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Fitting finale | Dodgers win title, lose Turner to COVID-19 No dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face -- the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:40am

A different Masters | Par 3 Contest out, 'College GameDay' in The Par 3 Contest is out at the spectator-free Masters in November. by Associated Press Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:34am

Carson Wentz playing more like Ol' Gunslinger Brett Favre Carson Wentz is playing more like his favorite player this season. by Associated Press Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 10:08pm

Coleman banned, runs out of chances for Olympics To believe that the evidence supporting Christian Coleman's two-year ban from track is flawed is to believe that the 24-year-old sprinter really has redefined the title "World's Fastest Man." by Associated Press Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 10:07pm

NASCAR playoffs rained out for 3rd consecutive day at Texas NASCAR will make a fourth attempt to complete its playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway on Wednesday after persistent mist and cold temperatures continued the long delay. by Associated Press Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 10:03pm

Pelicans' Van Gundy talks teaching and his commitment to defense New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy sees a New Orleans roster brimming with young players who have obvious talent, but still have plenty to learn about the way basketball is played in the NBA. by Associated Press Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 9:01pm

COLUMN | First-timers at Masters won't get the real Masters Nick Taylor has never been to the Masters. He already is motivated to get back. by Associated Press Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 8:58pm

Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland's Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in the postseason in pursuit of their next title. They have spent $3.69 billion in player payroll over 32 seasons. by Ronald Blum, The Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 10:02pm

ANALYSIS: Cowboys question their own fight in rapidly spiraling season Dallas receiver Amari Cooper had no answer for why the Cowboys didn't respond when Andy Dalton ended up with a concussion after the quarterback was hit while sliding on a play that led to the ejection of Washington's Jon Bostic. by Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 6:24pm

Margot out at home, Rays unable to steal Game 5 from Dodgers Manuel Margot snuck a few steps down the line and took off toward home plate, trying to steal a run for Tampa Bay. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:36am

Arizona knocks off undefeated Seattle with 37-34 OT victory Zane Gonzalez made a 48-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in overtime to give the Arizona Cardinals a 37-34 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in a thriller that featured 1,091 total yards, huge plays, crucial mistakes and -- finally -- a winner. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:32am

Dalton hurt, Washington defense clamps down to beat Cowboys Cole Holcomb kept his eyes on Ezekiel Elliott in coverage and while rushing the passer, intercepting the ball once after it bounced off the Dallas running back and bulldozing him on the way to a sack later. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:30am

Rodgers throws four TDs as Packers beat Texans, 35-20 Aaron Rodgers insisted that Green Bay's lackluster performance in its first loss of the season last week was an anomaly. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:25am

Power surge: Home runs more than half of scoring in playoffs For all the talk about pride in advancing runners and manufacturing runs, teams in the postseason have really dug the long ball. by Ronald Blum | The Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:21am

Misty, drizzling day postpones Cup race in Texas on Lap 52 NASCAR's Cup playoff race in Texas was postponed Sunday night after 52 laps on a misty day that slowly deteriorated to drizzle while it never actually rained before the event was called off. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:19am

NFL Roundup: Steelers survive Titans rally after missed FG, move to 6-0 Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to Diontae Johnson, and the Pittsburgh Steelers remained perfect by holding off Tennessee for a 27-24 victory Sunday in a game originally postponed when the Titans came down with the NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak of the season. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:01am

Rays walk off for 8-7 win over Dodgers to even World Series Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration — and a crucial, wild win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 11:54pm

Dallas Cowboys visit Washington with NFC East in shambles The previous time the Dallas Cowboys and Washington faced off with a combined record worse than this, the longtime NFC East rivals were each 0-4 and the 2001 "Gutter Bowl" got off on the wrong foot. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 10:06pm

Perfection on display when Steelers visit Titans, both 5-0 Maybe all the delays involving the Titans and the jumbled NFL schedule led to the kind of showcase game we all need. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 9:45pm

Cup chase at Texas more about a win than points Chase Elliott insists he has worried less about the points situation during this NASCAR season than ever before, and that might just be the right approach for those Cup drivers still with championship hopes. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 9:41pm

Johnson jump-starts IndyCar move with online auto retailer Jimmie Johnson needed funding for his move to IndyCar so the seven-time NASCAR champion transitioned into a salesman for the first time. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 9:40pm

Late birdies let Justin Thomas keep slim lead at Sherwood With one good break and two good putts, Justin Thomas felt much better about his round of 5-under 67 on Saturday that gave him a one-shot lead over Jon Rahm in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 9:38pm

Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays, 6-2, in Series Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title run. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:34am