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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) runs after the catch as Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) defends during the first half on an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Analysis: Jackson says he hasn't learned his lesson from illegal hits because NFL isn't a good tutor

If you think suspended safety Kareem Jackson has learned his lesson from illegal hits after drawing five fines, two ejections and six games' worth of suspensions, think again. The Denver Broncos' … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 12/12/23

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Young Orlando Magic are off to an impressive start thanks to their commitment to defense

The Orlando Magic are tied for second place in the Eastern Conference. That's quite a surprise for a team that hasn't won a playoff series since 2010. Orlando announced its presence with a nine-game … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 12/12/23

Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) drives past Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Top-ranked Arizona takes on No. 3 Purdue in marquee men's college basketball matchup

Top-ranked Arizona plays No. 3 Purdue in Indianapolis on Saturday in the marquee game of a busy upcoming weekend in the Top 25. Fifth-ranked UConn heads across the country to play No. 10 Gonzaga on … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 12/12/23

FILE - WTA CEO Steve Simon sits for an interview during the WTA Finals tennis tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022. Simon will relinquish his CEO duties at the women’s tennis tour while staying on as executive chairman under an organizational restructuring of the WTA being announced Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)

WTA Chairman Steve Simon will relinquish his CEO duties and President Micky Lawler is leaving

Steve Simon will relinquish his CEO duties at the women’s tennis tour while staying on as Executive Chairman under an organizational restructuring of the WTA. Simon said the changes announced … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 12/12/23

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Will Levis rallies Titans for 2 late TDs, 28-27 win over Dolphins

Rookie Will Levis threw for a career-high 327 yards and directed two touchdown drives in the final 4 1/2 minutes, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to stun Miami 28-27, knocking the Dolphins out of … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 12/12/23

Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) celebrates his goal with left wing David Perron (57) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Red Wings forward David Perron suspended 6 games for cross-check on Ottawa's Artem Zub

Red Wings forward David Perron has been suspended for six games by the NHL for cross-checking Ottawa defenseman Artem Zub in the aftermath of a hit on Dylan Larkin that knocked out the Detroit … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 12/11/23

New York Giants place kicker Randy Bullock (46) kicks a field goal against the Green Bay Packers with one second remaining during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The kick was good giving the Giants the win. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock's winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22

Tommy DeVito threw a 32-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson to set up Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the New York Giants beat Green Bay 24-22 to hand the Packers their first … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 12/11/23

North Carolina's Drake Maye (10) tries to run the ball between North Carolina State defensive back Devan Boykin (12) and linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

UNC QB Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won't play in the Duke's Mayo Bowl

North Carolina star quarterback Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won’t play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl for the Tar Heels against West Virginia. Maye announced his decision in a social media … more

By AARON BEARD | 12/11/23

Miami Dolphins fans support the team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill injures ankle vs. Titans, sits out big portion of game

Tyreek Hill sat out a big portion of Miami’s game against the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury after he landed awkwardly while being tackled in the first quarter. The star Dolphins receiver … more

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Clemson midfielder Ousmane Sylla (10) battles Notre Dame midfielder KK Baffour (16) for the ball during the first half of the NCAA college soccer tournament championship game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Parrish and Sylla each score to help Clemson beat Notre Dame for program's 4th men's soccer title

Seniors Brandon Parrish and Ousmane Sylla each scored, and No. 9 Clemson held off No. 2 Notre Dame 2-1 to claim the program’s second national championship in three seasons. Clemson (15-3-5), making … more

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In a photo provided by LIV Golf, Jon Rahm, left, and LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman pose for a photo in New York on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Rahm announced Thursday he's joining LIV Golf. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf via AP)

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan

Jon Rahm has officially been suspended by the PGA Tour for joining LIV Golf. That's not a surprise. The defection is good news for the likes of Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan. PGA Tour Commissioner … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 12/11/23

FILE - Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim, Calif., June 21, 2023. Ohtani agreed Saturday, Dec. 9, to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually

Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43. Ohtani’s deal, agreed to … more

By RONALD BLUM | 12/11/23

FILE -Argentina's Lionel Messi, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Ecuador during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 the California-based tech giant released its annual “Year in Search,” which includes top global inquires ranging from 2023's unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello, File)

Inter Miami to play 2 matches in Saudi Arabia. Messi vs. Ronaldo will happen Feb. 1

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all. Inter Miami confirmed Monday that it will take part in the Riyadh Season Cup, something that was announced by Saudi officials … more

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Boise State quarterback Taylen Green (10) dives over UNLV defensive back Quentin Moten (23) for a touchdown during the first half of the Mountain West championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Former Boise State QB Taylen Green transferring to Arkansas; Penn State lands Division II OT Herron

Former Boise State quarterback Taylen Green has announced he is transferring to Arkansas and Penn State received a commitment from transferring offensive tackle Alan Herron from Division II Shorter. … more

By The Associated Press | 12/11/23

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) is helped by medical staff after being hit against the Ottawa Senators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings put captain Dylan Larkin on IR after cross-check that knocked him unconscious

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was put on injured reserve Monday, two days after being knocked unconscious when he was cross-checked in the back of the head and neck by Ottawa’s Mathieu … more

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney runs to the end zone after catching a lateral by teammate Travis Kelce during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The play was nullified after Toney was called for being offside on the play. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Chiefs' Reid still incensed that flag was thrown with no warning for costly offside penalty

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that he was still upset that officials threw a flag, rather than issues a customary warning, when Kadarius Toney was called offside on a play that would have given … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 12/11/23

FILE - The tournament trophy is displayed on the pitch before the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 20, 2023. A report says players at this year’s Women’s World Cup were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men’s tournament in 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

1 in 5 players at Women's World Cup abused online, FIFA says

A report prepared by FIFA and the global players' association says players at the Women’s World Cup were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men’s tournament in 2022. The … more

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FILE - Poland's Iga Swiatek holds her trophy after her victory over Jessica Pegula, of the United States, in the women's singles final of the WTA Finals tennis championships, in Cancun, Mexico, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Swiatek’s second consecutive season-ending No. 1 ranking helped her collect a second consecutive WTA Player of the Year award on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, making her the first woman since Serena Williams to claim that honor twice in a row. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

Iga Swiatek is the first woman since Serena Williams to win WTA Player of the Year twice in a row

Iga Swiatek’s second consecutive season-ending No. 1 ranking has helped her collect a second consecutive WTA Player of the Year award. She is the first player since Serena Williams to claim that … more

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Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) dunks over Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona, Kansas, Purdue lead AP Top 25 poll; Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps; Northwestern debuts

Arizona has solidified its place atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, setting up ashowdown this weekend against Purdue, the former No. 1 team in the nation. The Wildcats were followed … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 12/11/23

Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) celebrates next to the Battle Line trophy after the team's win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QB

Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth season of college football selected to The Associated Press All-America team. Daniels, a … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 12/11/23