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Cougars fall in three sets to Tri-Cities Prep
WARDEN — Despite a hard-fought match on the home court, the Warden Cougars (7-7) fell in three sets to Tri-Cities …
Falcons' Ryan 'very proud' of durability during 13 seasons
ATLANTA (AP) — With the Atlanta Falcons on their bye, Matt Ryan was watching New Orleans' win over San Francisco on TV last week when Saints quarterback Drew Brees took a hit.
Buccaneers looking to solve prime-time woes against Rams
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians doesn’t mince words or offer excuses when he talks about Tampa Bay’s struggles in prime-time games this season.
Thompson has torn Achilles tendon, expected to miss season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Myers called Stephen Curry to break the devastating news that Klay Thompson had torn his Achilles and would miss another season. Silence on the other end.
Seahawks without Carson again, but Tyler Lockett active
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without running back Chris Carson and Travis Homer, but will have wide receiver Tyler Lockett against the Arizona Cardinals.
Murray, Cardinals get shut down in loss to Seahawks
SEATTLE (AP) — Kyler Murray was crunched on Arizona's second drive of the game. A rude hello from Seattle’s L.J. Collier and Carlos Dunlap that left Murray with a sore right shoulder.
Short-handed Ravens face Henry and Titans in playoff rematch
Embarrassed by the fashion in which Derrick Henry shredded their defense for 195 yards rushing in the playoffs last January, the Baltimore Ravens worked during the offseason to improve their ability to stop the run.
Jets CB Poole having shoulder surgery, out for season
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets' suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit.
Bucks request waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova.
AP source: Celtics' Hayward opts out of final year of deal
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $34.1 million, making him a free agent, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday
Portland's Elleby happy to land on Brandon Roy's former team
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ Elleby is a bit too young to remember much about the SuperSonics while growing up in Seattle, but he recalls the Trail Blazers, and in particular, guard Brandon Roy.
AP source: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell, Thomas
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons for guards Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
NBA's offseason sprint continues with free agency starting
NBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from there, a few more months often pass before the player goes …
Jake Scott, former Miami safety, Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75
MIAMI (AP) — Jake Scott, the star safety who was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season before his relationship with coach Don Shula soured, died Thursday …
Raiders' shorthanded D has 'daunting task' vs. Chiefs
Preparing to play Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs can cause nightmares for opposing defensive coordinators in the best of circumstances.
AP source: Mavs' Hardaway opting in, Cauley-Stein moving on
DALLAS (AP) — Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is opting in at $19 million for the final year of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, while center Willie Cauley-Stein is moving on after declining his $2.3 million option.