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Raiders sideline seven more players to COVID-19 list The Las Vegas Raiders have placed seven more players on the COVID-19 list as "high risk" close contacts with teammate Clelin Ferrell after he tested positive for the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Nov. 19 2020 @ 12:25am

Lock misses Broncos' practice with bruised ribs Drew Lock's bruised ribs prevented him from practicing Wednesday when the Denver Broncos installed their game plan for Miami with backup Brett Rypien running their patchwork offense. Joining Lock on the sideline was Denver's leading receiver, tight end Noah Fant, who also has sore ribs. by Associated Press Published Nov. 19 2020 @ 12:20am

As usual, NBA draft has very international feel It never takes long for the international flavor to hit the NBA draft, and Wednesday was no exception. With Killian Hayes and Deni Avdija going seventh and ninth respectively, it was the eighth consecutive year where a pair of international players went in the draft's first 10 picks. Hayes was born in Lakeland, Fla., but holds French citizenship, and going seventh overall made him that nation's highest pick ever. by Associated Press Published Nov. 19 2020 @ 12:15am

Mets 2B Cano suspended 162 games by MLB after drug test Strike two against Robinson Cano. The New York Mets second baseman was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in his decorated career. by Associated Press Published Nov. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

The wait is over: Delayed NBA draft finally comes today There was no dancing on the court after a March Madness victory. No bounding onto the stage in a spiffy suit to meet the commissioner in June. The coronavirus pandemic wiped out the traditional end of a college career and the usual start of a pro one. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:35am

Play-in tourney on, Olympics likely out for NBA in 2020-21 The 2020-21 NBA schedule will feature a play-in tournament and an NBA Finals that could run all the way until July 22 — keeping some players from competing in the Olympics. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:25am

Bears QB Nick Foles could be available despite hip injury Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy on Tuesday indicated a desire to keep his offense's play-calling in the hands of coordinator Bill Lazor even after their lowest yardage output in almost three years during a 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Now he just needs to determine who can actually execute those plays on the field. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:20am

Epstein steps down after nine seasons leading Cubs Listening in on fans' conversations during his walks home from Wrigley Field, Theo Epstein could sense their excitement as the Chicago Cubs set themselves up to capture that long-awaited World Series championship. It was as if they were all in it together. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:17am

Majors summed up by the young, the bold, the best Lowest score in Masters history. Fewest bogeys for the tournament. First player to reach 20-under par. Dustin Johnson can add one more distinction to his historic week at Augusta National, even if this one won't show up in the record book. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:15am

Fowler among those still not a lock for Masters invitation For the better part of the last decade, a tradition unlike any other for Rickie Fowler was getting that envelope around the holidays inviting him to the Masters. Now that's in jeopardy. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:10am

Bucks getting Holiday to play with Antetokounmpo Point guard Jrue Holiday is being traded from New Orleans to Milwaukee, which is aiming to give two-time reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo the improved roster that he seeks with the decision on his supermax contract extension looming, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Chiefs sign Reid, GM Veach to contract extensions The Kansas City Chiefs signed Andy Reid and Brett Veach to contract extensions Monday that will provide added stability by keeping together the most successful coach/general manager combination in franchise history well into the future. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 12:50am

Johnson's tears for a green jacket and major validation For someone with a reputation of lacking a pulse and fist pumps, the raw emotion from Masters champion Dustin Johnson was as startling as a virtually vacant Augusta National. Why was he so choked up he couldn't speak? by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 12:40am

Part planned, part All-Pro excellence D.J. Humphries' stunned expression — mouth hanging open and arms in the air while slowly walking around the field — said it all as Arizona's left tackle tried to process what he just saw. But here's the deal about DeAndre Hopkins' miraculous catch over three defenders on a throw from Kyler Murray with 2 seconds left that lifted the Cardinals to a 32-30 win Sunday against the Buffalo Bills: It was a planned play. Sort of. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 12:15am

Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13 Kirk Cousins will take a victory any day of the week. That he finally got one on a Monday night didn't seem to matter. Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago's Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 12:10am

Gioacchini, Soto score 2 goals each, U.S. routs Panama 6-2 A young United States roster showed promise, which was enough for now. Nicholas Gioacchini and Sebastian Soto each scored their first two international goals in a 6-2 exhibition rout of Panama on Monday night at Wiener Neustadt, Austria, the second of two matches for the Americans that followed a 10-month pandemic break. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 12:05am

Johnson dominates in winning the Masters In this one-of-a-kind Masters that had no fans and no roars, Dustin Johnson made sure it had no drama. And when he polished off his five-shot victory Sunday with lowest score in tournament history, he had no words. Only tears. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:55am

Amen Coroner for Woods on Sunday This was a very imperfect 10 for Tiger Woods. The defending Masters champion recorded a septuple-bogey 10 on No. 12 in the final round Sunday, plunking three balls into Rae's Creek in front of the green on Augusta National's signature par 3. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:45am

Smith runner-up at Masters despite four rounds in 60s Cameron Smith pulled off a feat that had never been done before at the Masters. All it got him was a silver medal. Until Sunday, no player had ever posted four straight rounds in the 60s. Smith did it with an up-and-down par off the front of the green at the 72nd hole, giving him a 3-under 69 for the final round. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:40am

NFL Capsules: Murray's heave lifts Cardinals past Bills Hail Murray! Kyler Murray completed a stunning 43-yard desperation pass to DeAndre Hopkins with 2 seconds left to lift the Arizona Cardinals to a 32-30 victory Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:30am

Hamilton lets tears flow as he clinches record seventh F1 title After winning a difficult race to equal Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula One championships Sunday, the hardest thing for Lewis Hamilton was containing his emotions. His voice could be heard breaking as he thanked his team on the radio moments after crossing the line at the Turkish Grand Prix, while underneath the helmet the tears were starting to build up. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:20am

In a loss, Smith strong in first start since 2018 Alex Smith took another big step in his personal comeback. His team, on the other hand, fell just short again after another late rally. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:15am

Tennis hub to be centered in Melbourne for Australian Open The Australian Open and all the regular regional leadup tournaments for the season's first tennis major are set to be staged in Melbourne in January, with organizing aiming to minimize risks for players traveling and quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:10am