Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — From the gruesome ankle injury that ended their star quarterback's season to the sudden death of their conditioning coach, the Dallas Cowboys faced difficulties few NFL teams could match in this pandemic-altered year.

The Latest: Driver charged after truck stopped in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Latest on the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville:

Illinois lawmakers propose plan to allow virtual meetings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new proposal filed earlier this month would allow state lawmakers to meet and vote remotely in emergency situations.

Gibraltar’s border with Spain still in doubt after Brexit

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — While corks may have popped in London and Brussels over the end to a four-year saga known as Brexit, there is one rocky speck of British soil still left in limbo.

Rams' Goff dislocates thumb, Jets' Gore has chest injury

Jared Goff popped his dislocated right thumb thumb back into place and kept playing.

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Less than a week after being stripped of his captaincy and fined for violating protocol during a pandemic, Dwayne Haskins was stripped of the ball, threw two interceptions and lost his starting job, maybe for good.

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AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

Two months ago, Blake Snell got yanked off the mound with a two-hit shutout going in the final game of the World Series.

US officials: Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man believed to be responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville blew himself up in the explosion, and appears to have acted alone, federal officials said Sunday.

Williamson leads Loyola of Chicago over Illinois St. 90-60

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Williamson posted 18 points and six rebounds as Loyola of Chicago routed Illinois State 90-60 on Sunday in the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams.

The Latest: South Korea sees surge in coronavirus cases

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported another new 1,132 cases of the new coronavirus as its resurgence worsened over Christmas week, putting greater pressure on the government to enforce stricter physical distancing controls.

Seahawks wrap up NFC West title with 20-9 win over Rams

SEATTLE (AP) — As he finished talking about winning a division title for the first time in his career, Jamal Adams grabbed the cigar lying on the edge of the podium and flicked the lighter in his hand.

Dosunmu scores 30 to lead No. 18 Illinois past Indiana 69-60

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 30 points, Kofi Cockburn added 15 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 18 Illinois beat Indiana 69-60 on Saturday.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:

Giants' playoff chances grow dimmer with 3rd straight loss

BALTIMORE (AP) — In a bid to keep their playoff hopes alive, the New York Giants needed at least one of two things to happen against Baltimore: Their recently hobbled quarterback had to efficiently direct a foundering offense, or their defense had to play stoutly against a team with a penchant for making opponents play from behind.

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'I would never go back': Horrors grow in Ethiopia's conflict

HAMDAYET, Sudan (AP) — One survivor arrived on broken legs, others on the run.

Wealthy voters are 'mythical middle' in Georgia Senate races

ATLANTA (AP) — At Atlanta's Chastain Park, investment bank logos abut ads for pizza joints and dentists on the outfield fences of the baseball diamonds. Sprinkled among Dodges and Toyotas are Audis and Alfa Romeos.

After naming bombing suspect, focus turns to motive

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With federal officials having identified the man believed to be behind Nashville's Christmas Day bombing, authorities now turn to the monumental task of piecing together the motive behind the explosion that severely damaged dozens of downtown buildings and injured three people.