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FILE- In this June 12, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube carries the Stanley Cup after the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Some of 2019's most memorable games decided by blown calls

By Paul Newberry Dec. 22, 2019 09:52 AM EST

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze, right, talks to quarterback Buckshot Calvert during the team's NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Georgia Southern and Liberty meet in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:22 AM EST

Liberty defensive end TreShaun Clark sports a Bedford Boys helmet during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State at Williams Stadium at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Liberty to make bowl debut vs Georgia Southern in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 02:49 AM EST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

England's Jill Scott speaks during the press conference at Wembley Stadium, London, Friday Nov. 8, 2019. Returning to play at Wembley Stadium for a third time is a chance for Jill Scott to reflect. Scott using another visit by Germany on Saturday to bask in the advances in women’s soccer in England. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
Sold-out Wembley set for record England women's soccer crowd

By Rob Harris Nov. 08, 2019 02:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Luke McCaffrey, the younger brother of the Panthers’ star running back and son of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey, made an unexpected entrance for Nebraska against Indiana last week and turned in a strong performance. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/13/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2019 03:50 AM EDT
NBA NEW YORK (AP) — In a record sale for a U.S. sports franchise, the co-founder of Alibaba agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets...

Georgia Tech football players attend the MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. New Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins set up the outing after his team's fan day at Bobby Dodd Stadium, part of his effort to make the Yellow Jackets a vibrant part of the city's sports culture. (AP Photo/Paul Newberry)
Ga Tech football team takes in different kind of football

By Paul Newberry Aug. 03, 2019 09:03 PM EDT

Thursday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
BASEBALL NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich have been elected starters for one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups ever, leading the...

In this March 26, 2019, photo, the new stadium of the Minnesota United FC Loons is shown in St. Paul, Minn. The MLS soccer team's home opener and debut of the privately-funded Allianz Field is April 13 against New York City FC in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota United gives MLS another soccer-oriented home

By Dave Campbell Apr. 12, 2019 09:14 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 7, 2018, file photo shows newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins, right, and athletic director Todd Standsbury posing with a school jersey during a news conference in Atlanta. Georgia Tech on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, announced plans to move five home games — one each in five consecutive seasons, including dates against Notre Dame in 2020 and 2024 — to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium, home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS' Atlanta United, is less than one mile from the Georgia Tech campus. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Georgia Tech moving 5 home games from 2020-24 off campus

By Charles Odum Feb. 26, 2019 03:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2011, file photo, Eastern Washington players douse the coaching staff after defeating Delaware 20-19 winning the the FCS Championship NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas. Before North Dakota State made Fargo to Frisco an annual trip, Eastern Washington won the first FCS championship game played in North Texas. That was eight years ago. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
NDSU goes for 7th FCS title in Eastern Washington's return

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2019 06:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney directs his team against Pittsburgh in the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Charlotte, N.C. The Tigers are set to square off against the Crimson Tide for the fourth straight year in the College Football Playoff in Monday night's, Jan. 7, 2019, title game. While most of the players have changed since Alabama won the first meeting for the championship in January 2016, the coaches have remained the same. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Clemson-Alabama IV has precedents in other sports

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2019 03:21 PM EST

FILE - In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Roma player celebrate at the end of the Champions League quarterfinal second-leg soccer match against FC Barcelona at Rome's Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
FC Barcelona vs AS Roma 4/10/2018

Dec. 28, 2018 11:09 AM EST

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, UMBC players celebrate a teammate's basket during the second half against Virginia i a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Most memorable games of 2018 required working overtime

By Paul Newberry Dec. 28, 2018 10:57 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Column: A look back at the best (and mostly worst) in sports

By Paul Newberry Dec. 21, 2018 02:03 PM EST

Weekend Sports Briefs

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2018 02:44 AM EST
MARATHON NEW YORK (AP) — Mary Keitany of Kenya and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, with Keitany dominating the...

Tuesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2018 03:10 AM EDT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. ...

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2018 02:39 AM EDT
NFL BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Hue Jackson's failed, flawed tenure with the Cleveland Browns is finally over. The team fired its embattled coach...