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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts in 2020 came with as much hand-wringing as intrigue regarding how to use the talented Heisman Trophy finalist.
The Eagles already had quarterback Carson Wentz locked into a $128 million contract. They certainly had more pressing needs at...
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Labor Secretary Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to two people familiar with his plans.
The hockey players’ union has been searching for a new executive...
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Ukraine steps up efforts to exclude Russia from Olympics
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With next year’s Paris Olympics on the horizon and Russia’s invasion looking more like a prolonged conflict, Ukraine’s sports minister on Friday renewed a threat to boycott the games if Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete and said Kyiv...
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- LeBron James makes NBA history on a star-filled night in LA
- Tokyo Olympic official, 3 others held in bid-rigging probe
- LeBron sets NBA career scoring mark in Lakers’ loss to OKC
- AP PHOTOS: LeBron James’ run to the NBA scoring record
- Reaction to LeBron becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader
- Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark
- Phil Kessel helps Golden Knights beat Predators 5-1
- Jokic posts triple-double by halftime, Nuggets rout Wolves
- Vatrano’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2
- Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Bulls, end 3-game skid
- Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2
- Meier scores in OT, Sharks beat Lightning 4-3
- Bo Horvat scores as New York Islanders beat Seattle Kraken
- Ingram scores 30, Pelicans down Hawks for 3rd straight win
- Ayton has 35, Suns hold off Thomas, Nets in Booker’s return
- Brunson scores 25, late basket lifts Knicks over Magic
- AP sources: Derek Carr to visit Saints on Wednesday
- New receivers helped Chiefs get to Super Bowl without Hill
- Kyle Busch violated Mexican gun laws on recent vacation
- Irving has first practice with Mavericks, preps for debut
- No pitch clock, shift limits for World Baseball Classic
- Eagles GM Howie Roseman again shows his resilience
- Revolving door at QB ruined season for Jets, other NFL teams
- FA Cup dream over for Wrexham and its Hollywood owners
- Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’
- Diana Taurasi has sights set on playing at Paris Olympics
- In the spirit: More alcohol ads to run during Super Bowl
- Ukrainian skier pushes to keep Russians out of the Olympics
- Jessica Pegula reveals her mother Kim Pegula’s health crisis
- 2 women have rare job of coaching both girls, boys HS teams
- Stars at the Super Bowl: How Gronk and Shaq plan to party
- Column: Rose about majors over money heading into twilight
- Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate
- Leipzig defender Willi Orbán readies for stem-cell donation
- Shiffrin rules out racing downhill; super-G next at worlds
- Manchester City’s problems mount for manager Pep Guardiola
- NFL, DAZN sign agreement for Game Pass International package
- French skier Pinturault wins gold in combined at home worlds
- UFC to expand into Mexico with new training facility
- Paris mayor: No Russian team at 2024 Games if war continues
- Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes
- Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem
- Group: 1-in-5 U.S. adults will bet on this year’s Super Bowl
- Former Chelsea forward Atsu rescued after Turkey earthquake
- Nets’ Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable
- Bucks beat Trail Blazers 127-108 for 8th straight win
- Chrychrun scores twice as Coyotes beat Wild 3-2
- Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat Thunder
- Donna Kelce brings cookies for sons at Super Bowl opener
- Green, Hardy help Mavs surprise Jazz 124-111 without Doncic
