This year, advertisers are pulling out all the stops with star-studded and expensive ads. NEW YORK — Big name advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting high-profile actors, investing in dazzling special effects and, they hope, going for laughs as they seek to win over viewers during game … Read more
The award went to Cleveland’s Kevin Stefanski, but it was about as close as it could get. LAS VEGAS — Kevin Stefanski edged DeMeco Ryans for AP Coach of the Year honors by one first-place vote. Stefanski led the Cleveland Browns to their third playoff appearance since 1999 despite losing quarterback Deshaun Watson, star running … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner scored 34 points and the Orlando Magic weathered a 30-point second half by San Antonio’s Devin Vassell to beat the Spurs 127-111 on Thursday night. After going scoreless in the first half, Vassell hit all nine of his shots in a 23-point third quarter, helping the Spurs get within 10 … Read more
Baltimore’s All-Pro quarterback received 49 of 50 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of voters that includes media members, former players and coaches. LAS VEGAS — Lamar Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Baltimore’s All-Pro quarterback received 49 of 50 … Read more
Houston picked Andre third overall in 2003 and he spent 12 seasons with the Texans. He’ll now be forever enshrined in the Hall of Fame. LAS VEGAS — Former Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson has been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame! The third time proved to be the charm for No. 80, … Read more
Stroud’s rookie season ignited a Houston Texans fanbase that hadn’t tasted playoff football in years. HOUSTON — C.J. Stroud won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award in a landslide. The Houston Texans’ quarterback received 48 of 50 first-place votes with Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua getting the other two. Nacua set … Read more
Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. was named the 2023 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and quarterback CJ Stroud was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. LAS VEGAS — Will Anderson Jr. won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award, outgaining both Jalen Carter and Kobie Turner by two first-place votes. The Texans’ … Read more