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NCAA Division I Council holds off on athlete compensation

Transfer decision also comes delayed

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

‘Uncharted waters’: More NBA games off as COVID-19 issues grow

The NBA called off two more games because of COVID-related and contact-tracing issues on Monday, and the Miami Heat were preparing to be without eight players — including All-Stars Jimmy But...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Eagles fire coach Doug Pederson 3 years after Super Bowl win

PHILADELPHIA — Doug Pederson lost his job less than three years after he led the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise’s only Super Bowl title. Pederson was 42-37-1 in five seasons...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Belichick won’t get Presidential Medal of Freedom after all

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced Monday night that he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying “remaining true to the people, team and country I love outw...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche get one of two Lake Tahoe outdoor NHL games

Boston vs. Philadelphia the other pond game

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Twin double-doubles lead Colorado past Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — D’Shawn Schwartz had 15 points and 15 rebounds, McKinley Wright IV tied Colorado’s career assists record and the Buffaloes rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat U...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

PGA Championship cancels event at Donald Trump’s course

KAPALUA, Hawaii — 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. The...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Harris English wins Tour of Champions in playoff for 1st victory in 7 years

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Harris English was that player who always wanted the ball for the last shot. His trouble the last couple of years was getting off the bench and into the game. En...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jessie Diggins claims 1st Tour de Ski title for United States

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy — Jessie Diggins won a first title for the United States in cross-country skiing’s Tour de Ski on Sunday. Leading the women’s time standings after seven event...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Browns smash Steelers, Brees to meet Brady, Lamar Jackson a NFL playoff winner

The NFC divisional round will give fans a third-time treat: another meeting between old-timers Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Possibly the final one. The AFC matchups, meanw...

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports