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In Chicago, a warm homecoming for unpopular Obama 10/20/2014 09:02pm • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- They say you can never truly go home again, but for Barack Obama, perhaps the old adage doesn't apply.Across the country, far more Americans say they disapprove of the president than approve. He's so politically toxic that Democratic candidates in tough Saints tormented by inability to close out games 10/20/2014 06:49pm • BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Saints coach Sean Payton is starting a new week by emphasizing, repeatedly, the many good things he noticed during New Orleans' latest loss.With his players mystified by their inability to close out close games, it was apparent on Monday that Payto First-place Ravens impress on both sides of ball 10/20/2014 06:15pm • DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- One week after ringing up 38 points in the first half at Tampa Bay, the Baltimore Ravens took a shutout deep into the fourth quarter against Atlanta.Offense, defense, special teams -- at this point, it appears as if the first-place Ravens can Rams hold off Seahawks 28-26 10/20/2014 04:32pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Walking off the field, his back to the huddle, Austin Davis had no idea the St. Louis Rams would gamble in this spot. Not backed up at their 18.The quarterback glanced back in surprise to see Johnny Hekker, arm cocked, about to let one go.It certainl Still the Same: Bob Seger launching tour, album 10/20/2014 04:20pm • LOU FERRARA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- At 69, Bob Seger says he's ready to hit the road again: He's scaled back smoking and bicycles 10 miles a day as part of a workout routine."I think I'm in pretty good shape," Seger said in a phone interview, noting that a colonoscopy from a few years ago NFL Today, Week 7 10/20/2014 01:10am • The Associated Press SCOREBOARDMonday, Oct. 20Houston (3-3) at Pittsburgh (3-3), 8:30 p.m. EDT. Texans star defensive lineman J.J. Watt will look to add to his touchdown total against the Steelers. He is the first defensive lineman with three touchdowns in the same season since William Perry for Ch Tim Lincecum waits his turn, still yet to pitch 10/19/2014 11:10pm • JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Tim Lincecum walked silently through the bustling clubhouse before Saturday's workout and stuck his left arm straight out as he passed Jean Machi's locker, offering a friendly fist bump to the reliever.No words necessary.Lincecum, so far an unu Bills lose top 2 backs, Jackson and Spiller 10/19/2014 10:28pm • The Associated Press The Buffalo Bills had little choice but to try a pass from the 2-yard line with 1 second left in the game.Their top two running backs had been carted off the field in the first half.Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller were injured 10 minutes apart during Buffalo's 17-16 win over the Gurley or no Gurley, Georgia ready for Arkansas 10/17/2014 02:59pm • KURT VOIGT AP Sports Writer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Even without Todd Gurley, Georgia established itself as the team to beat in the Southeastern Conference's East Division with a shutout victory over Missouri.The No. 10 Bulldogs, with Gurley understudy Nick Chubb likely getting the call again, fi Sedentary worker's guide to good posture 10/17/2014 12:00am • Picture a long, windowless room. There are rows of seated men and women hunched over their work. They're tethered to their jobs 10 to 12 hours a day, sometimes six days a week. Production deadlines are critical, involving tasks that require intense focus. If they're lucky, they get a break to ea The Senior's Guide to Exercise 10/17/2014 12:00am • Exercise is important at any age, but as you get older, regularly exercising could mean the difference between living independently and needing someone to care for you. However, exercising in your golden years isn't the same as exercising in your youth, and fitness experts say there are types you ne Fangio recalls early days with Manning 10/16/2014 09:20pm • RICK EYMER Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- As a teenager Peyton Manning would hang around the New Orleans Saints' practice facility while his father, Archie, was still connected to the organization, hoping to find a few veterans to toss around the football.Vic Fangio, then a Saints' coa Golovkin adds SoCal sellout to pugilistic feats 10/16/2014 07:38pm • GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- Just over two years ago, Gennady Golovkin was an unknown middleweight training far from home, desperately trying to establish a career while he still had time.These days, Golovkin travels in luxury vehicles with a coterie of friends and assi Hits and errors: A daily look at MLB postseason 10/16/2014 06:00pm • The Associated Press Madison Bumgarner, the moment is yours.With the San Francisco Giants poised to win their third pennant in five years, there's nobody they would rather have on the mound.Bumgarner gets a chance to pitch the Giants into the World Series tonight when he takes the ball in Game 5 of Georgia-Arkansas Preview Capsule 10/16/2014 01:00pm • The Associated Press No. 10 GEORGIA (5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) at ARKANSAS (3-3, 0-3), 4 p.m. ET (SEC Network)Line: Georgia by 3 ½.Series Record: Georgia leads 9-4.WHATS'S AT STAKEAfter a Southeastern Conference-opening loss against South Carolina, Georgia has firmly established itself as