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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll looks towards New York Giants wide receiver Cole Beasley during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
With a more potent offense and better defense, the Giants look for consecutive playoff berths
NEW YORK GIANTS (10-8-1) EXPECTATIONS: The Giants are a better team than the one rookie head coach Brian Daboll led to the playoffs in 2022 for the first time since 2016. The offense is much … more
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Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, left, talks with running back James Conner (6) during NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals enter new era with Gannon while eagerly awaiting return of QB Kyler Murray
ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-13) EXPECTATIONS: Not much is expected of these Cardinals after a terrible 2022 season that produced wholesale changes on the coaching staff, in the front office and on the … more
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields leaves the field after the team's NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Colts won 24-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bears counting on Fields to deliver with arm as they try to climb out of NFL's cellar
CHICAGO BEARS (3-14) EXPECTATIONS: The Bears have just about nowhere to go but up. How high they climb largely hinges on how big a step quarterback Justin Fields takes in his third year. Fields … more
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson works out during a joint NFL football practice with the Washington Commanders, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Lamar Jackson has a new offensive coordinator and some flashy new receiving playmakers in Baltimore
It looked dicey for a while, but the Baltimore Ravens managed to keep star quarterback Lamar Jackson. They agreed to a new five-year deal with him. Now the question is whether they can make the most … more
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers practices before an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets and Aaron Rodgers will get an early chance to validate the Super Bowl expectations
NEW YORK JETS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: Super Bowl or bust? Well, that might be a bit of a stretch for a franchise that has gone 12 straight years without reaching the playoffs — the longest active … more
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks onto the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Eagles have their sights set on a Super Bowl season a year after falling just short
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (16-4) EXPECTATIONS: Philadelphia cruised through the regular season and NFC portion of the playoffs in 2022 before falling just short to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City … more
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FILE - New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. Gardner, who turns 23 on Thursday, quickly established himself as a shutdown cornerback in the NFL. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Sauce Gardner voted top cornerback by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner piled up plenty of awards in an impressive rookie season for the New York Jets. Gardner became the first rookie cornerback to earn All-Pro honors in 41 years. He was the … more
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FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead of New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. Jefferson has exceeded high expectations.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
Justin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. The All-Pro wide receiver already broke four … more
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FILE - Gary Woodland reacts on the 14th green during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The former U.S. Open champion announced Wednesday, Aug. 30, he will have surgery on Sept. 18 to remove a lesion found on his brain. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Gary Woodland to have surgery to remove a lesion on his brain
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland said Wednesday he will have surgery to remove a lesion found on his brain. Woodland, a four-time PGA Tour winner, announced on social media he was … more
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts watches warm ups before an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Eagles, Cowboys are the start of the conversation about contenders in the NFC East
The conversation about contenders in the NFC East starts with defending NFC champ Philadelphia and Dallas. The Eagles and Cowboys have a division title apiece while reaching the playoffs each of the … more
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FILE - Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) warms up before the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Florida State opens their season at home against LSU on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
College football picks: Marathon kickoff weekend includes marquee matchups and lots of mismatches
The opening weekend of college football — the full opener, not the Week 0 appetizer — is a five-day immersive course to get you prepared for an intense and unpredictable 14-week class. The … more
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FILE - Canada forward Marie-Philip Poulin (29) celebrates after her goal against the United States during the first period of the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their United States and Canadian national hockey team contemporaries now have a firm idea of where they’ll be playing in January. The newly founded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its Original Six franchises on Tuesday, Aug. 29, with franchises based in NHL markets — three in the United States and three in Canada — with track records of supporting the women’s game. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
New Professional Women's Hockey League is getting support from the NHL, just not the financial kind
The new Professional Women's Hockey League has a framework for its inaugural season and the six cities teams will play in when the pucks drop in January. Still left to figure out? A logo, team … more
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Angels aim to end slide in game against the Phillies
Los Angeles Angels (63-70, fourth in the AL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (74-58, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Reid Detmers (3-10, 5.02 … more
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Orioles aim to sweep series against the White Sox
The Baltimore Orioles will try to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Chicago White Sox. more
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FILE - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Warner has been the lynchpin of the Niners defense since arriving in 2018. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
Fred Warner claims the top spot in AP's NFL linebacker rankings
The job of an off-ball linebacker has perhaps never been harder in the NFL. Players need to be adept at stopping the run for defenses that are focusing most of their resources on defending the pass … more
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FILE - San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey plays during the NFC Championship NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. McCaffrey averaged 114.8 yards from scrimmage per game with 10 TDs in his 10 starts in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankings
The value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams more and more rely on the passing game to succeed. That philosophical change explains why a player like … more
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FILE - United States forward Hilary Knight, center, holds the cup as she celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the gold medal game at the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, April 16, 2023. Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their United States and Canadian national hockey team contemporaries now have a firm idea of where they’ll be playing in January. The newly founded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its Original Six franchises on Tuesday, Aug. 29, with franchises based in NHL markets — three in the United States and three in Canada — with track records of supporting the women’s game. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6. 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their U.S. and Canadian national hockey team contemporaries now have a firm idea of where they’ll be playing in January. The newly founded Professional … more
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Justin Thomas watches his tee shot on the second hole during the second round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
US Ryder Cup team adds familiar picks with Fowler and Thomas. It also gets a LIV player with Koepka
U.S. captain Zach Johnson filled out his Ryder Cup team with familiar faces in Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler, along with LIV Golf player Brooks Koepka, as the Americans try to end three decades of … more
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Dominican Republic forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and teammates celebrate after winning against Angola during their Basketball World Cup group A match at the Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
The Dominican Republic tops its World Cup group and advances with a 75-67 victory over Angola
The Dominican Republic advanced to the knockout stage at the World Cup with a 75-67 victory over Angola on Tuesday. The Caribbean nation is 3-0 in Group A and is the eighth team to advance. Eight … more
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FILE - Luke Donald, of England, watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Dublin, Ohio. It’s four down and eight to go in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The race for a spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man lineup for next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy is in the home stretch. The final two automatic places will be determined at the European Masters starting Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in the picturesque surroundings of Crans-sur-Sierre. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Final automatic spots in Europe's Ryder Cup team to be finalized in Swiss mountains
It’s four down, eight to go in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The race for a spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man lineup for next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy is in the home stretch, with the final two … more
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