WREXHAM, Wales — Three years into their unlikely ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham and the enthusiasm of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is far from fading. “You come off the pitch after scoring a goal,” Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher says with a smile, “and Ryan texts you before my wife does.” Reynolds … Read more
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ The San Francisco 49ers and their deep group of playmakers accomplished a rare feat. They soon could have company from the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions. Tight end George Kittle became the latest Niners player … Read more
CLEVELAND — Frank Ryan wasn’t your average NFL quarterback. His arm helped make the Cleveland Browns champions. His intellect earned him wider acclaim off the field. Ryan, who led the the Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 while spending his offseasons getting a doctorate diploma in mathematics, died on Monday. He was 87. … Read more
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says the coaching staff felt he wasn’t ready to play against Seattle, which is why he was inactive during Pittsburgh’s 30-23 win over the Seahawks. The second-year pro, who had right ankle surgery a month ago, denied online speculation that he told the coaching staff he didn’t want … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Love and Aaron Jones put on party hats and popped a sparkling drink in the apex of an all-night celebration for the Green Bay Packers — at Minnesota’s expense. Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Carr threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns to help the New Orleans Saints stop Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak and climb back into a tie for first place in the NFC South with a 23-13 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers on Sunday. Carr tossed TD passes of 4 … Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As quarterback Russell Wilson explains it, his job was in jeopardy nearly two months ago and after the Denver Broncos’ biggest win. It was then, during the bye week following a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 29, Wilson said he was facing an ultimatum from the team: Adjust his … Read more
In a year when “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the Oscars, Taylor Swift took that theme to a whole new level before 2023 was done. We’re not even talking about the mammoth tour or the blockbuster movie or the overwrought fan base. This was The Year of Traylor. When Swift hooked up with Kansas … Read more
HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against Tennessee is uncertain. “He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. Stroud has missed the past … Read more
Kareem Jackson is returning to his roots after the Houston Texans claimed the hard-hitting safety off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. The Broncos (7-8) were hoping he’d clear waivers so they could re-sign their locker room leader and tone-setter to the practice squad. That way, they didn’t have to expose another player to … Read more
