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Derrick Rose chips in 13 in the fourth quarter of Bulls victory
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‘SEC North’ vs. the real deal in the Sugar Bowl
SEC North. Well, he’ll get a chance to see just how that plan is going when the Buckeyes take on the Southeastern Conference powerhouse everyone wants to emulate. Top-ranked Alabama…
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Ducks, ‘Noles ready for Rose Bowl like no other
Welcome to the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl, where the past and present intersect to usher in a new era. Marcus Mariota and second-seeded Oregon (12-1) will face…
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Small eyes velodrome, Olympic team spot
Time-trial ablity should help on the track in the team pursuit event for Brazil in 2016
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For Meyer and Saban, no room for ease
Bowl coaches have achieved success despite dissimilar backgrounds and specialties
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Texas A&M dismisses player-hitter from school COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M dismissed student assistant coach Michael Richardson a day after videos showed him hitting West Virginia players out of…
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Kobe messes around and gets a triple-double in win over Nuggets
David Zalubowski/Associated Press<br><br>Kobe Bryant picked up his 21st triple-double in a win over the Nuggets on Tuesday in Denver. Bryant shot 6-of-11 from the floor, giving him 25,000 field goal…
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Blues’ Brodeur earns NHL record 125th shutout in win over Avs
Daniel Briere, left, and the Colorado Avalanche couldn’t sneak anything past St. Louis goalie Martin Brodeur on Monday night in St. Louis.Scott Kane/Associated Press Brodeur stopped all 16 shots he…
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QB Stoudt cues the rout: Tigers overwhelm Sooners
A rare Oklahoma “victory” – cornerback Jordan Thomas (7) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Germone Hopper Monday night in the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando, Florida.John…
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NFL teams courting Manning’s offensive coordinator
If Adam Gase’s advice is good enough for Peyton Manning … Gase, Denver’s offensive coordinator, and other Broncos assistants, are a hot commodity as several NFL teams looks for new…
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Allen leads Aggies past WVU 45-37 in Liberty Bowl
Monday’s Liberty Bowl was all Texas A&M quarterback Kyle Allen – he threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score in the Aggies’ 45-37 victory over West Virginia…
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Big moves: Star linemen lead Ducks, FSU to playoff
Although they weren’t counted on in Sunday’s practice, Oregon’s star-studded offensive line looks to open holes for running back Royce Freeman on New Year’s Day.Kelvin Kuo/Associated Press That was the…
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Shiffrin dominates World Cup slalom for record 10th win
It was a day to celebrate – and commemorate – for teenager Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States after she won an alpine ski, women’s World Cup slalom event Monday…
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Lions DT Suh suspended for playoff game
Detroit’s Ndamukong Suh was fined $100,000 for an illegal block on Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan, right, last season. His most recent indiscretions will be a bit more costly –…
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Buccaneers ‘earn’ first overall draft pick
It was a long, anguishing season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Kevin Pamphile and the Bucs, but they were “rewarded” for their struggles with the No. 1 pick in next…
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AP source: Harbaugh takes Michigan job
San Francisco head coach Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers parted ways Sunday, opening the door for conversations with Michigan on Monday, according to a report.Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press The person…
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Jets, Bears, Falcons fire head coaches
The Atlanta Falcons released head coach Mike Smith from his contract after missing the playoffs with a 6-10 record, while the Chicago Bears fired head coach Marc Trestman and General…
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Mo’ne Davis wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
Pennsylvania’s Mo’ne Davis won hearts and Little League games – and now The Associated Press 2014 Female Athlete of the Year.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press file photo A vote by U.S.…
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Allen leads Arkansas over Texas 31-7 in Texas Bowl
Texas defensive back Dylan Haines (44) breaks up a pass intended for Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry, but little else went right for the Longhorns in their home state Monday…
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Harbaugh, 49ers agree to part ways
San Francisco head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with 49ers fullback Bruce Miller (center) and running back Alfonso Smith (right) after Miller scored a touchdown Sunday, allowing Harbaugh to go out…
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Broncos rout Raiders 47-14, clinch first-round bye
Not rest and relaxation, but rehab and revitalization. “I think to win 12 games with the schedule that we had was a good thing,” Manning said after being held without…
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While Pats, Broncos top AFC, Ravens lurk at No. 6
For the fifth consecutive year with Joe Flacco at quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens qualified for the playoffs with their victory over Cleveland on Sunday and San Diego’s loss to Kansas…
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Ducks’ Rose Bowl challenge: Stop Winston without star corner
The Oregon defense likely will face it’s biggest challenge this season – an explosive Florida State offense and without star defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, who is out with an injury.Marcio…
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Sweden’s Hector reaches podium peak
Sara Hector of Sweden surprised even herself by winning the women’s World Cup giant slalom Sunday in Kuehtai, Austria.Pier Marco Tacca/Associated Press Just two weeks after coming second in a…