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Steelers take a chance on Aaron Rodgers to end playoff drought
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers (10-8) Expectations The quarterbacks seem to change in Pittsburgh at…
Vikings’ Smith recovering from personal health matter that’s not a long-term absence, AP source says
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings veteran safety Harrison Smith has been recovering from a…
Canadian Olympic men’s hockey coach Jon Cooper says his job is to improve a Ferrari
CALGARY — Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey coach Jon Cooper compares his job to fine-tuning a…
Messi’s emotional farewell: Argentina star to play last home World Cup qualifier
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi has not yet announced when he plans to…
Falcons are banking on QB Penix and RB Robinson to help them end their 7-year playoff drought
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons (8-9) Expectations There is a win-now atmosphere around…
No. 2 Penn State hosts Nevada in season opener for both teams
Nevada at No. 2 Penn State, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Penn…
ESPN replaces Doris Burke with Tim Legler for NBA Finals coverage
ESPN has demoted basketball analyst Doris Burke from its lead broadcast team just months after…
Saints with rookie coach Kellen Moore begin a new era with unproven players at key spots
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints (5-12) Expectations Twice since the 2000 season, the…
San Francisco 49ers aim to return to contention in NFC after injury-filled 2024
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-11) Expectations Despite coming off a six-win season, the 49ers enter 2025…
Edmonton Elks chase fourth straight win when they face Calgary Stampeders on Monday
Kordell Jackson and the Edmonton Elks are playing winning football just in time for their…
Cardinals hope beefed-up defense and continuity on offense can end playoff drought
Arizona Cardinals (8-9) Expectations Arizona took a big step forward last season, finishing with eight…
The Packers hope to contend for the Super Bowl. It starts with being better in their division
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers (11-7) Expectations After making the playoffs with…
No. 2 Nittany Lions to lean on deep roster in season opener against Nevada
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — It’s been just over seven months since Penn State center…
PSG gets tough slate of Champions League opponents. Real Madrid going to Liverpool and Almaty
MONACO (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain was handed a tough start to the defence of its…
Veteran Wilkinson may be Falcons’ starter at right tackle following McGary’s season-ending injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still adjusting to the jarring loss…