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Sprinkle issued an apology Friday after getting caught shoplifting at Belk earlier this week.

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The Bulls’ disappointing December play, on the heels of a non-playoff season, has put Hoiberg under pressure.

Was Rex Ryan too nice to his players? LeSean McCoy and Sammy Watkins say discipline among players was lacking under Ryan.

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Drew Morgan was ejected during the Razorbacks' second-half meltdown against the Hokies.

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Before Russell Westbrook could even dish out an assist, the MVP candidate was tossed from Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

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Victor played in eight games (five starts) this season, averaging 10.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the 8-3 Tigers.

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Duncan didn't have a farewell tour with teams presenting gifts before his final games. That's exactly how Fitzgerald wants to go out.

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Bautista rejected a one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer from the Jays in November, but hasn't found many suitors since.

Fifth Quarter: Dec. 28 results

Jimmy Butler scored nine points in the final 2:30 to match his season high with 40 points, including an 18-foot game-winner.

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Oregon's buzzer-beater against UCLA was so good Ducks fans stormed the court twice

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Carmelo Anthony has 10 career ejections, twice as many as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined.

Kings get votes for Cousins

It's a tight race to be named a Western Conference starter, but Cousins just gained over 900 votes because of the Kings' social media team.

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Avid outdoorsman Carson Wentz took care of his Eagles offensive line with a unique Christmas present.

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Gates needs two TDs against the Chiefs to move past Tony Gonzalez into first place for most touchdown catches by a tight end.

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Four players are now suspended for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

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After announcing a new premier series sponsor, NASCAR has unveiled a new logo for the 2017 season.

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The Orioles' four-year offer to free agent Mark Trumbo is "off the table," but that doesn't necessarily mean he won't re-sign with the team.

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Longtime broadcaster and current Fox Sports NFL and MLB announcer Joe Buck appears to be in the final stage of his career.

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Quintana has hurled 200 innings or more innings in four consecutive seasons, none with an ERA over 3.55.

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Ezekiel Elliott will not be fined for his Salvation Army kettle celebration, much to the chagrin of Jerry Jones.

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Mark Ingram went off on his coaches after they took him out of the game in the red zone Sunday.

Woods to design Chicago golf mecca

A pair century-old golf courses in Chicago will soon be getting a PGA Tour-like upgrade with the help of Tiger Woods.

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Russell Westbrook even pulled out the famous Shammgod move after blowing by Suns forward Devin Booker en route to his 50th triple-double.

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Mozgov signed a four-year, $65 million free-agent contract with the Lakers last summer.

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It's good to have goals for next season if you are the winless Cleveland Browns.

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Donnel Pumphrey passed Wisconsin's Ron Dayne for most career rushing yards in NCAA history. But there's a catch.

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Fallout from the Wake Forest game-plan scandal appears to be coming to an end.

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Luke Kuechly was cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol Saturday, nearly a month after he was carted off in tears.

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The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

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Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor and Joel Embiid are all good young centers for the 76ers, but it's not logical to play them all at once.

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Aldon Smith thought he'd be back in the NFL by now.

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Iverson could have added muscle to his 165-pound frame during his NBA career, but much like practice, he wasn't a fan of lifting weights.

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USC fired Sarkisian last season after it was made clear he had an issue with alcohol use.

Lynch cheering on Pumphrey

Donnel Pumphrey is getting plenty of support in his attempt to break the career NCAA rushing record, including from Marshawn Lynch.

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LeBron James is a perfectionist when it comes to basketball and that's why he'll never coach in the NBA, David Fizdale says.

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In a lawsuit filed in McLennan County, a former assistant AD accused Philadelphia law firm Pepper Hamilton of negligence and defamation.

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Aly Raisman and Colton Underwood have been dating since the MTV Video Music Awards in August.

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The Cowboys can clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs this weekend.

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Jim Harbaugh to the Rams is gaining more traction after a vote of confidence by Eric Dickerson.

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Del Rio also doesn't understand why any of his players — especially punter Marquette King — should get flagged for unsportsmanlike penalties

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The home of English soccer and rugby will host the 2017 London Series, with Ravens-Jaguars or Saints-Dolphins kicking off the international festivities at Wembley Stadium.

