Ratings for NFL conference championships down 8 percent

NEW YORK (AP) -- New England quarterback Tom Brady is still television's biggest star during football season....

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Wilpon defends payroll as Mets announce medical changes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon defended the team's offseason spending, saying more moves are likely before opening day and during the season....

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NAmerica touts 'risk averse' World Cup bid amid Trump issues

LONDON (AP) -- With barely four months until FIFA votes on the 2026 World Cup host, Morocco got round to launching its bid on Tuesday....

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A-Rod again replaces Boone, joins ESPN Sunday Night Baseball

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez is taking over for Aaron Boone again, this time moving into the ESPN booth for Sunday Night Baseball....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:04 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2rwm0tf

Granderson, Blue Jays finalize $5 million, 1-year deal

TORONTO (AP) -- Outfielder Curtis Granderson and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract....

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NHL wants Seattle, but is the Emerald City a hockeytown?

KENT, Wash. (AP) -- They showed up on a Tuesday night in early January to enjoy the 2-for-1 beers and hot dogs, the free parking, the $15 tickets a few rows off the ice and the chance to chant "Portland sucks," for three hours....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2E2OWfe

The Latest: Trustee says Michigan State president won't quit

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Latest on the sentencing of Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar (all times local):...

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