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NHL prospects unfazed by new draft format: ‘It’s something special’
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer has watched the NHL draft plenty of times. A player…
Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June…
Gerry Philbin, defensive end who helped Namath’s New York Jets win Super Bowl, dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets…
NFL coach Jim Harbaugh added to lawsuit about hacking allegations against former assistant
DETROIT (AP) — NFL coach Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against the…
New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was…
Simon Wang makes history as NHL’s highest-drafted Chinese player
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought…
Guatemala upsets Canada on penalty kicks in Gold Cup quarterfinal thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup…
Dolphins are trading CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers for S Minkah Fitzpatrick
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are sending All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Pro…
Dolphins are trading with Giants for tight end Darren Waller, who will come out of retirement
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are acquiring Darren Waller from the New…
NCAA’s House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out
The NCAA’s House settlement era opened Tuesday, with athletic programs across the country free to…
Maxwell Hairston, the Bills’ 1st-round pick, is accused of sexual assault
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston was accused in a…
Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list
TORONTO — He’s currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if…
NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another…
Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday
TORONTO — Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also…
Steelers sign GM Omar Khan to 3-year extension after offseason that included signing Aaron Rodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a three-year extension…
Chelsea advances to Club World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Palmeiras
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chelsea scored the go-ahead goal on Malo Gusto’s 83rd-minute shot that went…
Cowboys return man KaVontae Turpin arrested on marijuana and weapon charges
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — All-Pro return man KaVontae Turpin of the Cowboys was arrested in…
Pettis Norman, a Cowboys tight end and civil rights advocate in the 1960s, dies at 86
DALLAS (AP) — Pettis Norman, a Dallas Cowboys tight end who was outspoken on issues…
Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expands
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is doubling down on his preference…
Argonauts defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. leading CFL in sacks
TORONTO — Defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. has been a bright light in what’s been…
Cousins says on Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ he played through arm injury to keep Falcons’ starting job
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins said on the Netflix docuseries “Quarterback” that he played through…
Colorado coach Deion Sanders declines to address health issues at Big 12 media days
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Deion Sanders declined to address his health at Big 12 football…
NFL players union appealing ruling in collusion case, AP source says
The NFL Players Association will appeal an arbitrator’s ruling regarding collusion by owners over quarterback…
Vikings’ Dallas Turner scammed for $240K in alleged bank fraud scheme under police investigation
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner was targeted in an alleged…