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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…
The Latest: 40 positives in latest EPL testing
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Man United gaining respect from rivals ahead of crucial week
Over the next seven days, Manchester United can reach a cup final and climb to the top of the Premier League — all at the expense of its two biggest rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Giants show promise in Judge's first season, miss playoffs
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants weren't blaming anyone for missing the playoffs in their first season under rookie coach Joe Judge.
Jackson-Davis scores 22, rallies Indiana past Maryland 63-55
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis took over the game midway through the second half, finishing with 22 points and 15 rebounds, leading Indiana to a 63-55 win over Maryland on Monday night.
The Latest: ETSU men’s hoops pauses after positive test
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Spurgeon wears the 'C' as Wild appoint D-man as top leader
Jared Spurgeon's bosses had some news deemed important enough to deliver in person, so general manager Bill Guerin and head coach Dean Evason dropped by the Minnesota Wild defenseman's house on the eve of training …
Tatum scores 40 in Celtics' 126-114 win over Raptors
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 40 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 126-114 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
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Long pause over: Siena plays its first games, wins both
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The reigning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men's basketball champions are back on the court at long last — after a 298-day hiatus.
Bills riding momentum in preparing to face Colts in playoffs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Simply making the playoffs no longer cuts it in Buffalo.
Culver leads No. 14 West Virginia from 19 down past Okla St
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After a disappointing performance in his previous game, Derek Culver bounced back in a big way.
NBA tells teams that rules on mask-wearing will get tougher
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is adopting a tougher policy regarding masks, telling teams Monday that players on the active roster will have to wear the face coverings in the bench area until they enter games.
Heisman Trophy Preview: Loads of offense in four finalists
Two Alabama teammates, quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, join Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask as the finalists for the 86th annual Heisman Trophy. The win…
Canada beats Russia 5-0 to reach world junior title game
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Newhook scored 59 seconds into the game and Devon Levi stopped 28 shots to help Canada advance to the championship of the world juniors with a 5-0 victory over Russia on Monday.
Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of stability at several key positions.