Football
Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms
A bagpiper in a kilt led hundreds of Azusa Pacific University students and the school president into the Cougars' stadium before kickoff against Whittier College earlier this season, a sun-splashed celebration of what once were two of the biggest brands in California small-college football.
Ravens have plenty of problems even if Jackson returns soon
If the Baltimore Ravens play like they did in the second half against Cincinnati, not even Lamar Jackson can save them.
Commanders look to rally after much-needed bye week
Decompression might as well be a foreign concept to Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn at this point in a disappointing season, as his squad returned from a bye week on Monday.
Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at same time Monday night
If you love sports, Oct. 26, 2026, will be tough to beat.
Curt Cignetti expects QB Josh Hoover to play and perform better for No. 4 Indiana despite injury
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said Monday he expects quarterback Josh Hoover to start and deliver a better performance when the fourth-ranked Hoosiers host Minnesota on Saturday.
Ex-Cowboys receiver Bryant says he was handcuffed, held at gunpoint by police
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was handcuffed and held at gunpoint in front of his daughters after a road rage incident on Sunday in Texas.
NFL pitched all-international week, Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers claims after Paris debut
The NFL could have had a week dedicated to international games if an initial plan came to fruition.
NY Giants’ Cam Skattebo won’t change play style after unnecessary roughness call
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo won't change how he runs.
Only the shaky Vikings are undefeated after depleted 49ers lose and Chiefs get dominated
Brock Purdy and the 49ers couldn't overcome all the injuries one more time. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs ran into the defending Super Bowl champions and their stingy defense.
Momentum ‘like quicksand’ sinks Ravens in disastrous second half against Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens squandered a dominant first half on Sunday, as the Cincinnati Bengals rallied for a 35-13 divisional victory.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs returns to face Lions after being removed from commissioner’s exempt list
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is active against the Detroit Lions, putting him on the field Sunday for the first time since he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend.
Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in Top 25 rankings
No. 1 Miami was the only team to hold its spot in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday and idle Ohio State moved up to No. 2 as the poll went through another major reordering in the wake of BYU's loss at UCF and subsequent six-spot fall to No. 8.
NFL leading joint investigation into Eagles’ Hurts with players’ union
The NFL and its players' union are leading a joint investigation into how the Philadelphia Eagles handled the blood clot diagnosis issued to quarterback Jalen Hurts, the organizations announced on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs’ coach Reid, QB Mahomes kick Simmons out of meeting: report
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid kicked second-year tackle Josh Simmons out of a meeting last week, according to multiple reports published Sunday.
Good mood among fans attending the first NFL game in Paris, a day after protests and clashes
A day after more mass protests and clashes in Paris, the atmosphere was jovial and upbeat among American football fans attending the NFL's first game in France on Sunday.
NFL and players’ union working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis
The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis.
Josh Hoover lifts No. 6 Indiana to 13-6 OT win at Michigan, its 1st win at Big House since 1967
Josh Hoover is banged up and was almost benched because of his injuries.
Paris Musketeers team sees NFL game as a chance to boost American football in France
Hugo Tekedam hopes Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers provides inspiration to French youngsters.
Lamar Jackson is ruled out for the Ravens’ game vs. the Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens have ruled star quarterback Lamar Jackson out for Sunday's game against Cincinnati because of an ankle injury.
No. 1 Miami, in its first game atop AP poll since 2002 season, rolls past Pitt 52-23
Malachi Toney had a school-record 16 catches, Dariah Mensah threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns and No. 1 Miami rolled past Pitt 52-23 on Saturday in the Hurricanes' first game as the nation's top-ranked team in nearly 24 years.