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Prosecutors allege Kennedy, a redshirt freshman and nearby Muskegon native, killed Jones during a robbery of a phone and money.

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The Rams don't have star power, but could the team make a splash hire to put the NFL spotlight back on Hollywood?

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Stephen Strasburg plans to use his slider less in 2017 to put less stress on his pitching elbow.

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The Celtics' charter flight from Boston to Oklahoma City was the subject of a phoned-in bomb threat Saturday night.

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Westbrook was twice arrested on complaints of domestic violence against the mother of his children.

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The NFL will be taking a closer look at player celebrations and could relax the penalties associated with excessive end-zone antics.

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Amari Cooper said the "duck" was of no fault of a wire, instead that the ball just moved on him at the last second.

Is Erin Andrews engaged?

Is Erin Andrews engaged? She teased a possible engagement former Kings star Jarret Stoll on social media.

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Bragg, a 20-year-old sophomore, faces one count of misdemeanor battery.

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Art Briles' fallout from a sexual assault scandal took another turn as the former coach is now suing three regents and a vice president.

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The NFL has increased its commitment to the British market.

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With the Red Sox betting on a resurgence by their onetime third baseman in 2017, Sandoval says he's ready to make the most of the second chance.

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The Rams are crumbling from the inside out as players and personnel try to find out who is to blame for the team’s failings.

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Although the winter meetings are over, the hot stove is just heating up. Here are five questions remaining this offseason.

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NASCAR's most popular driver was initially was injured in a wreck at Michigan in June

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A couple who claim the Kings' DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes "brutalized" them in a nightclub brawl has decided to sue the NBA players.

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The 2015 All-Star fits the outfield needs of the Dodgers and Cardinals, who parted ways with Josh Reddick and Matt Holliday, respectively.

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Harper's camp is asking for an extension exceeding 10 years that would pay him more than $400 million.

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Texas will have to send a better package than what the Nationals and Dodgers are offering to land All-Star Andrew McCutchen.

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As the relatively cheaper alternative to Kenley Jansen and Aroldis Chapman among the "Big Three" closers available this winter, Melancon was sought by the Giants, Nationals and Marlins.

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Toronto is out of the running to re-sign Edwin Encarnacion as talks heat up with other bigger-spending teams during Winter Meetings.

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The new CBA is dropping players' road-meal allowance from $105 to $30 per day.

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Josh Norman said it was "probably" the most angry he's seen Jay Gruden.

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Under Armour will replace Majestic Athletic as MLB's official uniform provider, and Fanatics will handle the retail side for consumers.

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Jaguars owner Shahid Khan is mulling over coaching changes, and Tom Coughlin has appeal to the team in various capacities.

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Colin Kaepernick's contract restructure doesn't mean he'll leave San Francisco.

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Turns out the Philadelphia Eagles miss DeSean Jackson, after all.

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While Temple fans are celebrating a championship and their 10th win of the season, the CFP committee is breathing a sigh of relief.

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Yankees have offloaded most of the veteran bashers who were bogging down their checkbooks.

Alan Branch wins appeal

Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch's positive test for marijuana last week isn't going to cost him any playing time.

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Darryl Schroeder took his criticism of Tom Herman to a whole new level in a now-deleted Facebook post from Thursday.

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Ronald Peters' body was found in his bedroom.

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Jon Jones' risk-taking tendencies go back to when he first started in MMA, and it's easy to see why he is his own worst enemy.

Jones got drunk before each fight

Jon Jones' risk-taking tendencies go back to when he first started in MMA, and it's easy to see why he is his own worst enemy.

D'Onta Foreman turns pro

Texas' record-setting running back D'Onta Foreman announced Wednesday he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.

Matthews says cheap shot to blame

Clay Matthews says a cheap shot from Philadelphia's Allen Barbre on Monday night is to blame for separated AC joint in his left shoulder.

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Sophomore Keyon Dilosa is the second Missouri player arrested this month.

Kelly not interested in Oregon

Say it with me now, "Chip Kelly is not going back to coach at Oregon!"

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Players in the growing rivalry between the Cavaliers and Warriors can't wait to go at it for another ring.

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An Ohio State professor, one of 11 victims wounded in Monday's terror attack says school will recover and "we still beat Michigan."

