LeBron James' marketing group cuts ties with Johnny Manziel
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James and his business partners will no longer work with Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. A spokesman for James said the sides mutually agreed to end their relationship, which began shortly after Manziel was drafted into the NFL.
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James and his business partners will no longer work with Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. A spokesman for James said the sides mutually agreed to end their relationship, which began shortly after Manziel was drafted into the NFL.
Chiefs face Texans looking for 1st playoff win in 22 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If the Kansas City Chiefs believe in karma or coincidence or some sort of cosmic alignment, then they should be confident their 22-year drought without a playoff victory will soon come to an end. Start with the fact they're heading to Houston on Saturday to face the AFC South champion Texans. The last time the Chiefs won a playoff game? They beat the Oilers in...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If the Kansas City Chiefs believe in karma or coincidence or some sort of cosmic alignment, then they should be confident their 22-year drought without a playoff victory will soon come to an end. Start with the fact they're heading to Houston on Saturday to face the AFC South champion Texans. The last time the Chiefs won a playoff game? They beat the Oilers in...
Underachieving Eagles left searching for new coach
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jeffrey Lurie is looking for a coach instead of watching his team chase the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Philadelphia Eagles began the season with Super Bowl aspirations and finished it without a coach. Chip Kelly was fired last week to cap a disappointing year that fell way short of expectations.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jeffrey Lurie is looking for a coach instead of watching his team chase the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Philadelphia Eagles began the season with Super Bowl aspirations and finished it without a coach. Chip Kelly was fired last week to cap a disappointing year that fell way short of expectations.
Two-time Super Bowl winner Coughlin resigns as Giants coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Coughlin, who returned the Giants to NFL prominence by winning two Super Bowls, resigned Monday after missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. The Giants announced the decision one day after the Giants (6-10) capped their third straight losing season with a 35-30 defeat against Philadelphia, their third straight and sixth in seven games.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Coughlin, who returned the Giants to NFL prominence by winning two Super Bowls, resigned Monday after missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. The Giants announced the decision one day after the Giants (6-10) capped their third straight losing season with a 35-30 defeat against Philadelphia, their third straight and sixth in seven games.
Texas A&M offensive coordinator Spavital leaves school
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M offensive coordinator Jake Spavital is leaving after three seasons at the school. The Aggies issued a statement that says Spavital and the school "have mutually decided to part ways." Spavital coached quarterbacks at Texas A&M before spending the last two seasons as offensive coordinator.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M offensive coordinator Jake Spavital is leaving after three seasons at the school. The Aggies issued a statement that says Spavital and the school "have mutually decided to part ways." Spavital coached quarterbacks at Texas A&M before spending the last two seasons as offensive coordinator.
Duncan scoreless for 1st time but Spurs beat Rockets 121-103
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan was held scoreless for the first time in his 19-year career and the Spurs still won. That's how well things are going for San Antonio at home these days. Danny Green made a season-high six 3-pointers in scoring 18 points, and the Spurs avenged an earlier loss to the Houston Rockets with a 121-103 victory Saturday night. San Antonio had a season-high 13 3s...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan was held scoreless for the first time in his 19-year career and the Spurs still won. That's how well things are going for San Antonio at home these days. Danny Green made a season-high six 3-pointers in scoring 18 points, and the Spurs avenged an earlier loss to the Houston Rockets with a 121-103 victory Saturday night. San Antonio had a season-high 13 3s...
Texans win AFC South title with 30-6 win over Jaguars
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans needed a remarkable turnaround to shake off a 2-5 start and win the AFC South title. Now they're looking to do even more as they head to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. "It's a good thing," coach Bill O'Brien said. "But this is the second season and we'd like to try to keep it going." Houston will meet...
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans needed a remarkable turnaround to shake off a 2-5 start and win the AFC South title. Now they're looking to do even more as they head to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. "It's a good thing," coach Bill O'Brien said. "But this is the second season and we'd like to try to keep it going." Houston will meet...
Cousins, Redskins rolling into playoffs, 34-23 over Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kirk Cousins wanted to keep the momentum he built late in the season even though the finale was meaningless for the playoff-bound Washington Redskins. That is, until a Dallas defensive player rolled into his shins on a play not long before he came out of a 34-23 victory against the Cowboys on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kirk Cousins wanted to keep the momentum he built late in the season even though the finale was meaningless for the playoff-bound Washington Redskins. That is, until a Dallas defensive player rolled into his shins on a play not long before he came out of a 34-23 victory against the Cowboys on Sunday.
McCaffrey leads Stanford's 45-16 Rose Bowl romp over Iowa
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The first time Christian McCaffrey touched the ball in the 102nd Rose Bowl, he took it 75 yards for a spectacular touchdown. A few hundred yards later, Stanford's sophomore star had smashed the oldest bowl game's record for all-purpose offense while leading the Cardinal to a blowout win over Iowa. Sure, McCaffrey didn't win the Heisman Trophy, and...
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The first time Christian McCaffrey touched the ball in the 102nd Rose Bowl, he took it 75 yards for a spectacular touchdown. A few hundred yards later, Stanford's sophomore star had smashed the oldest bowl game's record for all-purpose offense while leading the Cardinal to a blowout win over Iowa. Sure, McCaffrey didn't win the Heisman Trophy, and...
Whiteside scores 25, Heat roll past Mavericks 106-82
MIAMI (AP) — Hassan Whiteside had 25 points and 19 rebounds, Gerald Green added 19 points off the bench and the Miami Heat rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 106-82 on Friday night. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, Goran Dragic finished with 15 points and seven assists and Dwyane Wade shook off an illness to score 10 points for the Heat. Wade didn't start because he wasn't feeling well,...
MIAMI (AP) — Hassan Whiteside had 25 points and 19 rebounds, Gerald Green added 19 points off the bench and the Miami Heat rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 106-82 on Friday night. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, Goran Dragic finished with 15 points and seven assists and Dwyane Wade shook off an illness to score 10 points for the Heat. Wade didn't start because he wasn't feeling well,...
Tennessee routs No. 12 Northwestern 45-6 in Outback Bowl
Tennessee capped its best season in eight years with a dominating performance in the Outback Bowl.
Tennessee capped its best season in eight years with a dominating performance in the Outback Bowl.
Alabama knocks out Michigan State 38-0 in Cotton Bowl
The loss still stung. It burned Alabama so badly to be beaten in the College Football Playoff semifinals last year that the Crimson Tide was determined to handle its business differently this time around.
The loss still stung. It burned Alabama so badly to be beaten in the College Football Playoff semifinals last year that the Crimson Tide was determined to handle its business differently this time around.
Sooners lose to Clemson 37-17 in Orange Bowl semifinal game
The Oklahoma Sooners were fooled by a fake punt, and stuffed on fourth down when they tried some trickery of their own.
The Oklahoma Sooners were fooled by a fake punt, and stuffed on fourth down when they tried some trickery of their own.
Ward powers Houston past Florida State 38-24 in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Greg Ward Jr. showed off his dual-threat talents on a national stage as he ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, leading Houston past turnover-plagued Florida State 38-24 in the Peach Bowl on Thursday. Ward, the nation's only player to run and throw for 1,000 yards this season, threw for 238 yards and ran for 67 yards as No. 14 Houston (13-1) scored the most...
ATLANTA (AP) — Greg Ward Jr. showed off his dual-threat talents on a national stage as he ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, leading Houston past turnover-plagued Florida State 38-24 in the Peach Bowl on Thursday. Ward, the nation's only player to run and throw for 1,000 yards this season, threw for 238 yards and ran for 67 yards as No. 14 Houston (13-1) scored the most...
Browns want Johnny Manziel to work on off-field issues
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel's footwork, decision making and grasp of a pro offense improved significantly in his second season. But now that it's over, the Browns want him to concentrate on his off-field issues. After Manziel was ruled out of Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh because of a concussion, coach Mike Pettine and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo...
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel's footwork, decision making and grasp of a pro offense improved significantly in his second season. But now that it's over, the Browns want him to concentrate on his off-field issues. After Manziel was ruled out of Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh because of a concussion, coach Mike Pettine and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo...
Good, bad and weird of NFL season
While the NFL generally avoided the alarming off-field episodes that plagued it a year ago, the product on the field rarely was memorable. Except when officials were making incorrect calls, perhaps. Or when a standout receiver was losing control and drawing three personal fouls (and a subsequent suspension). Or when the Packers got even for the "Fail Mary" of a few years back with...
While the NFL generally avoided the alarming off-field episodes that plagued it a year ago, the product on the field rarely was memorable. Except when officials were making incorrect calls, perhaps. Or when a standout receiver was losing control and drawing three personal fouls (and a subsequent suspension). Or when the Packers got even for the "Fail Mary" of a few years back with...
TCU's Boykin charged with assaulting officer, suspended
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police charged star TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin with felony assault of a police officer stemming from a bar fight early Thursday and he was suspended for this weekend's Alamo Bowl game against No. 15 Oregon. The decision by coach Gary Patterson effectively ends Boykin's college career, since he is a senior. Patterson said Boykin and junior wide receiver...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police charged star TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin with felony assault of a police officer stemming from a bar fight early Thursday and he was suspended for this weekend's Alamo Bowl game against No. 15 Oregon. The decision by coach Gary Patterson effectively ends Boykin's college career, since he is a senior. Patterson said Boykin and junior wide receiver...
Horford leads Hawks to 121-115 win over the Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — With their star 3-point sharpshooter stuck in an 0-for-18 slump, the other four Atlanta Hawks starters carried the load on Tuesday night. In the 121-115 road win over the Houston Rockets, Atlanta overcame both a 19-point deficit and the detrimental shooting woes of Kyle Korver.
HOUSTON (AP) — With their star 3-point sharpshooter stuck in an 0-for-18 slump, the other four Atlanta Hawks starters carried the load on Tuesday night. In the 121-115 road win over the Houston Rockets, Atlanta overcame both a 19-point deficit and the detrimental shooting woes of Kyle Korver.
Aldridge's double-double helps Spurs rout Suns 112-79
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs successfully rang out an eventful 2015 with yet another blowout victory to extend their franchise record home winning streak. It was a year that saw them add LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency after being bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers and the 6-foot-10 forward continued to show why he was so highly sought...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs successfully rang out an eventful 2015 with yet another blowout victory to extend their franchise record home winning streak. It was a year that saw them add LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency after being bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers and the 6-foot-10 forward continued to show why he was so highly sought...
Curry-less Warriors blown out by Barea, Mavs 114-91
DALLAS (AP) — Even if Klay Thompson had been making shots with Stephen Curry sidelined by a leg injury, the other half of the Splash Brothers knew Golden State would have a hard time winning. With Thompson not hitting, the Warriors got blown out in just their second loss of the season.
DALLAS (AP) — Even if Klay Thompson had been making shots with Stephen Curry sidelined by a leg injury, the other half of the Splash Brothers knew Golden State would have a hard time winning. With Thompson not hitting, the Warriors got blown out in just their second loss of the season.