All-American safety Talanoa Hufanga leaves USC for NFL draftLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga is headed to the NFL after a standout junior season.Hufanga announced his plan to enter the draft Wednesday on his social media...

AP Hockey WriterEichel draws on NFL Bills' success to motivate NHL SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel doesn't have to search far back or long to see what it's like to win in Buffalo.The Sabres captain need...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder...

AP College Football WriterCoastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the yearBy RALPH D. RUSSOCoastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Chanticleers to a surprising, near-perfect season.Chadwell received...

AP Sports WriterHoyer insists Cubs plan to compete after dealing DarvishBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Jed Hoyer insists this time won't be like 2011 for the Chicago Cubs.The team's new president of baseball operations said Wednesday that Chicago plans...

AP Hockey WriterEichel draws on NFL Bills' success to motivate NHL SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel doesn't have to search far back or long to see what it's like to win in Buffalo.The Sabres captain need...

South Carolina QB Hilinski intends to transferCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski is transferring after two up-and-down seasons with the Gamecocks.Hilinski is the younger brother of Tyler Hilinski, the former Washington State quarterback who killed himself...

Coyotes sign veteran forward Brassard to 1-year dealGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed veteran forward Derick Brassard to a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed.The 33-year-old Brassard had 10 goals and 22...

White Sox, OF Engel agree to 1-year deal, avoid arbitrationCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox and outfielder Adam Engel agreed Wednesday to a $1.375 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.The 29-year-old Engel hit .295 with three homers and 12...

NBA ratings for opening week up significantly from 2019NEW YORK (AP) NBA viewers watched 81.5 million hours of live games on ABC, ESPN and TNT in the opening week of the season, up 95% from opening week in...