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The Houston Texans have won the AFC South three times in coach Bill O’Brien’s five seasons, and they have led or shared the divisional lead all but three weeks this season. Adding a fourth title to that list means going through the franchise the Texans replaced in Houston. The Tennessee Titans last won the AFC […]

The Indiana Pacers got 19 points and 12 rebounds from Malcolm Brogdon and 12 points and 14 rebounds from Domantas Sabonis to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-100 By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press December 14, 2019, 4:20 AM 5 min read ATLANTA — Malcolm Brogdon wasn’t about to let Trae Young score at will, not after

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter allowing the Milwaukee to pull away for their 17th straight victory defeating the Memphis Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a career-high 43 points for the Grizzlies By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press December 14, 2019, 5:19 AM 4 min read MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After

Boston College has hired Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to be the Eagles’ head coach By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer December 14, 2019, 3:01 PM 3 min read Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is the new Boston College football coach. “Jeff’s shown throughout his coaching career he is a tremendous

Elfrid Payton had seven of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Marcus Morris scored off an offensive rebound with 9.1 seconds left and the New York Knicks rallied from 16 down to beat the Sacramento Kings 103-101 By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press December 14, 2019, 5:38 AM 3 min read SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Elfrid

Max Pacioretty scores OT game winner, Malcolm Subban makes 28 saves, Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas Stars 3-2 December 14, 2019, 5:44 AM 5 min read DALLAS — The Vegas Golden Knights went on the offensive in OT, and the aggressive approach quickly paid off. Max Pacioretty scored on a backhander 51 seconds into overtime

Canada and the United States are hoping the renewal of their women’s hockey rivalry will help kindle the public’s interest in both their sport and their fight for better professional opportunities By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer December 14, 2019, 8:18 AM 3 min read HARTFORD, Conn. — Canada and the United States renew their

MELBOURNE, Australia — The final round of the Presidents Cup began with words from the captains, not singles matches. The International team took its first lead into Sunday singles since 2003, all because of two foursomes matches in which the players never led at any point until scratching out a half-point. That gave the Internationals

The Olympic champion figure skater Alina Zagitova says she’s skipping the rest of the season to find her motivation again By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer December 14, 2019, 8:43 AM 3 min read MOSCOW — The Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova is skipping the rest of this season to find her motivation again.

Patrick Reed’s caddie will be not be working Sunday at the Presidents Cup after an altercation with a fan By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer December 14, 2019, 8:51 AM 3 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — The caddie for Patrick Reed will not be on the bag for the final session of the Presidents Cup