Monday, November 30, 2015

Warriors win 19th straight, 106-103 over the Jazz (Yahoo Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 30: Guard Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after hitting a go ahead three pointer during a game against the Jazz during the second half of an NBA game November 30, 2014 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Warriors beat the Jazz 106-103 to go to 19-0. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

Stephen Curry scored 26 points and the Golden State Warriors held on for their NBA-record 19th consecutive win to start the season after a 106-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. With the game tied at 101 with 51 seconds left, Curry hit a 3-pointer from the left wing to give the Warriors the lead. Rodney Hood scored 14 seconds later to bring the Jazz within one.




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Ravens win as time expires on blocked field goal return (Yahoo Sports)

Baltimore Ravens strong safety Will Hill (33) picks up the ball and runs for the game-winning touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Cleveland. The Raven won 33-27. (AP Photo/David Richard)

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Will Hill returned a blocked field goal 64 yards for a touchdown as time expired, giving the Baltimore Ravens a 33-27 win Monday night over the luckless Cleveland Browns, who lost their sixth straight game along with starting quarterback Josh McCown.




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Briscoe helps No. 1 Kentucky outlast Illinois State 75-63 (Yahoo Sports)

Kentucky's Jamal Murray, center, shoots between Illinois State's Deontae Hawkins, left, and MiKyle McIntosh during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-63. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Isaiah Briscoe scored 18 points, Jamal Murray added 16 and No. 1 Kentucky overcame a sluggish first half to pull away from Illinois State 75-63 on Monday night. Outhustled on both ends of the court by the athletic Redbirds through 20 minutes while adjusting to playing without injured starting point guard Tyler Ulis (elbow), the Wildcats (7-0) emerged from halftime more physical and used that energy to gain some breathing room. Outrebounded 20-12 in the first half, Kentucky beat Illinois State (3-5) 27-17 on the boards and held the Redbirds to 29 percent shooting in the second half.




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Instant Awesome Video: Former NBA player Rasheed Wallace drills pair one 1-handed shots simultaneously (ESPN)

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AP source: Bonds in talks to become Marlins hitting coach (Yahoo Sports)

Former baseball player Barry Bonds smiles before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

MIAMI (AP) -- A person familiar with the discussions says Barry Bonds is talking with the Miami Marlins about working for them as a hitting coach.




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Quarterback Johnny Manziel active as Browns host Ravens (Yahoo Sports)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel arrives at an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, between the Baltimore Ravens and the Browns in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Johnny Manziel gets to put on his uniform after all. Stripped of his starting job last week for not keeping a promise to Cleveland's coaches, Manziel is surprisingly active for Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens and is the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Josh McCown and backup Austin Davis. Browns coach Mike Pettine would not commit to having Manziel dress last week, but the team decided to have him as one of the 46 active players, saving the former first-round draft pick further embarrassment.




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No longer perfect, Patriots look to clinch top playoff spot (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is carted off the field after being injured against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. In case you missed it in Week 12 of the NFL season, there was Gronkowski, the NFL's best tight end and Tom Brady's only real receiving threat remaining, getting carted to the locker room. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

At least New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn't have to answer - or, more precisely, not answer - questions about an undefeated season anymore. The Patriots' quest for a second perfect regular season came to an end Sunday night with a 30-24 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos. What's worse, tight end Rob Gronkowski was injured late in the game, putting a scare into a team that had already lost many of Tom Brady's offensive weapons.




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Pena agrees to $5M, 2-year deal as Molina's backup on Cards (Yahoo Sports)

Cincinnati Reds catcher Brayan Pena looks into the dugout for a sign during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Free agent catcher Brayan Pena has agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he will be the backup for All-Star Yadier Molina.




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Chip Kelly denies meeting with Southern California (Yahoo Sports)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly denied reports that the University of Southern California met with him to discuss its coaching vacancy before the school hired interim coach Clay Helton on Monday. Kelly, in his third year with the Eagles after a very successful run in the Pac-12 with Oregon, addressed the issue at his regularly scheduled news conference. "I have never spoken to anybody from USC.




