New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears
WACO, Texas — Dave Aranda sensed something special about Baylor even before the Bears were looking for a new head coach.
Mahomes gives Reid best hope to win that elusive Super Bowl
Andy Reid revitalized the Kansas City Chiefs the same way he did with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Mostert lifts 49ers to Super Bowl with 37-20 win vs Packers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — From No. 2 pick in the draft to one of the last two teams standing.
Chiefs shut down Henry, Titans game plan in AFC title game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Tennessee Titans hoped to follow the same game plan against the Kansas City Chiefs that had carried them to playoff wins in Bal...
Stopping Titans RB Derrick Henry a goal for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first thing that most NFL defensive coordinators prioritize is stopping the run, even in this modern pass-happy era, because th...
Two-time ACC player of the year Etienne returning to Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Travis Etienne is returning to Clemson for his senior season.
Panthers’ McCaffrey pulls out of Pro Bowl; Kamara in
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has pulled out of the Pro Bowl after a memorable season.
49ers, Packers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from accomplishing a turnaround that's been done only once before in the Super Bowl era...
Titans, Chiefs on verge of Super Bowl, play for AFC title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid rarely digs into his own past, preferring to stay in the moment or focus squarely on the future. It's an approach that ha...
King Henry running wild in the postseason, carrying Titans
King Henry is running wild in the postseason.
Jefferson, Delpit among 6 LSU players entering NFL draft
BATON ROUGE, La. — Receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Grant Delpit are among a half dozen players from LSU's national championship team who've state...
Titans lineman eager for 1st AFC title game in 9th season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee defensive lineman Jurrell Casey took a moment to sit down with his wife and simply soak in the feeling.
Tagliabue, NFL Films’ Sabol headed to Hall of Fame
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal
BOSTON — Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system of sign stealing when he was with the Houston Astros.
Panthers LB Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons in NFL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons.
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives
The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers used their bye week to rest, relax and recharge.
Ravens’ memorable 2019 season spoiled by early playoff exit
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — As top-seeded Baltimore approached its playoff opener last week, linebacker Josh Bynes was asked to compare the current edition of...
On Football: Some answers, lots of questions for title games
After a wild weekend of historic offensive performances by Derrick Henry and nearly every Kansas City Chiefs player, spiced by some timely defense fro...
Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes stalked up and down the sideline like a field marshal rallying his troops, the brilliant young quarterback implorin...
Patriots star Edelman arrested for vandalism in California
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — New England Patriots star Julian Edelman was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of misdemeanor vandalism after jumpi...
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win
BALTIMORE — With his bright red shoes and relentless running, Derrick Henry grabbed the spotlight and wouldn't let go.
Serena Williams to meet Jessica Pegula in Auckland final
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Jessica Pegula upset former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday to set up a final at the ASB Classic against top-seeded...
Browns, Pats’ McDaniels meet for 7 hours about coaching job
CLEVELAND — Josh McDaniels is back home. Maybe not just to visit.
Watson’s mind key to success with Houston Texans
HOUSTON — When not practicing or breaking down film, Deshaun Watson looks for ways to motivate.
Heisman reunion: 5 winners suit up for Ravens-Titans matchup
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The top prize for individual excellence in college football is the Heisman Trophy. For the first time in the Super Bowl era, five ...
NFL bound: QB Jake Fromm leaving Georgia to enter draft
ATLANTA — Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is heading to the NFL, despite some struggles during a junior season that led to speculation he might return ...
Baylor’s Matt Rhule agrees to become Panthers next coach
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — David Tepper is entrusting Baylor’s Matt Rhule to lead the Carolina Panthers out of what he views as a cycle of “long term mediocrit...
Delay of game: National title on hold amidst 2-week wait
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was ready to get right back on the field to play for another College Football Playoff title after ...
Ex-‘Bachelor’ contestant’s $1M fantasy sports win probed
BOSTON — Sports gambling giant DraftKings is reviewing a former "Bachelor” contestant's $1 million win in an online fantasy football contest after she...
AP source: Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach
The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett.