NHL
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David Montgomery excelled in spite of Bears offense, not because of itJan 21, 2021 12:00 am - Fourth in a series How bad was the Bears' ground game in 2020? That the club finished 25th in rushing yards and 21st in average gain per rush doesn't begin to tell the s...
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Lions hire GM Brad Holmes after he wasn't on original list
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. After a process that included ...
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Chiefs' Chad Henne goes from backup QB to playoff stage
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - Chad Henne came off the bench cold in the heat of a tense playoff game and delivered the game-sealing plays for Kansas City in his most consequential performance in a wi...
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Hughes has 3 points in 2nd period as Devils beat Rangers 4-3
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jack Hughes had two goals and an assist in New Jersey's three-goal second period, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 47 shots and the Devils beat the New York R...
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Ravens offseason priorities begin with improving pass attack
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - The Baltimore Ravens have got the running game down pat, as evidenced by their back-to-back seasons with more than 3,000 yards rushing. Nothing wrong there. The defens...
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Bills among the NFL's 4 defenses peaking in the postseason
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Leslie Frazier's faith in his Bills defense never wavered even at the lowest point of Buffalo's season. It was mid-November and the Bills were ...
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Chiefs' Mahomes practices, remains in concussion protocol
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, but practiced in a limited capacity, raising hopes that t...
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Florida Panthers 1 of 3 NHL teams allowing fans into arenas
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Joel Quenneville already has a raspier-than-usual voice after the Panthers' first two games of the season. Screaming over crowd noise ...
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Capped out: Flat salary cap makes NHL teams get creative
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - In the 16 years since the salary cap has been a reality in the NHL, it never has been this much of a challenge to maneuver. Teams that made moves in 2019 and right up to...
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Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistry
Jan 20, 2021 6:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - When Tom Brady drops back in the pocket he has a bunch of options to attack opposing defenses, including a talented collection of receivers that's pos...