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Chiefs LB Justin Houston has knee strain, outlook unclear (Yahoo Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) lies injured on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston appears to have a strained ligament in his left knee, though the team is still awaiting MRI exam results to determine the severity of the injury.




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Singer Marc Anthony making pitch as sports agent (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - This July 16, 2013 file photo shows singer Marc Anthony after singing

MIAMI (AP) -- Another entertainer is joining Jay-Z in the sports agent business - singer Marc Anthony.




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Jayhawks prepare for first game with Diallo on floor (Yahoo Sports)

Cheick Diallo speaks with reporters while Kansas coach Bill Self listens during a news conference after Kansas defeated Vanderbilt 70-63 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Maui Invitational on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The NCAA will allow Diallo to begin playing for No. 5 Kansas beginning next week, ending a months-long investigation into the prospect's education and background. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Even though the NCAA has cleared five-star prospect Cheick Diallo to begin playing for No. 4 Kansas this week, it hasn't stopped Jayhawks coach Bill Self ripping its investigation.




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UNC: Paige expected to play vs. No. 2 Maryland after injury (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2013, file photo, North Carolina's Marcus Paige dribbles against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina is hoping senior Paige will be back in time from a broken hand that he could play against highly ranked Maryland on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina says senior guard Marcus Paige is expected to return from a right hand injury for Tuesday night's game against No. 2 Maryland in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.




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AP Source: Cueto turns down $120 million D-Backs offer (Yahoo Sports)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto reacts after walking New York Mets' Daniel Murphy during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A person with knowledge of the situation says Johnny Cueto has rejected a six-year, $120 million offer from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona wants a front-line starter and would have made the right-hander by far the highest-paid player in the organization. The Diamondbacks met with Cueto and his representative last week, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the offer had not been made public.




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AP men's poll: Kentucky No. 1 again; 5 newcomers to Top 25 (Yahoo Sports)

Kentucky's Alex Poythress dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston University Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 82-62. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky, Maryland and Michigan State held the top three spots in The Associated Press' men's college basketball poll, but there were plenty of changes at the bottom of the Top 25. Maryland (6-0) remained second with four first-place votes and No. 3 Michigan State (7-0) had the other two No. 1 votes. Kansas and Iowa State switched places at fourth and fifth.




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Instant Awesome Video: Patriots' Bill Belichick responds with 5 words, stare down to question about Rob Gronkowski loss (ESPN)

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Canadiens goalie Carey Price to miss at least 6 weeks (Yahoo Sports)

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price stops a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, in New York (AP Photo/Paul Bereswill)

MONTREAL (AP) -- Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will be out of the lineup for at least six weeks because of a lower-body injury.




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USC names Helton permanent coach after Trojans beat UCLA (Yahoo Sports)

Southern California interim head coach Clay Helton, right, gestures as wide receiver Darreus Rogers watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles. Southern California won 38-30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Southern California hired Clay Helton as its permanent coach, removing the interim tag after he guided the team to a division title since taking over for Steve Sarkisian.




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Georgia's Richt not done, interested in another coaching job (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2015, file photo, Georgia head coach Mark Richt celebrates as he walks off the field after his team defeated Georgia Tech 13-7 in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Ga. Richt is stepping down after 15 seasons in what is being called a

Mark Richt remains interested in another coaching job and said Monday he will listen ''to anybody who has interest in me'' as he prepares for his final game as Georgia's coach. Georgia announced Sunday Richt will not return as coach in 2016. In making the announcement, athletic director Greg McGarity and University of Georgia President Jere Morehead said Richt had been offered another position at the school.




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Breaking: USC names Clay Helton permanent head football coach; Trojans won Pac-12 South after Steve Sarkisian was fired (ESPN)

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Dolphins fire offensive coordinator Lazor after loss at Jets (Yahoo Sports)

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Bill Lazor talks to reporters during a news conference prior to an NFL football practice, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Bill Lazor was fired Monday, and Zac Taylor replaced him as the primary play-caller. The move by interim coach Dan Campbell came after the Dolphins lost 38-20 to the New York Jets on Sunday. The Dolphins (4-7) were shut out in the first half and have scored less than 21 points in each of their past five games.




