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No. 13 Notre Dame bids aloha to mainland (Nov 20, 2017)

No. 13 Notre Dame will learn more about itself this week in Hawaii as part in the Maui Invitational, which includes No. 7 Wichita State and Michigan.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies at 49

PRAGUE (AP) The WTA says 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49.

3- 2-1, BAM! Georgia Dome set for implosion

ATLANTA (AP) One of the nation’s largest domed stadiums is set for implosion.

Cincinnati all business heading to Cayman Islands (Nov 20, 2017)

No. 12 Cincinnati traveled to the Cayman Islands “to get some hardware,” not to go on vacation, senior forward Kyle Washington said as the Bearcats prepared to face unbeaten Buffalo on Monday in the opening day of the Cayman Islands Classic.

Women's Tennis Association says 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at age 49

PRAGUE (AP) Women’s Tennis Association says 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at age 49.

No. 24 WVU stays busy, faces Long Beach State (Nov 20, 2017)

As coach Bob Huggins fiddles with substitution patterns, installs offensive sets and gets newcomers versed in the full-court press, he sees value in having No. 24 West Virginia play six games in 12 days.

Retooling No. 25 Baylor and Wisconsin face off (Nov 20, 2017)

Two teams looking to new sources for leadership will square off Monday when Wisconsin takes on No. 25 Baylor in the second semifinal game of the 2017 CBE Hall of Fame Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Sharks look to get offense going vs. Ducks (Nov 20, 2017)

After the Sharks’ most recent game, San Jose coach Peter DeBoer said there were more positives than negatives to take away. The team just isn’t translating it into goals or wins.

Self-taught rocket scientist plans to launch over ghost town

The countdown to launch creeps closer and there’s still plenty for self-taught rocket scientist Mad Mike Hughes to do: Last-second modifications to his vessel. Pick up his flight suit. Leave out enough food for his four cats – just in case anything happens.

Devils try to end brief skid vs. Wild (Nov 20, 2017)

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider has played in plenty of road games against the Minnesota Wild, though very rarely under ideal conditions.

Predators aim to limit penalties vs. high-powered Jets (Nov 20, 2017)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators are taking more penalties than any team in the NHL and allowing the opposition an average of just under five power-play chances per game.

Flames continue road swing in Washington (Nov 20, 2017)

WASHINGTON — Was it fool’s gold or real progress?

Timberwolves aim for sweep of Hornets (Nov 20, 2017)

The Minnesota Timberwolves will attempt to cool one of the hottest things going in the NBA when they visit Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

Magic try to end skid against Pacers (Nov 20, 2017)

Two weeks ago, the Orlando Magic headed into an early-season test against the Boston Celtics off to a surprising start.

1st test: India reaches 251-5 at lunch on day 5 vs Sri Lanka

KOLKATA, India (AP) Skipper Virat Kohli was batting on 41 as India reached 251-5 at lunch on day five, building a 129-run lead and pushing the opening test against Sri Lanka toward a draw.

Dressel, Ledecky win athletes of year at Golden Goggles

LOS ANGELES (AP) Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky won male and female athlete of the year honors at the Golden Goggle Awards on Sunday night, recognizing the year’s top performances by USA Swimming.

Dressel, Ledecky win athlete of year at Golden Goggle

LOS ANGELES (AP) Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky have won male and female athlete of the year honors at the Golden Goggle Awards, recognizing the year’s top performances by USA Swimming.

Cavs carry 4-game win streak into matchup with Pistons (Nov 20, 2017)

DETROIT — Tyronn Lue feels good about his team’s four-game winning streak. The Cleveland Cavaliers coach just wishes his players would make things easier on themselves.

Carroll, Lynch combine for 40, Hartford holds off Miami (OH) (Nov 19, 2017)

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) John Carroll scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds, J.R. Lynch scored 18 on four 3-pointers and Hartford’s early lead survived a strong finish by Miami (Ohio) 68-58 Sunday night in the finale of the Jamaica Classic tournament.

AP source: Florida meets with Chip Kelly about coaching job

A person familiar with the situation says Florida has met with Chip Kelly about becoming the team’s next football coach.

No. 6 Shockers open Maui Invitational against Cal (Nov 20, 2017)

No. 6 Wichita State has a measuring-stick opportunity when it heads to Hawaii to battle a challenging field at the Maui Invitational.

Jerry Jones still believes Cowboys can compete for title

Jerry Jones after Cowboys’ blowout loss to Eagles

No. 9 North Carolina pays visit to Stanford (Nov 20, 2017)

Ninth-ranked North Carolina is stopping by to play Stanford on Monday night en route to another West Coast event.

Full Ducks ceremony honoring Hockey Hall of Famers Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya

WATCH: Full ceremony honoring Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer to Prime: Teddy Bridgewater 'will be ready when it's time'

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks with NFL Network’s Deion Sanders following the Vikings win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11.

Lions WR Kenny Golladay contributes in Chicago homecoming vs. Bears

Free Press columnist Jeff Seidel and sports writer Dave Birkett analyze the Detroit Lions’ 27-24 win over the Bears on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Chicago. Golladay, who grew up in Chicago, had two catches for 52 yards in the 27-24 win over the Bears. CHICAGO — Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kenny

5 winners and 2 losers from the Eagles' 37-9 win over the Cowboys on 'Sunday Night Football'

The Cowboys were missing Ezekiel Elliott and left tackle Tyron Smith. The Eagles came into Sunday Night Football in Dallas as the team to beat in the NFC. They hold on to that status after Sunday’s 37-9 win. The Eagles offense had a hard time getting rolling, but once they did, they were able to

Bengals give themselves hope for a late-season push

By pulling off a rare win in Denver, the Cincinnati Bengals gave themselves a chance to do something that’s only been done four times since the NFL adopted its current 12-team playoff format in 1990: recover from a 3-6 start to get their names on the list for the postseason party. The Bengals aim

NFL Playoff Picture: How Week 11 changed the bracket

Warren leads balanced Suns past hapless Bulls

Devin Booker and Mike James added 15 points apiece for Phoenix.