College sports
Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks with defensive back Nyland Green (1) after a play during the NCAA college football team's G-Day game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

By Joe Reedy May. 17, 2022 12:08 PM EDT

Patriots sign 8 undrafted rookies ahead of offseason program

May. 09, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among...

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

FILE - Missouri defensive back Akayleb Evans plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Minnesota Vikings selected Evans in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Make-a-deal Vikings add DB depth in Adofo-Mensah's 1st draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 30, 2022 08:31 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey (8) defends during an NCAA college football game against TCU, on Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Lacking depth on the defensive line, the Browns took Oklahoma tackle Perrion Winfrey in the fourth round (No. 108). The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder spent two seasons with the Sooners after being rated the nation's top junior college player. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Oklahoma at TCU 10/24/2020

Apr. 30, 2022 08:23 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) runs following a catch against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Nov. 13, 2021. Dotson was selected by the Washington Commanders during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Michigan at Penn State 11/13/2021

Apr. 30, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - LSU kicker Cade York (36) boots a field goal during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, on Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. The Cleveland Browns selected York in the fourth round (124th overall) of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
LSU at Auburn 10/31/2020

Apr. 30, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game Oct. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Emerson was selected by the Cleveland Browns during the third round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Mississippi State at Vanderbilt 10/23/2021

Apr. 29, 2022 11:13 PM EDT

FILE - Colorado State tight end Trey McBride (85) sprints with the ball during the team's NCAA football game against San Diego State on Dec. 5, 2020 in Carson, Calif. McBride was selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Colorado State at San Diego State 12/5/2020

Apr. 29, 2022 09:37 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) poses for a photograph during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Washington Commanders have another defensive tackle from Alabama after selecting Phidarian Mathis in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Mercer at Alabama 9/11/2021

Apr. 29, 2022 08:59 PM EDT

FILE - Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall (92) breaks through the line as he splits between Temple offensive linemen C.J. Perez (62) and Wisdom Quarshie (79) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. Hall was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Houston at Temple 11/13/2021

Apr. 29, 2022 08:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fans cheer before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Seemed forever for QBs to go in 1st 2 rounds of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 29, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons 2022 NFL first round draft pick Drake London, a wide receiver from Southern California, speaks with the media at the Falcons Practice Facility Friday, April 29, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Cincinnati's Ridder is Falcons' pick as possible future QB

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson (1) leaps past Sam Houston State defensive backs Isaiah Downes (13) and Kameryn Alexander (21) but cannot come down with the reception during the fourth quarter of a quarterfinal in the NCAA college FCS football playoffs May 2, 2021, in Huntsville, Texas. Watson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)
North Dakota State at Sam Houston State 5/2/2021

Apr. 29, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill (30) in action in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Hill is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Washington at Michigan 9/11/2021

Apr. 29, 2022 12:09 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to make a block during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Illinois, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Linderbaum was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Illinois at Iowa 11/20/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 11:13 PM EDT

FILE - Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith (56) dives on the ball to recover a fumble in front of Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) during an NCAA college football game Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Houston at Tulsa 10/1/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 10:59 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) carries the ball against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. Burks was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Missouri at Arkansas 11/26/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 10:19 PM EDT

FILE - National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. Pickett is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

By Barry Wilner Apr. 28, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State offensive lineman Charles Cross (67) blocks against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. Cross was selected by the Seattle Seahawks during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Mississippi State at Arkansas 11/6/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 09:31 PM EDT