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Scoreboard roundup — 12/11/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHouston 116, Cleveland 110Indiana 122, Boston 117L.A. Lakers 96, Orlando 87L.A. Clippers 112, Toronto 92Charlotte 11,3 Brooklyn 108Chicago 136, Atlanta 102 Utah 127, Minnesota 116Phoenix 115, Memphis 108New Orleans 127, Milwaukee 112Sacramento 94, Oklahoma City 93New York 114, Golden State 122 -- OTNATIONAL...

Report: Gerrit Cole agrees to record nine-year deal with the Yankees

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Yankees have reportedly snatched up free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole.Sources tells ESPN the 29-year-old right-hander has agreed to a nine-year, $324 million deal with the Bronx Bombers. The contract has a full no-trade clause but includes an opt-out after five years, according to ESPN.Cole's record deal trumps the one pitcher...

Scoreboard roundup — 12/10/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCharlotte 114, Washington 107Miami 135, Atlanta 121 -- OTPhiladelphia 97, Denver 92Portland 115, New York 87NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUETampa Bay 2 Florida 1Montreal 4 Pittsburgh 1Buffalo 5 St. Louis 2Anaheim 3 Minnesota 2 -- SONashville 3 San Jose 1Winnipeg 5 Detroit 1Dallas 2 New...

Dallas Stars fire coach Jim Montgomery, citing ‘unprofessional conduct’

(DALLAS) -- The Dallas Stars fired coach Jim Montgomery Tuesday with two years remaining in his contract. In a statement, the Stars said Montgomery's termination was "due to unprofessional conduct."The team did not provide details about Montgomery's conduct in its statement, but Stars general manager Jim Nill did say Montgomery's conduct was "inconsistent with the...

Scoreboard roundup — 12/9/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONL.A. Clippers 110, Indiana 99Boston 110, Cleveland 88Toronto 93, Chicago 92Sacramento 119, Houston 118Milwaukee 110, Orlando 101Detroit 105, New Orleans 103Phoenix 125, Minnesota 109Oklahoma City 104, Utah 90Memphis 110, Golden State 102NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUENY Islanders 5, Tampa Bay 1Columbus 5, Washington 2Ottawa 5,...

Burrow, Fields, Hurts, Young named Heisman Trophy finalists

(NEW YORK) -- Four of college football's biggest stars are heading to New York City for the Heisman Trophy Ceremony on Saturday.Three quarterbacks -- LSU's Joe Burrow, Ohio State's Justin Fields, and Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts -- along with Ohio State's defensive lineman Chase Young, were named finalists on Monday for the award given to college...

NFL investigating Patriots video crew at Bengals-Browns game

(NEW YORK) -- The National Football Leaue is investigating after the New England Patriots were accused of videotaping in the press box during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Bengals coach Zac Taylor was asked about the alleged activities involving a Patriots team employee on Monday, saying only "I'm aware that...

Washington Nationals agree to record-breaking contract with pitcher Stephen Strasburg

(WASHINGTON) -- Fresh off a World Series win, the Washington Nationals will bring back at least one of their two most desirable free agents.The team agreed to a seven-year deal with right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on Monday. The contract is reportedly worth $245 million, surpassing the record seven-year $217 million deal signed by Boston Red...

Louisville, Kansas remain atop Top 25 rankings; Ohio State climbs to No. 3

(NEW YORK) -- After a tumultuous few weeks in the Associated Press Top 25 College Basketball poll, the top two teams stayed in place this week.In the newest poll, released on Monday, Louisville and Kansas hold the top two spots for the second consecutive week. Last week, Louisville became the fourth team to hold the...

Megan Rapinoe named Sport Illustrated’s 2019 Sportsperson of the Year

(New York) -- U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year for 2019.The magazine announced Monday that Rapinoe, co-captain of the 2019 World Cup champions, was honored with "the most prestigious honor in all of sports media," which is bestowed annually upon an athlete, coach or team who...