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Kovalev knocks out Shabranskyy in 2nd round of title fight

NEW YORK — Sergey Kovalev made short work of Slava Shabranskyy to recapture the WBO light heavyweight title Saturday night, using a devastating series of right...

Chen wins Skate America, Rippon 2nd with dislocated shoulder

Mayfield benched for series, leads Oklahoma to rout

NORMAN, Okla. — Baker Mayfield threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns after being punished for directing a lewd gesture toward the Kansas bench last week, and No.

Rockets launch 3-pointers to catch short-handed Knicks

HOUSTON — James Harden said the Houston Rockets "put on a show" in the second half against the Knicks on Saturday night, but the show he was talking about...

Devils' Gibbons sends Red Wings to 2nd OT loss in row

DETROIT — When Brian Gibbons put the puck past Jimmy Howard in overtime, the New Jersey Devils didn't have to worry about that two-goal lead they had let slip...

Islanders continue to roll, edge Senators behind goalie Halak

Minnesota wins hard-fought Barclays Center Classic

NEW YORK — Minnesota coach Richard Pitino never saw anything like it.Nor had Alabama coach Avery Johnson."That was one of the most bizarre things I've...

No. 6 Auburn upends No. 1 Alabama, earns SEC title shot

AUBURN, Ala. — Jarrett Stidham and No. 6 Auburn dominated top-ranked Alabama 26-14 Saturday, earning a berth in next week's Southeastern Conference title...

Nov. 25: Girls cross country roundup

Middletown's Lynch 30th at qualifier

Nov. 25: Boys cross country roundup

Higgins 17th in qualifier

Army grad Gahagen makes pro hockey debut

West Point graduate Parker Gahagen started his first professional game on Friday night for the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League. Gahagen stopped 17 shots...

Nov. 25: Army roundup

HockeyCanisius 3, Army 2

Pine Bush boys expect to contend in Class AA hoops

The disappointment of Mason Memmelaar’s last high school basketball game has turned into the Pine Bush senior’s motivation.

Ohtani agent to MLB teams: Make your case in writing

NEW YORK — Major league teams were given homework this weekend by Shohei Ohtani.The agent for the star pitcher and outfielder asked for written explanations...

Backup QB rallies Ohio St. past Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Dwayne Haskins did what Ohio State quarterbacks have been doing for more than a decade. He beat Michigan.The latest victory, though, came...

A little teamwork can go a long way

Congratulations, and condolences.This was the common refrain from colleagues and associates upon learning that I had been appointed the new sports editor of the...

Chip Kelly returns to college coaching with UCLA

LOS ANGELES — Chip Kelly is headed to UCLA with plans to create another Pac-12 powerhouse.The coach who helped changed college football with his...

Memo to Jets: Carolina likes the cold

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Carolina Panthers are roaring into their favorite part of the season.It's the home stretch with six games remaining, and sitting...