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Maia Shibutani, of the “Shib Sibs” U.S. ice dancing pair that wowed fans at the Winter Olympics in 2018, announced Monday that she had a tumor removed from her kidney. In an Instagram (see it below) that showed her resting in the hospital, she called the procedure successful and said she was able to keep the […]

Ja Morant gets double-double as Memphis Grizzlies knock off Miami Heat 118-111 By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press December 17, 2019, 5:26 AM 3 min read MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This time, Ja Morant and Memphis landed the final punch against Miami. Morant had 20 points and 10 assists to lead the Grizzlies to a 118-111 victory

Charlotte has been awarded an Major League Soccer expansion team By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer December 17, 2019, 3:14 PM 4 min read CHARLOTTE, N.C. — David Tepper’s vision of bringing a Major League Soccer team to Charlotte has been realized. Charlotte was awarded an MLS expansion team on Tuesday by MLS commissioner Don

Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil should not have spoken out to denounce human rights in China By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer December 17, 2019, 2:21 PM 2 min read DOHA, Qatar — Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil should not have spoken out to denounce human rights in China, former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak ended when Seth Curry and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 26 points to help the Dallas Mavericks hang on for a 120-116 victory even without star guard Luka Dončić By JIM HOEHN Associated Press December 17, 2019, 5:40 AM 4 min read MILWAUKEE — The Bucks have little time to

Norwegian skier Mina Fuerst Holtmann outpaced all pre-race favorites to lead a women’s World Cup giant slalom after the opening run in Courchevel December 17, 2019, 11:21 AM 2 min read COURCHEVEL, France — Norwegian skier Mina Fuerst Holtmann outpaced all pre-race favorites to lead a women’s World Cup giant slalom after the opening run

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees trotted along the sideline holding his helmet and a Hall of Fame-bound ball in his left hand while using his right hand to wave and blow kisses to an adoring Superdome crowd. Another milestone, another memory, for an undersized and once underestimated player who has broken just about every significant

The milestones are piling up, and running out, for Atlanta’s Vince Carter. His next game — which could come as early as Tuesday, when the Hawks visit the New York Knicks — will be the 1,504th in his career, which will tie John Stockton for fourth-most in NBA history. Barring injury, Carter will pass Dirk

Kansas faces the challenge of holding onto its new No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll when it visits No. 18 Villanova this week By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer December 17, 2019, 7:03 AM 5 min read RALEIGH, N.C. — Michigan State, Kentucky, Duke and Louisville have each spent

Deandre Ayton is returning from his 25-game suspension at a good time for the Suns By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer December 17, 2019, 7:31 AM 3 min read PHOENIX — Starting center Deandre Ayton is returning from his 25-game suspension at a good time for the Suns. Phoenix has been a surprisingly competitive team