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Falcons agree to trade veteran safety Jessie Bates III to Jaguars for 2 draft picks, AP source says

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two draft picks, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The Falcons will receive a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, the...

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Elias Lindholm scores 1st of Boston’s 3 goals in 1st period, carrying Bruins past Panthers, 4-1

BOSTON (AP) — Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie each scored a goal in an opening period that started out testy, carrying the Boston Bruins past the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday. Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves, 17 coming in the first period, for the Bruins, who improved to 7-0-0 at...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points to lead the Heat to a 114-108 win over the struggling Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists in the Miami Heat’s 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Antetokounmpo made 14 of 23 shots from the field and added three assists and two blocks. Klay Thompson had 23 points, including seven...

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Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — With the NASCAR Cup Series championship flag flying from a car window, Kyle Larson’s youngest child stood atop the No. 5 Chevrolet and signaled to everyone what had been known for hours.Three-year-old Cooper held up a single finger.Yep, his dad was No. 1 again.Larson clinched...

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Nov. 8: Chilly change ahead as strong cold front approaches

A stationary boundary draped across our region could bring a few stray showers overnight and Monday. Nonetheless, temperatures will fall into the lower 70s overnight, with highs reaching the 80s Monday afternoon.Are you ready for a chilly change? A strong cold front will soon bring some of the...

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fires embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Whittingham has made his first major move as Michigan's coach, firing embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck.“The results have not matched our desired outcome, and I felt that a change in leadership was required for our offense,” Whittingham said in a statement...

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Puka Nacua, Myles Garrett lead Rams to 20-13 win over Commanders

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — There's still room for growth from the star-studded Rams, but they're starting to show again why they were a preseason Super Bowl favorite.Puka Nacua caught 14 passes from Matthew Stafford for 150 yards and a touchdown, Myles Garrett had three sacks and a forced fumble in his...

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Peschel scores in her debut as US shuts out Germany 5-0 at women's worlds, Canada routs Japan 9-0

ESBJERG, Denmark (AP) — Emma Peschel celebrated her first game for the United States by scoring a goal to help shut out Germany 5-0 at the women’s ice hockey worlds on Sunday.The 22-year-old defender netted with a wrist shot from the point to make it 2-0 in the opening period of the Group A...

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Bryson DeChambeau offers no regrets for joining LIV and no clear plans for his next step

Bryson DeChambeau offered no regrets for taking Saudi riches to join LIV Golf and no indication about his immediate future, saying only that he will approach it with “humility and respect for the game.”DeChambeau posted his thoughts on social media Sunday, his first public comments since LIV on...

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No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic

In a game that carried immense weight in the College Football Playoff race, No. 4 Notre Dame delivered a stunning upset over No. 1 Miami, defeating the Hurricanes 31-24 in a classic showdown at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. The victory avenged a painful loss from the previous season and...

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No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic

The roar of the crowd at Notre Dame Stadium Saturday night wasn’t just noise; it was the sound of redemption. No. 4 Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami 31-24, avenging last year’s heartbreaking loss that kept the Irish out of the College Football Playoff. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three...

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Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr celebrates a victory over Miami

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No. 4 Notre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in top five showdown

A year of simmering frustration boiled over Saturday night in South Bend, as No. 4 Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami 31-24, avenging last season’s heartbreaking loss and solidifying its position in the College Football Playoff chase. Quarterback CJ Carr orchestrated a dominant early performance,...

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Notre Dame players celebrate after defeating Miami.

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How to watch the Miami vs. Notre Dame showdown on NBC and Peacock

The roar of Notre Dame Stadium echoed Saturday night as the Fighting Irish avenged a stinging defeat from last season, overcoming the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes 31-24. Quarterback CJ Carr orchestrated a dominant performance, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns, erasing the memory of last...

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