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‘Young gun’ Jacob Guertin victorious in MMA bout
MOSES LAKE — Jacob ‘Young Gun’ Guertin from Freewind Martial Arts was victorious via submission in the second roun…
Extraordinary walk off highlights racism in European soccer
Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find European soccer remains infested with racism.
Marseille out of Europe as Aguero scores in 3-0 Man City win
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Sergio Aguero returned from his latest injury to score a poacher’s goal in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League, a result which ended the French club’s hopes o…
Madrid beats Gladbach to avoid Champions League elimination
MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema scored two first-half goals as Real Madrid beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 on Wednesday to avoid an early exit in the Champions League.
Atlético beats Salzburg 2-0, seals Champions League progress
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Yannick Carrasco scored late to seal a 2-0 win for Atlético Madrid’s at Salzburg on Wednesday that sent the Spanish team into the Champions League knockout stage.
NFL's Sills: all proper procedures followed with Dez Bryant
The NFL's medical director says all procedures followed before the Baltimore Ravens' game Tuesday night when receiver Dez Bryant tested positive for COVID-19 were done properly and in the same manner as for every c…
Top chef: As Vikings chase playoffs, Cook as busy as ever
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings wanted to keep Dalvin Cook fresh for the final stretch of their race for the playoffs, concerned about an increasing number of punishing hits on the star running back.
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' arm angles causing defenses fits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes grew up in baseball parks, tagging along with his big leaguer father and spending plenty of time on the diamond himself, often goofing around by slinging the ball sidearm and…
Former Alabama, NY Giants coach Ray Perkins dies at 79
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ray Perkins, the former Alabama receiver who replaced Bear Bryant as Crimson Tide's coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl titles, died Wednesda…
Giants' Jones says hamstring feels better, but mum on game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While saying his injured right hamstring was feeling better, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambled when asked whether he would be able to play this weekend against the Ariz…
MLS celebrates 25th anniversary with release of 25 Greatest
There were times Cobi Jones didn't think Major League Soccer would survive its first few years, let alone a quarter-century.
College Football Picks: Conference title game spots on line
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, Southeastern Conference, American Athletic Conference and Sun Belt championship game matchups are locked in, leaving no drama this weekend in those leagues.
Rookie RB James Robinson proving to be 'real deal' for Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s next regime won’t have to start from scratch. The Jaguars have a surprising number of building blocks in place, none more impressive this season than running back James Robi…
Chiefs regain top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Steelers at No. 3
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are No. 1 again.
Finally healthy and running hot, Ravens seek strong finish
BALTIMORE (AP) — The sight of Lamar Jackson racing toward the end zone on a 37-yard, fourth-down trek showed just how effective the Baltimore Ravens' offense can be when their quarterback is the centerpiece of a mu…