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Witness at NCAA trial says he paid football recruits
NEW YORK – A key witness for prosecutors at a trial stemming from a crackdown…
3 QBs and lots of defenders highlight 1st round of draft
NASHVILLE – A Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at the top, two more QBs along the way…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be…
Taylor Swift to open Billboard Awards with performance
NEW YORK – Taylor Swift will open next week’s Billboard Music Awards with a performance…
Laval star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts looking ahead to NFL draft
Mathieu Betts is about to learn where his pro football career will begin. The NFL…
Canadian defensive lineman Brent Urban agrees to terms with Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with Canadian defensive lineman Brent Urban on…
Girls’ football lawsuit to gauge interest in school teams
SALT LAKE CITY – The question of how many girls would play football for an…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Infighting erupts at NRA convention, threatening leadership INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The National Rifle Association was…
Shooting kills college football player, injures Giants’ pick
TOPEKA, Kan. – Washburn University’s joy over one of its own going to the pros…
Football players at Dalhousie University get ‘smart helmets’ that detect impacts
HALIFAX – Football players at Dalhousie University in Halifax are among the first in Canada…
Tennessee spikes bill allowing LGBT adoption refusals
NASHVILLE – Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday spiked a proposal that would have allowed faith-based adoption…
Tessitore, McFarland return to ESPN’s ‘Monday Night’ booth
ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” will return to a two-man booth when it kicks off its…
Toronto Argonauts poised to kick off 2019 CFL draft with first overall pick
TORONTO – It’s a career first that Jim Popp would rather not have. On Thursday…
Fox Sports 1 showing patience, growth with studio lineup
LOS ANGELES – Fox Sports 1 has been maligned since its launch in 2013 for…
Cohen’s prison reality: A bunk bed in barrack-style hall
NEW YORK – “The Situation” and the Fyre Festival fraudster are already there. President Donald…
Beer pong 2020: Will Gillibrand’s cool campaign pay off?
NASHUA, N.H. – Her first shot landed short and her teammate’s bounced away. But Kirsten…
Leonard has 39 points, Raptors even up series with 101-96 win over Sixers
PHILADELPHIA – Kawhi Leonard swung right off a switch and launched a three-pointer over Sixers…
Panthers owner needs tax breaks for SC practice fields move
COLUMBIA, S.C. – With a proposal that would offer tax breaks to entice the Carolina…
Veteran CFL quarterback Ricky Ray retires after 17 seasons
TORONTO – For two years, the athlete in Ricky Ray effectively suppressed the practicality of…
2 convicted in college basketball corruption trial
NEW YORK – An aspiring sports business manager and an amateur basketball coach were convicted…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Friday, May 10, the 130th day of 2019. There are…
Receiver Chris Matthews agrees to terms with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Chris Matthews is done with the NFL. The veteran receiver agreed to terms…
Diplomat joins athletes in pledging brain for research
BOSTON – A U.S. diplomat who said he suffered headaches and memory loss under mysterious…
Bipartisan Ohio freshman lawmakers group tour rural counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A bipartisan group of freshman Ohio lawmakers has completed the first of…