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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of t…
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.”
Copa Libertadores final to be played at empty Maracanã
SAO PAULO (AP) — The Copa Libertadores final at Brazil's historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be played without fans due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
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Blues eager to restart another run after '20 disappointment
ST. LOUIS (AP) — New St. Louis Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly would like to rid himself of the bitter taste in his mouth.
Cruel twist: Browns lose coach for playoffs due to COVID-19
CLEVELAND (AP) — Amid a masked, muted celebration in the locker room after the Browns ended the NFL's longest playoff drought, coach Kevin Stefanski asked for a game ball and then told Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio t…
Falko leads Gardner-Webb over Campbell 85-70
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Jacob Falko had 17 points to lead five Gardner-Webb players in double figures as the Runnin’ Bulldogs topped Campbell 85-70 on Tuesday.
Alex Morgan says her family has contracted the coronavirus
Alex Morgan has revealed on social media that she and her family contracted the coronavirus over the holidays in California.
Longtime NHL forward Colin Wilson retires after 11 seasons
TORONTO (AP) — Colin Wilson, who played 11 seasons with the Colorado Rockies and Nashville Predators as part of a three-generation NHL family, announced his retirement Tuesday.
Falden carries Winthrop past Charleston Southern 78-76
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charles Falden registered 17 points as Winthrop won its ninth consecutive game to open the season, edging past Charleston Southern 78-76 on Tuesday.
Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a
No surprise: Peyton Manning a Hall of Fame finalist
Peyton Manning, no surprise, is among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2021.
Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM search
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed two directors of college scouting, Brad Holmes of the Los Angeles Rams and Morocco Brown of the Indianapolis Colts, for their general manager position.
MLS proposes 2-year CBA extension to players, no salary cuts
Major League Soccer is proposing no more pay cuts to its players for the 2021 season but in exchange is asking for a two-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement.
Iowa's Lee is ready to go to mat for title he wanted in '20
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Spencer Lee’s resume was almost complete last season.
Holy Cross, Boston University wear masks; Crusaders win
BOSTON (AP) — Gerrale Gates scored 19 points, Austin Butler added 18 and Holy Cross beat Boston University 68-66 on Tuesday with both teams wearing masks throughout the game to curb the spread of the coronavirus.