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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…
Littleson carries Toledo over Kent State 84-82
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Spencer Littleson scored a season-high 26 points and Marreon Jackson added 22 points as Toledo narrowly beat Kent State 84-82 on Tuesday.
The Latest: NFL reaches a new high of infected players
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The Latest: COVID-19 forces No. 1 Gonzaga to switch foes
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Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise specter of CFP delay
College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having COVID-19…
Browns place DE Vernon, rookie G Harris on injured reserve
CLEVELAND (AP) — Reeling from coach Kevin Stefanski's positive COVID-19 test, the Browns also placed valuable defensive end Olivier Vernon and rookie guard Nick Harris on injured reserve Tuesday.
AP source: Panthers expand search for new GM to 9 candidates
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have expanded the search for their next general manager to include at least nine candidates.
Ohio to move to 2nd phase of vaccine distribution this month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Teachers and other school employees, people older than 65, and individuals with severe medical disorders will be included in the second phase of coronavirus vaccine distribution in the state, …
Dolphins GM regarding Tua: 'He’s our starting quarterback'
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier gave rookie Tua Tagovailoa a strong endorsement Tuesday, which may tamp down speculation about the team’s draft plans.
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB
Jimmy Garoppolo might be one of the few people not speculating about his future as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
Evans' 29 points lead No. 2 Louisville past UT Martin 96-61
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Dana Evans shrugged off a season-low scoring performance in her previous game because it gave her Louisville teammates a chance to shine.
Peter DeBoer set for first full season with Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer had to scramble in his first season with Vegas after being brought in as a midseason replacement for the fired Gerard Gallant.
Spurs beat Brentford, but will wait 110 days for cup final
LONDON (AP) — Jose Mourinho reached his first final as Tottenham manager after Son Heung-min and Moussa Sissoko clinched a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the League Cup on Tuesday.
Revamped Wild welcome spark from Russian rookie Kaprizov
For the first time since the Zach Parise-Ryan Suter era began eight seasons ago, the Minnesota Wild have made major changes to the roster.
New faces, same expectations for Crosby, Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number of players who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup titles is dwindling.
Mulkey positive for COVID-19, UConn-Baylor women's game off
No. 6 Baylor canceled its anticipated home game Thursday night against No. 3 UConn after Lady Bears coach Kim Mulkey tested positive for COVID-19.