Tigers infielder McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year
It took the Detroit Tigers less than a month of watching Kevin McGonigle at the big-league level to decide he was worthy of a nine-figure contract. Seven months later, McGonigle rewarded that confidence by becoming the runaway winner of the American League Rookie of the Year award Monday ...
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Mahomes day to day KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is considered day to day after injuring his elbow during a game against the Jets, coach Andy Reid said Monday. Mahomes was strip-sacked by David Bailey, causing a fumble and leaving his arm ...
Whittingham addresses decision to fire coordinator
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said after watching film of a 15-6 loss to rival Michigan State, he knew it was time to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck. "It became apparent to me that needed to make the change now," Whittingham said Monday, a day after ...
Jacobs to undergo surgery after breaking finger
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will have to undergo surgery after breaking his right ring finger in a victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Jacobs is expected to have surgery sometime this week. The Packers (6-3) play at ...
College football adopts 24-team playoff for 2027
College football will expand its playoff to 24 teams beginning next year, a move that lends an NFL flavor to its postseason while resetting decades of tradition surrounding a once all-important regular season and dumping conference championship showdowns that used to be among the sport's ...