Several Patriots readying for first playoff appearance

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Being a member of the New England Patriots during the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era has generally meant a guaranteed place in...

Cubs agree to 3-year extensions with TV broadcasters

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CHICAGO (AP) The World Series champion Chicago Cubs have agreed to three-year contract extensions through 2019 with television play-by-pay announcer Len Kasper and analyst...

Falcons’ Ryan looking to fill postseason void on resume

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan's poise under pressure has produced 25 fourth-quarter comebacks, a ''Matty Ice'' nickname and his first All-Pro selection. The Atlanta...

No. 15 Arizona still hoping to get Allonzo Trier back

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AP Basketball WriterNo. 15 Arizona still hoping to get Allonzo Trier backBy JOHN MARSHALLArizona sophomore guard Allonzo Trier could play this season. Then again,...

Trump, ‘great baseball fan,’ meets Commissioner Rob Manfred

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NEW YORK (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he met with Donald Trump for the first time, and the president-elect told him he is...

Maple Leafs acquire McElhinney off waivers

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TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs hope they've found an answer to their uncertain backup goaltender position, acquiring 33-year-old Curtis McElhinney off waivers from...

Steady McCarthy steers Packers from 4-6 to playoff power

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For all the postseason appearances that the Green Bay Packers have made in coach Mike McCarthy's tenure, this year's run...

NHL announces full All-Star Game rosters

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LOS ANGELES (AP) The rosters for the NHL All-Star Game are brimming with top-shelf talent, though they lack an unusual fan-picked favorite like John...

Versatile freshmen make Larranaga’s Hurricanes dangerous

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AP Sports WriterVersatile freshmen make Larranaga's Hurricanes dangerousBy STEVEN WINECORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) The Miami Hurricanes' deep, versatile freshman class is providing scoring,...

Cowboys defensive leader Sean Lee finally gets playoff shot

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Sean Lee's first All-Pro season will end with the first trip to the playoffs for the oft-injured Dallas linebacker. If that sounds...