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Kentucky Wildcats' Cason Wallace (22) receives the award as the most valuable player of the NCAA basketball game between Michigan Wolverines and Kentucky Wildcats at the O2 Arena, in London, Sunday, Dec.4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

US college hoops game clashes with World Cup fever in London

Kentucky and Michigan finally played their London game, but organizers aren’t exactly running a fast break to get back to the British capital. The Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase was … more

By KEN MAGUIRE | 12/5/22

England's Jude Bellingham reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between England and Senegal, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Believe the hype, Bellingham is lighting up the World Cup

Jordan Henderson knew exactly who to thank after opening the scoring in England’s 3-0 win against Senegal. Pointing a finger in the direction of Jude Bellingham Henderson charged over to his … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 12/5/22

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) evades Houston Texans guard Kenyon Green (59) and defensive tackle Maliek Collins during the second half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Analysis: Deshaun Watson has long way to go for improvement

Deshaun Watson’s shaky performance wasn’t his biggest problem. Blame a two-year layoff for Watson being rusty. His refusal to express remorse for alleged behavior that led to an 11-game … more

By ROB MAADDI | 12/5/22

Georgia wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) stiff arms LSU safety Major Burns (28) first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Future of CFP: How would 12-team playoff look this season?

The College Football Playoff is two years away from expanding, and those involved in growing the format from four to 12 teams have already said those first two seasons will be a test run. They are … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 12/5/22

England's Raheem Sterling looks down the field during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and The United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Sterling leaves England World Cup camp after home break-in

England forward Raheem Sterling has left his team’s World Cup camp in Qatar and returned to the U.K. after a break-in at his home. The 27-year-old Manchester City player missed England’s 3-0 win … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 12/5/22

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being substituted during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbappé and Messi at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé so far at the World Cup. Maybe he is about to burst into life in the knockout stage. The five-time world … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 12/5/22

Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland (26) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19

Malik Hooker returned a fumble 38 yards for a touchdown against his former team in a 33-point fourth quarter for Dallas, propelling the Cowboys to a 54-19 rout of the Indianapolis Colts. Dallas led … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 12/5/22

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, scores as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, and forward Deni Avdija (9) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Davis scores 55 points, leads Lakers over Wizards 130-119

Anthony Davis scored 55 points on sizzling 22-of-30 shooting and added 17 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers over the Washington Wizards 130-119. After scoring 44 points against Milwaukee in … more

12/4/22

Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head NCAA college football coach at Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Coach Prime delivers pizzazz to college football's wasteland

Deion Sanders has brought the buzz back to Boulder. He was introduced Sunday as Colorado's new football coach. Sanders plans to coach Jackson State in the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 17 before turning … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON and PAT GRAHAM | 12/4/22

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) and quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrate a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bickel)

Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24

Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their first meeting … more

By MITCH STACY | 12/4/22

Tiger Woods, left, and Viktor Hovland, of Norway, pose for a photo after he winning the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club, in New Providence, Bahamas, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Hovland hangs on to become repeat winner of World Challenge

Viktor Hovland has joined Tiger Woods as the only back-to-back winners of the Hero World Challenge. The wins were nothing alike. A year ago, Hovland rallied from six behind. On Sunday in the Bahamas, … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 12/4/22

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, middle, is sacked by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker, left, and linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo leaves game with foot injury

San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was taken on a cart to the locker room with an foot injury in the first quarter and will not return to the game. Garoppolo got up slowly after being sacked … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 12/4/22

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

Deshaun Watson struggled in a sloppy performance in his first game in 700 days, but a punt return for a touchdown by Donovan Peoples-Jones and two defensive TDs were plenty enough to give the … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 12/4/22

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Huntley rallies Ravens past Broncos after Jackson injured

Tyler Huntley capped a 91-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds remaining and the Baltimore Ravens overcame Lamar Jackson’s injury to edge the Denver Broncos 10-9. Jackson left … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 12/4/22

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell talks over his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)

Coastal Carolina hires NC State's Beck to replace Chadwell

Coastal Carolina has hired North Carolina State offensive coordinator Tim Beck to replace Jamey Chadwell as head football coach. Coastal Carolina's athletic chairman and football executive director … more

12/4/22

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the injury tent and heads toward the locker room, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson leaves game with knee injury after sack

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has left a game against Denver with a knee injury after being sacked on the final play of the first quarter. The team has ruled him out for the remainder of the day. … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 12/4/22

Director of Athletics at Rutgers University, Pat Hobbs, left, with former Rutgers head coach, C. Vivian Stringer, at a ceremony held in her honor during half time at the Big Ten Conference women's college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Piscataway, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Stringer honored, No. 4 Ohio State women beat Rutgers 82-70

Rebeka Mikulasikova scored a career-high 31 points and Taylor Mikesell added 30 to help No. 4 Ohio State beat Rutgers 82-70 on a day the Scarlet Knights honored former coach C. Vivian Stringer. The … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 12/4/22

An assistant coach takes of the necklace of France's Jules Kounde during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Kounde forced to remove gold chains during World Cup match

France defender Jules Kounde was told by a match official to remove two gold chains he was wearing during the defending World Cup champions' match against Poland. Kounde had the chains on until the … more

By JENNA FRYER | 12/4/22

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) gestures to the crowd during the trophy presentation the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia returns to home away from home to face Ohio State

Georgia will be heading back to its home away from home for the College Football Playoff. The No. 1 Bulldogs received the top seed from the selection committee, earning a spot to in the Peach Bowl on … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 12/4/22

TCU tight end Jared Wiley (19) and wide receiver Savion Williams (18) celebrate a two-point conversion by Wiley in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

No. 3 TCU earns spot in Fiesta Bowl against No. 2 Michigan

TCU has reached the College Football Playoff for the first time. The rapid rise under first-year coach Sonny Dykes means the Horned Frogs will play Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve. … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 12/4/22