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Lions C Ragnow can’t speak, but could play Sunday
Due to his fractured throat, center Frank Ragnow can't speak, but could still play for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Ragnow was injured in the first quarter of the Lions' loss to the Packers last week....
Dec 17, 2020
Brazil daily COVID-19 deaths rise above 1,000 again
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil recorded 1,092 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, the highest number in over three months, according to data released by the nation's health ministry. Brazil, which has the ...
Dec 17, 2020
American investors hope to buy Burnley before transfer window
By Simon Evans MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - American investors ALK Capital are aiming to complete their purchase of Premier League club Burnley in time to strengthen the Lancashire club's squad dur...
Dec 17, 2020
Blackhawks vow deepened commitment to team name
The Chicago Blackhawks not only have no plans to abandon the Native American references in their nickname and uniforms, team CEO Danny Wirtz vowed Thursday to "deepen our commitment" to what has been ...
Dec 17, 2020
Panthers RB McCaffrey doubtful to play vs. Packers
Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as doubtful for this weekend's game against the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Thursday. The quad injury will prevent McCaffrey...
Dec 17, 2020
Oregon coach Cristobal receives six-year extension
Oregon trustees approved a contract extension for football coach Mario Cristobal through the 2025 season, the school announced Thursday. The Oregonian reported that the $27.3-million contract adds ann...
Dec 17, 2020
Raiders heavily backed by bettors vs. banged-up Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are beat up and out of playoff contention, leading to the majority of the money to back the Las Vegas Raiders for Thursday night's game. It is a critical Week 15 home game for...
Dec 17, 2020
NHL: Capitals’ Lundqvist to miss next season due to heart condition
(Reuters) - Washington Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will miss the 2021 NHL season due to a heart condition, he said on Thursday. The 38-year-old Swede played 15 seasons with the New York Range...
Dec 17, 2020
Illinois WR Imatorbhebhe enters 2021 NFL Draft
Illinois wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe declared for the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday and will not play in Saturday's season finale at Penn State. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound redshirt senior leads the Figh...
Dec 17, 2020
Australian Open pushed back three weeks into February
The 2021 Australian Open will be pushed back three weeks due to COVID-19 precautions, with the first Grand Slam event of the calendar year now set to be contested in February. An updated ATP Tour cale...
Dec 17, 2020
