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As-it-happens update December 29, 2019
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BOSTON -- Three days ago, the Toronto Raptors were soundly beaten at home on Christmas Day by the Boston Celtics. Saturday night, however, the Raptors turned the tables, and beat the Celtics 113-97 here at TD Garden, in a game Toronto led ...
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ESPN
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET | CBS Matchup rating: 63.8 | Spread: KC -9 (45.5). What to watch for: The Chiefs have 20 interceptions against Philip Rivers in their past 11 matchups dating to 2014, including four in this year's game in November. With the Chiefs playing ...
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USA TODAY
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney thought it was ridiculous. According to the popular narrative, his Tigers remained undefeated because they "hadn't played anybody" good. When their star quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, "struggled" ...
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ESPN
1 p.m. ET | Fox Matchup rating: 43.6 | Spread: GB -12.5 (43). What to watch for: How many fans show up to this one? The Lions-Buccaneers game two weeks ago felt like a preseason atmosphere. Sunday, with Green Bay playing for one of the top two seeds in ...
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NHL.com
SUNRISE, Fla. - It wasn't how they drew it up, but they'll take it. After falling into an early 3-1 hole, the Florida Panthers scored four straight goals to come from behind and secure a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at BB&T Center on Saturday night.
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CBSSports.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Luka Doncic is taking over the NBA. After a career of unprecedented accomplishments in Europe, Doncic waltzed to the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy last season. Everyone knew he was going to be a good player, but not even Doncic's ...
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ESPN
4:25 p.m. ET | CBS Matchup rating: 68.2 | Spread: TEN -3.5 (45.5). What to watch for: Can Texans running back Carlos Hyde have a bounce-back game? Houston's running game struggled in Week 16 against the Buccaneers, but when the Texans played the ...
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NHL.com
TAMPA -- Steven Stamkos got his 800th NHL point, and Victor Hedman had four assists for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 5-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena on Saturday. Alex Killorn had two goals and an assist for the Lightning ...
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Sports Illustrated
The Rockets didn't take advantage of a blistering start from its two stars on Saturday, trailing the Nets early in the fourth quarter after jumping out to a 42-20 lead in the opening 12 minutes. Brooklyn battled back after Russell Westbrook and James Harden ...
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ESPN
Light heavyweight world titlist Jean Pascal and former titleholder Badou Jack sparred together in 2014 and have been friends for years, so much so that before Pascal's last fight in August, Jack called him to wish him good luck. But whatever friendship exists ...
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USA TODAY
Ohio State jumped out to a 16-0 lead over Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl, but the Tigers got a much-needed jolt during a key second quarter sequence in the College Football Playoff semifinal. On third down near midfield, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence ...
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Yahoo Sports
MIAMI (AP) -- Jimmy Butler made the second of two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in overtime, giving the Miami Heat a wild 117-116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Butler finished with 25 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for ...
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TSN
CHICAGO — Aside from the lingering effects of an illness, Lauri Markkanen was feeling just fine Saturday night. It's a far cry from early in the season when the third-year forward was struggling to find his comfort level in a new offensive system. Markkanen had ...
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Sports Illustrated
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA coach Mick Cronin made no secret of his distaste for his team's defense or disposition following a shocking 77-74 upset loss to Cal State Fullerton. The Bruins (7-6) fell behind by 14 points in the second half to a team that had ...
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syracuse.com
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Elijah Hughes nearly pulled off the first triple-double for Syracuse in almost two decades. That he fell just short didn't matter one bit. Hughes had 19 points, matched his career high with nine assists, and snared nine rebounds on Saturday ...
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USA TODAY
TORONTO (AP) — The New York Rangers were confident they would get scoring chances against Toronto, and they made the most of the them". Tony DeAngelo scored 51 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 on ...
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oregonlive.com
AP. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, front left, drives to the basket around Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer).
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NBCSports.com
Sharks forward Melker Karlsson didn't return to Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers after he needed assistance off the SAP Center ice when a slap shot hit him in the head. The six-year NHL veteran kneeled to block Flyers defenseman Ivan ...
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The Advocate
ATLANTA — With All-Southeastern Conference running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire nursing a hamstring injury for the past 11 days, the LSU running game was a major question mark going into the College Football Playoff semifinals Saturday. Speculation ...
