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Cowboys' Elliott drops appeal, will serve rest of 6-game ban

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has dropped his appeal with five games remaining on his six-game suspension over alleged domestic violence.

Paul set to return when Rockets visit Suns (Nov 16, 2017)

PHOENIX — As if the Houston Rockets needed any more fuel, point guard Chris Paul is likely to return Thursday.

No. 23 USF focused on Tulsa, not looking ahead

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Charlie Strong’s message to No. 23 South Florida is short and sweet: Don’t get caught looking past Tulsa.

Padres offseason update: Javelinas clinch a spot in the AFL championship

Peoria slugged their way to the championship, leading the AFL in doubles, triples, home runs, slugging percentage, and OPS.

Warriors next up to try to stop Celtics' 13-game win streak

BOSTON (AP) The Celtics like the kind of basketball they’ve been playing during their 13-game win streak.

Elliott ends legal fight, will serve full suspension

After months of court battles with the NFL, Cowboys tailback Ezekiel Elliott is dropping his appeal and will miss five more games.

Elliott withdraws his appeal, will serve full ban

Panthers' WR Samuel out for season

Carolina rookie wide receiver Curtis Samuel is done for the year.

Jimmie Johnson finalist for charitable contributions award

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Jimmie Johnson won’t win a record eighth championship this year. He could wind up as NASCAR’s charitable champion, though.

Rangers get minor league OF Cole to complete Dyson trade

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Minor league outfielder Hunter Cole has been acquired by the Texas Rangers to complete the June trade that sent reliever Sam Dyson to the San Francisco Giants.

Pearn: No points, no problem in showdown for title (Nov 15, 2017)

By Brant James, NASCAR Wire Service

Plenty on line for Thompson at CME Group Tour Championship (Nov 15, 2017)

After 32 official events across 15 countries and 14 states, the 2017 LPGA season concludes with this week’s CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla.

Surging Saints surprising many with Brees leading the way

If it was not for the Philadelphia Eagles and their torrid start to the season, the Saints would perhaps be the talk of the National Football League.

No. 4 Oklahoma vows focus in Big 12 mismatch

Broncos promote linebacker Deiontrez Mount

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have promoted outside linebacker Deiontrez Mount to take the place of Kasim Edibali.

No. 10 Oklahoma State making a habit of winning close games

The Latest: Witness says media giants paid World Cup bribe

NEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the U.S. trial of three South American soccer officials accused of corruption in the FIFA scandal (all times local):

Who's the best quarterback under age 30?

In today’s War Room, the crew kicks around the best QBs under 30 and the best tailgate items.

Anthony Hitchens will try to replace Sean Lee at weakside linebacker

Anthony Hitchens wants to be the best version of . . . Sean Lee he can be. The Cowboys play three games in an 11-day span, beginning with Sunday night’s showdown with the Eagles, and Lee could miss all three with a hamstring injury. That will force Hitchens to slide from middle linebacker to weakside

Saints adding special teams experience to coaching staff

The Saints are trying to fix a weakness with a midseason addition, but not to their roster. According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, the Saints are adding veteran special teams coach Mike Westhoff to their staff today. The 69-year-old Westhoff retired from the Jets after the 2012 season, but the

Greg Olsen: Crazy to think I’ll get unfair advantage from calling a game

The Vikings have taken issue with Panthers tight end Greg Olsen serving as a broadcaster for Sunday’s game against the Rams because they believe he could take things he learns while on the job and funnel them back to the Panthers to give Carolina an undue advantage for their upcoming game against Minnesota