Panthers Still Alive in Playoffs Despite Trying Season

STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he’s never experienced a season like this one since he joined the...

CFP, NCAA Will Reimburse Athletes’ Families for Travel

RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Sports Writer The College Football Playoff will help pay for the parents and guardians of Ohio State and Oregon football players...

O.J. Simpson Heisman Found 20 Years After USC Burglary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Heisman Trophy O.J. Simpson won in 1968 has been recovered more than 20 years after it was stolen in a burglary...

Florida State’s Jameis Winston Will Enter NFL Draft

KAREEM COPELAND, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is going to the NFL. The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner announced his decision...

Caldwell Calls for Improved Use of Technology in Officiating

NOAH TRISTER, AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The disputed call in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s playoff loss at Dallas was not subject...

Dump the ‘Redskins’ Movement Presses Ahead

A group protests the Washington Redskins name across from Levi’s Stadium before an NFL football game between the Redskins and the San Francisco 49ers in Santa...

Coaching Rundown: Everybody Loves Todd Bowles

  (USA Today) – Imagine the NFL coaching search is a high school cafeteria. Todd Bowles just walked in with his tray full of food. He...

Developers, including Rams Owner, Plan Los Angeles Stadium

MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A development group that includes a company controlled by the owner of the St. Louis Rams announced...

Johnson, Martinez, Smoltz, Biggio Elected to Hall of Fame

RONALD BLUM, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz, a trio of star pitchers who dominated in an era...

An Open Letter to Charles Barkley from Alabama State Senator Hank Sanders

  Dear Mr. Barkley: I write you out of love. I write you out of profound pain. I write you out of deep concern. I hope...

ICYMI: Vanishing PI Aids Cowboys; Penalties Way Up Otherwise

Howard Fendrich, ASSOCIATED PRESS   ARLINGTON, Tx. (AP)—Officiating prompted conversation and consternation all season in the NFL, so why should the playoffs — particularly the pass...

Stuart Scott Dies at Age of 49

Steve Wulf, ESPN.COM   (ESPN)—Stuart Scott, a longtime anchor at ESPN, died Sunday morning at the age of 49. Among the features of the new ESPN...

AP All-Pro Team: Watt, Gronkowski Unanimous Picks

Barry Wilner, ASSOCIATED PRESS   NEW YORK (AP) — J.J. Watt found a unique way to make the 2014 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team announced Friday....

Chip Kelly Given Control in Dramatic Eagles’ Shakeup

Martin Frank, The News Journal via USA TODAY   PHILADELPHIA (USA Today)—There is no doubt that head coach Chip Kelly is running the Eagles now after...

Steelers Back Bell Ruled Out of Wild-Card Game

  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell’s injured right knee won’t be ready in time for Saturday’s wild-card game against Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin ruled...

Harbaugh Gone, 49ers Hunt For New Head Coach

Santa Clara – The inaugural season was upstaged by the departure of head coach Jim Harbaugh, a losing season and a struggling offense. The 49ers couldn’t...

No. 1 South Carolina Women Prepped for SEC Start

PETE IACOBELLI, AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Top-ranked South Carolina is ready for the next — and perhaps hardest — stretch of the season...

Jameis Winston’s First College Football Loss is Likely His Last

  PASADENA, Calif. (New York Post) — Jameis Winston was at midfield of college football’s most iconic stadium, once again in disbelief. Less than a year...

First Playoff Sends Ducks, Buckeyes to Title Game

RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football Writer Ohio State is looking for its first national title since 2002. Oregon is seeking its first, period. Pac-12 champion...

Gore Leaves His Mark In 49ers Victory

Santa Clara – Frank Gore is the all-time franchise player for the Forty-Niners. Today he became the eleventh player in NFL history with eight 1,000 yard...

Raiders Menelik Watson Donates Game Check to Sick 4-year-old

Raiders offensive tackle Menelik Watson donated his week 16 game check, which equates to a gross amount of more than $36,000, to a sick 4-year old...

Raiders End Postseason Hopes For The Bills

Oakland, CA – Three straight wins at home for the Raiders, this is the remedy that needs to be carried into next season. Whatever the motivation...

Santa Clara – Things just keep getting worse for the Forty-Niners. After blowing a huge lead the San Diego Chargers fought back and tied the game...

Cousins Returns In Loss To Bucks

Sacramento, CA – DeMarcus Cousins returned to the lineup after missing ten games with viral meningitis. With seconds left on the clock Cousins made a three-point...