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Streaking Caps, Rangers square off (Dec 08, 2017)

WASHINGTON — A pair of streaking Metropolitan Division rivals face off when the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Entrepreneur, philanthropist Tom Dundon signs agreement to purchase Hurricanes

Will take controlling interest in team, pending NHL approval

Bills RB McCoy is a big admirer of Colts RB Gore

LeSean McCoy thinks so highly of Frank Gore, he’s preparing to give the Indianapolis Colts veteran the jersey off his back after the Buffalo Bills host Indy

Bennett, Jenkins, Stills among NFL Man of Year nominees

NEW YORK (AP) The NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award honors a man’s involvement in the community and performance on the playing field.

Lions, Bucs aim to salvage largely disappointing seasons

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t wasting time wondering what might have been had they played better at times this season.

Colts' RB Gore has a big admirer in Bills' RB LeSean McCoy

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) LeSean McCoy thinks so highly of Frank Gore, he’s preparing to give the Colts’ veteran the jersey of his back after the Bills host Indianapolis on Sunday.

Without Rodgers, Packers' running game leads the way

With star quarterback Aaron Rodgers recovering, the Packers’ rookie running backs have stepped up

49ers hope defense gets boost from Jimmy Garoppolo addition

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) While the addition of Jimmy Garoppolo under center dramatically changed the look of the 49ers’ offense on Sunday, it had a huge impact on the defense as well.

Tommy Pham would welcome a big bat in Cardinals lineup

Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham while FaceTiming with Jim Hayes on the possibility of trading for Giancarlo Stanton: “That would help us. … If not, then I’ll be ready.”

Spurs in search of signature win vs. red-hot Celtics (Dec 08, 2017)

If there has been a knock on San Antonio’s early-season success as it plays without star forward Kawhi Leonard, it’s been that the Spurs have feasted on teams with a losing record, winning 14 of their 17 games against competition below the .500 mark.

Packers rookie running backs gaining ground

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) There is a tasty reward for Green Bay Packers offensive linemen when one of their running backs has a big day on the ground.

Bowman provides calming influence on Raiders defense

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) When Oakland played Kansas City for the first time this season, NaVorro Bowman still didn’t know all his Raiders teammates’ names, much less a brand new playbook.

Syndergaard: Weight lifted from lat muscle, not shoulders

NEW YORK (AP) Noah Syndergaard says the weight has not been lifted from his shoulders, just his lat muscle.

Clocked at 21.64 mph, Titans' Henry promises to be faster

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry says he didn’t want to be caught from behind and promises he’ll be even faster the next time he breaks out into the open.

AP source: 76ers agree to trade Okafor to Brooklyn

PHILADELPHIA (AP) A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia 76ers are set to trade beleaguered center Jahlil Okafor to the Brooklyn Nets.

Royals sign Dodgers prospect Barlow to one-year deal

Right-hander Scott Barlow, previously in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, signs one-year major league contract with Kansas City Royals

D-backs sign reliever T.J. McFarland to one-year deal

McFarland was 4-5 with a 5.33 ERA in a career-high 43 appearances in 2017

Fournette on skipping bowls: Guys have to make own decisions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette doesn’t want to be known as a trendsetter.

Canucks' Bo Horvat sidelined by broken foot

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat is expected to be sidelined at least six weeks after fracturing a bone in his right foot.

Alabama State promotes interim head coach Donald Hill-Eley

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama State has promoted assistant Donald Hill-Eley to head coach.

No. 20 TCU looks to stay unbeaten vs. No. 22 Nevada (Dec 08, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — Friday’s nightcap in the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic tripleheader at Staples Center features a pair of Top 25 teams in No. 20 TCU and No. 22 Nevada that are somewhat new to the poll scene.

Chiefs, Raiders come from different directions to meet in the middle

Oakland Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs preview

Oklahoma embraces marquee matchup with No. 25 USC (Dec 08, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — Since it opened in 1999, Staples Center has hosted countless great basketball games, a legacy not lost on the participants of Friday’s 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic matchup between No. 25 USC and Oklahoma.

Slashing crackdown, infusion of youth boost NHL scoring

The nets aren’t bigger, the goaltenders aren’t smaller and yet scoring is up significantly around the NHL.

Magic look to measure of revenge against reeling Nuggets squad

The Magic host the Nuggets on Saturday night.

What scouts really think about QB prospects

UCLA’s Josh Rosen is seen as the top potential Day 1 starter, while opinions are all over the place on USC’s Sam Darnold.

Raiders, Chiefs meet in pivotal showdown of AFC West leaders

The Kansas City Chiefs probably didn’t expect to be tied atop the AFC West and fighting for the playoffs a month and a half ago, when they were off to the hottest start in the NFL. Then again, the Oakland Raiders probably didn’t either when they were off to a scuffling start. ”It’

Tre’Davious White: Gronk could have broken my neck, one game is a joke

Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White is not happy that the NFL only gave Patriots cornerback Rob Gronkowski a one-game suspension for his cheap shot on Sunday. White said today that Gronkowski’s hit was dangerous and could have caused a severe injury, and that the NFL’s suspsension was woefully inadequate

Bills' White calls Gronk a 'dirty player' for blindside hit

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White shook nervously in anger at his locker Thursday while accusing Patriots Rob Gronkowski of being a dirty player for blindsiding him in the back of the head. As for the NFL issuing Gronkowski a one-game suspension for the hit last Sunday, White turned

Matthew Stafford throws at Detroit Lions practice, has fingers taped

Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss quarterback Matthew Stafford’s bruised hand. The swelling in Matthew Stafford’s right hand has subsided enough that he’s resumed throwing, and if Thursday was any indication, the Detroit Lions could have their starting quarterback