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LeBron James becomes seventh to reach 30,000 points

SAN ANTONIO — LeBron James has joined the NBA’s 30,000-point club. James became the seventh player with 30,000…

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Chipper Jones set to join familiar names

ATLANTA — When Chipper Jones took stock of all of the familiar names he’s on the cusp of…

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Brady, Gronk begin Super Bowl bye week on mend from injuries

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In the two-week run-up to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots will face plenty…

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Danica Patrick to drive Daytona 500 for Premium Motorsports

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — Danica Patrick has found a ride for the Daytona 500 that helps complete the closing…

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Barford’s 23 points help Arkansas hold off Ole Miss, 97-93

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.  — Jaylen Barford is known for his ability to make seemingly impossible shots in traffic near…

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Alabama holds off Mississippi State charge, 68-62

TUSCALOOSA — Braxton Key rediscovered his shooting touch at the right time for Alabama. Key scored 16 points…

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Alabama team, fans celebrate especially difficult title run

TUSCALOOSA — Tens of thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Alabama’s latest national championship, one that was especially…

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Holiday, Cousins, Davis lead Pelicans past Memphis 111-104

NEW ORLEANS — Jrue Holiday dunked as he was fouled by Grizzlies rookie Dillon Brooks, and that was…

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Jaguars don’t fear Patriots’ history in AFC title matchup

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.  — The week started with a little trash talk from the underdog . The rest of…

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IOC says North Korea to have 22 athletes in 5 Olympic sports

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A Korean unity deal for the Pyeongchang Olympics will bring 22 North Korean athletes across…