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Three-time Stanley Cup champ Jonathan Toews taking time off this season to ‘fully heal’
Three-time Stanley Cup-winning captain Jonathan Toews said he will take time off this season, the third time he has sat out because of health issues.
NBA Christmas Day schedule features Lakers-Celtics, Nuggets-Warriors among five games
The defending champion Denver Nuggets will face the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics among five marquee games.
Watch: Antonio Gates gets emotional after surprise Chargers Hall of Fame induction
One of the best players to ever play for the Chargers, Antonio Gates was emotional learning he was going to be in the team’s Hall of Fame.
76ers star James Harden floats idea of playing professionally in China
James Harden will turn 34 later in August and has vowed “never” to play for an organization of which Sixers general manager Daryl Morey is a part.
England’s Sarina Wiegman should be US Soccer’s focus for new USWNT coach
England will ‘100% reject’ offers for Sarina Wiegman, who is coaching in 2nd straight World Cup final. But USWNT needs to get her, Nancy Armour writes
Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Mixon found not guilty in menacing trial
Prosecutors said Joe Mixon cut off another driver in traffic and, after exchanging words, pointed a gun at her. A judge found him not guilty.
Deion Sanders blasts Colorado players for not joining fight in practice
New Colorado Buffaloes coach calls out players following scuffle: ‘”I don’t want to see you all walking off when somebody’s fighting. Never again!”
‘The Blind Side’ lawsuit: Tuohy family intends to end conservatorship for Michael Oher
A lawyer representing Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy says the couple intends to enter a consent order to end their conservatorship for Michael Oher.
NCAA conference realignment shook up Big 10, Big 12 and PAC-12. We mapped the impact
Three charts show how conference realignment plans during the next couple of years will warp the boundaries Power Five beyond recognition.