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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

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

English wins Kapalua in playoff for 1st victory in 7 years Harris English went more than seven years without winning on the PGA Tour, and he didn't mind going one extra hole to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Sunday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:56am

Davis has 27; Lakers roll to 120-102 victory Anthony Davis had 27 points, LeBron James added 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers won for the sixth time in seven games with a 120-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:51am

Easy Breesy | Saints send Bears into hibernation, 21-9 Drew Brees will get to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:47am

Lamar leads Ravens to 20-13 win over Titans Lamar Jackson finally has his first postseason victory — and on the road, no less. by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:44am

Brady outduels Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past Washington New team, same swashbuckling playoff success for Tom Brady. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 10:47pm

English having whale of a time and leads by 2 at Kapalua A new year, and Harris English keeps right on rolling. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:51pm

Bills beat Colts, 27-24, for 1st playoff win in 25 years Quarterback Josh Allen and safety Micah Hyde teamed up to make the Buffalo Bills' losing past history. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:26pm

Rams get better of Seahawks | Los Angeles topples rival in division, 30-20 A lot of Cam Akers churning yards on the ground and mostly a great Rams defense has Los Angeles moving on in the NFC playoffs at the expense of division-foe Seattle. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:25pm

Ravens believe they're ready for Round 3 against Henry, Titans Defensive end Calais Campbell knows the time has arrived to prove why Baltimore traded for him last March: It's Round 3 of the Ravens vs. Derrick Henry. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:23pm

Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose' Saints linebacker Demario Davis' largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:21pm

Steelers get one more opportunity to crush Cleveland's dream If the going gets tough in, say, the third quarter Sunday night, with the Steelers' defense trying to bow up for a goal-line stand, Cam Heyward isn't going to dig his right hand into the Heinz Field dirt, sweat dripping down his face, and start thinking about his team's historic dominance against the guys from Cleveland. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:20pm

Celtics could be without Tatum, Brown for coronavirus rules The Boston Celtics could be without stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and a number of other players because of virus safety protocols when they face Miami today. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 9:17pm

Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:55pm

Cowboys ax defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after only one season The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan on Friday after their defense allowed a franchise record in points and finished 31st in the NFL against the run in his only season. by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:54pm

Seahawks host rival Rams to open playoffs In the immediate aftermath of clinching a return to the playoffs, Aaron Donald made perfectly clear he was thrilled to be getting his wish. by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:48pm

Bills to face Colts in first home playoff game since '96 Micah Hyde still remembers the pitch then-first-year Bills coach Sean McDermott delivered in helping convince the free agent safety to sign with Buffalo in 2017. by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:46pm

Brady vs. Young face-off highlights Bucs at Washington Running off the field after Washington clinched a spot in the playoffs, Chase Young couldn't contain his excitement about who's up next. by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:45pm

Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93 Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite at Globe Life Field in Texas, watching as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series in Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Rays. by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:31pm