Tennessee Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have fired coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons with the franchise having won only six of the past 24 games, including blowing a third straight AFC South title in the 2022 season finale.
Michigan’s ability to contend for repeat national title hinges on decisions by Harbaugh, key players
HOUSTON — After winning its first national championship in 26 years, Michigan heads into an uncertain future.
Chicago Cubs agree to contract with Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs bolstered their rotation Tuesday, agreeing to a contract with Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga in their first major offseason roster move.
Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years
Tiger Woods has gone from “Hello, world,” to saying goodbye to Nike.
Fitterer, Rivera sacked following NFL Week 18
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fiterer and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera were fired from their positions on Monday.
Maui Musings: Tommy Fleetwood the epitome of grace in losing
KAPALUA — Not to be forgotten is the putt heard ‘round the Great White North. Nick Taylor made a 72-foot eagle on the fourth playoff hole to win the RBC Canadian Open, the first Canadian to win his national open in 68 years.
Hope abounds for the NFL’s final four as Browns, Lions, Texans and Jaguars eye elusive Super Bowl
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — They are bonded by football futility for now, but surely not forever. Right?
CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his
HOUSTON — C.J. Stroud’s rookie campaign has been so remarkable that he’s turned around the Houston Texans and restored hope among fans in a city that had all but given up on this franchise after three dreadful and often embarrassing seasons.
Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — A judge on Friday ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is investigated for allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and thousands of dollars in exchange for her consent, according to court documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Maryland’s Taulia Tagovailoa enters transfer portal, but it’s unclear if he’ll have eligibility left
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has entered the transfer portal, a sign that he may pursue an additional year of eligibility at the college level.
US, Sweden will play for world junior gold after US beats Finland and Sweden tops Czech Republic
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — The United States will face host Sweden on Friday for gold at the IIHF world junior championship.
New PGA Tour season starts with renewed emphasis on charity with Lahaina in mind
KAPALUA, Maui — Collin Morikawa is making his fifth trip to Kapalua to start a new year on the PGA Tour at The Sentry. This was the first time he wore an apron and was shivering from cold.
Prosecutors accuse Rays shortstop Wander Franco of commercial sexual exploitation, money laundering
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominican prosecutors on Wednesday accused Wander Franco of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering following allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a minor whose mother also faces the same charges.
Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after fire rescue crews responded to a large fire at his South Florida home Wednesday afternoon.
Michigan QB McCarthy says sign-stealing saga masked work of players who ‘did things the right way’
The sign-stealing scandal that has hung over Michigan’s season has overshadowed the work the team has put in to go unbeaten and reach the College Football Playoff championship game, quarterback J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.
Here’s who will sit during Week 18 of NFL
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MLB is widening the runner’s lane to first, changing a rule that has caused World Series controversy
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is widening the runner’s lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory, changing a more than century-old rule that caused World Series controversy over interference calls.
New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers
SAINT-DENIS, France — Organizers of the Paris Olympics said Wednesday that building work will continue on a new tower for judges and TV cameras at the surfing venue in Tahiti despite the sport’s governing body saying it no longer supports the controversial project.
Rodgers’ return will come next season with Jets out of playoff hunt and QB not 100% healthy
Aaron Rodgers’ quest to make an improbable return this season for the New York Jets appears over.
Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa is opting out of the Music City Bowl against Auburn
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Taulia Tagovailoa is skipping Maryland’s bowl game, closing the book on a record-setting career in which he helped the Terrapins return to respectability under coach Michael Locksley.