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World ski body unable to stop Russians racing in WCup opener

RUKA, Finland (AP) The International Ski Federation says it cannot stop Russian cross-country skiers found guilty in the Sochi Olympic doping program from competing in World Cup races this weekend.

Stunning overhead kick gets Griezmann going again

MADRID (AP) Antoine Griezmann was getting increasingly tired of all the missed opportunities.

Cris Carter wonders what Jim Harbaugh has done to earn a lifetime contract with Michigan

Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Jim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan. Should the head coach take a lifetime contract with the Wolverines?

France make 8 changes to face Japan

PARIS (AP) France coach Guy Noves has made eight changes from the side that narrowly lost to South Africa to face Japan in their final autumn rugby test.

Follow live: Vikings feasting on Lions early

Case Keenum and Minnesota are off to a good start against Detroit, which is looking for its fifth straight Thanksgiving Day victory at Ford Field.

Lions fighting against must-win mindset, but they understand the reality

A victory Thursday would pull the Lions within a game of first place and give them a very important potential tiebreaker in the NFC playoff race.

Cris Carter believes we are in a cycle of judging young players the wrong way

Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Carson Wentz, Dak Prescott and other young players in the NFL.

Nick Wright explains why America relates better to Westbrook than Durant

Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook after the showdown between the Thunder and Warriors.

College Countdown: Marvel at a game-picking Thanksgiving turkey

It’s hard to get a turkey before Thanksgiving … especially to pick football games. But one joins the show to take a shot at the Week 13 slate, and offers up what the holiday is like being a turkey.

Sounding Off: Dissecting success of Hurricanes’ first line

Dissecting success of Hurricanes’ first line

Sounding Off: What's ailing Grizzlies defense of late?

What’s ailing Grizzlies defense of late?

Noah cuts Mahut for Davis Cup final against Belgium

LILLE, France (AP) France captain Yannick Noah surprisingly cut Nicolas Mahut from his squad to face Belgium in the Davis Cup final this weekend, and declined to elaborate on his decision.

Wales recalls first-choice pack for All Blacks

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales recalled its frontline forwards and kept faith with playmaker Owen Williams at inside center for the rugby test against New Zealand on Saturday.

S.S.P. Chawrasia shoots 65, leads by 1 at Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG (AP) S.S.P. Chawrasia had six birdies and a bogey Thursday for a 5-under 65 and a one stroke lead at the Hong Kong Open, the first event of the 2018 season.

Noah cuts Mahut for Davis Cup final vs. Belgium

LILLE, France (AP) France captain Yannick Noah surprisingly cut Nicolas Mahut from his squad to face Belgium in the Davis Cup final this weekend.

World Cup draw is without 10 of top 32 in new FIFA rankings

ZURICH (AP) Ten of the top 32 teams in the latest FIFA rankings will not be in next week’s World Cup draw.

Protests, criticism overshadow Chinese friendlies in Germany

BERLIN (AP) China may be regretting the decision to have its under-20 soccer team to play a series of friendlies against lower-level German clubs.

England players not sharing match fees with Samoa players

LONDON (AP) England’s players have decided not to donate some of their match fee to Samoa’s players on ethical grounds.

High-profile rugby league player tests positive for cocaine

LONDON (AP) A high-profile rugby league player has been banned from the sport for two years after testing positive for cocaine.

Study to look at long-term health risks of playing soccer

LONDON (AP) A major study into whether soccer players are at risk of degenerative brain disease has been commissioned amid concerns that the sport’s authorities in England haven’t done enough to tackle the issue.

Jones not starting England captain Hartley for first time

LONDON (AP) England will play Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday without captain Dylan Hartley starting for the first time in a rugby test under Eddie Jones.

Vince establishes Ashes credentials with defiant 83 on day 1

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) James Vince is confident the Australian cricket critics will recognize him after the first day of the Ashes.

Huge stakes in Iron Bowl when Alabama-Auburn meet

Here are some things to watch in the final week of the Southeastern Conference regular season:

Clemson-South Carolina, Georgia-Georgia Tech top ACC week

Things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 13:

Gonzaga reloads, enters loaded PK80 against Buckeyes (Nov 23, 2017)

Gonzaga coach Mark Few is about to see what kind of team he has.

Bridges iffy as No. 4 Michigan State faces DePaul (Nov 23, 2017)

No. 4 Michigan State might not have its best player for the PK80 college basketball tournament.

No. 8 Gators say close call was eye-opener (Nov 23, 2017)

When No. 8 Florida and Stanford meet in the first round of the PK80 Invitational Thursday in Portland, both teams will have the same goal — try to bounce back from a shaky performance in the previous game.

Broncos turn to Lynch to snap six-game slide (Nov 26, 2017)

Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch will make his season debut when he and his teammates visit the Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

No. 23 West Virginia rolls into AdvoCare Invitational (Nov 23, 2017)

Even with its psyche boosted by a string of three blowout wins at home, No. 23 West Virginia heads to the AdvoCare Invitational trying to make amends.

Australia vs England 1st Ashes test scoreboard

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Scoreboard at stumps Thursday after the first day of the first Ashes cricket test between Australia and England at the Gabba: