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US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money

Dec. 26, 2024 11:16 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he'd been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the...

Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season

Dec. 26, 2024 17:35 PM EST

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga insists he still loves the University of Miami, still loves the game of basketball, still loves mentoring players, still loves coaching. He doesn't love what college basketball has become. And with that, he's leaving. The...

Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue

Dec. 26, 2024 17:49 PM EST

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team said Thursday that additional exams revealed enough damage to keep...

At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket

Dec. 26, 2024 20:45 PM EST

Like it or not, LeBron James and the NBA are going to have to make room for the NFL no matter what day of the week Christmas Day falls. Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history while the NBA had its best holiday numbers in five years according to Nielsen. ...

Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler

Dec. 26, 2024 14:22 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It's a clear sign that, if necessary, the team...

Tucker Gleason runs and passes for 5 OT scores as Toledo beats Pitt 48-46 in bowl-record 6 overtimes

Dec. 26, 2024 19:23 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Tucker Gleason ran for one overtime score and threw for four more as Toledo beat Pittsburgh 48-46 in a bowl-record six overtimes at the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field on Thursday. The game surpassed the previous mark set 48 hours earlier when South Florida beat...

Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP

Dec. 26, 2024 14:56 PM EST

Andy Kotelnicki likes to tinker. It's just kind of his way. The Penn State first-year offensive coordinator is wary of growing stagnant. No matter how deep into the season it gets, there's always time for a new wrinkle, a new play, anything to give an upcoming opponent a little...

Cole Hutson has 5 assists, defending champion US routs Germany 10-4 in world junior hockey opener

Dec. 26, 2024 19:52 PM EST

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson had five assists to help the United States open its world junior hockey title defense with a 10-4 victory over Germany on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Boston College's James Hagens had two goals and two assists,...

Organizers say two sailors have died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid a stormy first night

Dec. 26, 2024 20:39 PM EST

Two sailors on separate boats have been killed in boom accidents two hours apart on a storm-ravaged first night of the annual Sydney to Hobart race, adding to the event's long history of deaths at sea. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney, which administers the yacht race,...

Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League

Dec. 26, 2024 17:30 PM EST

Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. There were no such problems Thursday for Liverpool, which rallied to a 3-1 win...

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Sirianni and Ertz cleared the air after exchanging words following Washington's win over the Eagles

Dec. 26, 2024 21:11 PM EST

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and Commanders tight end Zach Ertz cleared the air after they exchanged words following Washington’s comeback win over Philadelphia on Sunday. Videos show Ertz gave Sirianni a high-five as they were headed in opposite directions. Sirianni turned to say...

At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket

Dec. 26, 2024 20:45 PM EST

Like it or not, LeBron James and the NBA are going to have to make room for the NFL no matter what day of the week Christmas Day falls. Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history while the NBA had its best holiday numbers in five years according to Nielsen. ...

Organizers say two sailors have died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid a stormy first night

Dec. 26, 2024 20:39 PM EST

Two sailors on separate boats have been killed in boom accidents two hours apart on a storm-ravaged first night of the annual Sydney to Hobart race, adding to the event's long history of deaths at sea. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney, which administers the yacht race,...

Another Magic-Heat game, another big Orlando scoring run

Dec. 26, 2024 20:02 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The last Orlando-Miami game ended with the Magic on a big run. And on Thursday, the Magic started the rematch with another flurry. The Magic scored the first 14 points of Thursday's game against the Heat, coming on the heels of Orlando outscoring Miami 37-8 in...

Cole Hutson has 5 assists, defending champion US routs Germany 10-4 in world junior hockey opener

Dec. 26, 2024 19:52 PM EST

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson had five assists to help the United States open its world junior hockey title defense with a 10-4 victory over Germany on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Boston College's James Hagens had two goals and two assists,...

Raiders and Saints clash with eyes on their organizations' respective futures

Dec. 26, 2024 19:49 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The future is now for the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. Both enter Sunday’s meeting in the Superdome trying to make the best of a lost season by figuring out who they might like to keep -- and who needs to go. The Raiders (3-12) were...

Broncos can end postseason drought by beating the Bengals

Dec. 26, 2024 19:48 PM EST

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Denver Broncos could have clinched a playoff spot last week, but let the opportunity slip away when they lost to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos (9-6) will have another chance to lock up their first postseason appearance since 2015 when they go on the...

Raging Torrent wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in last

Dec. 26, 2024 19:40 PM EST

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Raging Torrent won the $200,000 Malibu Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths on Thursday at Santa Anita, with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan finishing last in the final Grade 1 stakes of the year in the United States. Ridden by Frankie Dettori, Raging Torrent ran seven...

The hapless Giants will have one last chance to win at home when the Colts visit Sunday

Dec. 26, 2024 19:28 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For a team with that's 2-13 and currently holds the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, the New York Giants are as motivated to win Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts, who are fighting for a winning season and possible playoff berth. It's simple. ...

Titans WR Calvin Ridley wants to 'chirp' in his return to Jacksonville to face his former team

Dec. 26, 2024 19:27 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Calvin Ridley was relatively quiet at EverBank Stadium in 2023. He caught 31 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns in eight games in Jacksonville last season. He was held to 40 yards or fewer in seven of those. He’s looking for better...