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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…
Great expectations: MacKinnon, Avs embracing contender role
DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon views pressure almost like shots on goal — the more, the better.
The Latest: Memphis at UCF postponed due to COVID issues
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Panthers, tired of waiting, hope breakthrough year is here
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has a simple thought entering the season.
Falcons interview Rams' Brad Holmes as GM search continues
ATLANTA (AP) — The Falcons have interviewed Brad Holmes, the Los Angeles Rams' director of college scouting, for Atlanta's general manager position.
Rebuilding Kings think making playoffs is a realistic goal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have been one of the Western Conference's worst teams the past two seasons but general manager Rob Blake has set an ambitious goal this year for a club still in the midst of…
Questions rise about Dan Mullen's coaching future at Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen could be on the verge of opting out.
The Latest: Georgia Tech shuts down men's basketball
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Ravens rookie Dobbins belatedly achieves star status in NFL
J.K. Dobbins knew his spectacular career at Ohio State provided no guarantee that he would immediately become an NFL star.
Kraken add former Buffalo GM Jason Botterill to front office
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken made two more additions to their front office Tuesday, bringing in former Buffalo general manager Jason Botterill as an assistant GM and Norm Maciver as director of player personne…
Predators say it's time for more results, less conversation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators insist they understand it's time to stop talking about producing on the ice and just get it done.
Lindy Ruff looking to get Devils back to the playoffs
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Lindy Ruff is taking on the job of getting the New Jersey Devils back to the playoffs.
Displaced Sharks look for fast start to season
The San Jose Sharks never managed to climb out of the deep hole they dug with a slow start last season.
GM Murray believes it's time Anaheim Ducks 'start to climb'
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks spent nearly two decades in regular playoff contention, so it's only natural for even such a successful franchise to hit tough times eventually.
Georgia DE Malik Herring, C Trey Hill headed to NFL draft
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Two more Georgia players are heading to the NFL.
AP Source: Wentz needs time to think about future in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles and there's hope his relationship with the team won’t end in a divorce, a person familiar with the situation t…