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Alabama's Bryce Young throws for NFL teams at pro day

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban says his quarterback , Bryce Young, is the best prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. Now, the star Alabama passer and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is trying to convince NFL teams — the Carolina Panthers, in particular — that the Crimson Tide coach is

Mar 23

NFL tight end Foster Moreau says he has cancer

NFL tight end Foster Moreau

Mar 23

Morant returns, Jackson helps Grizzlies clinch division

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 17 points and five assists in his return from an NBA suspension, and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with a season-high 37 points and 10 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 130-125 on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane had 20 points and

Mar 23

Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs

DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have consecutive road wins for the first time since the NBA Finals, and a big advantage in the playoff race over the team they beat to get there last June. Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking

Mar 23

Antetokounmpo's big night helps Bucks trounce Spurs 130-94

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 24 minutes as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 130-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Bucks extended their Eastern Conference advantage to 2½ games over the Boston Celtics as they prepare

Mar 23

Doncic back, Irving out for Mavs in key game vs. Warriors

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic will return from a five-game absence, but fellow star Kyrie Irving is out for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a meeting with Golden State that has significant playoff implications. Doncic had been out with a left thigh strain that required an MRI. The

Mar 22

Nadel to miss start of 29th season as lead on Rangers radio

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Eric Nadel said Wednesday he will miss the start of his 29th season as the lead voice on Texas Rangers radio broadcasts while getting treatment for some mental health issues. "As many of you know, for years I have been an advocate

Mar 22

Clippers' George has knee sprain, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers may be without All-Star Paul George to start the postseason. The team said Wednesday that George has a sprained right knee and he will be reevaluated in two to three weeks. The Clippers began the day in fifth place in the Western

Mar 22

Williamson out for at least 2 more weeks amid playoff push

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — All-Star forward Zion Williamson will not return for at least two more weeks, jeopardizing whether he will be a part of the New Orleans Pelicans' playoff push. The Pelicans announced Wednesday that Williamson, who has not played since straining his right hamstring Jan. 2, "has been

Mar 22

Apple TV+ announces 2nd season of 'Friday Night Baseball'

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple TV+ will begin its second season of "Friday Night Baseball" on April 7. The Chicago Cubs will host the Texas Rangers in a day game, followed by the San Diego Padres facing the Atlanta Braves. Apple will carry twin bills over 25 weeks with no

Mar 22

George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George went down hard in the fourth quarter. He may have taken the Los Angeles Clippers' championship hopes with him. George got hurt in Tuesday night's 101-100 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The star guard hit the court after getting fouled

Mar 22

Ingram scores 32 in 3 quarters, Pelicans top Spurs 119-84

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 32 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-84 on Tuesday night. "I just continued to attack," said Ingram, who made all 10 of his free throws. "I was good at the free-throw line today and just concentrating on

Mar 22

Analysis: Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte

The Detroit Pistons entered the season with a young nucleus led by Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft. There was talk of a new phase of their rebuild. Instead, they appear poised to finish with the worst record in the NBA. An injury to Cunningham limited

Mar 21

Jackson scores 28 as Grizzlies rally late to defeat Mavs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including a key layup with 17 seconds left as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-108 on Monday night in Ja Morant's first game back with the team after an eight-game league suspension. Santi Aldama added 22 points and

Mar 21

Vassell, Johnson spoil Murray's return as Spurs top Hawks

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell had 29 points each and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-118 on Sunday, spoiling Dejounte Murray's homecoming. Murray had 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds in his first game in San

Mar 20