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January 08, 2019

AP source: LaFleur accepts offer to become Packers coach

The Green Bay Packers are turning to fast-rising offensive whiz Matt LaFleur to aid Aaron Rodgers and end a two-year absence ...

January 08, 2019

Long and short of it: Tulowitzki happy if Yanks add Machado

Troy Tulowitzki would be happy if the New York Yankees add Manny Machado to their infield, even if the move costs the ...

January 07, 2019

Vonn plans return to World Cup at speed races in Austria

Lindsey Vonn is planning to return from injury this weekend for speed races in Austria, resuming her quest for the all-time ...

January 07, 2019

Guardiola's message to Liverpool as De Bruyne returns

Receiving a pass at shoulder height while facing his own goal, Kevin De Bruyne headed the ball backward and over an opponent ...

January 07, 2019

Wiggins leads Wolves past Lakers 108-86 before Thibs firing

Slowly but surely, the Minnesota Timberwolves have begun to find their way behind franchise cornerstones Karl-Anthony Towns ...

January 06, 2019

Chargers hold off Jackson, Ravens 23-17 in playoff opener

The Los Angeles Chargers kept Lamar Jackson grounded, and by the time the rookie got the passing game going it was too late ...

January 06, 2019

Kane scores 2, Sharks win 5-2 to end Lightning point streak

Missing three regular defensemen, the San Jose Sharks got a complete team effort and handed the Tampa Bay Lightning their ...

January 06, 2019

Prescott, Cowboys push past Seahawks for 24-22 wild-card win

Dak Prescott saw an opening up the middle, then three defenders between him and the first down. The Dallas quarterback found ...

January 06, 2019

Cowboys' Allen Hurns has surgery for severe ankle injury

Dallas receiver Allen Hurns was in surgery for a broken left ankle, a gruesome injury sustained in the first quarter of the ...

January 06, 2019

Leonard, Siakam each score 30 points, Raptors beat Bucks

Kawhi Leonard had a simple explanation after the Toronto Raptors' latest victory. "If you want to win, you got to play ...

January 06, 2019

AP source: Britton, Yankees agree to $39M, 3-year contract

Zach Britton is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $39 million, three-year contract, a deal that could be worth ...

January 06, 2019

Luck has 2 TDs to lead Colts over Texans 21-7 in wild card

A year ago at this time Andrew Luck was at home struggling with an injured shoulder that cost him the entire season.

January 06, 2019

Jokic scores season-high 39, Nuggets beat Hornets 123-110

Nikola Jokic's impressive numbers took a backseat to his coast-to-coast dunk. Cheered by the sellout crowd for his jam, he ...

January 06, 2019

Iowa State drubs No. 5 Kansas 77-60

Iowa State served notice that it's a Big 12 contender again after an ugly rebuild last season. Marial Shayok scored 24 ...

January 05, 2019

Tulowitzki to play shortstop for Yanks until Didi returns

The Yankees view Troy Tulowitzki as their starting shortstop until Didi Gregorius returns from Tommy John surgery this summer

January 04, 2019

Harden rallies Rockets in OT to edge Warriors 135-134

A defender on either side of him, James Harden let it fly one last time for an improbable game-winner in the waning seconds ...

January 03, 2019

Wizards' Morris to miss at least 6 weeks with neck injury

Washington Wizards power forward Markieff Morris will miss at least six weeks with a neck injury, the latest setback in a ...

January 03, 2019

Coach's words inspire Osaka; Nishikori also into semifinals

Naomi Osaka called in her coach for advice on how to swing momentum after losing the first set to Anastasija Sevastova, and ...

January 03, 2019

Paul George gets 37 amid boos in OKC's 107-100 win at Lakers

Paul George got booed last season in Indianapolis because he left. He got booed by Lakers fans on Wednesday night because he ...