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Reno Mahe's 3-year-old daughter, Elsie, died Tuesday, ending a week-long fight in the hospital after an accident at the family's home.

Mike Pennel sues NFL, NFLPA

Pennel is seeking additional neutral arbitrators because the arbitrator currently assigned to handle his case was "improperly assigned."

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Houston board of regents chairman Tilman Fertitta isn't mincing his words over Texas taking Tom Herman away from the Cougars.

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Baylor officials are turning their attention toward California coach and native Texan Sonny Dykes.

NFL to ditch early London kickoffs

Starting next season, the NFL will stop playing London games separate and apart from the usual 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday window.

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"It's hard to see myself anywhere else," the Warriors star said, but admits his NBA future may change like it did for teammate Kevin Durant.

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Cooks wasn't targeted in Sunday's blowout win over the Rams, adding to his already brewing frustration within the potent Saints offense.

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Hendrick Motorsports and Nationwide revealed the No. 88 paint scheme that will be run for the majority of the 2017 season.

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Tom Brady’s son Benny made a cameo appearance on his dad's radio show just a few weeks shy of his 7th birthday.

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Gronk hasn't played in a full season since 2011 and an old rival thinks his nagging injuries is going to lead to the Patriots parting ways.

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After being ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press poll, the Bears have lost five consecutive games, losing by an average of 20.4 points.

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Bruce Arians thinks some players are playing just to fill up the stat sheet instead of doing what's in the best interest of the team.

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P.J. Fleck isn't going to Purdue, and he's isn't going anywhere else for that matter.

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Safe to say Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh wasn't pleased with an offsides penalty against his Wolverines late in the third quarter.

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Police found Marcus McGhee dead in a L-shaped lake behind Camby's Pearland, Texas, home.

Pablo Sandoval returning to SF?

Are the Giants willing to overlook Sandoval's weight issues and poor 2016 performance?

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Iowa defensive tackle Faith Ekakitie said the incident happened in the first half but refused to identify the player responsible.

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LSU was choosing between interim coach Ed Orgeron and Houston head coach Tom Herman.

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The Mavs are in the midst of their worst losing streak since 1999 but Mark Cuban says it's not his worst experience as owner.

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One-finger salutes from Burfict and Baldwin resulted in a $12,154 fine for each player.

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Houston coach Tom Herman said reports linking him to other schools are "absolutely" false.

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The name Jon Gruden is expected to surface if Texas doesn't hire Tom Herman, which is becoming increasingly likely.

Ricketts to be in Trump’s cabinet?

Donald Trump may be willing to put a controversy aside with the Cubs brass and pick co-owner Todd Ricketts to be in his cabinet.

Cunningham to miss 4-6 weeks

The Pelicans thought their starter wouldn't miss much time, but now Cunningham is the latest of their players to be sidelined.

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The Bills are thankful "nobody got hurt" when a fan threw a dildo onto the field last month. Seriously.

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Four University of Kansas cheerleaders put the "KU" in Ku Klux Klan.

Dontre Wilson to return for MI-OSU

Dontre Wilson will be back on the field but has his work cut out for him against Jabrill Peppers and the No. 1 ranked team in total defense.

While Thanksgiving football has become a staple in the NFL, not everyone is a fan of playing on Thursday.

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Morehead State coach players are petitioning the NCAA with claims of mistreatment as a reason to transfer.

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Matthew McConaughey has Charlie Strong's back through thick and thin.

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LeBron James and the musical "Hamilton" are some of the hottest tickets to come by, so here's a fair bargain.

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It will be 232 days since Dale Earnhardt Jr. was in a Cup race when he wheels the No. 88 Chevrolet in the 2017 Daytona 500.

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Everyone should have a place to go on Thanksgiving, even if you have to invite yourself to a feast as a last resort.

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The derogatory chant was picked up on ESPN's broadcast multiple times.

Dillon living up to the No. 3?

The iconic No. 3 finished its third season in NASCAR Sunday since returning to the sport following Dale Earnhardt's death.

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Cincy remains optimistic that Green, who reportedly suffered a "significant" tear in his hamstring, can return before the end of the year.

