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Speeding games on MLB agenda for next season

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Major League Baseball is intent on shortening games next season.

Ga Tech star Okogie suspended 6 games for NCAA violations

ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech star Josh Okogie will serve a six-game suspension, while teammate Tadric Jackson must sit out three games for accepting benefits in violation of NCAA rules.

Scheduling remains contentious issue in Pac-12

With Washington’s loss and the Pac-12’s chances of having a representative in the College Football Playoff all but eliminated, there’s been a lot of attention on the league’s scheduling and whether it hurts the teams it is meant to showcase.

Udonis Haslem heartbroken over death of local Miami prep star

Miami Heat forward and team captain Udonis Haslem is heartbroken about the death of a local Miami high school basketball prep star.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins preview | 'NFL Total Access'

NFL Network’s Reggie Wayne and Shaun O’Hara preview the Week 11 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins.

Cowboys owner Jones pushing to delay Goodell extension

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pressed his threat to sue the NFL and some other club owners on Tuesday should a contract extension for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell be approved. Jones, speaking with Dallas radio station 105.3 The Fan, said he has no plans to retract his lawsuit threat and preached

Marquise Goodwin played Sunday only because his wife insisted

Marquise Goodwin and the 49ers did something extraordinary Tuesday: Bob Lange and Dan Beckler of the 49ers’ communications staff set up a conference call with Goodwin. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area expressed condolences from team’s beat writers before the call began, and Goodwin shared his story

Injury to Arizona's Stanton may clear way for Gabbert

A knee injury to quarterback Drew Stanton could clear the way for Blaine Gabbert to make his debut for the Arizona Cardinals. After four days off, the Cardinals regrouped Tuesday and coach Bruce Arians wasn’t forthcoming about Stanton’s status, except to say that he practiced. ”This

Block Party! Villanova blocks 3 shots in 7 seconds

Villanova’s Mikal Bridges and Omari Spellman combine for 3 blocks in 7 seconds against Nicholls State.

Twins' Molitor named AL Manager of the Year

Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor becomes the first Twins skipper to take home the award since Ron Gardenhire in 2010.

D-backs Torey Lovullo wins NL Manager of the Year Award

Lovullo earns 18 of 30 first-place votes to beat out Dave Roberts, Bud Black

Allgaier races for NASCAR Xfinity title with new crew chief

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) Justin Allgaier will have a new crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend.

Las Vegas is a winner with the Raiders coming to town

This was a sight no self-respecting bookie in this gambling town would have ever laid odds on seeing.

The 313: Kick in the butt

Things got heated on the sidelines Saturday.

Can the Dolphins' season still be saved?

Even though they’ve lost three games in a row, the Dolphins are still in playoff contention.

Marquise Goodwin hopes heartbreak of losing son helps others

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The baby’s tiny left hand touches a single finger on the hand of his father, 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin.

More players are self-reporting concussions in 2017

An NFL report says more than a third of concussion evaluations were a result of players self-reporting symptoms.

The NFL isn't afraid of Jerry Jones

It’s unthinkable the league would consider stripping the ‘Boys from Jones, but a fine or forfeiture of picks could be in line if the fight over Goodell’s extension escalates.

Hokies looking to regroup, return to 10-victory plateau

Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson believes the Hokies still have plenty of reasons to be motivated to finish strong even though back-to-back losses have taken them out of contention for a second consecutive trip to the ACC championship game.

England, Brazil close out year with 0-0 draw in friendly

LONDON (AP) An inexperienced England side stifled another of soccer’s leading teams on Tuesday, drawing 0-0 with Brazil after a scoreless draw with world champion Germany last week.

Denmark qualifies for World Cup with 5-1 rout of Ireland

DUBLIN (AP) Christian Eriksen scored a superb hat trick as Denmark qualified for next year’s World Cup with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Ireland in their playoff on Tuesday.

Bengals sign rookie RB Brian Hill off Falcons practice squad

CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals filled their need for a running back by signing Brian Hill off the Falcons practice squad Tuesday.

US Soccer looking into tourney for non-World Cup teams

The U.S. Soccer Federation is looking into the possibility of an event next year involving nations that did not qualify for the World Cup.

Maryland faces challenging task to become bowl eligible

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland’s margin for error in its chase for a second consecutive bowl bid is gone.

FOX to limit Olsen's access to Vikings during broadcast stint

Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will have his access to the Vikings restricted during his stint as a guest analyst on FOX

NZ's Watling in doubt for 1st test vs. West Indies

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Wicketkeeper B.J. Watling is in doubt for New Zealand’s first home test against the West Indies because of a hip injury.

Auburn set to make road trip without Wiley, Purifoy

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) The Auburn basketball team is set to make its first road trip without two top players and a pair of support staffers.

Denmark qualifies for the 2018 World Cup

DUBLIN (AP) Denmark qualifies for the 2018 World Cup.

Preview: Coyotes at Jets, 5:30 p.m., FOX Sports Arizona

Coyotes hope to turn tables on Jets in second half of back-to-back

Boston Red Sox great Bobby Doerr dies at 99

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) Bobby Doerr, the Hall of Fame second baseman dubbed the ”Silent Captain” of the Boston Red Sox by longtime teammate and friend Ted Williams, has died. He was 99.