By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — John Calipari says it’s more difficult to teach off losses than following wins. That’s making it tough for the Kentucky coach these days. Moses Wright scored 21 points and Georgia Tech recovered from a poor start to the season to beat No. 20 Kentucky 79-62 on Sunday, giving the…… read more »
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL player Vontaze Burfict, a linebacker who in 2019 received the most severe punishment in league history for an on-field infraction, was arrested Saturday in Las Vegas, according to court records. Online records for Las Vegas Justice Court said Burfict was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge. The records did…… read more »
By NOAH TRISTER The free agent market received a small boost this week, although it remains to be seen whether teams will be eager to take advantage. A record 59 players became free agents when their teams declined to offer them contracts by Wednesday night’s tender deadline. That group included a few well-known names like…… read more »
By PAUL NEWBERRY ATLANTA (AP) — Rajon Rondo is planning for a future in coaching. Maybe he’ll get a shot as as a general manager. Not that he’s ready to get started on those career goals just yet. After capturing his second NBA championship ring with the Lakers, the 34-year-old Rondo has moved on to…… read more »
By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t one for excuses. Even as COVID-19 wreaked havoc with his team’s schedule, pushing their matchup with Baltimore from Thanksgiving night to middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week in the middle of a pandemic, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach refused to reach for…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM Quarterback D’Wan Mathis, who opened the season as No. 11 Georgia’s starter, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday he wanted Mathis, a redshirt freshman, to continue his career at Georgia, where JT Daniels has emerged as the starter. “I am excited to see his future,” Smart said…… read more »
By ROB MAADDI PHILADELPHIA (AP) — DK Metcalf got extra motivation he didn’t even need. Metcalf caught 10 passes for 177 yards, Russell Wilson threw for 230 yards and a touchdown and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 on Monday night. Before the game, Metcalf said Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who coached…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Jon Gruden felt an apology was appropriate after his Raiders set season highs for penalties, turnovers and sacks allowed. The Las Vegas coach also was looking to quickly erase Sunday’s 43-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. “I apologize to the Raider nation and really compliment the Falcons,” Gruden said.…… read more »
By JEFFREY COLLINS COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — No. 13 Georgia’s 45-16 win over South Carolina was the Bulldogs’ biggest victory of this strange season on the scoreboard. But Georgia coach Kirby Smart wasn’t sure had its best game Saturday night, with the Gamecocks missing more than two dozen players and offering little resistance. “It’s hard…… read more »
By AARON BEARD CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ian Book kept scrambling to buy time and help No. 2 Notre Dame put together multiple long touchdown drives. The Fighting Irish’s defense allowed little room for Sam Howell and No. 25 North Carolina’s potent offense to do the same. Book threw for a score while the…… read more »