Klinsmann fired by USA

The United States men’s national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann was fired on Monday after defeats to Mexico and Costa Rica.

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Forget the National Championship or SEC title, the Volunteers are already champions this season.

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Carolina all of the sudden has major injury problems at linebacker.

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Results will be announced on Jan. 18 on MLB Network.

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Bruce Arians was hospitalized with chest pain following Arizona's 30-24 loss to the Vikings.

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LSU officials want Jimbo Fisher back Baton Rouge and are reportedly planning an “aggressive” push to hire him.

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Under Armour lost nearly $600 million of its value as a company after sales of Steph Curry's shoe wasn't doing as well as expected.

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Carl Edwards and Joey Logano were involved in a championship-changing wreck with 10 laps remaining in Sunday's title race.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister Kelley offer congratulations to Jimmie Johnson on behalf of their father for his record-tying championship.

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Since the Chase debuted three seasons ago, it's been an emotional roller-coaster for Joey Logano.

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Jimmie Johnson had never won at Homestead-Miami Speedway until Sunday's season finale.

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Carl Edwards saw his hopes of a first NASCAR championship go up in smoke after a wreck on a restart with 10 laps remaining.

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Kyle Busch's hopes to repeat as NASCAR's Sprint Cup champion took a big hit just over halfway in Sunday's season finale

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Jimmie Johnson can join The King and The Intimidator as the only Cup drivers to win seven championships.

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Johnson qualified 14th but will move to 40th before the green flag waves.

France OK with poor ratings

Sunday's race at Phoenix was the 11th straight Cup race to hit a multi-year low in ratings and viewership.

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Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.

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For his last race, Stewart will drive a special black and gray "Smoke" paint scheme as well as a unique helmet paying tribute to his career.

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Erik Jones wanted an explanation for why Cole Whitt didn't pit with the leaders late in the Xfinity Series season finale. Whitt gave reporters his response.

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The Big 12's four Texas schools went 0-4 today. They lost by 21, 25, 56, and to Kansas.

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Daniel Suárez's barrier-breaking season ended with a championship.

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Oregon knocks Utah out of Pac-12 contention with an incredible final drive.

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The whereabouts of the game-winning "Miracle On Ice" puck are unknown and Hockey Hall of Fame officials want to find it — even if they don't get to preserve it in their museum.

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Kyle Busch is looking to become just the 11th driver in series history to repeat as title-holder.

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If we’re going strictly by statistics at Homestead, then advantage Carl Edwards.

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Over the past three seasons, Joey Logano's seven wins in 29 Chase races tops all drivers.

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Jimmie Johnson is favored to win another championship, tying only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt as drivers to win seven times.

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Stewart will drive a car with a special paint scheme carrying each SHR employee's signature with the words “Always a Racer, Forever a Champion."

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Rose's legal team says the accuser plans to appeal the jury's ruling.

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The first round will again be a round-robin format, with the top two teams at each venue advancing to one of two second-round pools.

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Dave Roberts joined Tommy Lasorda as the only Dodgers managers to win the division in their rookie season.

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Kyle Busch did what he had to do by wrecking JGR teammate Matt Kenseth to advance to the Championship 4 in the Chase.

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Koda, an endangered cheetah from South Africa, picks the winner of the Sprint Cup championship.

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Another Ivy League men's sports team is in hot water over inappropriate comments uncovered by a student-run website.

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Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards visited “The Dan Patrick Show” on Tuesday to discuss the final race of the season, among other things.

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The Dodgers and Nationals also are reportedly interested in trading for the White Sox ace this winter.

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Former Northwestern guard Johnnie Vassar's class-action lawsuit wants to abolish the NCAA's rule requiring transfers to sit for a year.

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The Bears will be without Pro Bowl wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for the next four games.

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Miko Grimes isn't one to mince her opinions.

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Revis Island is beginning to crumble.

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Gronkowski left Sunday night’s game in the first half to get evaluated for a concussion.

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Not counting this past season, Kendrick is a .293/.333/.423 career hitter with a .986 fielding percentage at second base

Greg Oden knows he's a bust

Greg Oden’s basketball life has been defined by injuries, which have now ended his playing career at just 28 years old.

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The Braves are bringing in the old stars as the club prepares to open SunTrust Park next season.

