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Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL receiver Mike Williams, who was injured in a construction…
For HBCUs, the bands are about much more than the show to the Black community: ‘This is family’
HOUSTON (AP) — It’s almost 10 p.m. and still a sweltering, sticky 95 degrees when…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
How Libya’s chaos left its people vulnerable to deadly flooding LONDON (AP) — A storm…
Milwaukee bar patrons who took up `Jets Lose, You Win’ offer had to pay after Jets’ surprise win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hundreds of Milwaukee bar patrons who hoped to score free drinks through…
Democratic governor seizes commanding fundraising lead over GOP challenger in Kentucky campaign
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has seized a commanding fundraising lead over…
NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers’ injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Skin scraped down to bloody patches. Sore bodies stinging in post-game…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Biden White House strategy for impeachment inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise. WASHINGTON (AP) — On…
For several episodes this fall, ’60 Minutes’ will become 90 minutes
NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic stopwatch won’t be reset, but for six episodes this…
As Soccer Moses, Jars of Clay guitarist Stephen Mason finds unexpected joy
Stephen Mason’s life has been shaped by guitars, barber shears and the Bible. And then…
Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Texas 9 Toronto 2 Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 0, 1st…
Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts forced a throw into double coverage, one of his worst…
Former teammates Bourke, Bowman heading into Canadian Football Hall of Fame together
They were teammates for the bulk of their CFL careers, celebrated two Grey Cup wins…
Tiger-Cats turn trio of second-half interceptions into 29-23 win over Blue Bombers
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats received contributions from their offence, defence and special teams in…
Former NFL player Sergio Brown’s mother is found dead, and now he is missing
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities searched Monday for a former NFL player after his 73-year-old…
Retrial delayed for man whose conviction in the death of former NFL player Will Smith was overturned
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The long-awaited retrial of the man whose conviction in the death…
Chiefs, Mahomes agree to restructured deal to include big pay raise, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs and reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes agreed to…
Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor
Michigan State informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker on Monday that he will be fired…
Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 18, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL New Orleans 20 Carolina 17 Pittsburgh 26 Cleveland 22 — MLB American…
Watt’s late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns
TORONTO – T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot…
Did missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown post videos about mother’s death? Police are investigating
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Police in suburban Chicago are checking on the authenticity of Instagram…
Retrial date set for man who claims self-defense in shooting death of former NFL star Will Smith
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Feb. 5 retrial date was set Wednesday for the man…
Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff’s shooting death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The trauma Migos rapper Quavo suffered after witnessing his nephew Takeoff…
Beshear says sports wagering is off to strong start in Kentucky, with the pace about to pick up
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Sports betting in Kentucky is off to a strong start right…
Super Bowl winner Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from pro football
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is closing the door on his football career. The veteran offensive lineman, who…