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Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke to start if Alex Smith remains out ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team will start Taylor Heinicke at quarterback if Alex Smith can't play in the season finale at Philadelphia. It represents yet another unlikely twist in Washington's quarterback carousel this season. Heinicke replaced ...
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Alabama Crimson Tide boast six AP first-team All Americans Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team, leading a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense. Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris, tackle Alex Leatherwood ...
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Gonzaga Bulldogs, Big Ten continue to dominate AP Top 25 poll It's hard to decide who has been more dominant in men's college basketball this season: Gonzaga or the Big Ten Conference. The Bulldogs remained the clear-cut No. 1 on Monday, earning 62 of 64 first-place votes in the Associated Press poll after their ...
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NBA Power Rankings: Risers and fallers after a wild opening week The LA Clippers, thanks to an impressive 2-0 start -- a season-opening win over the Los Angeles Lakers and a Christmas Day triumph against the Denver Nuggets -- might have had the inside track for No. 1 in our latest NBA Power Rankings. Then Sunday ...
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Ron Rivera 'optimistic' about Alex Smith's chances of playing in Week 17 Editor's note: After Washington coach Ron Rivera spoke Monday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been waived. The Washington Football Team can clinch a playoff ...
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4 Issues at Heart of Jets Loss Doomed Browns Against Steelers Circumstances outside of control of the Cleveland Browns obviously played a role in the loss to the New York Jets, but the issues that ultimately doomed them in that loss were also major problems in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the season.
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Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie to have surgery for partially torn ACL NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has been diagnosed with a partially torn right ACL, the team announced on Monday. He is scheduled to have surgery next week. Dinwiddie was injured in the third quarter of Sunday night's game against ...
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Bengals cap productive week with pair of unexpected wins The Bengals waited until the very end of 2020 to finally go on a winning streak. Six days after surprising the Pittsburgh Steelers at home on "Monday Night Football," the Bengals outlasted the Houston Texans 37-31 on Sunday. It was their first road win since ...
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Packers rookie RB AJ Dillon adds power dimension to dominant Green Bay offense A.J. Dillon blasted onto the scene Sunday night on a snowy Lambeau Field turf, demolishing the Tennessee Titans in the Green Bay Packers' 40-14 blowout win. As usual, Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams dominated, but we're used to seeing those two ...
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Florida Gators' Keyontae Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is back with the team and working as a coach in practice, coach Mike White said Monday. Johnson was released from the hospital last week, 10 days after collapsing on the court at Florida State and ...
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Rapoport: Jared Goff's status 'in doubt' vs. Cardinals in Week 17 NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff's status is in doubt heading into Week 17. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users ...
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Silver and Black and White: Week 16 vs. Dolphins A view of the seats at Allegiant Stadium, the stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Dolphins. Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders.
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Sixers exercise Matisse Thybulle's team option for 2021-22 season Sixers make decision to exercise Thybulle's 3rd-year option originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. In an expected move, the Sixers on Monday announced that they exercised the third-year option on Matisse Thybulle's contract. The Inquirer's Keith ...
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Steph Curry had simple message for Kelly Oubre amid shooting slump Steph had simple message to Oubre amid shooting slump originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. The shots will start falling for Kelly Oubre Jr. Steph Curry believes that, and so does Steve Kerr. Oubre, who the Warriors acquired following Klay ...
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Red Sox considered dark horses in race for Korean star Ha-Seong Kim Tomase: Sox considered dark horses in race for Korean star Ha-Seong Kim originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. It may be a long shot, but the Red Sox reportedly remain in the running for Korean infielder Ha-Seong Kim, a prospect with power and ...
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College basketball rankings: Iowa drops in AP Top 25 after overtime loss to Minnesota It was a rough week for the Big Ten in college basketball, and especially so for its banner programs. Four ranked teams from the conference took losses over the last week, including Iowa, which was ranked No. 4 a week ago but fell six spots to No.
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Doug Pederson Confident of Return in 2021, but what about Jim Schwartz? It's always tempting to glance at the greener grass on the other side of the fence, especially after an Eagles season that has already endured 10 losses. Grazing on that lush grass are several tantalizing coaching candidates, from Carolina offensive ...
