home seriesCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois said Friday it has signed a two-year contract with Arizona for a men's basketball...