Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital…
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Hourlong delay to kickoff forced by cold no issue for Texans
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Houston coach Lovie Smith took a nap. While the Tennessee Titans had little…
Continue Reading Jaguars DL Smoot out for season with torn Achilles tendon
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot is out for the remainder of the season after tearing the Achilles…
Continue Reading Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contract. Smyly has an opt out after the 2023 season.…
Continue Reading A record NBA outburst: 5 games of 43 or more on the same day
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other. For the first time in NBA history, five players scored…
Continue Reading Thomas Frank signs new deal to stay at Brentford until 2027
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Frank is looking to create “more magic moments” as head coach of Brentford after signing a new long-term contract that…
Continue Reading Canada hosts hockey world juniors in shadow of scandal
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The world junior hockey championship will be held in Canada the next two weeks. The event will be held amid fallout…
Continue Reading NFL Week 16 preview: Pittsburgh Steelers to honor Franco Harris on bittersweet day for franchise
By Ben Church and Hanna Brewitt, CNN When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the LA Raiders on Saturday, it will be one of those rare moments in sport…
Continue Reading Alex Ovechkin is now 2nd all-time in NHL career goals, trails only Wayne Gretzky’s record
By Jacob Lev, CNN A pair of goals from Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Friday secured yet another feat in his surefire Hall of Fame career,…
Continue Reading Hawaii tops WSU, advances to 1st Diamond Head Classic final
HONOLULU (AP) — Samuta Avea scored 19 points and tournament host Hawaii advanced to the final of the Diamond Head Classic for the first time with a…
Continue Reading Andersson’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored 2:24 into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue Reading Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets held off the Los Angeles Lakers 134-130 for only their second victory in…
Continue Reading Bane returns, Grizzlies rout Booker-less Suns 125-100
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in his return and…
Continue Reading Golden Knights rally to beat Blues 5-4 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone scored the winner in a shootout to cap a strong game for the Vegas Golden Knights’…
Continue Reading Kyle Kuzma scores 32 points, Wizards beat Kings 125-111
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings…
Continue Reading Vejmelka sharp in Coyotes’ 2-1 shootout win over Kings
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Karel Vejmelka had 26 saves and stopped all three shots in a shootout in the Arizona Coyotes’ 2-1 victory over the Los…
Continue Reading Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America
By ABBIE PARR and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on…
Continue Reading Lewis, Porter lead Pepperdine over George Washington 81-70
HONOLULU (AP) — Maxwell Lewis scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures, Jevon Porter posted a double-double and Pepperdine defeated…
Continue Reading Horvat scores twice in 3rd period, Canucks beat Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Bo Horvat had two goals and two assists and J.T. Miller scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 win over the…
Continue Reading Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 120-107 win over Trail Blazers
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray returned to the lineup with 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, Nikola Jokic had…
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