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Georgia ending Richt's 15 years as coach with compliments (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2015, file photo, Georgia head coach Mark Richt celebrates as he walks off the field after his team defeated Georgia Tech 13-7 in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Ga. Richt is stepping down after 15 seasons in what is being called a

Georgia is presenting Mark Richt's exit as coach as a mutual decision, and Sunday's announcement came padded with tributes usually reserved for retiring legends. Glowing compliments for Richt came from University of Georgia president Jere Morehead and athletic director Greg McGarity. Richt has been allowed to remain as coach through the team's bowl game.




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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Broncos beat Patriots 30-24 on Anderson's OT run (Yahoo Sports)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) pulls in a catch to set up a touchdown as New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Tom Brady lost yet another one of his trusted targets and this time he also lost a game. C.J. Anderson scored on a 48-yard run with 12:32 left in overtime, powering the Denver Broncos past the New England Patriots 30-24 on a snowy Sunday night. Watching from the cozy indoors at field level was Peyton Manning as Brock Osweiler and the Broncos (10-2) overcame a 21-7 fourth-quarter deficit and handed the Patriots (11-1) their first loss since 2014.




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Reports: Zimmermann agrees to deal with Tigers (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jon Barash)

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have reportedly reached a deal with Jordan Zimmermann that would add the free agent right-hander to a starting rotation they were hoping to upgrade this offseason.




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Gambling Video: Dave Tuley breaks down biggest NFL line moves for Week 13; Green Bay from -6 to 3.5 at Detroit (ESPN)

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76ers tie NBA worst with 0-18 start after loss to Grizzlies (Yahoo Sports)

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Jerami Grant #39 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 29, 2015 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Zach Randolph had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 92-84 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday, sending the 76ers to their record-tying 18th straight loss to start the season.




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Wilson's 5 TDs lead Seattle past Pittsburgh 39-30 (Yahoo Sports)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, celebrates with wide receiver Doug Baldwin, right, after Wilson passed to Baldwin for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Russell Wilson's career-best day proved better than a record-setting performance by Ben Roethlisberger. Wilson threw a career-high five touchdown passes, including two TDs to Doug Baldwin in the final 8:12, and the Seattle Seahawks held on for a wild 39-30 win over Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Wilson threw three touchdowns to Baldwin, including an 80-yard catch-and-run score with 2:01 left after Pittsburgh had trimmed Seattle's lead to 32-30.




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Kobe Bryant says he will retire at end of season (Yahoo Sports)

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 28: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 28, 2015 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers has decided to retire after this season. The 37-year-old Bryant made the announcement in a post on The Players' Tribune on Sunday. The decision was not totally unexpected, given that Bryant has said many times in recent weeks that he was considering making his 20th NBA season his last.




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Palmer's 8-yard TD run leads first-place Cards past 49ers (Yahoo Sports)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) is congratulated by John Brown (12) and Larry Fitzgerald after catching a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Cardinals won 19-13. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals had to squeak one out in ugly fashion at San Francisco to keep their winning streak alive. Palmer ran for a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown with 2:28 left and tumbled after spiking the ball in a telling story of his day, and the Cardinals topped the 49ers 19-13 on Sunday for their fifth straight win and first road victory in the series since September 2008. Moments earlier, Palmer fell backward as he released the ball and completed a 34-yard pass to J.J. Nelson to put Arizona on the 1.




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76ers' Okafor apologizes for choices after recent fight (Yahoo Sports)

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 27, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor has apologized through social media for his recent decisions, days after he was involved in a fight in Boston. The 6-foot-11 rookie from Duke is averaging 18 points and 7.9 rebounds for the winless Sixers, who face the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon. Okafor was available to the media before Sunday's game, but declined comment regarding his off-court problems.




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Hasselbeck, Vinatieri lead Colts past Buccaneers 25-12 (Yahoo Sports)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) prepares to throw against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Matt Hasselbeck threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns and Adam Vinatieri made four more field goals, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 25-12 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The 40-year-old Hasselbeck improved to 4-0 this season by producing his first 300-yard game in four years and outplaying the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL. Tampa Bay rookie Jameis Winston threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, but was sacked five times - four coming during a second half in which the Bucs were shut out.




