Sports Stories from January 5, 2021 (Change date)
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Great expectations: MacKinnon, Avs embracing contender roleJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon views pressure almost like shots on goal - the more, the better. That's why the Colorado Avalanche forward fully embraces his team being m...
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LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loomJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brandon Staley doesn't have a lot of time to reflect on his stunning success in his first season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, and h...
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AP source: 3 NFL teams granted permission to talk to BradyJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams looking to fill head coaching vacancies. A person familiar with ...
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Spotlight on Douglas as GM leads Jets' search for new coachJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Joe Douglas' to-do list this offseason is massive - and so is the climb the New York Jets need to make to reach respectability. The general manager's ar...
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Messages to betting pals led to Trippier's soccer banJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - As Kieran Trippier was trying to secure a move from Tottenham, the England defender was sending messages on WhatsApp to keep friends updated with the progr...
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New faces, same expectations for Crosby, PenguinsJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - PITTSBURGH (AP) - The number of players who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup titles is dwindling. Matt Murray is in Ottawa. Patr...
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Ravens rookie Dobbins belatedly achieves star status in NFLJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - J.K. Dobbins knew his spectacular career at Ohio State provided no guarantee that he would immediately become an NFL star. Dobbins was the first Buckeyes running back to...
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Giannis scores 43 as Bucks beat Pistons 125-115Jan 05, 2021 6:00 am - MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-115 on Monday night to move above the .500 mark for the ...
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Browns place Vernon on IR, 2 players cited for drag racingJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Reeling from coach Kevin Stefanski's positive COVID-19 test, the Browns also placed valuable defensive end Olivier Vernon and rookie guard Nick Harris o...
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Philly Special gives way to QB quagmire for Doug PedersonJan 05, 2021 6:00 am - DENVER (AP) - Three years ago Doug Pederson was hailed as a genius after his 'œPhilly Special'ť call resulted in backup quarterback Nick Foles catching the game-defining...