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Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game …
Tigers sign Robbie Grossman to 2-year, $10 million contract
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a $10 million, two-year contract, adding a switch-hitting veteran to a rebuilding team coming off consecutive last-place finishes.
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith wins Heisman Trophy
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith wins Heisman Trophy.
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus
For the eight NFL teams guaranteed to host at least one game in the playoffs this month, the comfort of familiar surroundings sure can't hurt their quest to reach the Super Bowl.
Testing replaces tailgating, as Bills set to welcome in fans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Testing is replacing tailgating in the Bills Stadium parking lot, with a limited number of fans being allowed to attend Buffalo’s wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on S…
Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby agrees to new deal
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby has agreed to a new two-year contract.
Adams, Dunlap find the playoffs in first seasons in Seattle
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When Jamal Adams and Carlos Dunlap each made it clear to their former employers they wanted out, part of the reason was so they could experience the postseason.
Lightning embrace challenge of defending Stanley Cup title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Winning Stanley Cup championships in consecutive seasons is rare. The Tampa Bay Lightning are confident they can do it.
Syracuse returning after weeks-long, virus-related hiatus
Barring another last-minute change, Syracuse will return to the basketball court on Wednesday night after a COVID-19 pause that lasted nearly three weeks. Coach Jim Boeheim is ready to roll.
Hawks' Rondo to miss at least 3 more games with knee injury
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo will miss at least three more games because of right knee soreness.
Colts' Rivers embraces his 7th, perhaps final, playoff run
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Six times, Philip Rivers led the the Chargers to the playoffs. Six times, he failed to reach the Super Bowl.
The Latest: Purdue-Rutgers women's hoops game postponed
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Spotlight on Douglas as GM leads Jets' search for new coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Douglas' to-do list this offseason is massive — and so is the climb the New York Jets need to make to reach respectability.
Detroit Red Wings entering 5th season of rebuilding project
The Detroit Red Wings have spent half a decade rebuilding.
MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in cup semi; Milan hosts Juventus
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday:
Lynn says coaching Chargers was 'an absolute privilege'
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn said Tuesday that coaching the Los Angeles Chargers was “an absolute privilege.”