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Cerrone is livid after having the second fight from UFC 205 taken from him.

Baylor in more trouble?

The Baylor football program is in hot water as it is.

Iverson speaks to winless 76ers

"The Answer" spoke to the 76ers hoping to motivate the young team to find their own answers on the court and win their first game of 2016.

NASCAR tripleheader preview

Complete schedule you need to know about this weekend's NASCAR tripleheader at Phoenix.

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It has never been in the Rays' interest to pay for free agents the way the Yankees, Dodgers or Red Sox do.

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Jeurys Familia could face six months in jail, a $1,000 fine and two years of probation, a judge said Thursday.

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Manfred does not think Donald Trump's election as president will slow the sport's plans to stage more events in Latin America.

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Doc Rivers didn't rip on Donald Trump like Steve Kerr and Stan Van Gundy. The Clippers coach took a more open-minded approach.

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Van Gundy has never been the type of person to mince his opinions

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The Astros will pursue Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera or free-agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion this winter.

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Metta World Peace is sorry for what Ron Artest did nearly 12 years ago in "the Malice at the Palace."

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It's no longer a medical decision but now a coaching decision when Tony Romo plays next.

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After explaining his motivation for sending the letter to Trump, Belichick shot down every related follow-up question by repeating "Seattle"

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Joey Logano's No. 22 was found to have only 19 of 20 lug nuts secured following his runner-up finish to Carl Edwards in Sunday's AAA 500.

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Walsh, who was a Pro Bowler his rookie season, has missed at least one kick in four of the team’s eight games in 2016.

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Criticized as "un-American" for kneeling during the national anthem, Colin Kaepernick didn't vote in the presidential election.

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We now know the participating schools and dates of the Big Ten's Friday night showcase.

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Kris Bryant and David Ross later sat down with Ellen to talk about their championship and, of course, hilarity ensued.

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That Zach Britton wasn't a MVP candidate, or even a Cy Young Award finalist, has left Baltimore manager Buck Showalter in disbelief.

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Oklahoma City's 106-year-old Skirvin Hilton Hotel might serve as a hometown advantage for Monday's game between the Heat and Thunder

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The Cubs' front office had a goat roasted especially for them so they could eat it for lunch in the bleachers of Wrigley Field.

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When Lance Stephenson recovers from surgery to repair a groin injury later this season, the NBA swingman will be looking for a new job yet a

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Wilkerson was benched and fined last season for being late to team meetings.

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The Niners suffered their seventh straight loss Sunday in a 41-23 blowout at home, dropping Kelly's record to 27-28 over 3 1/2 NFL seasons.

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The woman who accused Elliott of abusing her in July in Columbus, Ohio, alleged the two were involved in a previous physical altercation.

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Bud Black will have raised expectations in Colorado, which hasn't been relevant since 2009, two years after reaching the World Series.

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Continued struggles by the Vikings' troubled kicker led to Minnesota's third straight loss Sunday after starting the season 5-0.

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Dolphins corner Byron Maxwell is a cheater, Jets star Brandon Marshall said before and after Sunday's 27-23 loss to Miami.

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The 34-year-old right-hander suffered from elbow tightness in September and didn't pitch for the Cubs during the postseason.

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Travis Kelce was ejected during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after throwing his hand towel at an official.

DeMarcus Cousins trade possible

Another NBA season has begun, and so have the trade rumors circling the dismal Kings and All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins.

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Each player wore special military warmup sweatshirts with the names of local Gold Star recipients' names embroidered across their hearts.

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The Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought and Dexter Fowler found a way to put that number to use.

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What better place to campaign for Donald Trump than at Texas Motor Speedway during Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race?

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Montreal matched its worst shutout loss in team history. It was the fourth 10-0 loss in franchise history.

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Memphis will finally get to see its $94.8 million man in action.

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Cunningham, 29, failed a field sobriety test and his blood-alcohol content was measured at .094, over Washington state's legal limit of .08.

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The Astros save $6.5 million by trading Neshek; they'll likely use that money to cover the salary of outfielder Nori Aoki, whom Houston claimed on waivers this week.

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Kendrys Morales, Edinson Volquez and Kris Medlen are now free agents.