Veterans fill 2021 sports year with memorable moments
Not even Father Time could get one over on Tom Brady.
Cody Bellinger agrees to one-year deal worth $17 million with Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Before Major League Baseball’s lockout began at the start of this month, the Dodgers quietly checked one important item off their winter to-do list.
No. 19 Tennessee hands No. 6 Arizona first loss, 77-73
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 19 Tennessee used its experience to get the upper hand on No. 6 Arizona on Wednesday night.
NCAA committee to consider replacing A&M in bowl
No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against No. 20 Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries, but the Demon Deacons might still get a game.
Brown scores 34 points, Celtics end Cavaliers’ win streak at 6
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics beat depleted Cleveland 111-101 on Wednesday night to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at six.
Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Cleveland Browns got their coach back on the sideline. The New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles might be without theirs this weekend.
Army stuns Missouri in Armed Forces Bowl on last-second FG
FORT WORTH, Texas — Cole Talley kicked a 41-yard field goal as time ran out and Army rallied to beat Missouri 24-22 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Wednesday night.
Herro, Robinson lead Heat to 125-96 win over Pacers
MIAMI — Tyler Herro had 26 points in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised thigh, Duncan Robinson also scored 26 to match a season high and the Miami Heat rolled past the Indiana Pacers 125-96 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni yelled at Jalen Hurts on the sideline for being careless with the ball and losing a fumble. Then the Philadelphia Eagles coach saw his starting quarterback hold on tight to carry the team on his shoulders.
Cooper Kupp’s 2 TD catches carry Rams past Seahawks 20-10
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After a week of COVID-19 chaos, the Los Angeles Rams went into their rescheduled showdown against Seattle with no full practices and major questions about who would be in uniform until a few hours before kickoff.
Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally past No. 2 Stanford 65-61
COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 1 South Carolina added another milestone to what’s shaping up as a truly special season — the biggest comeback in program history.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
NBA has ‘no plans’ to pause season, Silver tells ESPN
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that there are “no plans” to pause the season, even as numbers of players entering the league’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus continues to rise.
Former outfielder Mark Kotsay named new manager of Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics named former outfielder Mark Kotsay their manager Tuesday to replace Bob Melvin, who departed earlier this offseason to manage the San Diego Padres.
Pavelski, Lindell score early as Stars beat Wild 7-4
DALLAS — Joe Pavelski and Esa Lindell scored on the first two Dallas shots on goal, and the Stars never trailed in defeating the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Monday night.
Embiid has 41 points, 10 rebounds, 76ers top Celtics 108-103
BOSTON — Myles Powell was on a layover in Dallas on his way to the G League showcase in Las Vegas when his agent FaceTimed to tell him he’d be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers as an emergency COVID-19 fill-in.
Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
CHICAGO — Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9 on Monday night.
Brin, Tulsa take Myrtle Beach Bowl 30-17 over Old Dominion
CONWAY, S.C. — Tulsa cornerback Tyon Davis thinks his team needs a little adversity to get themselves going.
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns
CLEVELAND — The Raiders didn’t appreciate the NFL postponing their trip. They made sure their postseason chances weren’t canceled as well.
AP Source: NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.