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Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez reflects on his rough 2020 season: 'That wasn't me' Gary Sanchez notoriously struggled last season. Although the regular season was just over one-third of a normal MLB season, it was by far the worst campaign of his career. Despite his 10 home runs being the second-most among catchers, behind only J.T. ...
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3 reasons Giants can beat Cowboys in Week 17, win NFC East ... and 5 reasons why they won't Logan Ryan was defiant. Joe Judge and Sterling Shepard toed the company line: We're only thinking about the Cowboys. The Giants had just lost to the Ravens and, clearly, weren't thinking about the idea that their playoff hopes had ended. "I don't let results ...
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Could Jets' Adam Gase join Patriots' offensive coaching staff in 2021? While Gase has a 32-47 overall record as a head coach with the Miami Dolphins and Jets, he has had success as an assistant, helping Peyton Manning break multiple passing records as Denver's offensive coordinator in 2013.
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Tom Brady, LeBron James have great Twitter exchange over Rob Gronkowski TD Brady had a great response to LeBron's tweet after Gronk TD originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Every superstar needs a good sidekick to become transcendent. Just ask Tom Brady and LeBron James. Brady began his dismantling of the Detroit ...
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Elliott: Chargers' tenacity finally starting to show even if it's too late to save season Inglewood, CA, Sunday, December 27, 2020 - Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert speaks with coach Anthony Lynn during a 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday ...
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Gruden: "I Thought He (Derek Carr) Did All He Could Do" On Saturday, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr returned from a groin injury he suffered the week prior. While obvious he was not back to his full 100%, the Raiders believed he was healthy enough to play against the Dolphins. Carr threw 21 for 34, throwing 336 ...
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Zaha, Barnes trade goals in Crystal Palace – Leicester draw Crystal Palace – Leicester: Harvey Barnes' late goal salvaged a point for a weakened Leicester City lineup in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Monday at Selhurst Park. Wilfried Zaha's wonderful goal before the hour mark could've been enough to produce a ...
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Quiz: How well do you remember what happened in golf in 2020? Dustin Johnson won his long-sought second major at the Masters, Sophia Popov pulled off a Cinderella story for the ages at the Women's British Open and Viktor Hovland broke the Puerto Rico Open curse. This you know. However, there are plenty of news, ...
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On Football: Playoff picture clears up -- and muddles, too If they're singing anything in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Seattle, it could be "I Can See Clearly Now." All three took some big steps Sunday. As for the appropriate song in the AFC South and NFC East, try "Purple Haze." Or "Land Of Confusion.".
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Titans' offense has rare off-night in 40-14 loss to Packers GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans still have a direct path to their second straight postseason berth even after wasting an opportunity to clinch their first AFC South title since 2008 on Sunday. But it's hard to imagine Tennessee lasting long in the ...
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Blue Jays: Blake Snell Trade Sets the Market For Starting Pitching According to multiple sources, the Padres will acquire 2018 AL Cy Young winner Blake Snell from the Rays, setting the offseason trade market for top of the rotation starting pitching. What would a comparable Blue Jays offer look like? San Diego has an ...
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The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week 8 p.m.. For the first time since 2014 there will be an NFL playoff team with a losing record. The NFC East race comes down to Week 17. Washington is 6-9 and will win the division by beating Philadelphia. The Dallas Cowboys are also 6-9. To get in, they'll ...
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Struggling early on Lopez scored just six points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with two rebounds, two blocks and a steal in Sunday's loss to the Knicks. It's been an awful start to the year for Lopez, who's averaging just 7.0 points across three games so far. Typically a reliable source of ...
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Lucas' 3-Pointers: Wisconsin vs. Maryland BY MIKE LUCAS UWBadgers.com Senior Writer. MADISON, Wis. — The Badgers return home for a Big Ten matchup on Monday against Maryland at the Kohl Center. Here are three things to know: ...
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Mavericks set NBA record with 50-point halftime lead in rout of Clippers LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks led by a NBA-record 50 points at halftime in a 124-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday to earn their first win of the season. Josh Richardson added 21 points and Tim ...
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Cavaliers rout 76ers 118-94 to improve to 3-0 CLEVELAND (AP) — Andre Drummond scored 24 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made three steals as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight game to start the season, 118-94 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Collin Sexton added 22 ...
