AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations
The Big Ten’s next round of media rights contracts will not include a deal with ESPN.
Author: Associated Press
Clemson ranked in top five of preseason coaches’ poll
Alabama was voted No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches’ poll released Monday, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia third.
Oklahoma’s Gundy resigns after using offensive language
Oklahoma assistant head football coach Cale Gundy announced his resignation Sunday after using offensive language during a film session last week.
Clemson’s Swinney: New perspective for Tigers’ camp
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has taught a lot of lessons the past seven seasons. Along the way, some guidance got lost amidst all that winning.
Early titles with Patriots lead to Hall of Fame for Seymour
The sixth overall pick out of Georgia in 2001 after playing at Lower Richland High School, Seymour played inside and out for the Patriots before spending most of his time at defensive tackle with the Raiders.
Clemson starting safety Zanders giving up football
One-time Clemson starting safety Lannden Zanders is giving up football because of continuing problems with his injured right shoulder.
WNBA star Griner apologizes as Russian court readies verdict
An emotional Brittney Griner apologized in a Russian court Thursday as her drug possession trial drew to a close.
NFL appeals 6-game suspension for Browns quarterback Watson
The players’ union has until the end of business Friday to respond in writing. The union could challenge the appeal ruling in federal court, setting the stage for a prolonged fight.
Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.
Royals send Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays for 2 players
Whit Merrifield said last month he might be willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if it meant playing for a team in contention, even though he had refused to get the shot while playing for the last-place Kansas City Royals.
