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Big second quarter key to Hawks' win over Liberty-Eylau in district opener When your mantra states "Fastest 32 Minutes" on your warmups, opponents are going to test your squad. by Earl Gill Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:19pm

Embiid scores 45, Mathias' OT 3 lifts 76ers over Heat Joel Embiid had 45 points and 16 rebounds, Dakota Mathias' only basket of the game was a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26.1 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on to beat the undermanned Miami Heat 137-134 in overtime on Tuesday night. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:18pm

Alabama's Saban already working on chasing title No. 8 Nick Saban wasn't ready to contemplate his legacy moments after capturing a record seventh national championship "because you're always looking forward." by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:17pm

Carrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, can compete for title Carlos Carrasco got a welcome call from new Mets owner Steven Cohen. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:13pm

What now? Steelers an face uncertain future after quick exit The Pittsburgh Steelers left no doubt last spring. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:12pm

COLUMN | Trump and golf were never a comfortable fit Donald Trump was never a comfortable fit for golf. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:08pm

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021 For those fans who are a tired of the same teams gobbling up the College Football Playoff spots and finishing near the top of the AP Top 25, here is reason to hope next season could be different. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:06pm

No. 7 Michigan routs No. 9 Wisconsin, 77-54 Juwan Howard watched his team turn another highly anticipated matchup into a blowout. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 10:46pm

#TXKPreps Roundup | Paul Pewitt, Hooks split Paul Pewitt beat Hooks in their varsity girls basketball game Friday night, 64-33. Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 10:43pm

NBA, union stiffen virus protocols; more games postponed With five games called off this week already and more teams dealing with virus-related issues, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association enacted additional rules Tuesday in the hope of keeping the season going safely. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 10:39pm

SportsStats Monday's SportsStats Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 11:13pm

No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night. by Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 11:09pm

Jets add Titans OC Arthur Smith to list of HC candidates The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Monday for their head coaching vacancy. by Dennis Waszak Jr., AP Pro Football Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 3:05pm

WOMEN'S COLLEGE POLL | No. 25 Washington State earns 1st ranking in women's AP Top 25 Kamie Ethridge was surprised to hear that Washington State had never been ranked before. by Doug Feinberg, AP Basketball Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 3:01pm

Jessie Diggins wins 1st Tour de Ski title for United States Jessie Diggins won a first title for the United States in cross-country skiing's Tour de Ski on Sunday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 2:57pm

OPINION | On Football: Defenses rise to task in NFL postseason The lasting memory of the offenses for Seattle, Tennessee and Chicago this weekend is how offensive they were. by Barry Wilner, AP Pro Football Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 2:54pm

The wait is almost over for NHL teams that missed playoffs Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils hadn't had a layoff like this since ... ever? by Tom Canavan, AP Sports Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 2:50pm

VIRUS UPDATE | NBA calls off 2 more games over virus-related concerns The NBA called off two more games because of COVID-related and contact tracing issues on Monday, and a person with knowledge of the situation said the Miami Heat were preparing to be without "at least five" players for the next several days because of possible exposure to the coronavirus. by Tim Reynolds, AP Basketball Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 2:47pm

MEN'S COLLEGE POLL | Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25; UConn in at No. 25 Gonzaga and Baylor were the top two teams in The Associated Press preseason men's college basketball poll. After eight weeks of twists and turns, that hasn't changed. by John Marshall, AP Basketball Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 2:36pm

Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame class Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class. by Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 2:32pm

PGA Championship leaving Trump National in 2022 tournament The PGA of America cut ties to President Donald Trump when it voted Sunday to take the PGA Championship event away from his New Jersey golf course next year. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 10:15am

Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers, 48-37 So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or an emotional leader on the field. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 1:09am

NBA Roundup: Leonard gets 10,000th point; Clippers beat Bulls, 130-127 Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 35 points, going over 10,000 in his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 130-127 on Sunday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:58am