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Hurricanes’ road woes in focus heading to game against Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes have been without desired results for most of the past couple of weeks. They’ll have a big challenge to get back on track Thursday night when they meet the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla. One way the Hurricanes have identified to find their groove again would be better outings away from home. […]

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49ers QB Joshua Dobbs to start for Brock Purdy (elbow) vs. Cardinals

San Francisco will start Joshua Dobbs in place of injured quarterback Brock Purdy when the 49ers end their season on Sunday at the Arizona Cardinals. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday that Dobbs will replace Purdy, who sustained a right elbow contusion with nerve inflammation in Monday night’s loss to the Detroit Lions. Shanahan said

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Women’s Top 25 roundup: No. 23 Iowa surges past Penn State

Taylor McCabe scored 17 points, Addison O’Grady netted 16 and Hannah Stuelke posted a double-double as No. 23 Iowa used a late 9-0 run to defeat Penn State 80-68 in the Big Ten matchup on Wednesday in University Park, Pa. Stuelke finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists as the Hawkeyes (12-2, 2-1

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No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 Arizona State

ATLANTA — Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl. Texas’ Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clinching the win for Texas (13-2), which

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) hopes to play in finale

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson said he has been dealing with the most severe back spasms of his life, but he still wants to play Sunday when the Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars to end their season. Richardson, 22, missed practice last week and Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants which eliminated the Colts (7-9)

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Reports: Packers CB Jaire Alexander undergoes knee surgery

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander underwent knee surgery this week to alleviate pain and swelling, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. Alexander, 27, first tore the PCL in his right knee on Oct. 27 and had played just 10 snaps of one game since. He could return for the Super Bowl, should the playoff-bound Packers advance,

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Rams to rest QB Matthew Stafford; Jimmy Garoppolo gets start

The Los Angeles Rams are resting quarterback Matthew Stafford and will start Jimmy Garoppolo for the regular-season finale on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Seahawks. Rams coach Sean McVay made the announcement Wednesday after giving an indication Monday that he planned to rest most of the team’s key starters. The Rams (10-6) have won the

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Ex-Princeton WR Tiger Bech, 28, killed in New Orleans attack

Former Princeton wide receiver Tiger Bech, the older brother of TCU standout Jack Bech, was one of at least 15 people killed in a mass truck attack in New Orleans early Wednesday. Tiger Bech, 28, died after being transported to a New Orleans hospital with critical injuries suffered during the incident described by officials as

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Preds F Zachary L’Heureux facing possible suspension

Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L’Heureux is facing a possible suspension for tripping/slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon on Tuesday night. L’Heureux, 21, will have an NHL Player Safety hearing at a date and time still to be determined, the league said Wednesday. The incident occurred at the 3:19 mark of the second period during

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