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Bo Jackson ran over 'The Boz' 30 years ago today

On Nov. 30, 1987, Bo Jackson had a phenomenal game on “Monday Night Football.” But the play everyone remembers is his one-on-one encounter with Brian Bosworth.

Report: Trent Williams will play tonight

Washington left tackle Trent Williams will play tonight against the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Williams is playing on a bad right knee that will need surgery after the season, and coach Jay Gruden has called it an injury that most players couldn’t play through. Williams missed the Thanksgiving

Most Americans want Trump to shut up about NFL anthem protests

President Donald Trump should stay out of the NFL protest controversy, according to the majority of respondents to a new national survey. A Seton Hall sports poll conducted this week found that 71% of Americans would prefer President Trump not comment about players kneeling for the national anthem, while

Texas cornerback DeShon Elliott to skip bowl game, enter 2018 NFL draft

For the second time this week, a Texas player has announced that he is entering the draft and skipping the Longhorns’ bowl game. This time it’s cornerback DeShon Elliott, a junior who is a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which goes to the best defensive back in college football. Elliott confirmed

Browns rookie Peppers fined $24,000 by NFL for illegal hit

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns rookie safety Jabrill Peppers was fined $24,000 by the NFL for his illegal hit on Bengals receiver Josh Malone on Sunday.

Preview: Coyotes at Flames, 6:30 p.m., FOX Sports Arizona

Coyotes get first chance to do battle against former teammate Mike Smith

Top recruits to watch in CIF-SS division finals

Greg Biggins gives you some names to remember this weekend.

Cardinals look to change the tone in rematch with Rams

The Cardinals, who have been swept in the season series by the Rams only once in the past 13 years, look quite a bit different than they did six weeks ago.

Matthew Berry's Love/Hate: Never giving up

Matthew Berry details a teenager’s battle with cancer and how fantasy football has provided a necessary distraction. He also offers his usual weekly loves and hates.

Chiefs, Jets both seek to stop slumps in matchup Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs-New York Jets preview

Everything's bigger in Texas, even the collapses

The Cowboys have averaged just over a touchdown a game in the last three games, and the only way they’re getting into the Super Bowl is through StubHub.

Browns seeking 1st victory against Chargers

The Cleveland Browns are looking for a victory, and a spark, in their game at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

McLeod Blog: An inside look at Gophers-Badgers series

Doug McLeod offers history, players to watch, keys to the games and more for this weekend’s Minnesota-Wisconsin series

Steelers show dominance in prime-time games

Pittsburgh (9-2) has won 10 straight games (playoffs included) that kicked off after 7 p.m. heading into a visit to Cincinnati (5-6) next Monday.

AP source: NC State, Doeren agree to deal through 2022

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says North Carolina State and Dave Doeren have agreed on a five-year deal after the coach had talked with Tennessee officials about the school’s opening.

Angels get Johnson, international bonus space from Braves

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Angels have acquired pitcher Jim Johnson and the Atlanta Braves’ remaining $1.21 million in international bonus signing allocation for minor league left-hander Justin Kelly, a deal that raises Los Angeles’ possible bonus offer to Shohei Ohtani to $1,315,000.

Waters latest from 2015 class to leave Gophers

Linebacker Jaylen Waters is the 13th scholarship player from the 2015 recruiting class to leave the Gophers

Big 12 title game could spoil Oklahoma's playoff party

Big 12 title game could spoil Oklahoma’s playoff party

Chargers CB Casey Hayward named AFC Defensive Player of the Month

Hayward totaled three interceptions in November.

TCU sack leader Boesen back vs. Oklahoma for Big 12 title

RT Strief won't return to Saints this season

Despite hope that Zach Strief would return this season, the Saints will be without the veteran lineman as he’ll stay on injured reserve after having surgery on his MCL and ACL.

Fister finalizes $4M deal with Rangers, who need starters

Winston has 'no fear' of suspension from NFL

Speaking publicly for the first time since allegations surfaced that he groped a female Uber driver last year, Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston said he was confident he will be vindicated and doesn’t fear an NFL suspension.

Wild claim defenseman Prosser off waivers

Nate Prosser is returning to the Minnesota Wild after being waived by the St. Louis Blues

Diamondbacks acquire Boxberger from Tampa Bay

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Brad Boxberger from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander Curtis Taylor.

Rays trade Brad Boxberger to Diamondbacks

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-handed pitcher Brad Boxberger to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Curtis Taylor.

Auburn QB's wait nearly over after prophetic prediction

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Jarrett Stidham put his goal out there for the world to see after watching last year’s Southeastern Conference championship game on TV.

Ohio State's QB Haskins steps out of J.T. Barrett's shadow

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State backup quarterback Dwayne Haskins is giving the Buckeyes glimpses of 2014 Cardale Jones as they roll into the Big Ten Championship game against No. 3 Wisconsin.

Gibson's 37 saves help Anaheim beat Blues 3-2

Antoine Vermette had two goals and Kevin Roy also scored for the Ducks.

Misdemeanor assault charge dismissed against Johnny Manziel

DALLAS (AP) Prosecutors in Dallas have dismissed a 2016 misdemeanor domestic assault charge against Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel.