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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
Kings sign No. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield to 3-year deal
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have signed No. 2 overall draft pick Quinton Byfield to a three-year contract.
UCLA will still be outfitted by Under Armour despite lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA will still be outfitted by Under Armour this season even though the university is suing the apparel company for breach of contract.
Alabama's Saban tests negative for COVID-19 in follow-up
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested negative in a follow-up test for COVID-19, leaving open the possibility of a return to the sideline for the Georgia game.
Ex-Angels employee indicted in Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a former Los Angeles Angels employee on drug charges for allegedly providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that caused his overdose death.
Ed Hervey stepping down as B.C, Lions' general manager
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ed Hervey is stepping down as general manager of the B.C. Lions because of personal reasons.
Depleted PSG wins at Nimes 4-0, Rennes held at Dijon 1-1
PARIS (AP) — Star striker Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain won at 10-man Nimes 4-0 on Friday to move to the top of the French league for the first time this season.
College coaches still scrambling to fill hoops schedules
College coaches endured a tense time waiting for the NCAA to green light the 2020-21 basketball season.
Giants rookie T Thomas learning against some of NFL's best
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Andrew Thomas has faced some of the NFL's top pass rushers in his first five games with the winless New York Giants, and he has quickly learned playing left tackle at this level isn't e…
Dancing Dennis: Unknown Cardinals LB relishes two-sack game
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Dennis Gardeck was a pretty good high school linebacker in Illinois who absolutely loved to play football. So when a few NCAA Division II schools had interest in his ability, he figured a small-…
Pro Bowl guard DeCastro, receiver Johnson out for Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Cleveland Browns without Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro and wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate
The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three years, prompting criticism of the penalty from the Atlanti…
Packers' LaFleur expects DT Clark, WR Adams to play Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says wide receiver Davante Adams and defensive tackle Kenny Clark will be “ready to go” Sunday at Tampa Bay after both players missed multiple games with …
Vermont Health Department probes hockey-related outbreak
The Vermont Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 cases related to youth and adult recreational hockey and broomball teams in central Vermont, officials said Friday.
Garrett expects 'clean' game with Steelers after 2019 melee
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett has moved on from the ugly, regrettable moment that chases him still.
Spanish women's soccer group starts online diversity academy
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish organization has launched a virtual academy to promote diversity in sports.