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It's official: The Jaguars have secured the No. 1 pick and will get Trevor Lawrence Trevor Lawrence, welcome to Jacksonville. The Jaguars secured the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft with a 41-17 loss to the Bears Sunday. With the Jets beating a weakened Browns team on Sunday, the Jaguars were able to clinch the coveted No. 1 spot at ...
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The Trae Young - Grayson Allen beef, explained Trae Young is a star guard for the Atlanta Hawks, and one of the best up-and-coming young players in the NBA. Grayson Allen is on the Grizzlies, and is primarily known for his time at Duke, when he became one of the most hated players in a long line of guys ...
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Daniel Jones, Jason Garrett manage only 13 points in returns to Giants lineup Daniel Jones looked physically capable coming off injury, and Jason Garrett was back from his one-game COVID-19 absence calling plays on the sideline. But the Giants offense still only managed 13 points, surrendered six sacks, rushed for 54 yards, and ...
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DT Damon 'Snacks' Harrison asks for release from Seahawks, who will apparently grant it Veteran defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison appears to have played his last game for the Seahawks. A report from Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network on Sunday morning stated Harrison asked for his release after learning he would be inactive for ...
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Brooklyn Nets: Spencer Dinwiddie reportedly out for season with partially torn ACL Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has reportedly been diagnosed with a partially torn ACL in his right knee. The Brooklyn Nets' blistering start to the new campaign came to a screeching halt on Sunday evening when they were upset in stunning fashion by the ...
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Karl-Anthony Towns Has No Timetable to Return from Wrist Injury, Per T-Wolves HC Towns landed on his wrist with just over five minutes remaining in regulation against Utah—the same wrist he fractured last year and cost him the final 12 games of the season. Towns was able to reenter the game as Minnesota won 116-111. He finished with 16 ...
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Tips to Comptroller claim County Executive plays hockey with others; Poloncarz denies this AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw says his office has received a number of tips claiming County Executive Mark Poloncarz plays hockey with others at the Northtown Center in Amherst. "The volume of tips increased once he ...
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Agent to AP: Federer to miss Australia; planning 2021 return Roger Federer withdrew from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee and a tour absence that will have lasted longer than a year, his agent told The Associated Press. Support our journalism.
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Preview: Hawks welcome Pistons to Atlanta for home opener Through two games, the 2020-21 NBA season has been kind to the Atlanta Hawks. The team generated back-to-back road wins, including an impressive, double-digit victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday evening. With that as the backdrop, the ...
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Bowl games haven't been springboards for Georgia under Kirby Smart A springboard into next season is often an element in bowl game conversation, and Georgia football coach Kirby Smart understands people will apply that to his Bulldogs entering Friday afternoon's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against Cincinnati. "Everybody tries ...
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Gators Set for First Ever Cotton Bowl A year of all-conference play has come to a close. There's no playoff or conference championship, but there is still a first for the seventh-ranked Florida Gators. It's their first-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl Classic, and they face the sixth-ranked Oklahoma ...
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India: Virat Kohli named male cricketer of the decade Kohli also named top ODI player; Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept women's honours in ICC awards. Kohli listed India's triumphs in the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy as well as the team's maiden Test series victory in Australia ...
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The NFL's Week 16 Overreaction Index: The most attractive head coaching positions "Black Monday" is coming in the NFL. That day of the football season when coaches, general managers and more are handed the one gift no one asks for for the holidays: A pink slip. We cannot prevent the inevitable, but we can start thinking about some of ...
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Cornerback Johnny Dixon Announces Transfer to Penn State Penn State has landed its second transfer in a week. Just seven days after former Baylor running back John Lovett announced his intention to join the Nittany Lions, now former South Carolina cornerback Johnny Dixon has done the same.
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Kickoff for Jan. 3 Chiefs, Chargers game pushed back KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Chargers later than expected next week. The NFL announced on Sunday night its Week 17 lineup, which included a shift to a 3:25 p.m. kickoff time at Arrowhead Stadium for the Jan.
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Tottenham lacked ambition and desire against Wolves – Mourinho Jose Mourinho claimed Tottenham lacked the "ambition and desire" to push for a win against Wolves. Spurs went in front on Sunday through Tanguy Ndombele's first-minute strike, yet only managed another two attempts on target – the last of which came ...
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