Heisman Trophy winners by state | Who tops the list?

The Heisman has been given to the nation’s most outstanding college football player since 1935. NEW YORK — The Heisman Trophy will be awarded to the nation’s most outstanding college football player on Saturday evening in New York City. Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, and Miami’s Cam Ward were announced … Read more

US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations

Grace Boutot told the AP that after Colliander began coaching her when she was 15, he gave her a lot of attention, escalating to sexual acts after she turned 18. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee placed an employee on administrative leave Thursday after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches … Read more

Panthers in rare situation against Cowboys: they’re favored to win for first time in nearly 2 years

Oddsmakers at the BetMGM Sportsbook have dubbed Carolina a 3-point favorite, marking an end to a 33-game streak of being the underdog. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers find themselves in an unfamiliar position entering Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Cowboys. For the first time in nearly two years, they’re favored to win. Yes, … Read more

‘Wow, that’s great’ | With Bill Belichick out as a potential replacement, Mike McCarthy remains confident in his spot as Cowboys head coach

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has four games remaining on his expiring contract, Bill Belichick was available and Jones never even interviewed him. DALLAS — I remember once when Jerry Jones was defending himself against the belief he didn’t properly recognize the importance of head coaches that he swore the Cowboys franchise was so esteemed … Read more