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Tigers, Mavs and Huskies compete at Sunfair XC Invitational
YAKIMA — It was a warm day in Yakima for the Sunfair Cross Country Invitational where the Ephrata Tigers, Moses La…
Alabama chasing just second undefeated season under Saban
Alabama has swept through the regular season with ease, navigating a schedule with all Southeastern Conference games amid the perils of COVID-19.
Big road win gets Arizona's playoff hopes back on track
Just when it looked like Arizona's football season was on the brink of collapse, the team had one of its best performances in a 26-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play
The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs.
Giants no longer in control of their chances in the NFC East
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants had the NFC East lead and control of their playoff chances, and lost it with one bad game.
Utah university votes to pursue dropping 'Dixie' from name
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A university in Utah voted Monday to move forward with an effort to drop “Dixie” from its name — an example of the nation’s reexamination of the remnants of Confederacy and slavery.
Reliever Greg Holland stays with Royals, $2.75M for 1 year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Free agent reliever Greg Holland stayed with the Kansas City Royals on Monday, signing a one-year contact for $2.75 million.
NFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seed
The Green Bay Packers have clinched their second straight NFC North title and put themselves in position to earn the conference’s top playoff seed because of a championship-caliber offense.
America's Cup warmup races waiting for wind off Auckland
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — U.S. ambassador Scott Brown believes the American challenger will reclaim the America’s Cup when the contest for sailing’s most prestigious trophy takes place in Auckland next year.
Bears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slide
CHICAGO (AP) — With calls for sweeping changes getting louder by the loss, the Chicago Bears can breathe a little easier at least.
Cowboys look to build on Cincy win, finish rough year strong
First-year Dallas coach Mike McCarthy draws parallels to his debut in Green Bay when the Packers finished a rough year with four straight victories on the way to a strong second season.
The Latest: Vanderbilt’s season finale at Georgia canceled
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Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into the playoff hunt after their 1-5 start.
Gruden: Guenther fired because Raiders D needed 'new voice'
Coach Jon Gruden had seen enough.
Eagles continue to thrive with backup quarterbacks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles thrive with backup quarterbacks.
Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapse
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was “following simple commands” Monday after being transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, the school said.