Vikings bar fans from final games as virus deaths hit record

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have given up on trying to host larger crowds and said Wednesday that the team will close the remaining home games to fans, as the state blew past its record for new deaths …

As a songwriter, singer Ingrid Andress discovers her voice

NEW YORK (AP) — In a songwriting session with a group of rappers, which Ingrid Andress was attending to help write a hook, the conversation turned to immature guy talk about “all the different girls they had.”

Ball, Haliburton, Hayes top list of NBA draft point guards

LaMelo Ball opted to play professionally overseas instead of making a brief stop in college basketball. That unconventional route to the NBA now has him set to be the top point guard taken – and maybe the first pla…

Key AFC South matchup Thursday night as Colts visit Titans

While fans get mesmerized by the Kansas City offense dominating the AFC West, the best rivalry in football (Steelers vs. Ravens) in the AFC North, and the apparent demise of the Patriots in the AFC East, what about…

Gomez injury in England training adds to Liverpool problems

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool's injury problems mounted Wednesday with defender Joe Gomez leaving England duty with a knee injury sustained in training.

Barnes restocks Tennessee roster, ready to contend again

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has restocked the roster so well that the 12th-ranked Volunteers should quickly erase the painful memory of last season once play begins.

The Latest: AP source: Broncos' Harris tests positive

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Stackhouse sees Vanderbilt better prepared in his 2nd season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse knows he has a more complete roster going into his second season. He also believes both the Commodores, along with he and his assistants, are better prepare…

Pulisic to miss US exhibitions vs Wales, Panama

American star Christian Pulisic will miss U.S. exhibitions at Wales on Thursday and against Panama in Austria next week.

Stroman indicates he will accept Mets' qualifying offer

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher Marcus Stroman has indicated he will accept the New York Mets' $18.9 million qualifying offer to stay with the team for 2021.

Jury still out on Notre Dame's 1-and-done ACC member status

AP Source: McCaffrey will not play against Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will not play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be getting a second medical opinion on his injured right shoulder.

LSU has added size and a new philosophy in the 20-21 season

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Will Wade was able to add more size and on-the-ball scrappiness to his roster this season and expects it to show up in a big way when the Tigers are defending.

Garza, Butler headline AP preseason All-America team

The coronavirus pandemic initially clouded Luka Garza’s decision whether to stay at Iowa or leave for the NBA. The uncertainty of the 2020-21 college basketball season and NBA draft made a tough choice even tougher…

Houston Texans fire PR boss Amy Palcic

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have fired vice president of communications Amy Palcic.