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Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to college football 'embarrassing' for the sport

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's Dabo Swinney joined the list of football coaches bashing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season, calling it a "joke" and "embarrassing" as he prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy. "I just think it's embarrassing where we're at in college football — and we've been there for a while, so," Swinney said ahead of Clemson's season opener at No. 11 LSU on Saturday night. Former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright began practicing this week at LSU under first-year head coach Lane ...

Williams whiffs 13, leads Guardians over Blue Jays

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win on Tuesday night over the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of teams in the thick of the AL wild-card race. Patrick Bailey, rookie Angel ...

Steelers' Porter is unsure he'll play Week 1 without new deal

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joey Porter Jr.'s balky back felt good enough to return to practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. At the moment, his health appears to be the least of his concerns. The fourth-year cornerback didn't commit to playing in Pittsburgh's season opener against ...

Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated, issues apology

CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL analyst. According to Milwaukee County court records, Romo lost his driving privileges for six months and was ordered to complete an alcohol assessment program. Romo also owes $834. An interlock device ...

Park fends off Big Red in four sets

STEUBENVILLE — The Big Red volleyball battled, but Wheeling Park was up the challenge. The Patriots were victorious in the first two sets to take control, however, Big Red bounced back to win the third to stay in the match. Big Red scored first in the fourth set, however, Wheeling Park ...