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WNBA players opt out of CBA, can start negotiating sooner
The WNBA players opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement that runs through October 2021; can start negotiating new CBA now.
Luck’s comeback season gives Colts momentum heading into bye
Andrew Luck’s health was Indianapolis’ biggest question the past two years
4-game ban may have helped Leverkusen winger Karim Bellarabi
A four-game suspension may have been the best thing to happen to Karim Bellarabi
‘A hell of a night’: Derrick Rose savors his career-high 50
Derrick Rose’s 50-point night for the Minnesota Timberwolves was a breakout few probably thought was still possible
Virtanen scores twice as Canucks beat Blackhawks 4-2
Jake Virtanen scored twice and Brendan Gaunce got the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to lead the Vancouver Canucks past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2
DeRozan, Aldridge help Spurs blow out Suns 120-90
DeMar DeRozan scored 20 of his 25 points in the first half, LaMarcus Aldridge added 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Phoenix Suns 120-90 for their third straight victory
Miller’s job not in jeopardy before Arizona regents meeting
An Arizona regent says University of Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller’s job is not in jeopardy heading into a meeting to discuss new allegations raised against the program during a federal trial
2018 Major League Soccer playoffs: Schedule, game times and results, TV info
The 2018 Major League Soccer playoffs are underway and will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 8 with the 23rd edition of MLS Cup.
Ex-MVP Derrick Rose delights NBA with career-high 50 points in Timberwolves’ win over Jazz
Derrick Rose, the oft-injured former MVP, poured in a career-high 50 points in a vintage performance that had his peers across the league buzzing.