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Eric Mangini explains why Tom Brady yelling at Josh McDaniels is not an issue at all

Nick Wright and Eric Mangini talk Patriots.

Nick Wright's reaction to Gronk's late hit on Tre'Davious White

Nick Wright reacts to Gronk’s dirty play on Sunday.

Joel Klatt on the 'dishonest, inaccurate and completely unreliable' College Football Playoff committee

Joel Klatt talks College Football Playoffs.

Study: Graduation rate for bowl-bound football players is up

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) A study of bowl-bound FBS schools shows academic progress for all students had continued and the gap between white and African-American football players on making progress toward graduation has improved in the past year.

Hernandez lawyers want to keep daughter's lawsuit separate

BOSTON (AP) Lawyers for the estate of late NFL star Aaron Hernandez are trying to prevent a $20 million lawsuit against the National Football League from being merged with a wider class-action suit addressing former NFL players’ head injuries.

Hales faces no charges over fracas, back in line for England

LONDON (AP) The England and Wales Cricket Board says Alex Hales will face no criminal charges over a fracas outside a nightclub and is available for international selection again.

3rd test: India vs. Sri Lanka Scoreboard

NEW DELHI (AP) Scoreboard Monday at stumps on day three of the third test between India and Sri Lanka.

2nd Ashes test: Australia vs. England Scoreboard

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) Scoreboard Monday after England’s first innings on day three of the day-night Ashes cricket test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval:

Spurs get reinforcements for Pistons' visit (Dec 04, 2017)

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs should be ready and rested when the Detroit Pistons make their only regular-season visit to South Texas on Monday at the AT&T Center.

Nuggets aim to alter road fortunes at Dallas (Dec 04, 2017)

DALLAS — The Denver Nuggets always enjoy an edge in their mile-high home, and they are taking full advantage this season with a 10-2 record at the Pepsi Center.

Without Davis, Pelicans have hands full vs. Warriors (Dec 04, 2017)

NEW ORLEANS — The Golden State Warriors have defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in two competitive games this season.

Flustered Flyers aim to end 10-game skid vs. Flames (Dec 04, 2017)

CALGARY, Alberta — The Philadelphia Flyers were shut out in their latest contest to see their winless skid extend to 10 games (0-5-5) heading into a Monday tilt against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Sri Lanka reach 192-3 at lunch on day 3, 3rd test v India

NEW DELHI (AP) Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal extended their fourth-wicket partnership to 117 runs to help Sri Lanka reach 192-3 at lunch on day three of the third test against India in Delhi.

Resurgent Bruins visit rolling Predators (Dec 04, 2017)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, the team’s annual fathers’ trip comes with an extra bonus.

Eagles' failed gamble sign of how NFC is gaining on them

It’s not a dig at the Eagles to say that during the nine-game winning streak they brought into CenturyLink Field on Sunday night, they had not played anyone as daunting as the Seahawks. But for certain, those nine teams didn’t resemble anyone the Eagles would have to go through to win a Super

Patriots give Bills the little brother treatment in Buffalo

No matter how much the Bills schemed, hoped and psyched themselves up to try and take it to the Patriots, they couldn’t hang.

Former UMaine defensive star scores NFL touchdown for Ravens

During his stellar career at the University of Maine, Patrick Ricard’s job was to keep opposing players out of the end zone. On Sunday afternoon, he enjoyed the ultimate reward for a player on the other side of the ball — playing at the game’s highest level. Ricard, who is being utilized as a

Struggling Baylor looks to bounce back vs. Sam Houston St. (Dec 04, 2017)

WACO, Texas — The Baylor Bears experienced a rough week.

Someone dared Joe Flacco to publicly make fun of Jameis Winston and he did

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will answer any triple-dog dares presented his way.

Capitals continue rugged stretch vs. Sharks (Dec 04, 2017)

WASHINGTON — With Braden Holtby between the pipes, the Washington Capitals feel they have a shot against any team in the NHL. That theory will be put to the test again when the San Jose Sharks come to town Monday.

Ashes: England in trouble at 128-5 on day 3 in reply to 442

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) Pat Cummins took two wickets as Australia’s bowlers ripped through England’s top order on day three of the day-night Ashes test, with present and past captains Joe Root and Alastair Cook already out and the tourists reeling at 128-5 at tea.

Rorie, Pridgett lead Montana past Cal State Northridge 86-68 (Dec 03, 2017)

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) Ahmaad Rorie scored 27 points, Sayeed Pridgett had 20 points with 12 rebounds and Montana cruised to an 86-68 win Sunday night over Cal State Northridge to remain unbeaten on its home court this season.

Coyotes claw back but still can't solve Vegas, fall in OT

Jakob Chychrun and Derek Stepan scored for Arizona, and Scott Wedgewood had 42 saves.

Rockets roll to 7th straight with 118-95 win over Lakers (Dec 03, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) James Harden scored 36 points, Eric Gordon added 22 and the streaking Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-95 on Sunday night for their seventh consecutive victory.

ASU hires former NFL coach Herm Edwards

A news conference to introduce Edwards is scheduled for Monday morning.

Russell Wilson makes MVP case by propelling Seahawks over the Eagles

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw three more touchdowns in Sunday night’s victory over the Eagles, bringing him to a tie with Tom Brady for the second-most in the NFL. It may not have been a must-win game for the Seattle Seahawks, but they sure played like it in Sunday night’s 24-10 win over

Drew Brees is staring down his last best shot

The 38-year-old QB has a good defense, a dynamic set of playmakers around him and what could be one final chance to win his second Super Bowl ring.

Lions coach Jim Caldwell's stubbornness may soon cost him his job

Free Press columnist Jeff Seidel and sports writer Dave Birkett break down the Lions’ 44-20 loss to the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. BALTIMORE — No team in football plays the what-if game like the Detroit Lions. It happens nearly every week, whether the organization is trying to

Three takeaways from Seahawks' win over Eagles

The Seahawks’ handled the Eagles 24-10 Sunday night in Seattle to remain in the thick of the NFC playoff race. The loss snapped Philadelphia’s nine-game win streak, and with a record of 10-2, the Eagles are now tied with the Vikings for the No. 1 seed in the conference. Here are three takeaways

Saints again ride dynamic Kamara to victory

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees isn’t ready to ask rookie running back Alvin Kamara to stop trying to hurdle defenders.