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Sports Illustrated
MINNEAPOLIS — Cleveland's young backcourt showed just enough composure to overcome an otherwise rough night taking care of the ball. Rookie Darius Garland and second-year backcourt partner Collin Sexton each scored 18 points, and the Cavaliers ...
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Houston Chronicle
SAN ANTONIO — Guilt consumed Joseph Ossai when he heard the news. Visions danced in the sophomore linebacker's head — of mistakes and missed opportunities, a season's worth of vignettes that played a role in the demise of former defensive ...
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Washington Post
MISSOULA, Mont. — Sayeed Pridgett had 27 points and 10 rebounds as Montana beat Northern Arizona 79-72 on Saturday night. Kendal Manuel had 16 points for Montana (5-7, 1-0 Big Sky Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory.
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NOLA.com
For SEC runner up Georgia, Wednesday's Sugar Bowl against Baylor is an opportunity to exorcise demons left over from last year's disappointing loss to Texas in the same game. For the Big 12-runner up Bears, it's a chance to make some history and show ...
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DesMoinesRegister.com
SAN DIEGO — Iowa's proud defense hadn't allowed more than 24 points in a game all season. USC reached that total just 90 seconds into the second half of Friday's Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium. The Hawkeyes barely had time to ponder that sobering ...
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Washington Post
PROVO, Utah — Yoeli Childs had 23 points as Brigham Young topped Oral Roberts 79-73 on Saturday night. Jake Toolson added 22 points for the Cougars. TJ Haws had 14 points for Brigham Young (11-4), which earned its fifth consecutive victory.
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CBSSports.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Devin Booker had 32 points and 10 assists and the Phoenix Suns held off a late surge to beat the Sacramento Kings 112-110 on Saturday night and snap an eight-game losing streak. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 points and 16 rebounds ...
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Sporting News
Gervonta Davis sure knows how to keep things interesting. "Tank" shoved Yuriorkis Gamboa between his two attempts at making weight Friday. Making weight on his second try ensured that the vacant WBA world lightweight title will be at stake Saturday night ...
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OCRegister
LOS ANGELES — Doc Rivers is pulling for Jordan Clarkson. The Clippers coach has known Clarkson — who on Monday was traded from the Cleveland Cavalier to the Utah Jazz for Dante Exum and a pair of second-round draft picks — since he was 3 years ...
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KSL.com
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Burrow turned in the greatest performance yet in his Heisman Trophy season, throwing for seven touchdowns and 493 yards as No. 1 LSU romped to a breathtaking 63-28 victory over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl semifinal game ...
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Charlotte Observer
This is it. The final game of the Panthers' 2019 season. Does Carolina have a shot at pulling off the upset vs. New Orleans? Can it put on a show for the hometown crowd and avoid ending the season on an eight-game losing streak? Let's break down what to ...
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Yahoo Sports
LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray has withdrawn from next month's Australian Open because of a pelvic injury, the three-time Grand Slam champion's management team announced on Saturday. The former world number one, who has been making an ...
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Yahoo Sports
Earlier this week, Dolphins coach Brian Flores assessed his season-ending matchup with the Patriots and Bill Belichick this way: "He's going to try to beat the heck out of us. And he knows this about me: We're going to do the same…We're going to be ...
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Dawgs By Nature
The Cleveland Browns will close out a long, strange and highly frustrating regular season on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. This season will end without a playoff berth - the same as every season since 2002 - and may include yet another head ...
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al.com
Sitting side by side before an Outback Steakhouse backdrop, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck held a joint press conference four days before their teams faced off in the 2020 Outback Bowl. Malzahn's Tigers finished the 2019 ...
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SB Nation
The longest winning streak in the Western Conference currently belongs to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors won their fourth straight game on Friday night, storming back to defeat the Phoenix Suns, 105-96, at the Chase Center. Golden State wiped ...
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The Times
A decade that began with Manchester United competing at the very top of the English game ended with them 21 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, although, thanks to goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford last night, at least ...
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National Post
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier was fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a ball into the stands, the league announced on Saturday. The punishment added to the in-game admonishment for Rozier's premature celebration of a game-tying layup by ...
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Charlotte Observer
Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill announced Saturday he is headed to South Carolina as a graduate transfer. Former Rams coach Mike Bobo recently was hired as South Carolina's offensive coordinator. In addition, Hill is a native of the state. "After a lot ...
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