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Peterson runs for 2 TDs; Vikings beat Falcons 20-10 (Yahoo Sports)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson speaks with fans after the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Atlanta. The Minnesota Vikings won 201-10. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Adrian Peterson turned in another typical performance. For Matt Ryan, this is becoming the norm, too. Peterson ran for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Ryan threw two more interceptions, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the slumping Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday.




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Chiefs hold off Bills 30-22 for fifth straight win (Yahoo Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos (5) follows his field goal ball with holder Dustin Colquitt (2) and Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Kansas City Chiefs were mostly written off after a 1-5 start. Alex Smith threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, Spencer Ware ran for 114 yards and a score, and the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 30-22 on Sunday in a matchup teams in the thick of the wildcard race. Jeremy Maclin had nine receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown, and Cairo Santos hit three field goals for the Chiefs (6-5), who also now own the tiebreaker over the Bills.




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Texans top Saints 24-6 for 4th consecutive win (Yahoo Sports)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass before being hit by Houston Texans' J.J. Watt (99) and Jadeveon Clowney, left, during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

The Houston Texans got off to a fast start for a change and it helped them cruise to a 24-6 win over the New Orleans Saints. Brian Hoyer threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns and Houston's defense stifled Drew Brees in the victory. Hoyer went 7 for 7 on the opening drive, capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Griffin, to make it 7-0 and give Houston a score on the opening possession for the first time this season.




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Andy Dalton's 3 TD passes lead Bengals over Rams 31-7 (Yahoo Sports)

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert, left, celebrates scoring a touchdown with tackle Andre Smith, right, in the first half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

The Bengals emerged from their brief skid with a throwback game. Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes - two of them to A.J. Green - and the Bengals played more like they did during the first half of the season, beating the St. Louis Rams 31-7 on Sunday. After dropping a pair of close prime-time games, the Bengals (9-2) were back in sync against a team that struggles to score and keep up.




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Redskins beat Giants 20-14 to pull into NFC East tie at 5-6 (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar, center, is mobbed by his teammates cornerback Will Blackmon (41) and free safety Dashon Goldson (38) after he intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

For all of their deficiencies and inconsistency, Jay Gruden's Washington Redskins are right there at the top of the NFC East. Kirk Cousins connected with DeSean Jackson for a 63-yard touchdown pass and scored on a fourth-down quarterback sneak, Washington intercepted Eli Manning three times, and the Redskins held on to beat the New York Giants 20-14 Sunday, pulling into a tie for first place. New York trailed 20-0 before making things interesting as Manning threw fourth-quarter TD passes of 40 yards to Rueben Randle and 21 yards to Odell Beckham Jr., who made a fantastic diving catch, corralling the ball with his left hand while parallel to the ground.




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Virginia Tech hires Memphis' Justin Fuente to succeed Beamer (Yahoo Sports)

Memphis head coach Justin Fuente looks on before an NCAA college football game against SMU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis won 63-0. (Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Virginia Tech has hired Memphis' Justin Fuente to be its next football coach. The school made the announcement Sunday, bringing a quick end to its search to replace the retiring Frank Beamer after 29 seasons. The school also said longtime Hokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster, thought to be a candidate for the job, will remain in that position at Fuente's request.




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Rutgers fires coach Flood and AD Hermann after 4-8 failure (Yahoo Sports)

Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood speaks to the media during a news conference after an NCAA college football game against Maryland Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 46-41. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Rutgers fired football coach Kyle Flood and athletic director Julie Hermann on Sunday, stripping the athletic department of its most prominent employees after a season that was a failure on and off the field. University President Robert Barchi announced that Patrick Hobbs, Dean Emeritus of the Seton Hall University School of Law, will take over for Hermann. Hobbs did a stint as Seton Hall's AD and was initially targeted to be an interim replacement for Hermann, but Barchi said Rutgers decided to offer him the job permanently Friday.




