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By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward knows what it takes to shut down the Cleveland…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral says he couldn’t live with abandoning his teammates…

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Jordan McKoy had a career-high 21 points as Merrimack narrowly beat Long Island 82-77. Ty Flowers led the Sharks on Friday…

STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Michigan defensive back Dax Hill started in the Orange Bowl against third-ranked Georgia…

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Julian Lewis had 14 points to lead five William & Mary players in double figures as the Tribe edged past Northeastern…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 after Devils…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football…

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide…

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day…

CONWAY, Ark. — Jared Chatham had 18 points to lead seven Central Arkansas players in double figures as the Bears easily defeated Champion Christian…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury…

ROCK HILL, S.C. — D.J. Burns Jr. had 20 points as Winthrop easily defeated Converse 78-40. Sigurd Lorange led the Valkyries on Friday with six…

SIGULDA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian Tomass Dukurs got his first World Cup victory on his home track nearly 18 years ago, and hadn’t won another race…

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Stephen Faramade had a season-high 20 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi routed Sul Ross State 101-49. Julian Paredes…

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Darius McGhee had 21 points as Liberty easily defeated Boyce 91-60. Tyler Nauert led the Bulldogs on Friday with 14…

By STEVE McCLAIN Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kellan Grady spoiled Tubby Smith’s return to Rupp Arena, making seven 3-pointers to lead…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, her 40th career double-double, leading No. 9 Michigan to a 90-71 win over…

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio high school football player who says coaches forced him to eat a pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raúl de Tomás and Javi Puado scored late goals as Espanyol fought back to win 2-1 at…

By The Associated Press New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils’ game against the Edmonton Oilers and was…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer Sam Jones has died at the age of 88. Jones won 10 NBA titles in…

By The Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — With the Utes making their first appearance and the Buckeyes back for the 16th time, “The…

By The Associated Press The NFL is highlighting its Inspire Change social justice initiative in stadiums and during game broadcasts during the final…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback Kirk Cousins on the COVID-19 reserve list. The big blow comes…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Becky Hammon is the next coach of the Las Vegas Aces. She will be the highest paid coach in the WNBA, earning…