The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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The French soccer federation says amateur clubs will take part in this year’s French Cup after the …
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By The Associated Press
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1/19/21
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Backup quarterbacks did more than just hold clipboards in the NFL’s divisional playoff round.
Jameis Winston threw a to Tre’Quan Smith on his first playoff action after 76 regular-season games …
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By ARNIE STAPLETON
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1/19/21
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Welcome back to the floor, Villanova.
The third-ranked Wildcats have not played a game since Dec. 23 because of positive COVID-19 tests that ensnared coach Jay Wright and several other Tier 1 …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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1/19/21
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are starting to make a habit of fourth-quarter rallies against teams from Los Angeles.
Curry scored 26 points on Monday night as …
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By JOE REEDY
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1/19/21
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, …
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1/19/21
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WACO, Texas (AP) — Jared Butler had a season-high 30 points and eight assists as No. 2 Baylor remained undefeated with a 77-69 victory Monday night over No. 9 Kansas, which has lost consecutive Big …
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
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1/19/21
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NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden missed a jumper with a chance for the lead, tracked down the rebound and fired it out to a wide-open Kevin Durant.
Plays like that are why the Brooklyn Nets will be …
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By BRIAN MAHONEY
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1/18/21
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, …
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By BERNIE WILSON
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1/18/21
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma says playing an NCAA Tournament this year, at least on the men's side, is a fiscal necessity for most schools.
The Hall of …
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By PAT EATON-ROBB
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1/18/21
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — St. John's came into Connecticut looking for a confidence-building, perhaps season-defining win and got it.
Posh Alexander scored 18 points to lead five players in double …
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By PAT EATON-ROBB
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1/18/21
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The Tennessee football program is starting over yet again, this time after coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine others were fired Monday for cause when an internal investigation found what the university …
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By TERESA M. WALKER
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1/18/21
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are moving on from troubled and talented forward Kevin Porter Jr., a person familiar with his standing with the team told The Associated Press on Monday.
The Cavs …
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By TOM WITHERS
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1/18/21
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart is angry — what else is new? — and wants the record set straight regarding recent business decisions.
He also is in love — wait, who? Smoke? — and …
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By JENNA FRYER
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1/18/21
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs built a defense and signed a backup quarterback that were good enough to preserve a win.
Now, are they good enough to win on their own?
The …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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1/18/21
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MIAMI (AP) — Monday’s game in Miami between the Heat and the Detroit Pistons was pushed back five hours, with the league and teams making that decision so additional COVID-19 testing could be …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/18/21
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For the first time in school history, coach Jeff Walz has Louisville at No. 1 in .
The Cardinals moved to the top spot on Monday, a day after previous No. 1 Stanford lost to Colorado. Louisville …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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1/18/21
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Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in Monday.
If third-ranked Villanova ever plays a game, perhaps it will make a run a them.
racked up all but the two first-place …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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1/18/21
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MIAMI (AP) — Phil Neville and David Beckham won Premier League championships together at Manchester United. They’re teaming up again with hopes of winning more trophies with Inter …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/18/21
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Reliever Archie Bradley and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $6 million, one-year contract on Monday.
The deal had been agreed to Thursday, pending a successful …
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1/18/21
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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The race director of the men’s World Cup will miss the biggest race in skiing after testing positive for …
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By The Associated Press
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1/18/21
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