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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) reacts in front of Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler after making a 3-pointer in overtime during an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Boston won 121-114. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Overtime Works for Celtics

by The Associated Press December 25, 2018

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, Anton Shipulin of Russia competes during the men's 20 km individual competition at the biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding, Germany. Shipulin, a world biathlon champion at the heart of Russia's doping scandal, has announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Doping-Tainted Russian Retiring From Competition

by The Associated Press December 25, 2018

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates his win against Cardiff City after the English Premier League match between Cardiff City and Manchester United at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Dec. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/ Jon Super)

Solskjaer To Man U: Enjoy It

by The Associated Press December 25, 2018

Tennessee's Jordan Bone drives around Wake Forest's Torry Johnson during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Tom Sherlin/The Daily Times via AP)

Back in the High Life Again: Duke Returns to No. 1

by The Associated Press December 25, 2018

This Dec. 20, 2018, photo shows a large bush-like structure made out of evergreens, with an interior maze, that will be set ablaze for a bonfire during a winter celebration on Saturday, Dec. 29, in Middlesex, Vt. Organizers also plan to create the world's largest s'more for the festivities. (AP Photo/Lisa Rathke)

Vermont Community Attempts to Make World’s Largest S’More

by The Associated Press December 25, 2018

Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (8) prepares to hand off the ball to running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Bowl Games: Army Blasts Houston

by The Associated Press December 22, 2018

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, top, hangs on the rim after a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NBA Roundup: Sixers Thump Raptors

by The Associated Press December 22, 2018

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) try to hold off pressure from Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Tatar, right, and Phillip Danault, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Canadiens won in overtime, 4-3. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)

NHL Roundup: Danualt Sends Habs Past Vegas

by The Associated Press December 22, 2018

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates at the finish area of a ski World Cup women's Slalom race, in Courchevel, France, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Shiffrin Ties Slalom Victory Mark

by The Associated Press December 22, 2018

Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) flips the ball over his shoulder after he scored a touchdown on a 2-yard pass reception against the Washington Redskins in the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Remains Alive for Playoffs

by The Associated Press December 22, 2018