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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5…
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.
Vic Fangio's chutzpah on defense isn't matched on offense
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio had another terrific defensive game plan that added Patrick Mahomes to the growing catalog of quarterbacks befuddled by the Denver Broncos’ patchwork defense.
Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17
With Alex Smith leading the way in the latest remarkable development of his oh-so-remarkable comeback, maybe it shouldn’t be so surprising that Washington — below .500, representing the lowly NFC East, with little …
AP Sportlight
Dec. 9
Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints' winning streak
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have played well enough lately to withstand not only the absence of record-setting quarterback Drew Brees, but even the types of mistakes that might cost a lesser team a ga…
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.
Viator leaving Louisiana-Monroe after 5 seasons as coach
MONROE, La. (AP) — Louisiana-Monroe coach Matt Viator is leaving the program with one game left in what has been a winless season.
'Full warning' - older hoops coaches at work in a pandemic
Rick Barnes thought he was in the clear early in his bout with COVID-19.
Carter scores 29 to lead Norfolk State past Hampton 76-64
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Devante Carter had a career-high 29 points as Norfolk State topped Hampton 76-64 on Monday night.
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…
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.
Weekend Sports in Brief
NBA
Stanford new No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll while South Carolina falls to fifth after loss
NEW YORK (AP) — Stanford new No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll while South Carolina falls to fifth after loss.
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.
Latest loss amplifies Seahawks maddening inconsistency
SEATTLE (AP) — As easy as it is to lump the Seattle Seahawks among the contenders to win the NFC, their performance on Sunday is yet another reminder why they could be more prone for an early playoff exit than any …