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FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Justin Wilson throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball gam in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Wilson and the New York Mets have agreed to a $10 million, two-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Pitcher: Teams Prefer Money Over Winning

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

With his blood on his uniform, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) clutches his left hand as he heads to the locker room during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NBA Roundup: Without Irving, Celtics Nip Nets

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, second from left, celebrates his goal with defenseman Jake Muzzin, left, and left wing Alex Iafallo, second from right, as St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson skates by during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NHL Roundup: Devils Pluck Penguins for Rare Road Decision

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

FILE- In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis plays against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. Davis' agent says the five-time All-Star has told the New Orleans Pelicans that he wants to be traded to a contending team. Agent Rich Paul confirmed the request to The Associated Press early Monday, Jan. 28. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Agent: Davis Requests New Orleans Trade

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

FILE-In this Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) works for a catch against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23. New Orleans Saints fans have found some pretty creative ways to express their displeasure over the infamous “no call” during last weekend’s Saints-Rams championship game. But their newest tactic may make the loudest statement - a Super Bowl boycott. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Saints-Rams ‘Do-Over’ Suit in Federal Court

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2014 file photo, taken with a fisheye lens looking south toward downtown Atlanta, the ice-covered interstate system shows the remnants of a winter snow storm, in Atlanta. The National Weather Service projects that up to an inch (2.5 centimeters) of snow is possible Tuesday in Atlanta, with up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) in far northern suburbs. Forecasters warn of the possibility of ice-glazed roads and highways. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)

‘Snow Jam’ of ’14 On Atlanta’s Mind

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

Duke's Zion Williamson, left, and Cam Reddish, center, compete for the ball with Notre Dame's Nate Laszewski (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

College Basketball: Williamson, Duke Overpower Irish

by The Associated Press January 28, 2019

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) celebrates following an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

College Basketball: UNH Bounces No. 1 Notre Dame

by The Associated Press January 27, 2019

The winner, Austria's Stephanie Venier, reacts at finish line after completing an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Skiing Roundup: Austrian Wins Crash-Halted Downhill

by The Associated Press January 27, 2019

New England Patriots fans hold placards during an NFL football Super Bowl send-off rally for the team, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Los Angeles Rams are to play the Patriots in Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Sports Briefs: Thousands Send Patriots Off to Super Bowl

by The Associated Press January 27, 2019