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NHL gives Las Vegas green light to gauge interest in expansion team
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The NHL is dipping its toes into the waters of possible expansion to Las Vegas without committing to diving in.
James, Irving and multiple Nets players warm up in ‘I Can’t Breathe’ shirts
NEW YORK, N.Y. – LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and multiple Brooklyn players wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts while they warmed up for Monday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Nets.
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YouTube stars like Lilly Singh and Megan MacKay a new breed of celebrity
TORONTO – When Lilly Singh arrived on the set of the Kunal Nayyar movie “Dr. Cabbie” earlier this year, she faced a bit of a learning curve.
Panthers say QB Cam Newton suffered fractures to his lower back in car crash in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suffered fractures to his lower back in a two-car crash Tuesday and will spend the night in the hospital, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
Las Vegas season-ticket drive raises more questions about NHL expansion
BOCA RATON, Fla. – By giving millionaire businessman Bill Foley the go-ahead to gauge interest in expanding to Las Vegas with a season-ticket drive, the NHL has opened the door to plenty of other questions in that market and others.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Dec. 1-7
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Dec. 1-7. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
James hits tiebreaking 3-pointer, rallies Cavs past Raptors, 105-101 for eighth straight win
CLEVELAND – LeBron James acknowledged that it didn’t look good for the Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
NFL owners approve new personal conduct policy; Goodell retains authority on appeals
IRVING, Texas – NFL owners unanimously approved changes to the league personal conduct policy Wednesday, but Commissioner Roger Goodell will retain authority to rule on appeals.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton thankful to be alive, will miss Sunday’s game against Bucs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cam Newton is thankful to be alive after escaping a horrific-looking automobile accident without any life-threatening injuries.
Harvard professor apologizes to Chinese restaurant for email rant after being overcharged $4
BOSTON – A Harvard Business School instructor who blasted a Boston-area Chinese restaurant for overcharging him by $4 on a takeout order apologized Wednesday for a lengthy and widely publicized email exchange with restaurant management.
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Arizona QB Drew Stanton hurt, Cardinals beat Rams 12-6 to move closer to playoff spot
ST. LOUIS – Bruce Arians was sick and tired of talk about the St. Louis Rams’ consecutive shutouts.
Obama: NFL ‘behind the curve’ on rice case, applauds new policies
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama says the Ray Rice domestic violence case showed that the National Football League was “behind the curve” in setting policies about athlete behaviour. He says new policies now in effect will send a message that there is no place for such behaviour.
Adrian Peterson’s appeal denied; NFL suspension through at least April 15 upheld
MINNEAPOLIS – The NFL’s hard line on Adrian Peterson held up.
Woe, Johnny: Manziel roughed up in first game as NFL starter, Bengals blast Browns 30-0
CLEVELAND – They chased him. They taunted him. They made him look scared.
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Peterson argued missed games, lost $4M in endorsements should count as he talked with NFL exec
Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson told a top NFL executive in the days leading up to his suspension for the rest of 2014 that he wanted Commissioner Roger Goodell to consider that he’d already lost $4 million in endorsements and missed more than half the season while his child abuse case played out.
Union takes NFL to court over Adrian Peterson, asking for dismissal of arbitrator’s decision
MINNEAPOLIS – The NFL Players Association filed a federal lawsuit Monday for Adrian Peterson, asking the court to dismiss an arbitration ruling that upheld the NFL’s suspension of the star running back.
Browns’ Andrew Hawkins says wearing shootings protest T-shirt “was right thing to do”
BEREA, Ohio – His eyes filling with tears, Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins said he was moved to wear a T-shirt protesting shootings in Ohio out of fear something similar could one day happen to his 2-year-old son.
Former quarterback Calvillo named to Montreal Alouettes coaching staff
Anthony Calvillo wants to hit the pavement running as an assistant coach with the Montreal Alouettes.
‘Monday Night Football’ analyst Jon Gruden agrees to contract extension with ESPN
CHICAGO – Jon Gruden has agreed to a contract extension with ESPN through the 2021 NFL season.
Drew Brees throws 3 TD passes, Saints beat Bears 31-15 to grab NFC South lead
CHICAGO – Turns out all Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints needed to solve their problems was to show up in Chicago.
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