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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…
Cleveland rocked: Browns lose Stefanski vs Steelers to virus
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two days after celebrating their return to the NFL playoffs, the Cleveland Browns were knocked flat.
Manchester City's title-winning great Colin Bell dies at 74
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Colin Bell, one of the best English midfielders of his generation and considered an all-time great at Manchester City, has died. He was 74.
Oklahoma deals with roster changes after Cotton Bowl win
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has had a flurry of roster activity in the days following its blowout win over Florida in the Cotton Bowl.
Sabres have unfinished business after last season cut short
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ralph Krueger doesn’t consider the Sabres’ home opener against the Washington Capitals on Jan. 14 as the start of a new season. Buffalo’s second-year coach is approaching it more as a continuat…
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs
If the Alex Smith story becomes a movie, Alex Smith doesn't want to see it.
From A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captain
BOSTON (AP) — The pillars in the TD Garden train station last week were still sporting life-sized pictures of longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara — all 6-foot-9 of him.
Carolina Hurricanes aim to build on 2 straight playoff trips
The Carolina Hurricanes have gone from spending a decade out of the playoffs to putting together consecutive postseason appearances. They’re hoping that has them poised to accomplish much more in this delayed seaso…
Coyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 years
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes had a breakthrough in a pandemic-altered season, earning their first postseason appearance and series win in eight years.
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Chiefs, Packers, Bills are top 3 in final AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK (AP) — The playoff field is set and the race to the Super Bowl begins.
Ovechkin, Chara team up with Capitals to chase Stanley Cup
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has spent most of his career battling Zdeno Chara in the corners and trying to shoot the puck past Henrik Lundqvist, so naturally he didn't see this coming.
LA Galaxy hire MLS Cup winner Greg Vanney as head coach
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy hired Greg Vanney as their head coach on Tuesday, hoping to establish stability and continuity under a respected MLS Cup winner after a chaotic four-year stretch for the five-tim…
Celta and Getafe stunned by third-tier clubs in Copa del Rey
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Celta Vigo and Getafe both lost to third-tier teams in the Copa del Rey’s Round-of-32 on Tuesday.
Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson declares for NFL draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has declared early for the NFL draft, saying he feels ready for the challenge as he tries to fulfill his lifelong dream.
Georgia QB Daniels coming back; DE Herring, C Hill NFL bound
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels will be returning for another season between the hedges.