Lyon leads Lille and PSG going into mid-season winter break

PARIS (AP) — Lyon tops the French league on goal difference heading into the winter break after beating struggling Nantes 3-0 on Wednesday, while Lille won 3-2 at Montpellier as the frontrunners stayed one point ah…

Derek Carr upgraded to full participant for Raiders

Quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice less than a week after leaving a game with a groin injury and could be on target to play this week for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Mitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thriving

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — From the doldrums of three weeks ago to now, the Chicago Bears' offense led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has made a major turnaround.

California sees near-record deaths, modest signs of hope

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California had a near record number of daily coronavirus deaths as pandemic cases strained hospitals and reduced normal intensive care space to a record low, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesd…

Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Antwann Jones and Denzel Mahoney scored 13 points each to lead No. 13 Creighton to a 66-61 win over 22nd-ranked Xavier on Wednesday, handling the Musketeers their first loss of the season.

Browns to face Jets team that has finally achieved liftoff

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are heading back to the New York area for their second visit around Christmastime. There won't be any holiday-season sightseeing in Manhattan this time, either.

High-scoring ways has Titans closing in on AFC South title

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill admits he was frustrated not hearing his name called for the AFC's Pro Bowl team in

AP source: Dodgers, Kahnle agree to $5.25M, 2-year deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle have agreed to a $5.25 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the contract.

OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

HOUSTON (AP) — The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a canceled season opener — and a $50,000 fine for the league's leading scorer.

Virus-hit Wolfsburg wins to reach German Cup last 16

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg reached the last 16 of the German Cup with a skeleton squad in a 4-0 win over second-tier Sandhausen on Wednesday after the coronavirus and injuries ruled out 11 players.

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Houston’s NBA game against Oklahoma City has been postponed because the Rockets do not have the required eight players

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s NBA game against Oklahoma City has been postponed because the Rockets do not have the required eight players.

Harris in unfamiliar situation facing Broncos for first time

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chris Harris Jr. did everything during his nine seasons playing cornerback for the Denver Broncos, including winning a Super Bowl and being voted an All-Pro.

Mets hire Scott from Boston as assistant general manager

NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets have hired Zack Scott as senior vice president and assistant general manager, reuniting the former Boston Red Sox executive with New York GM Jared Porter.

The Latest: Big West basketball tourneys moving to Vegas

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