Sports Stories from December 23, 2019 (Change date)
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Pay tribute to Eagles as NFL playoffs approachDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - Of all the teams already in the playoffs and the ones that might make it, there's one that exemplifies all that can be right about sports. Perseverance, resilience, g...
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Bucs look to end another non-playoff year on positive noteDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers no longer have a shot at a winning record. Finishing .500, though, would give them some much-needed momentum heading into ano...
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Saints' mental, physical toughness tested in latest winDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Saints' playoff readiness was tested during their trip to Tennessee. The results were mostly encouraging. After a first quarter plague...
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Slow starts have plagued Chargers during disappointing yearDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) - Playing complementary football has eluded the Los Angeles Chargers for most of the season. Their 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday fo...
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Sexton, Garland lead Cavaliers past Hawks, 121-118Dec 23, 2019 6:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Collin Sexton scored 25 points, rookie Darius Garland had 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Atlanta comeback for a 121-118 victory on Monda...
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Clijsters targets March return 7 years after retiringDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - Kim Clijsters plans to make her delayed comeback to tennis at the Monterrey Open in March, more than seven years after her second retirement. Clijsters s...
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LSU freshman cornerback Stingley will be tested vs OklahomaDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - Derek Stingley Jr. sat flanked by the Heisman Trophy favorite and LSU coach Ed Orgeron, as usual the youngster in the group. Quarterback Joe Burrow even felt compelled t...
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Playoff time for Titans needing win in Houston for AFC berthDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans know exactly what they must do to earn the first playoff berth of coach Mike Vrabel's tenure and only the second in 11 years...
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Top-rated helmet manufacturer VICIS enters receivershipDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - Helmet-manufacturer VICIS announced Monday it is entering into receivership after facing financial troubles. The board of directors determined receivershi...
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Cowboys blow chance to win NFC East in 17-9 loss to EaglesDec 23, 2019 6:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jerry Jones could barely stomach the final ticks of the clock, leaving his luxury box as Dallas' shot at winning the NFC East ended on an incomplete ...