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The Lions put the controversial 2-point play to shame by making a tackle-eligible call on the first snap against the Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had the final say on a controversial tackle — nine months after officials penalized his team for it Negate a potentially winning 2-point conversion. On the Lions' first offensive snap in their return to the home of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dan Skipper picked up […]

SEC means more… surprises? Three top-10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's win over Alabama

Lane Kiffin wasn't ready to talk about his own game. The Mississippi coach instead focused on Vanderbilt's final moments Stunning surprise from then No. 1 Alabama. “I’m sorry, I mean this is a one-time thing,” Kiffin told reporters afterward the rebel victory over South Carolina. “You better watch, you’ll probably never see this again.” The […]

Texas struts into the SEC, entering midseason undefeated and in its best shape in more than a decade

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When Texas hosted a football recruiting weekend last summer, prospective players walked an orange carpet flanked by nearly a dozen Lamborghinis, their engines roaring, growling and music blaring. It was a tribute to coach Steve Sarkisian's motto since his arrival four years ago – “full throttle, no brakes” – and to […]

A possible dock workers' strike could lead to product shortages and high prices ahead of the holidays

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could close Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 longshoremen holds out an impending strike. A prolonged shutdown could drive up prices for goods across the country, potentially leading to shortages and price increases at retailers large and small as the holiday shopping season — […]

The Astros and Guardians' season finale was canceled due to rain, denying Ramírez the chance to hit his 40th home run

CLEVELAND (AP) — The regular-season finale between the Guardians and the Houston Astros was canceled Sunday after a long delay, preventing Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez from hitting his 40th home run and making the exclusive 40-40 -Join the club. With Houston set to open its AL Wild Card Series at home on Tuesday and […]