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Georgia jumps, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3, and what is going on with Miami?
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Georgia jumps, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3, and what is going on with Miami?

  • By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer
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Georgia nabbed the fourth and final projected first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings, while undefeated Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M held onto the top three positions. The Bulldogs rose one spot thanks to Alabama’s loss to Oklahoma over the weekend — a result that dropped the Crimson Tide six spots to No. 10 and lifted Oklahoma three notches to eighth. The top four teams in the rankings released Dec. 7 will receive first-round byes in this season’s playoff, which starts Dec. 19 and concludes with the title game a month later.

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
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Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

  • By SEUNG MIN KIM and GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press
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Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The soccer star was seated near the front of the East Room, not far from where the president and crown prince gave remarks. Trump, in his speech, made a point of recognizing Ronaldo, whom he introduced to his teenage son. Ronaldo, who hasn’t made a high-profile U.S. appearance in over a decade, recently signed a lucrative contract extension with Saudi club Al-Nassr. He is also set to play in a record sixth World Cup next year.

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Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan

  • By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer
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The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan. Mark Bernstein, Michigan's board chairman, accused Petitti of trying to "strong-arm" the university. The Big Ten stated that no school is being forced to support the plan, which aims to bring private investment into the league. Discussions began last year, and the plan involves UC Investments providing funds in exchange for a share of media rights. Some schools, including Michigan and Southern California, oppose the deal. Concerns include governance and the impact on tax-exempt status.

Kyle Hendricks, who helped Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series, is retiring
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Kyle Hendricks, who helped Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series, is retiring

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Kyle Hendricks, the crafty right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series and end a 108-year championship drought, is retiring. The announced his retirement on Monday. The 35-year-old Hendricks compiled a 105-91 record and a 3.79 ERA over 11 seasons with the Cubs and one with the Los Angeles Angels. He was an All-Star in 2016, going 16-8 with a major league-best 2.13 ERA. He pitched 4 1/3 shutout innings as the Cubs lost Game 3 to Cleveland 1-0 and 4 2/3 innings in Chicago’s 8-7, 10-inning win in Game 7.

Bears coach Ben Johnson not ready to talk playoffs with team in sole possession of NFC North lead
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Bears coach Ben Johnson not ready to talk playoffs with team in sole possession of NFC North lead

  • By ANDREW SELIGMAN - AP Sports Writer
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The Chicago Bears find themselves in unfamiliar territory in sole possession of the NFC North lead and staring down at the rest of the division. The Bears have won seven of eight after squeezing past the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 to pull out another down-to-the-wire game, and they’re looking more and more like a team that could be headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Bears hold a slim lead in the division over Green Bay, with Detroit one game out of first place and Minnesota at the bottom. They host AFC North leader Pittsburgh on Sunday. Chicago is 3-0 in games decided by two points or fewer and 5-1 when the margin is five or less.

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New York Jets players stunned by shooting that left teammate Kris Boyd critically injured

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Kris Boyd was on the minds of his stunned but grateful New York Jets teammates as they returned to work a day after he was shot and wounded in midtown Manhattan. Boyd remained in critical but stable condition Monday. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and authorities say it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted by the shooter. No other injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list in August.

Purdue reclaims No. 1 from Houston in AP Top 25, Louisville and Illinois jump into top 10
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Purdue reclaims No. 1 from Houston in AP Top 25, Louisville and Illinois jump into top 10

  • By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Basketball Writer
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Purdue has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. The Boilermakers jumped over Houston, which spent just one week at the top. UConn, Arizona, and Duke also received No. 1 votes. UConn stayed at No. 3, while No. 4 Arizona and No. 5 Duke swapped spots. No. 6 Louisville made a big climb, moving up six spots. No. 8 Illinois also moved up, while Texas Tech and UCLA dropped.

Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun
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Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun

  • By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press
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Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was used, a prosecutor said Monday. Brown appeared via Zoom at a brief arraignment hearing in which his lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, repeated that Brown already entered a not guilty plea. He was released from jail last week on a $25,000 bond and required to wear an ankle monitor. An attempted murder charge in Florida carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence, a prosecutor said because Brown allegedly used a gun he could face double that time behind bars because of a firearm sentencing enhancement. It also carries a potential 20-year minimum mandatory sentence upon conviction.