AP Hockey WriterAP NewsBreak: Some family members allowed to join NHL bubbleBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The NHL is allowing some family members to join the Edmonton playoff bubble but is waiting on the Canadian government on the...

AP Sports WriterNationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike RizzoBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Washington Nationals and general manager Mike Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday.Manager Dave Martinez hopes he is next up.The 59-year-old Rizzo, who also...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Stephen F. Austin preview capsuleBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Southland Conference member Stephen F. Austin is one of 15 FCS programs (out of 127 overall) that has announced it will play at least one nonconference...

Astros place Altuve on IL due to sprained right kneeANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list before Saturday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels.The move is retroactive to Friday after...

Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgia's 2nd scrimmageATHENS, Ga. (AP) The second preseason scrimmage for No. 4 Georgia on Saturday provided no clarity to the quarterback competition that continues without a top contender.After Wake Forest...

Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgia's 2nd scrimmageATHENS, Ga. (AP) The second preseason scrimmage for No. 4 Georgia on Saturday provided no clarity to the quarterback competition that continues without a top contender.After Wake Forest...

AP Sports WriterWashington releases Adrian Peterson, turns to young backsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWashington released veteran running back Adrian Peterson on Friday, a stunning move by first-year coach Ron Rivera in the name of getting younger.Rivera called Peterson early in the...

AP Pro Football WriterTank for Trevor? Jaguars say no way despite roster purgeBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Attention shoppers: There's a fire sale going on in Jacksonville.Starters. Team leaders. Pro Bowlers. Up to 50% off. Hurry. Supplies are...

AP Pro Football WriterCatching-up Ngakoue finds Vikings 'breath of fresh air'By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Yannick Ngakoue just joined the Minnesota Vikings this week, taking part in his first practice of the entire calendar year a mere 10 days...

AP Sports WriterWashington releases Adrian Peterson, turns to young backsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWashington released veteran running back Adrian Peterson on Friday, a stunning move by first-year coach Ron Rivera in the name of getting younger.Rivera called Peterson early in the...