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Royal sweeps doubleheader behind Allred’s strong pitching
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (4-0) took care of business against the Zillah Leopards Saturday, winning back-to-b…
No. 12 Georgia hopeful of LeCounte's return against Missouri
Georgia is hopeful that star safety Richard LeCounte will be able to play Saturday in a make-up game against Missouri, six weeks after he was injured in a motorcycle accident.
Eagles' Pederson isn't ready to commit to a starting QB
Doug Pederson isn’t ready to commit to starting Carson Wentz or Jalen Hurts at quarterback.
Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without placekicker Chris Boswell when they put their unbeaten 11-0 record on the line against Washington.
Dick Allen, fearsome hitter and 7-time All-Star, dies at 78
Dick Allen hit the ball so hard, fans in Philadelphia started showing up in batting practice during his rookie season just to watch him hammer shots over the Coca-Cola sign atop the left-center field roof at Connie…
Cowboys All-Pro Zack Martin goes to IR, out at least 3 games
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys placed offensive lineman Zack Martin on injured reserve with a calf injury Monday, sidelining the four-time All-Pro for at least three of the five remaining games.
Wild Sunday ride ends with Lawrence slipping from Jags' grip
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — For a wild few minutes Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars had Trevor Lawrence in their grasp. They could almost envision him in a teal and black No. 16 jersey.
Dolphins begin tough closing stretch Sunday against Chiefs
MIAMI (AP) — The Dolphins had been celebrating their win over the Bengals for three hours, which might be all a win over
Heat on Nagy intensifies with Bears on 6-game losing streak
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Nagy helped make football fun again in Chicago and created a buzz in the city as the Bears rolled to the NFC North championship in his first season as their coach.
Haniger, Mariners agree to $3.01M deal, avoid arbitration
SEATTLE (AP) — Outfielder Mitch Haniger and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a $3.01 million, one-year contract Monday that avoided arbitration.
NFC East-leading Giants are playoff threat in recent form
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There was a point earlier in the season when the eventual winner of the then-horrid NFC East was being viewed as future fodder for the wild-card games.
Browns find rhythm, respect in signature win against Titans
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield strutted down the middle of the field like a helmeted drum major.
Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy.
UCF going to Boca Raton Bowl, likely against ACC opponent
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — UCF is going to the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 22 and game organizers say they expect the Knights will be paired against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent.
The Latest: No. 2 Baylor men's game vs Nicholls St canceled
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Connecticut lawmakers propose new pandemic office
A group of Connecticut lawmakers announced Monday plans for legislation that would create a state Office of Pandemic Preparedness to focus on testing, emergency stockpiles and social services, while also encouragin…