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AP Top 25: Oklahoma up to No. 3, Clemson-Alabama still 1-2 (Yahoo Sports)

Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops holds a hat following the 58-23 win over Oklahoma State during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Oklahoma moved up to No. 3 behind Clemson and Alabama and the Big Ten placed three teams in the top six of the new Associated Press college football poll.




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Bills-Chiefs Inactives (Yahoo Sports)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes over Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams (94) in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The Bills are without two of their top pass rushers, Mario Williams and Kyle Williams, for Sunday's game in Kansas City. Mario Williams is dealing with a foot injury, while Kyle Williams is due to have surgery on his knee.




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Georgia's Richt stepping down following 'mutual' decision (Yahoo Sports)

Georgia head coach Mark Richt greets the crowd during the

ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia coach Mark Richt is stepping down after 15 seasons in what is being called a ''mutual'' decision.




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AP source: Toledo's Matt Campbell to be Iowa State coach (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2015, file photo, Toledo head coach Matt Campbell watches from the sideline during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Foxborough, Mass. Campbell will be Iowa State's new football coach, a person briefed on the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 29. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Toledo's Matt Campbell will be Iowa State's new football coach, a person briefed on the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday. At Iowa State, Campbell will replace Paul Rhoads, who was fired a week ago, after seven seasons leading the Cyclones. The anticipated announcement would come on Campbell's 36th birthday, making him the youngest at a Power Five school.




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Breaking: Georgia fires head football coach Mark Richt, a family source tells ESPN's Mark Schlabach (ESPN)

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LSU's Miles survives, but knows he has work to do (Yahoo Sports)

LSU head coach Les Miles leaves the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Les Miles looked to his right, beyond a crowd of reporters to where his wife, Kathy, and their four children had been waiting anxiously for the 62-year-old coach to emerge from LSU's locker room. After coaching the Tigers to a 19-7 triumph over Texas A&M on Saturday night, Miles learned that he'd survived an apparent behind-the-scenes campaign to oust him - at least for now. If Miles wants to see his current contract through to its 2019 expiration, LSU likely will have to be better than it was this season.




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Andy Murray gives Britain Davis Cup title after 79 years (Yahoo Sports)

Team Britain poses with the trophy after winning the Davis Cup following Andy Murray's win over Belgium's David Goffin in three sets, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3, during their singles Davis Cup final tennis match at the Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Andy Murray gave Britain its first Davis Cup title in 79 years when he beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 in the first of reverse singles Sunday. The win gave Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five series and the final singles match was not played. ''I can't believe we did it,'' Murray said on court.




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Gambling Video: Jeff Ma likes Tampa Bay plus 3 over Indianapolis and Buffalo plus 5 over Kansas City in Week 12 (ESPN)

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James hits game-winner with 1 second left, Cavs edge Nets (Yahoo Sports)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) shoots toward the basket against Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 90-88. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James has turned in countless clutch performances during his career. James made a running hook shot with a second left and scored 26 points, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers a 90-88 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. After Joe Johnson's three foul shots tied the game with 15.2 seconds left, the Cavaliers called timeout and took the ball at midcourt.




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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Warriors run NBA-record start to 18-0, beat Kings 120-101 (Yahoo Sports)

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings on November 28, 2015 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 19 points in the first quarter and Draymond Green had his second straight triple-double as the Golden State Warriors extended their NBA record to 18 straight wins at the start of a season Saturday night with a 120-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Leading by 10 points at halftime, the defending champion Warriors opened the third quarter with a 27-8 run that included four 3-pointers by Brandon Rush to build the lead to 29 points. The Kings never got close the rest of the game.




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AD says Miles to stay, LSU beats Texas A&M 19-7 (Yahoo Sports)

LSU head coach Les Miles is carried off the field after an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. LSU won 19-7. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Les Miles rode across the Tiger Stadium field on the shoulders of his players while fans chanted his name. It would have been quite a send-off, except LSU's administration doesn't want him going anywhere after all. Minutes after LSU closed out the regular season with a 19-7 victory over Texas A&M, athletic director Joe Alleva said Miles will remain the Tigers' coach.




