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Broncos’ field goal decision more of a mindboggler than ever

McManus growing tired of not getting chances

November 12, 2020

Professional Sports

Braves’ Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

Chicago White Sox slugger José Abreu earned the AL MVP, a reward for powering his team back into the playoffs…

November 12, 2020

College Sports

Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi argues a call as his team takes on Notre Dame in the second half Saturday…

November 12, 2020

Sports

U.S.: WADA efforts a direct personal attack on US government

That rejoinder from the U.S. drug control office’s acting general counsel, Anthony Jones, summed up about an hour’s worth of…

November 12, 2020

Sports

Tokyo Olympics may allow foreign fans; there will be rules

Toshiro Muto, CEO of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press…

November 12, 2020

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Drew Lock laments loss of tight end as Broncos search for answers

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has been frustrated by slow starts and injuries to the players around him, as well…

November 11, 2020

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Cleveland’s Shane Bieber, Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer win Cy Young Awards

Using a versatile repertoire that includes a looping curveball and a wipeout slider, Bieber went 8-1 with a 1.63 ERA…

November 11, 2020

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For fall Masters, change comes to a tradition like no other

The azaleas have long since bloomed, the galleries will be sparse and even the green jacket presentation ceremony in Butler…

November 11, 2020

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The Masters in November gives golf a big sendoff

It has been eight months since Augusta National said it was postponing the Masters because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and…

November 11, 2020

College Sports

Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla.Curtis…

November 11, 2020

College Sports

Pac-12’s morning starts have some fans, some critics

Turns out, just one game through the conference’s first three weeks has been scheduled for a morning start — USC’s…

November 11, 2020

College Sports

Garza, Butler headline AP preseason All-America team

Iowa center Luka Garza headlines The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday.Charlie Neibergall/Associated Press file Once Garza decided…

November 11, 2020

Professional Sports

Sepp Kuss, Team Jumbo-Visma celebrate as UCI’s best team of 2020

caps year with second consecutive Vuelta win

November 11, 2020

High School Sports

Bayfield School District cancels rest of football season

Schools closed to in-person learning, athletics indefinitely

November 11, 2020

Professional Sports

NBA coming back Dec. 22, a 72-game season

A security guard wearing a face mask stands near a basketball arena inside thre NBA bubble at ESPN Wide World…

November 10, 2020

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NHL could go with temporary realignment for next season

The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said realignment could help with…

November 10, 2020

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Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win MLB Manager of the Year awards

Long regarded as one of baseball’s bright young minds, Cash guided Tampa Bay to an AL-best 40-20 record during the…

November 10, 2020

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Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up

Injuries, opt outs have hurt Denver through halfway point of 2020 season

November 10, 2020

College Sports

Loaded Pac-12 eyeing multiple bids to NCAA Tournament

Oregon guard Will Richardson (0) lays in a basket against Stanford during a game last season in Eugene, Ore. Oregon…

November 10, 2020

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DeChambeau brings bulk and behemoth drives to Augusta National

Masters a different feel in November

November 10, 2020

Professional Sports

Broncos rookie tight end Okwuegbunam out with torn ACL

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) defends during…

November 10, 2020

College Sports

No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed

Alabama coach Nick Saban and the No. 1 Crimson Tide won’t take the field against LSU this Saturday.L.G. Patterson/Associated Press…

November 10, 2020

College Sports

McKinley Wright IV back: Senior returns, eager to lead talented Colorado

Just so he doesn’t make the same mistake again. It’s simply another way for Colorado’s elite point guard to elevate…

November 10, 2020

Professional Sports

AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom Brady

The six-time champion with New England is tearing up the NFC at age 43 although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new…

November 10, 2020