Sports Stories from December 30, 2019 (Change date)
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Vikings embrace underdog status in playoffs, prep for SaintsDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - The Minnesota Vikings will take much of the same cast to the playoffs that helped them reach the NFC championship game two years ago, with even some upgrades in certain ...
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Sharks visit the Red Wings after Meier's 3-goal gameDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - San Jose Sharks (17-20-3, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (9-28-3, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The ...
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Kei Nishikori out of Australian Open with elbow injuryDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A day after Andy Murray put his Grand Slam comeback on hold, Japan's Kei Nishikori has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from...
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Indiana plays Philadelphia, aims for 6th straight home winDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - Philadelphia 76ers (23-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (21-12, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: In...
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Lions' Stafford says he's confident back injury won't lingerDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford stood in front of his locker, surrounded by a slew of reporters inquiring about the back injury that cost him half a season and...
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Hornets face the Celtics on 5-game losing streakDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - Boston Celtics (22-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (13-22, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte; Tuesday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlott...
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Buffalo takes on Tampa Bay, aims to stop 3-game skidDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (17-16-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM...
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FBC--Belk Bowl Preview CapsuleDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - Belk Bowl: Virginia Tech (8-4) vs Kentucky (7-5), Dec. 31, noon Eastern (ESPN) Line: Virginia Tech by 3. Series record: Kentucky leads series 11-8. WHAT'S AT STAKE This ...
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Toughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe DouglasDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Get ready, Joe Douglas. All eyes are on you for the next several months. The New York Jets general manager embarks on his first full offseason ...
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Can playoffs be as unpredictable as end of regular season?Dec 30, 2019 6:00 am - If you predicted when December began that the Patriots would be playing in the wild-card round, take a bow. If you said back then the Eagles would win the NFC East, part...