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The Conservators Center says a worker has been killed by a lion that got loose from a locked space, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Burlington, N.C. The facility was founded in 1999 and is in Burlington, about 50 miles northwest of Raleigh. (WTVD/ABC11 via AP)

Lion Kills Worker In N.C.

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, left, is unable to hold onto a catch on a pass attempt as he is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NFL Roundup: Ravens, Eagles Make Playoffs

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dario Saric (36) shoots over Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NBA/NHL Roundup: Timberwolves Turn Down Heat

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

EPL Loses CEO Dinnage

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

Roger Federer of Switzerland during his mixed doubles match with Belinda Bencic, against Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter of Britain at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia, Sunday Dec. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens)

Federer About to Learn If He Can Return Serena

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

Northwestern forward Vic Law, right, shoots over Columbia forward Randy Brumant during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

College Basketball: Northwestern Shrugs Off Columbia

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Miami coach Mark Richt walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Richt has made the stunning decision to retire, leaving after three years leading his alma mater and with five years remaining on his contract. Richt says the decision was his and came in the best interests of the program. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Richt Out at Miami

by The Associated Press December 31, 2018

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2013, file photo, handguns are displayed on a vendor's table at an annual gun show in Albany, N.Y. In a study looking at data from 2006-14, serious gun injuries including many from assaults sent 75,000 U.S. children and teens to emergency rooms over the nine years. Results were released on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Philip Kamrass, File)

Officials: State Couldn’t Run Background Checks For Guns

by The Associated Press December 29, 2018

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Garrett Temple (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

NBA Roundup: Down by 19, Celtics Rally Past Grizzlies

by The Associated Press December 29, 2018

New Jersey Devils goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (29) blocks a shot from Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NHL Roundup: Bruins Win in OT

by The Associated Press December 29, 2018