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LeBron James crowned as AP’s male athlete of decadeVideo

He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast Ohio, delivered on another title promise, then left for the Los Angeles Lakers and the next challenge. He played in eight straight finals. No NBA player won more games or more MVP awards over the...
3 things learned from Penn State’s Cotton Bowl win over MemphisVideo

Penn State concluded its season with a 53-39 victory over the Memphis Tigers on Saturday afternoon in the Cotton Bowl. Let’s look at what we learned as the Nittany Lions brought the 2019 season to a close. 1. Micah Parsons is one of the best players in the country Penn...
Dolphins stun Patriots, denying New England first-round bye

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick never have made the Super Bowl while playing in the wild-card playoff round. They will have to make some more franchise history to win another NFL title. It wasn’t quite like last season’s “Miami Miracle” loss. It...
Long wait for Clemson, LSU before College Football Playoff championshipVideo

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The matchup is set for a tantalizing College Football Playoff national championship game. On one side, defending champion Clemson, with its 29-game winning streak. On the other, unbeaten and No. 1 LSU, with its record-setting offense and Heisman Trophy winner. But first, we interrupt this playoff for...
Andy Dalton enjoys fond farewell in leading Bengals over Browns

CINCINNATI — Andy Dalton threw for a touchdown and ran for another Sunday in his farewell as a franchise quarterback — a Joe Burrow banner in the upper deck reminded him what comes next — and the Cincinnati Bengals ended one of their most miserable seasons with a 33-23 victory...
Mike Watkins leads No. 20 Penn State over Cornell at homeVideo

STATE COLLEGE — The smile on Mike Watkins’ face was nearly as large as the slam dunk Penn State’s big man had just thrown down. Watkins capped the nonconference schedule with another highlight-worthy dunk — a powerful first-half alley-oop — and had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the 20th-ranked...
No. 22 West Virginia men rally, upset No. 2 Ohio StateVideo

CLEVELAND — Miles McBride scored six of his season-high 21 points in the final 2 minutes, 22 seconds, and No. 22 West Virginia rallied to beat No. 2 Ohio State, 67-59, on Sunday. The Mountaineers (11-1) trailed by nine late in the first half but went ahead for good at...
7 Ravens starters not in uniform for regular-season finale vs. Steelers

BALTIMORE— Seven Baltimore Ravens starters are not in uniform for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Baltimore assured of the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, coach John Harbaugh elected to sit MVP candidate quarterback Lamar Jackson, tackle Ronnie Stanley, guard Marshall Yanda, safety Earl Thomas and...
Son of Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones dies

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The son of Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has died. The Lions announced the death of Jones’ son, Marlo, in a statement Saturday night, and Jones posted a message on Instagram. “We miss you already buddy and will forever love you,” Jones said in his...
NFL inactives: Saints seek 1st-round playoff bye despite defensive injuries

The New Orleans Saints will be without three injured players in their secondary — including cornerback Eli Apple and safeties Vonn Bell and Marcus Williams — as they seek a first-round playoff bye with a win over Carolina on Sunday combined with a loss or tie by the 49ers or...
Minor league report: Dustin Tokarski leads Penguins past Bears

Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 29 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-1 win against the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey. Forwards Anthony Angello and Thomas Di Pauli each scored for the Penguins (17-12-3-1). Angello has seven goals in his past seven games. Highlights: The Penguins...
Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23Video

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Blaring from the Clemson locker room after yet another playoff victory was Aretha Franklin’s classic “Respect.” The Tigers have won two of the last three national titles and become college football’s gold standard program, yet still often feel overlooked. Doubted. Disrespected. Sure, Clemson ran roughshod through the...
Penguins survive Predators’ rally in 6-4 victoryVideo

When Bryan Rust was asked about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 6-4 victory that almost turned into a loss Saturday night, he was as accurate without a stick in his hands as he has been holding one on the ice. The question: “Was that a good win, a bad win or it...
Ex-Penguins forward Nick Bonino finding more goals with PredatorsVideo

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nick Bonino shook his head while tabulating an impromptu inventory. Sitting in his stall in the Nashville Predators’ dressing room at Bridgestone Arena on Friday morning, Bonino looked to his left at a dry-erase board on the wall with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lines and defensive pairs scribbled...
LSU romps past Oklahoma in Peach Bowl behind Joe Burrow’s 7 TD passesVideo

ATLANTA — Joe Burrow turned in the greatest performance yet in his Heisman Trophy season, throwing for seven touchdowns and 493 yards as No. 1 LSU romped to a breathtaking 63-28 victory over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl semifinal game Saturday. The Tigers (14-0) headed to the national...
Serena Williams aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honorsVideo

Serena Williams dominated the decade, on the court and in conversation. There were, to begin with, the dozen Grand Slam single titles. No other woman had more than three over the past 10 seasons. Pus, she was No. 1 in the WTA rankings 3 1/2 years in a row. And...

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