Moss envisions more highlight-reel plays for No. 1 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss would like everyone who saw his clutch, acrobatic, toe-touching catch at Alabama to know one thing goin...
Rams aren’t flying high on offense anymore
The Los Angeles Rams' high-flying offense hasn't recovered from its Super Bowl crash.
He’s cooking: Vikings RB’s recipe is speed, strength, vision
EAGAN, Minn. — Tackling Dalvin Cook has been a challenge this season. The Minnesota Vikings running back has vaulted to the top of the league’s rushin...
No. 12 Baylor not breaking in defensive undefeated season
There was a moment when Baylor coach Matt Rhule saw his No. 12 Bears start to fracture just a little bit for the first time in this undefeated season....
Texans-Ravens could be first of many Watson-Jackson duels
This is the first of what could be many meetings between two dynamic young AFC quarterbacks when Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans visit Lamar Jac...
Tale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett Bolles
DENVER — Just like Denver's Garett Bolles, Tennessee's Taylor Lewan has been dogged by penalties all season, and the Titans' struggling left tackle di...
NFL ICYMI: Not only is Lamar Jackson a QB, he might be MVP
Lamar Jackson now owns a signature moment — a spin-and-make-'em-miss 47-yard TD run that was something straight out of a video game.
Raptors end Lakers’ 7-game winning streak in 113-104 victory
LOS ANGELES — Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors snapped the Lo...
Steelers defense leads way in 17-12 win over Rams
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers defense spoiled Aaron Donald's homecoming and derailed the Los Angeles Rams' momentum in the process.
Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Le'Veon Bell scored a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter after a 33-yard pass interference penalty on DeAnd...
Titans rally, spoil Mahomes’ return beating Chiefs 35-32
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and the Tennessee Titans blocked a last-second fie...
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years
With Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett out with an injured left knee, Brian Hoyer was set to make his 38th career NFL start with his sixt...
AP Top 25: LSU landslide No. 1; Minnesota jumps into top 10
LSU is an overwhelming No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama in a 1-2 matchup, and Minnesota moved into the top 10...
No. 9 Oklahoma escapes with 42-41 victory over Iowa State
NORMAN, Okla. — Parnell Motley intercepted Brock Purdy's two-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 42-41 o...
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Just being ’Bama might not be enough
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama's DeVonta Smith was a blur, streaking past an LSU defender down the sideline for an 85-yard touchdown that gave the Tigers ...
Burrow, No. 1 LSU hold on for 46-41 win over No. 2 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Joe Burrrow sprinted toward the LSU fans to celebrate a monumental victory, and moments later was hoisted on the shoulders of two b...
Tagovailoa (ankle) starts for No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 1 LSU
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Tua Tagovailoa is starting for No. 2 Alabama against No. 1 LSU, 20 days after having a surgical procedure on his sprained right ank...
NFL halfway awards: Russell Wilson AP’s clear MVP favorite
DENVER — Von Miller swears he has seen the future of football in Lamar Jackson , who is revolutionizing the quarterback position in the NFL's 100th se...
49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry
The last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and ...
Chiefs’ Mahomes to start against Titans, barring setbacks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes will start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, just over two weeks after the quarter...
No. 3 Ohio State sits star DE Chase Young, who blames loan
COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 3 Ohio State announced Friday it will not play star defensive end Chase Young against Maryland this weekend amid concerns he viol...
LSU-Alabama holds high stakes for QBs in Heisman contention
BATON ROUGE, La. — Another high stakes tilt between LSU and Alabama could once again prove pivotal in Heisman Trophy voting.
Freshman ground gainers making impression in the Big 12
In a conference best known for producing Heisman-winning quarterbacks and Biletnikoff Award-winning receivers, Big 12 freshmen are making their names ...
Southern California hires Mike Bohn as athletic director
LOS ANGELES — Southern California hired Mike Bohn as its new athletic director on Thursday, breaking from recent tradition to turn over the program to...
Carr, Garoppolo excel in prove-it years while some struggle
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Derek Carr has silenced the questions of his long-term viability as the starting quarterback for the Raiders by looking once again l...
Panthers have tough decision to make on Cam Newton’s future
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton's injury status has raised questions about whether he's played his final game for the Carolina Panthers.
Calling plays in NFL a challenge for some rookie NFL coaches
Maybe Sean McVay made it all look just too easy.
Panthers place QB Cam Newton on IR; out for regular season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have placed quarterback Cam Newton on injured reserve, meaning he can't play for the rest of the regular season.
Foles will start for Jaguars over Minshew after bye week
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars coach Doug Marrone believes quarterback Nick Foles gives the team "a better chance of winning right now."
Yellow flags, red flags, black eyes for NFL’s 100th season
The NFL's 100th season has not been worth celebrating even if the history of the league is.