NHL’s final four have gotten deeper with plenty of newcomers
AP Sports WriterNHL's final four have gotten deeper with plenty of newcomersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSJoe Pavelski was the captain of a team that went to the Western Conference finals last season, playing opposite Patrick Maroon's team that went on to...
Predators hire Dan Hinote as assistant coach for Hynes
Predators hire Dan Hinote as assistant coach for HynesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have hired Dan Hinote as an assistant coach for coach John Hynes.General manager David Poile announced the move Thursday, saying Hinote's personality plus playing...
Carolina Hurricanes reach AHL affiliation deal with Chicago
Carolina Hurricanes reach AHL affiliation deal with ChicagoRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have signed a three-year affiliation agreement with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.The Hurricanes announced the agreement Thursday. The Hurricanes had been affiliated...
No Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in opener
AP Sports WriterNo Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in openerBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday's opener, and none is named Tua Tagovailoa.Miami's...
Overlooked? Underrated? Marrone thinks Jags ‘can be special’
AP Pro Football WriterOverlooked? Underrated? Marrone thinks Jags 'can be special'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to surprise, possibly even shock, much of the NFL.Just not themselves.After dumping three potential starters last week...
Patriots’ young LBs could get playing time early this season
AP Sports WriterPatriots' young LBs could get playing time early this seasonBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots expected to have a different look at on defense this season following an offseason that saw the departures of linebackers...
Rivers ready to begin new chapter as Colts quarterback
AP Sports WriterRivers ready to begin new chapter as Colts quarterbackBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Philip Rivers felt the adrenaline rush long before arriving at the Indianapolis Colts complex Wednesday.Yes, even a 17-year veteran, a father of nine and...
Broncos sad Miller won’t have big year he worked so hard for
AP Pro Football WriterBroncos sad Miller won't have big year he worked so hard forBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller was primed for a monster comeback in 2020 after packing on the muscle this spring, doubling down...
In 10th season, Mark Ingram still running strong for Ravens
AP Sports WriterIn 10th season, Mark Ingram still running strong for RavensBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In his ninth NFL season, Mark Ingram rambled for 1,018 yards as part of the most prolific running attack in the...
Ryan at 35: Falcons QB still performing at high level
AP Sports WriterRyan at 35: Falcons QB still performing at high levelBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) By NFL standards, Matt Ryan is a senior citizen.The Atlanta Falcons star turned 35 in May and heads into this most unusual of...











