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Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino in talks with Greek team

Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino in talks with Greek team

By DEMETRIS NELLAS ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino is in talks with the basketball club Panathinaikos about its coaching vacancy, a Greek team official said Thursday. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter. The official said “contacts have…read more »

Power Transfer: Why Georgia QB Fields could make big move?

Power Transfer: Why Georgia QB Fields could make big move?

By RALPH D. RUSSO Georgia quarterback Justin Fields is on the transfer market, a move that could have a huge impact on and off the field. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, USA Today’s Dan Wolken join AP’s Ralph Russo to discuss why Fields is looking to move on and why the…read more »

Irish line readies for nasty Clemson defensive front

Irish line readies for nasty Clemson defensive front

By JOHN FINERAN SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ask Notre Dame center Sam Mustipher a question and you will get a straight answer. So what does he think of the defensive front four the Fighting Irish will face Dec. 29 at the Cotton Bowl in the playoff semifinal against Clemson? “They’re athletic, they’re big, they’re…read more »

In locked compound, minorities in China make sportswear for USA

In locked compound, minorities in China make sportswear for USA

By DAKE KANG, MARTHA MENDOZA and YANAN WANG HOTAN, China (AP) — Barbed wire and hundreds of cameras ring a massive compound of more than 30 dormitories, schools, warehouses and workshops in China’s far west. Dozens of armed officers and a growling Doberman stand guard outside. Behind locked gates, men and women are sewing sportswear…read more »

Russell scores 32, Nets beat Hawks 144-127 for 5th straight

Russell scores 32, Nets beat Hawks 144-127 for 5th straight

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson watched the Nets let a 21-point lead slip to two and was reminded of the offensive flaws that sent the team spiraling on an eight-game skid a few weeks ago. Needing a spark on the offensive end, Atkinson made sure D’Angelo Russell led the way. Russell scored…read more »

Bill Fralic, star lineman for Falcons and Pitt, dies at 56

Bill Fralic, star lineman for Falcons and Pitt, dies at 56

  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bill Fralic, the burly, bruising and athletic offensive lineman who starred for the Atlanta Falcons and was a three-time All-American at Pittsburgh, has died. He was 56. He had cancer and died Thursday at his home in suburban Atlanta, the university said. Fralic was the first offensive lineman to finish in…read more »

Rivers leads Chargers to last-second comeback win over KC

Rivers leads Chargers to last-second comeback win over KC

By DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Arrowhead Stadium was already emptying by the time Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers jogged to the locker room, triumphantly waving his hand as a satisfying cascade of boos washed over him. He had finally beaten the Kansas City Chiefs. It sounded perfect. Rivers led Los Angeles on a…read more »

Mavs extend home streak, end skid vs. Hawks in 114-107 win

Mavs extend home streak, end skid vs. Hawks in 114-107 win

By SCHUYLER DIXON DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic can call himself even with Trae Young for now. The Dallas Mavericks can finally say their puzzling losing streak against the Atlanta Hawks is over. Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, Doncic added 24 and the Mavericks extended their home winning streak to 11 games while ending a…read more »

DIrty Birds will consider keeping Freeman-Coleman tandem together

DIrty Birds will consider keeping Freeman-Coleman tandem together

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — At the end of last season, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he could envision a scenario in which the team would re-sign running back Tevin Coleman, even after inking starter Devonta Freeman to a long-term contract. That scenario remains a possibility, according to coach…read more »

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