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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory

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Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 16 rebounds and five assists and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-104 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

FILE - Broadcaster Randy Moss sits on the sideline before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery

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Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. heads off the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

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The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.

FILE - This combination of images shows Joan Wilder on Nov. 22, 2024, Grace Boutot on Oct. 17, 2024, and Joanne Reid on Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, Steven Senne, Darko Bandic, File)
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Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment

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Max Cobb, the secretary general of the International Biathlon Union, apologized to any athlete who was mistreated during his tenure at U.S. Biathlon during a 90-minute meeting focused on concerns about athlete safety brought to light by multiple Associated Press reports.

FILE - RFK Stadium is visible from Air Force One as it takes off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, as President Donald Trump flies to St. Louis to speak at a tax reform rally. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
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RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

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The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee looks on in the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff

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SMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal window.

FILE - Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger celebrates after scoring on a home run by Isaac Paredes during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
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New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

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Outfielder Cody Bellinger has been acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet.

Travis Hunter poses in Times Square with the Heisman Trophy after winning it as the outstanding player in college football Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
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Newly minted Heisman winner Travis Hunter and Colorado return to practice, prepare for Alamo Bowl

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The fishing trips have been put on hold and the award-show excursions wrapped up.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in overtime during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Tagovailoa finds Smith for game-winning TD in 32-26 OT victory vs. Jets

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Tua Tagovailoa found tight end Jonnu Smith for a game-winning touchdown in overtime to give the Miami Dolphins a 32-26 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

FILE - Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs with the ball past New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Waddle has agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Waddle moves into Dolphins’ history books with big first half vs. Jets

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle moved into the team’s history books in the first half of the Dolphins-Jets Week 14 divisional showdown on Sunday.

MIAMI HEAT

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Butler, Herro heroics not enough to stymie Hardaway’s hot OT shooting, Pistons nip Heat 125-124

Read full article: Butler, Herro heroics not enough to stymie Hardaway’s hot OT shooting, Pistons nip Heat 125-124

Tim Hardaway Jr. hit three 3-pointers in overtime to help the Detroit Pistons end the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak with a 125-124 victory on Monday night.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory

Read full article: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory

Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 16 rebounds and five assists and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-104 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) tosses up a shot after driving past Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro sets to take a shot as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Herro scores 34, Robinson adds 23 as Heat beat Cavaliers 122-113

Read full article: Herro scores 34, Robinson adds 23 as Heat beat Cavaliers 122-113

Tyler Herro scored 34 points, Duncan Robinson had 23 and the Miami Heat stayed hot by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113 on Sunday night.

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Florida Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe (23) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

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Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Monday in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final.

Florida Panthers players celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Flyers during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

Read full article: Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5 on Thursday night.

Florida Panthers' Jesper Boqvist, second right, celebrates his goal with Eetu Luostarinen (27), Evan Rodrigues (17), Nate Schmidt (88) and Anton Lundell (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Greer, Lundell help Panthers beat back Hurricanes 6-3

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A.J. Greer and Anton Lundell scored 4:10 apart in the third period helping the Florida Panthers recover after squandering a two-goal lead to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 on Friday.

Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart, center, celebrates with center Aleksander Barkov (16) and defenseman Gustav Forsling, right, after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Read full article: Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games.

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) is congratulated after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Eller scores twice, Capitals beat Panthers 4-1 as Florida loses 6th out of 7

Read full article: Eller scores twice, Capitals beat Panthers 4-1 as Florida loses 6th out of 7

Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida Panthers 4-1 on Monday night.

MIAMI HURRICANES

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Miami’s Ward, Oregon’s Gabriel, Colorado’s Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty are named Heisman finalists

Read full article: Miami’s Ward, Oregon’s Gabriel, Colorado’s Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty are named Heisman finalists

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.

Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami’s playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Read full article: Miami’s playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.

MIAMI MARLINS

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates with first base coach Clayton McCullough after an RBI single during the second inning in Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Report: Clayton McCullough hired as new Miami Marlins manager

Read full article: Report: Clayton McCullough hired as new Miami Marlins manager

The Miami Marlins have hired Clayton McCullough as their new manager, multiple reports confirmed Sunday.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jesús Sánchez #12 of the Miami Marlins hits an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at loanDepot park on September 17, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer

Read full article: Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer

Jesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.

INTER MIAMI CF

Inter Miami's Luis Suarez, left, dribbles the ball in front of Monterrey's Stefan Medina during a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter final second leg soccer match at the BBVA stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Luis Suárez signs contract extension with Inter Miami

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Inter Miami CF announced Wednesday that striker Luis Suárez, the club’s leading scorer in 2024, has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2025 MLS season.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honored for his 45 career trophies before an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Here’s when Inter Miami plans to move out of Fort Lauderdale stadium

Read full article: Here’s when Inter Miami plans to move out of Fort Lauderdale stadium

Inter Miami CF is expected to play at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale until at least the end of the 2025 MLS season.

Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor (16) runs with the ball as Monterrey midfielder Erick Aguirre (14) defends during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal soccer match Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami signs winger Robert Taylor to contract extension

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Inter Miami CF announced Friday that winger Robert Taylor has signed a contract extension through the 2026 MLS season, with an option for 2027.

MORE SPORTS HEADLINES

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during a tribute after playing his last match as a professional tennis player in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, early Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

Read full article: Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

Rafael Nadal says in an essay posted online that he thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti shouts to his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Curt Cignetti named AP Coach of the Year after leading a remarkable turnaround at Indiana

Read full article: Curt Cignetti named AP Coach of the Year after leading a remarkable turnaround at Indiana

Curt Cignetti of Indiana has been named The Associated Press Coach of the Year in college football.

Dave Clawson becomes emotional explaining his decision to resign as head football coach at Wake Forest, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, during an during an NCAA college football news conference in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Aaron Beard)
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Clawson: 'It was time' to step aside and make Wake Forest football coach 'somebody else's job'

Read full article: Clawson: 'It was time' to step aside and make Wake Forest football coach 'somebody else's job'

Dave Clawson choked back tears multiple times as he explained why it was the right time for him to step down as Wake Forest’s coach amid a time of landscape-altering changes in college athletics.

FILE - U.S. Ryder Cup golf team captain Keegan Bradley speaks at a press conference in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa, file)
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Americans are getting paid to play the Ryder Cup. Now the pressure is on to win: Analysis

Read full article: Americans are getting paid to play the Ryder Cup. Now the pressure is on to win: Analysis

As if the American team wasn't under enough pressure to win back the Ryder Cup, now they are painted as being greedy for getting paid to play.

FILE - A security official walks past a Champions League trophy logo during an Inter Milan training session at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, June 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)
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The Unify League is soccer's latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League

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Organizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans to create a rival to the Champions League.

FILE - Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk runs during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle at Stamford Bridge in London, on Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, File)
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Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk confirms banned substance found in doping test

Read full article: Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk confirms banned substance found in doping test

Mykhailo Mudryk, one of the most expensive players in soccer history, says he is in “complete shock” after the results of a doping test contained a banned substance.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Kirk Cousins acknowledges he must play better if Atlanta Falcons are to make a playoff push

Read full article: Kirk Cousins acknowledges he must play better if Atlanta Falcons are to make a playoff push

If the Atlanta Falcons are going to make a playoff push, coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins both know the 13-year veteran needs to improve his play over the last three games of the season.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 7-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Jefferson turns TD celebration into Moss tribute during Vikings win: 'We love you Randy'

Read full article: Jefferson turns TD celebration into Moss tribute during Vikings win: 'We love you Randy'

Justin Jefferson raced across the back of the end zone, leaped to catch the pass from Sam Darnold and launched into his latest touchdown celebration after an early score for the Minnesota Vikings.

FILE - The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
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After delays, Florida county votes to approve financing for new $1.3B ballpark for MLB's Rays

Read full article: After delays, Florida county votes to approve financing for new $1.3B ballpark for MLB's Rays

After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission approved its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.

Florida Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe (23) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Read full article: Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Monday in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Butler, Herro heroics not enough to stymie Hardaway’s hot OT shooting, Pistons nip Heat 125-124

Read full article: Butler, Herro heroics not enough to stymie Hardaway’s hot OT shooting, Pistons nip Heat 125-124

Tim Hardaway Jr. hit three 3-pointers in overtime to help the Detroit Pistons end the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak with a 125-124 victory on Monday night.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) and linebacker Nate Landman (53) celebrate a blocked point after attempt against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Read full article: Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass in five weeks and the Atlanta Falcons did just enough to beat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 and keep pace in the NFC South race.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates after a 1-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Read full article: Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement a smothering performance by the Minnesota defense, and the Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory.

FILE - Japan's starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches against Cuba during the first inning of their second round game at the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, on March 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi, File)
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Orioles sign veteran RHP Tomoyuki Sugano to a $13M, 1-year contract after his MVP season in Japan

Read full article: Orioles sign veteran RHP Tomoyuki Sugano to a $13M, 1-year contract after his MVP season in Japan

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Thunder won 119-109. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
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The Bucks-Thunder NBA Cup final will have a lot of money at stake

Read full article: The Bucks-Thunder NBA Cup final will have a lot of money at stake

When the Milwaukee Bucks clinched their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, plenty of the team’s younger and lesser-paid players were exuberant in the locker room.

FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts after a call by the official, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan, File)
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expresses desire to return to bench in first comments since stroke

Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expresses desire to return to bench in first comments since stroke

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expressed his gratitude and his desire to return to the bench in his first public statement since suffering a stroke last month.