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Dark days: Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US crisis

The Latest: Kansas to determine COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas is working through the details of exactly who will be eligible for coronavirus vaccines in exactly what order as it concentrates on giving shots mostly to health care workers this month.

NHL: Canadian teams able to start season in home arenas

TORONTO (AP) — The NHL believes all seven Canadian teams will be able to start the season playing in their home arenas.

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Bills cut WR Jake Kumerow with John Brown set to return

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills cut receiver Jake Kumerow on Thursday in opening the possibility of receiver John Brown’s return after missing four games with an ankle injury.

Bengals try to build on big win in trip to struggling Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Riding high from their shocking victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, the Cincinnati Bengals will attempt to win consecutive games for the first time this season when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Week 16 is one NFL fans truly can celebrate: 4 days of games

Now this is a week NFL fans can truly celebrate.

Kansas working through details of who gets vaccinated when

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is working through the details of exactly who will be eligible for coronavirus vaccines in exactly what order as it concentrates on giving shots mostly to health care workers this month.

Seahawks can close out NFC West title with win over Rams

SEATTLE (AP) — From jumping out to the best record in the NFC early on, to a midseason swoon that had them tumble as possible contenders, the Seattle Seahawks go into the final two weeks where they hoped they would be.

The Latest: New Jersey adds virus measures for UK travelers

TRENTON, N.J. — United Airlines travelers to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty Airport from the United Kingdom will have to show a negative COVID-19 test beginning next week.

Report on Philadelphia police protest response finds flaws

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An independent review of Philadelphia's police response to days of widespread protests after the May killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police found failures in planning that led to short staffing, emotional responses from officers and sometimes excessive uses of force.

Ravens' first priority in playoff bid: Beat the NY Giants

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have emerged from a COVID-19 outbreak to average 40 points and nearly 400 yards during a three-game winning streak that has put them in position to charge into the postseason with confidence.

Blackhawks F Dach to miss world juniors with wrist injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the world junior championship after he hurt his right wrist during Canada’s exhibition victory over Russia on Wednesday night.

Sorry, Grinch. Virus won't stop NORAD from tracking Santa

WASHINGTON (AP) — Children of the world can rest easy. The global pandemic won't stop them from tracking Santa Claus' progress as he delivers gifts around the globe on Christmas Eve.

Dolphins move past Raiders in rebuilding process

Coach Brian Flores started the rebuilding process in Miami a year after Jon Gruden did the same in his return to the Raiders.

Big 12 takes holiday off before more league play in January

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:

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Player jailed in match-fixing plot warns PL stars of dangers

LONDON (AP) — When Moses Swaibu stands in front of future Premier League players, warning of the dangers of becoming embroiled in match-fixing, he is speaking from experience.

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have compounded the employment and financial troubles inflicted by the pandemic.

Pair of Nazi headstones removed from Houston Cemetery

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Two German WWII graves bearing Nazi swastikas have been removed from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and replaced with new headstones.