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Slovakia's Petra Vlhova celebrates after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Flachau, Austria, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Slovakian Edges Shiffrin in Austria

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

Duke's Zion Williamson dunks against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

College Basketball: No. 1 Duke Routs Wake Forest

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

St. Louis Blues' Jordan Binnington (50) blocks a shot as Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny (11) looks for a rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NHL Roundup: St. Louis Beats Flyers in Battle of Basement

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson calls to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NBA Roundup: Celtics Cruise in Irving’s Return

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, United States' Lindsey Vonn celebrates on the podium after winning an alpine ski, women's world Cup downhill race, in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany. Lindsey Vonn is planning to return from injury this weekend, Jan. 12-13, 2019, for speed races in Austria, resuming her quest for the all-time record for World Cup wins. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti, File)

Vonn Is Ready to Return

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

File-This Mat 24, 2018, file photo shows Daniel Suarez looking down pit road before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Aeries auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. Suarez will hit a reset on his career, getting a second chance to prove he can win at NASCAR's top level. Pushed out of a ride with Joe Gibbs Racing, one of the top teams in the sport, Suarez found a soft landing at Stewart-Haas Racing. The SHR four-driver lineup combined for 12 victories last season and claimed half the spots in the round of eight in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Suarez Getting Second Shot in NASCAR

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Mets' David Wright returns to the dugout after an on-field ceremony during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in New York. Former Mets captain Wright is becoming a special adviser to New York chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. In making the announcement Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, the Mets said the 36-year-old third baseman will be placed on unconditional release waivers. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

Mets’ Wright Hired as Management Adviser

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

FILE - In this July 20, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Troy Tulowitzki throws out Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game, in Phoenix. Tulowitzki would be happy to have the New York Yankees add Manny Machado to their infield, even if the move costs the 34-year-old shortstop playing time. "Hey, I signed up to be a Yankee because I wanted to play with the best players," Tulowitzki said Monday, "so if Manny is one of those guys, then I think that would be awesome, It would make the team that much stronger." (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Tulo: I’d Be Fine If Machado Joins

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) talks with offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the decision says LaFleur has accepted Green Bay’s offer to become the next head coach of the Packers. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Source: Pack Hires Titans’ LaFleur

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019

Wolverhampton's Raul Jimenez celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Soccer Roundup: Makeshift Liverpool Ousted From FA Cup

by The Associated Press January 8, 2019