Joe Horn
This Day in Sports History, Week Ahead, Dec. 16 -22,

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Rodolfo Castro reacts after making the last out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. Called up from Triple-A Indianapolis before the game, Castro slid headfirst into third in the fourth inning against the Diamondbacks and had his phone fly out of his back pocket. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rodolfo Castro's on-field MLB phone flub a relatable moment

By David Brandt Aug. 10, 2022 04:12 PM EDT

La. woman accused of defrauding NFL fund for ex-players

Jan. 20, 2022 07:31 PM EST
GRETNA, La. (AP) — A woman who had a son with former NFL defensive lineman Norman Hand was arrested Thursday on allegations of defrauding a healthcare fund for...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 11:05 AM EST
Dec. 14 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Bill Brennan in the 12th round at Madison Square Garden to retain his world heavyweight title. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2000, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tamarick Vanover, center, is guided towards a waiting car outside the Federal Courthouse in Kansas City, Mo. Former NFL players Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and Robert McCune pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide healthcare fraud scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Cliff Schiappa, File)
Ex-NFL players plead guilty to health care fraud scheme

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 07, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Arizona Cardinals pick at No. 16 in the upcoming NFL draft and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. There could be several opportunities to add one depending on how the picks shake out: Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina's Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Panthers select CB Horn with No. 8 pick in the NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 29, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Toney is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: SEC, Alabama dominate first round of NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1 (x-early entrant; y-did not play in 2020, opt out). ___ ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:27 PM EST
Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 —...

Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski announces charges against ten former National Football League (NFL) players who are accused of defrauding an NFL health care program, at the Justice Department in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program

By Michael Balsamo Dec. 12, 2019 10:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks to members of the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Charlotte, N.C. The New Orleans Saints visit Los Angeles for a rematch of the NFC championship game won by the Rams, but remembered for the no-call that created the opening for Sean McVay's team to storm through. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Play it again: Saints, Rams meet in NFC title game rematch

By Greg Beacham Sep. 12, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Ravens release WR Michael Floyd, OLB Shane Ray and 9 others

Aug. 30, 2019 04:29 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Wide receiver Michael Floyd and outside linebacker Shane Ray are among 11 players released by the Baltimore Ravens. Floyd...

Rams-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2019 03:45 PM EST
LOS ANGELES RAMS (14-3) at NEW ORLEANS (14-3) Sunday, 3:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 3½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Los...

Eagles-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2019 04:10 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (10-7) at NEW ORLEANS (13-3) Sunday, 4:40 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...