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Gaborik's 2 goals rally Kings to 3-2 OT win over Blackhawks (Yahoo Sports)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik, of Slovakia, celebrates after scoring the game-winning overtime goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Marian Gaborik scored the tying goal with 5:55 left in regulation and added his fifth of the season 2:04 into overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Chicago right wing Patrick Kane broke an NHL record for American-born players with a point in his 19th consecutive game, scoring on a power play and assisting on Niklas Hjalmarsson's first goal of the season. Jeff Carter ignited the Kings' comeback, converting his own rebound 52 seconds into the third.




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Mayfield leads No. 5 Oklahoma past No. 9 Oklahoma St., 58-23 (Yahoo Sports)

Oklahoma cornerback Jordan Thomas (7) celebrates his touchdown off an interception with corner back Zach Sanchez during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma St in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oklahoma beat No. 9 Oklahoma State 58-23 on Saturday night to take the Big 12 title and likely a spot in the College Football Playoff. Mayfield was knocked out of the previous game with a concussion, but he was fearless against the Cowboys, rushing for 77 yards and a touchdown. The Sooners (11-1, 8-1 Big 12, No. 3 CFP) gained 524 yards, including 344 on the ground, to claim their third win over a ranked opponent in three weeks.




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LSU AD: Miles will return as coach (Yahoo Sports)

LSU head coach Les Miles celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. LSU won 19-7. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva says Les Miles will remain the coach of the Tigers. The announcement came Saturday night after LSU beat Texas A&M 19-7 and capped a week full of speculation and ominous reports about whether Miles would be back. The Tigers had lost three straight games coming into Saturday night.




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Breaking: LSU AD Joe Alleva says Les Miles \"is our football coach and will continue to be our football coach\" (ESPN)

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No. 13 Stanford rallies past No. 4 Notre Dame 38-36 (Yahoo Sports)

Stanford's Conrad Ukropina (34) celebrates with teammates, including Jordan Perez (15), after Ukropina hit a 45-yard field goal as time expired to give Stanford a 38-36 win over Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kevin Hogan put quite a capper on his Stanford career on senior day. Hogan threw four touchdown passes and drove the 13th-ranked Cardinal to the winning 45-yard field goal by Conrad Ukropina on the last play of a 38-36 victory over No. 4 Notre Dame in a playoff elimination game Saturday night. Hogan threw for 269 yards and calmly led the winning drive in the final 30 seconds for the Cardinal (10-2, No. 9 CFP), who kept their slim playoff hopes alive with the win.




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No. 14 FSU beats No. 10 Florida 27-2, 3rd straight in Swamp (Yahoo Sports)

Florida State tight end Jeremy Kerr, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida on a 1-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Florida State made history in the Swamp on Saturday night. Dalvin Cook ran for 183 yards and two touchdowns, Roberto Aguayo kicked two long field goals and the No. 14 Seminoles upended 10th-ranked Florida 27-2. Florida State won its third consecutive game at Florida Field - the first time that's happened in the storied rivalry - and ended any chance the Gators (10-2) had of making the College Football Playoff in which it was ranked 12th.




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Blackhawks' Kane gets point in record 19th straight game (Yahoo Sports)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his goal during the first half of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane scored a point in his 19th consecutive game Saturday night to set a new NHL record for the longest points streak by a U.S.-born player. Kane scored a power-play goal midway through the first period of the Blackhawks' road trip finale against the Los Angeles Kings, beating Jonathan Quick with a high wrist shot and celebrating with a yell and a fist pump. Kane's 14th goal of the season broke his three-way tie with American-born players Eddie Olczyk and Phil Kessel, who both had 18-game scoring streaks.




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James hits game-winner with 1 second left, Cavs edge Nets (Yahoo Sports)

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James made a running hook shot with a second left and scored 26 points, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers a 90-88 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.

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Carter leads No. 2 Maryland past Cleveland State, 80-63 (Yahoo Sports)

Maryland forward Robert Carter (4) reacts after he dunked the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cleveland State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 80-63. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- Robert Carter had 17 points and eight rebounds to help No. 2 Maryland beat Cleveland State 80-63 on Saturday night.




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