Patriots coach echoes support for Stefon Diggs

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that he hasn’t heard anything from the NFL that would prevent Stefon Diggs from playing in Sunday’s regular-season finale as the receiver faces strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef.

Bo Horvat lifts the Islanders to a 3-2 victory over Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) – Bo Horvat scored in regulation and the shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Patriots Christian Barmore accused of throwing girlfriend to the ground

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge after his girlfriend told police he threw her to the ground in August at his home outside Boston.

Nebraska pulls away in 2nd half against New Hampshire

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Pryce Sandfort scored 19 points and No. 13 Nebraska shook off a second straight slow start to beat New Hampshire 86-55 on Tuesday night and go undefeated in nonconference play for the first time since 1928-29.

Packers sign Ridder to practice squad

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to its practice squad Wednesday as the Packers remained quiet on how they’d approach their final regular-season game with their playoff seeding already determined.

Falcons' Dorlus avoids knee injury, will miss season finale

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus avoided a serious injury after leaving Monday’s 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Poll era G-O-A-T? Current USA Basketball players say it's Breanna Stewart

No one will ever top what Breanna Stewart did in college at UConn, winning four national championships and the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament each time.

LeBron loses on his 41st birthday as Pistons beat Lakers, 128-106

LOS ANGELES (AP) – LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Rivers' brief comeback to end as Colts start Leonard against Houston

Philip Rivers’ brief comeback is over – and apparently so is his career. Again.