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Even when a defense succeeds in blanketing the Chiefs’ fleet of pass catchers, Patrick Mahomes has proven during the playoffs that he can still beat opponents on the ground By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer January 26, 2020, 6:59 PM 5 min read KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes was just trying to run out […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With a fearsome front four capable of pressuring quarterbacks without blitzes, a lockdown cornerback in Richard Sherman and the speed at linebacker and safety to limit big plays, the San Francisco 49ers had the league’s stingiest pass defense in a decade. Shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing

Nantes fans paid an emotional tribute to Emiliano Sala before Sunday’s home game against Bordeaux By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer January 26, 2020, 5:17 PM 3 min read PARIS — Nantes fans paid an emotional tribute to Emiliano Sala before Sunday’s home game against Bordeaux, a year after the Argentine striker’s death in a

Lucas Herbert has marked Australia Day in his native country by capturing his first professional title January 26, 2020, 4:07 PM 3 min read DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Lucas Herbert marked Australia Day in his native country by capturing his first professional title, beating Christiaan Bezuidenhout of South Africa at the second hole of

Manchester City has capitalized on the sixth-minute sending-off of Fulham’s U.S. defender Tim Ream to sweep to a 4-0 win over the second-tier team and reach the last 16 of the FA Cup By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer January 26, 2020, 3:02 PM 2 min read Manchester City capitalized on the sixth-minute sending-off of

The International Tennis Federation has moved a regional Fed Cup qualifying event out of China amid travel restrictions caused by the outbreak a viral illness that has already caused 56 deaths January 26, 2020, 2:11 PM 2 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — The International Tennis Federation has moved a regional Fed Cup qualifying event out

Roger Federer has advanced to his record 15th quarterfinal at the Australian Open by coming back from a set down to beat Marton Fucsovics of Hungary By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer January 26, 2020, 12:59 PM 3 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer needed some time to get going in the Australian Open’s

Norwegian skier Lucas Braathen has stunned race favorites by posting the fastest time in the opening run of a men’s World Cup slalom January 26, 2020, 11:17 AM 2 min read KITZBUEHEL, Austria — Norwegian skier Lucas Braathen stunned race favorites by posting the fastest time in the opening run of a men’s World Cup

The most-anticipated fourth-round match at Melbourne Park features top-ranked Rafael Nadal against local hope Nick Kyrgios at night on Rod Laver Arena January 26, 2020, 10:06 AM 3 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO MONDAY All the ingredients are there for a classic fourth-round match between Rafael

Mikaela Shiffrin has won a women’s World Cup super-G for her second triumph in a speed event in three days January 26, 2020, 10:11 AM 3 min read BANSKO, Bulgaria — Following three weeks without a win in her favorite technical events, Mikaela Shiffrin bounced back with two triumphs in speed races in three days.