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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Vick once played for coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia, and when he saw the potential of a young Patrick Mahomes, he knew that enormous talent was in good hands. “I remember the first thing he said: ‘Hey, you’re going to be special. Look at that big man (Reid) right there. He’s going to take you …

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called on Erling Haaland to “relax” and stay positive after being concerned by the prolific striker’s on-field demeanor before he scored the first goals of his comeback from injury. Guardiola was critical of his players’ body language during the 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, which saw Haaland …

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Mets realize a long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Alonso agreed last month to a $20.5 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration. He switched agents last fall to Scott Boras, who usually encourages players to maximize …

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jenna Johnson scored 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting, Maty Wilke hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points and No. 20 Utah beat …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Jackson State Tigers (9-14, 5-5 SWAC) at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (10-13, 5-5 SWAC) Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ken Evans and the Jackson …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lu’Cye Patterson scored 22 points, Dishon Jackson had a double-double and Charlotte beat Temple 73-70 on Sunday. Patterson shot 6 for 12 (3 for 5 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Xavier Johnson’s 17 points helped Southern Illinois defeat Illinois State 69-66 on Saturday night. Johnson also added nine assists for the Salukis (16-9, 8-6 …

There were plenty of critics when CBS announced four years ago that it would produce a kids-centric broadcast of an NFL playoff game on Nickelodeon. Now, if a league or network isn’t doing something to appeal to younger fans, they are behind the times. Nickelodeon will air its fifth NFL game on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs face the …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LINCOLN, Neb (AP) — Keisei Tominaga scored 19 points and Josiah Allick scored 16 points and Nebraska was never threatened in a 79-59 beat down over Michigan on …

MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Boston Celtics withstood a late rally to beat the Miami Heat 110-106 on Sunday. Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points, Jaylen Brown had 20 points and Jrue Holiday scored 15 for Boston, which hit 16 of 39 3-point attempts. “Today was fun, we have a lot …