Allegiant Stadium’s roll-out field, space station look to be center stage during Super Bowl in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis called his new home the Death Star in 2020 — and the name stuck.
Seahawks to hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach, AP source says
RENTON, Wash. — It was a defensive-centric head coach that brought the Seattle Seahawks their only Super Bowl title.
NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Advertisements for sports betting continue to flood the airwaves, but the NFL said Tuesday that viewers will see only three such ads during the Super Bowl broadcast next month.
Burned remnants of prized Jackie Robinson statue found after theft from public park in Kansas
Fire crews found the burned remnants Tuesday of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas, authorities said.
Analysis: Mahomes and the Chiefs must win a Super Bowl this season to challenge Patriots’ dynasty
If Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are going to challenge Tom Brady and the New England Patriots’ unprecedented two-decade run of success, they have to win a Super Bowl this season.
Final 4 teams in NFL playoffs rely heavily on tight ends
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Few people proselytize about the importance of tight ends more than San Francisco’s George Kittle.
Jordan Pope hits 3-pointer at buzzer, Oregon State beats No. 9 Arizona 83-80
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Jordan Pope hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Oregon State an 83-80 victory over No. 9 Arizona on Thursday night, with the Beavers’ fans storming the court to celebrate the upset.
Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast
The United States is predicted to top the medals tables — both the overall count and gold-medal count — for the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to one forecast released Friday, six months before the Games open on July 26.
After 53 years, Baltimore is again a gateway to the Super Bowl as AFC championship game host
BALTIMORE — The last time Baltimore hosted an AFC championship game, the city was enjoying quite a sports renaissance.
Shiffrin sore but relieved after avoiding more serious injury in downhill crash
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — After one of the scariest crashes of her career, Mikaela Shiffrin is relieved it wasn’t worse.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at this season’s NBA All-Star Game.
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap joining PGA Tour after breakthrough win
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA Tour.
Jackson, McCaffrey and Prescott are finalists for the AP 2023 NFL MVP and offensive player awards
Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
Pro Picks: Chiefs and 49ers will win to set up a Super Bowl rematch
The underdog role has worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes. The San Francisco 49ers have odds in their favor.
Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
Joe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.
Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green’s omission from the Olympic pool
(AP) — USA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics.
Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
DETROIT — Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.
Sports Illustrated planning significant layoffs after license to use its brand name was revoked
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the iconic brand’s name in print and digital was revoked.
No. 3 Colorado follows lead of high-energy point guard Jaylyn Sherrod to best start since 1992-93
BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado point guard Jaylyn Sherrod constantly operates at a go, go, go level. That’s just her nature.
Analysis: Building a Super Bowl champion starts with figuring how who gets all the power
There’s no shortage of accomplished head coaches available to NFL teams in this hiring cycle.