Peach provides Pitt’s Patti first start since ‘forever ago’
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Patti’s long wait for a second chance as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback is finally…
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COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to…
Continue Reading South Carolina, Stanford still Nos. 1-2 in women’s AP Top 25
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer A relatively quiet week because of the holidays left The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll…
Continue Reading UK police apologize for ex-soccer player’s killing
LONDON (AP) — A British police chief has written to apologize to the family of former professional soccer player Dalian Atkinson who died after a…
Continue Reading EPL managers frustrated at 3-sub rule as COVID-19 cases bite
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his frustration at being allowed to make only three substitutions in a…
Continue Reading Shiffrin is latest elite skier to test positive for COVID-19
By The Associated Press Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin is the latest elite skier to test positive for COVID-19 with the Beijing Games…
Continue Reading Polish soccer federation says coach Sousa wants to quit post
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The president of the Polish soccer federation has accused national team manager Paulo Sousa of “extremely irresponsible…
Continue Reading France forward Martial tells Man United he wants to leave
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Anthony Martial has told Manchester United he wants to leave. The France forward has dropped down the pecking order at…
Continue Reading Ashes series in the balance after virus scare in Melbourne
By GREG BUCKLE Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — England fast bowler James Anderson is urging officials to continue with the Ashes…
Continue Reading Super maxis Black Jack, LawConnect duel in Sydney to Hobart
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Super maxis Black Jack and LawConnect traded the lead several times in the Sydney to Hobart race as the yachts approached…
Continue Reading Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Washington Football Team is just barely still in playoff contention. A 56-14 loss…
Continue Reading Jokic has 26 points, 22 rebounds, leads Denver past Clippers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 22 rebounds, rallying Denver past the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue Reading Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, DeMarcus Lawrence returned an…
Continue Reading Bulls win 3rd straight game, defeat Pacers 113-105
By JOHN JACKSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 32 points in his return from the NBA’s health and safety protocols, DeMar…
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Continue Reading Thunder beat New Orleans 117-112, end Pelicans’ 4-game run
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and rookie Aaron Wiggins added a career-high 24 as…
Continue Reading Spurs set season high, blitz short-handed Pistons, 144-109
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs had their highest-scoring game of…
Continue Reading Seahawks’ last-place finish a lock after 25-24 loss to Bears
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After the final kneel down, the few remaining snowballs being tossed from the stands were no longer…
Continue Reading Broncos’ postseason play in jeopardy after loss to Raiders
By DANNY WEBSTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Denver Broncos let an opportunity slip away on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, and…
Continue Reading Embiid has 36 points and 13 rebounds, 76ers beat Wizards
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joel Embiid had 36 points and 13 rebounds and a spat with Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris added…
Continue Reading Love, Garland score 22 as Cavs rout depleted Raptors 144-99
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love and Darius Garland scored 22 points apiece, and the Cleveland Cavaliers tied their…
Continue Reading Bane, Grizzlies rout Sacramento 127-102, end 3-game skid
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated Sacramento for the…
Continue Reading Baffert, Velazquez team for 3 wins at Santa Anita opener
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Kalypso rallied with a furlong to go and won the $300,000 La Brea Stakes by 4 3/4 lengths at Santa Anita. That gave trainer…
Continue Reading Bills’ Boettger, Jaguars’ Robinson suffer Achilles injuries
By The Associated Press Buffalo Bills left guard Ike Boettger and Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson suffered Achilles tendon injuries…
Continue Reading Steelers dumped 36-10 by Chiefs as playoff hopes keep fading
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers arrived at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday with their playoff hopes…
Continue Reading Defending champ US holds off Slovakia to open world juniors
RED DEER, Alberta (AP) — Boston University goalie Drew  Commesso made 23 saves and the defending champion United States opened the world junior…
Continue Reading Chiefs rout stumbling Steelers 36-10 to clinch AFC West
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The chances that the Kansas City Chiefs would spend Sunday night celebrating their record…
Continue Reading Texans two-step around COVID roster shuffle for a win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans had 16 players on the COVID-19 list this week, to the point that it was tough…
Continue Reading Panthers fans growing impatient with Matt Rhule, losing
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule heard the chants from fans during the game that he should…
Continue Reading Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Washington rookie linebacker Jamin Davis is inactive against the Dallas Cowboys after reporting to team doctors with…
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