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Speaks to enter NFL draft

OXFORD — Mississippi defensive lineman Breeland Speaks has decided to skip his final year of college eligibility and…

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Moss, Utah run past West Virginia

DALLAS  — Zack Moss took a third-down handoff and burst through the line into an opening in the…

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Jones leads Duke over Northern Illinois

DETROIT  — In mid-November, after a loss at Army, the Duke Blue Devils were looking at spending a…

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Sabathia’s $10M deal finalized by Yanks; payroll up to $178M

NEW YORK  — CC Sabathia’s $10 million, one-year contract has been finalized by the Yankees, a deal that…

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Thomas’ mere presence mattered in Saints win over Falcons

NEW ORLEANS  — With a playoff berth at stake, the Saints found ways to capitalize on the mere…

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Prescott sees humbling side of NFL, bright Cowboys future

ARLINGTON, Texas  — Now that Dak Prescott knows how the other half lives in the NFL, the Dallas…

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Durant delivers on both ends as Warriors beat Cavaliers 99-92

OAKLAND, Calif.  — Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:33 left, Kevin Durant defended LeBron James and…

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Steelers clinch first-round bye with 34-6 win over Texans

HOUSTON  — Ben Roethlisberger threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a first-round…

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NFL touchdown reversal adds more scrutiny

With yet another touchdown reversal by officiating chief Al Riveron, the only thing that’s “clear and obvious” anymore…

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Strong effort carries Auburn to blowout win over UConn

AUBURN, Ala. — Desean Murray and Mustapha Heron each scored 13 points and a balanced effort led Auburn…