Articles filed under Sports
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Final 4 teams in NFL playoffs rely heavily on tight endsJan 27, 2024 5:31 pm - SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Few people proselytize about the importance of tight ends more than San Francisco's George Kittle. He helped the NFL create a "holiday" to honor the...
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Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2Jan 27, 2024 5:22 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia — In the back of her mind Aryna Sabalenka didn't want to be, in her words, that player who wins a major title and disappears. Winning her first Grand...
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Report: Cubs beef up bullpen with Neris signingJan 27, 2024 4:44 pm - Looking back at the Cubs' late collapse last season, the bullpen was frequently on fire. Key relievers like closer Adbert Alzolay, Julian Merryweather and Mark Leiter Jr....
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Tight end Mark Andrews expected to play for Ravens in AFC title gameJan 26, 2024 8:36 pm - OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens extended their season long enough for Mark Andrews. Coach John Harbaugh said Friday he expects the star tight end to play in this...
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Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in NFC title game vs. LionsJan 26, 2024 8:33 pm - SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been cleared to play in the the NFC championship game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday after l...
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Don't write off Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to SinnerJan 26, 2024 8:05 pm - It might be tempting to see some tidy symbolism and greater significance in Novak Djokovic's loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals. The end of the 30-so...
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Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defenseJan 26, 2024 7:55 pm - The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. No team has played in the NFC championship game more than the 49ers, wh...
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Cadillac looks for perfect weekend at Rolex 24 at Daytona after leading every practice sessionJan 26, 2024 6:19 pm - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — If it wasn't a 24-hour endurance race, some might be ready to hand the trophy to either of the Cadillac teams. The Cadillacs of Action Express Raci...
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NFL reaches 'major milestone' with record 9 minority head coaches in place for the 2024 seasonJan 26, 2024 6:14 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Football League has urged teams for years to hire more minority head coaches. That mission finally seems to be paying off. Four minority he...
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Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coachesJan 26, 2024 6:10 pm - Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took a different route to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game. They’re going on the road. After hosting this...