The four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs may have a lesson to offer. The Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have all reached this point after making …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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1/25/24
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Zheng Qinwen will face Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open women's final. The 21-year-old Zheng is the second woman from China to reach the singles title match at any Grand Slam tournament. The …
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By HOWARD FENDRICH
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1/25/24
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College football has always been a what-have-you-done-lately business, but these days — fueled by nonstop hot-seat coverage and constant social-media scrutiny —- a coach’s stock rises and falls …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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1/25/24
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Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to to win on the PGA Tour. Dunlap announced his decision in a news conference on campus, four days after the …
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By JOHN ZENOR
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1/25/24
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Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL …
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By ROB MAADDI
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1/25/24
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Recent evidence shows that the NFL conference title game participants most often employ first-rounders at the sport’s most important position. That trend is reflected in Sunday’s matchups: …
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By JOSH DUBOW and HOWARD FENDRICH
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1/25/24
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Michigan is the type of job that could set off a chain reaction of openings across college football the way Nick Saban's retirement from Alabama did two weeks ago. The difference between Michigan and …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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1/24/24
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USA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics. Green’s omission from the pool of 41 players who are now …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/24/24
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The underdog role has worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes. The San Francisco 49ers have odds in their favor. Two of the four teams facing off Sunday are quite familiar with …
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By ROB MAADDI
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1/24/24
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Joe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs. Green Bay ranked 10th in …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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1/24/24
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For the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, getting to the conference title game is becoming old hat. For the city of Baltimore and the Detroit Lions, being on this stage is a bit of a …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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1/24/24
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Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the team’s opening at first base. A person familiar with the move confirmed it to The Associated …
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By RONALD BLUM
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1/24/24
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There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/23/24
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A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract. The person spoke on …
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By RONALD BLUM
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1/23/24
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Cotie McMahon of Ohio State is The Associated Press national player of the week in women's college basketball. She scored a career-high 33 points and added 12 rebounds to help the Buckeyes beat No. 2 …
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By The Associated Press
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1/23/24
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A person familiar with the decision says the Philadelphia Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. Johnson joins ousted defensive coordinator Sean Desai as coach Nick Sirianni …
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By ROB MAADDI
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1/23/24
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Nick Dunlap calls it a life-changer after 24 hours and he's spot on. The 20-year-old sophomore from Alabama is only the third amateur in the last 68 years to win on the PGA Tour. He won The American …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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1/23/24
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The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz. That's according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of …
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By ROB MAADDI
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1/22/24
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Joel Embiid scored 70 in Philadelphia. Karl-Anthony Towns had 62 around the midpoint of the fourth quarter in Minnesota. Mark it down: Jan. 22, 2024 was a day unlike almost any other in NBA history. …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/22/24
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The AP Top 25 had another week of upheaval, with teams bouncing around like kernels in a popcorn maker. The same two teams remain at the top amid the poll turmoil. Reigning national champion …
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By JOHN MARSHALL
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1/22/24
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