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A look at what's in store for the New England ski season

MONTPELIER, Vermont (AP) The ground may be bare now but there’s snow in the hills as New England ski resorts kick off the season with ever more high-efficiency snowmaking guns.

What's new for ski season in New York State

New York is home to 51 ski resorts, the most of any state in the nation, and its three state-run ski areas have undergone several upgrades since last season.

The Latest: Georgia Dome imploded in downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the implosion of the Georgia Dome (all times local):

Georgia Dome – among nation's largest domed stadiums – destroyed in scheduled implosion in downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Dome – among nation’s largest domed stadiums – destroyed in scheduled implosion in downtown Atlanta.

Italy soccer chief resigns after failure to reach World Cup

ROME (AP) Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio has resigned a week after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup.

Trump rips Lynch for anthem protest in Mexico

Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio has resigned after failure to qualify for World Cup

ROME (AP) Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio has resigned after failure to qualify for World Cup.

Trump: NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders' Marshawn Lynch

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.

Jackson spurs Pistons' comeback win over Timberwolves

He scores nine of his 16 points in the fourth

IOC board member Wu resigns as president of boxing body AIBA

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) IOC executive board member C. K. Wu has resigned as president of Olympic boxing’s governing body AIBA.

Aussies turning up heat ahead of Ashes series vs England

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) David Warner isn’t the only Australian player talking about hatred when it comes to the Ashes.

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.