Flagg’s growth shows in Duke’s win over Auburn
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December 6, 2024
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke’s Cooper Flagg knows what’s coming from older and stronger defenders. So too does Auburn coach Bruce Pearl when it comes to the pressure facing his frontcourt star, Johni Broo...
Iowa QB Cade McNamara will transfer for 7th year of eligibility
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December 6, 2024
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Cade McNamara, who started Iowa’s first eight games at quarterback, has said he will enter the transfer portal and petition the NCAA for a seventh season of eligibility. McNamar...
Pro Picks: Falcons will upset Vikings in Cousins’ return
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By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
December 6, 2024
Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule. Six teams aren’t playing as the NFL wraps up its final week of byes before going to a full slate over ...
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December 6, 2024
AUTO RACING 4:25 a.m. - ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 7:55 a.m. - ESPNU — Formula 1: Practice, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 5:...
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December 6, 2024
2013 • The high school basketball season kicks off with a number of local games. This should be an interesting year for local hoops fans who await the answer to some pressing questions. Will the Mones...
Cougars drop to 0-3 after slow start
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
December 5, 2024
Beth-Center scored the first 15 points of Wednesday’s 52-15 victory. Charleroi girls basketball coach Sean Lee knew his young squad would be a work in progress and would take some lumps early in the s...
Clairton puts up a fight in narrow loss to Jaguars
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2024
Coach Rashawd Hatten was impressed by his team’s effort against a Class 5A opponent. Wednesday night’s battle between Clairton and Thomas Jefferson marked the first game of the season for the Bears, b...
Dascenzo’s life in baseball started at Brownsville
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By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
December 5, 2024
He starred with the Falcons before going on to a long career as an MLB player and coach. Brownsville High’s Doug Dascenzo neatly fits the description of being a baseball lifer. From his youth through ...
Heyward, 35, earns top grade among defensive tackles
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 5, 2024
He leads the league with seven passes batted down and is in the top 10 in four other categories. Cameron Heyward accepted that he had lost the Ohio State-Michigan bet — one he initiated with rookie wi...
Keeanu Benton takes the spotlight on ‘Hard Knocks’
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 5, 2024
The defensive tackle delivered an inspirational speech to his teammates. Pittsburgh Steelers second- year defensive tackle Keeanu Benton knew the NFL Films cameras would be present when he spoke to hi...
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December 5, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the NFL players association upheld Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules following his viole...
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Micah Hyde rejoins Bills after being signed to practice squad
December 5, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season following his latest concussion. With the Jaguars (2-10) eliminated from playoff con...
Mississippi State crushes Pitt in ACC-SEC Challenge
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December 5, 2024
KeShawn Murphy led the way with 20 points in the Bulldogs’ 90-57 victory. STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — KeShawn Murphy scored a season-high 20 points and Mississippi State led from start to finish in thump...
Crosby, Karlsson remain only Penguins players named to 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
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By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
December 5, 2024
As it pertains to the Pittsburgh Penguins, no surprises were in store following Wednesday’s formal reveal of the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off rosters. Sweden and Finland’s 23-man rosters (20 skaters, t...
Panthers trying to remain grounded
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By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
December 5, 2024
When there’s no one on the floor at Petersen Events Center and the seats are empty, Pitt sophomore point guard Jaland Lowe likes to grab some basketballs and shoot foul shots by himself. The idea is t...
Tomlin sees ‘serial killer mentality’ in Porter Jr.
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
December 5, 2024
Joey Porter Jr. has drawn as much attention for his penalties as his pass coverage, but Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin continues to defend the second-year cornerback’s play. Even after Porter d...
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By By DAVE MACKALL Trib Total Media 
December 5, 2024
Seven losses in eight games, and it’s not yet time for the Atlantic 10 schedule to begin. Not before Duquesne plays against five more opponents in what has turned out to be a challenging nonconference...
Clemson, UNLV could stir trouble for CFP hopefuls
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By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
December 5, 2024
The last two weeks of the college football regular season were wild, and the madness could continue in the conference championship games this week if Clemson, UNLV or both win. The five automatic bids...
Allen, Winston create statistical firsts with performances
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
December 5, 2024
Josh Allen and Jameis Winston delivered signature performances in prime time that define their styles of play. Allen used his athleticism, creativity and a statistical quirk to become the first quarte...
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December 5, 2024
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan has a nickname for its pair of 7-foot newcomers: Area 50-1. The tag was unveiled by the school on social media Tuesday night after Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf produce...