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Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Saints Can Play Defense, Too

by The Associated Press December 18, 2018

FILE - In this May 29, 2018, file photo, Serena Williams returns a shot against Krystyna Pliskova during their first-round match of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, France. The women's tennis tour has approved rule changes that involve seedings after a return from pregnancy. Former No. 1 players Williams and Victoria Azarenka are recent mothers on the tour. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

WTA Revises Pregnancy Rules

by The Associated Press December 18, 2018

Vanderbilt's Aaron Nesmith (24) knocks the ball away from Arizona State forward Romello White (23) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

College Basketball: Vandy Upsets No. 18 Arizona St.

by The Associated Press December 18, 2018

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NFL Roundup: Bears Are Bound for Playoffs

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25), from Australia, shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

NBA Roundup: Butler Back, and the Sixers Benefit

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018

England's Rocky Fielding takes a knee after being knocked down by Mexico's Canelo Alvarez, left, during the first round of a WBA super middleweight championship boxing match Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in New York. Alvarez stopped Fielding in the third round. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Alvarez Adds to Accolades

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018

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. Vonn is hoping to return from injury in January 2019 and resume her pursuit of the all-time World Cup wins record, according to the U.S. Ski Team's head coach. Olympic downhill champion Sofia Goggia is also hoping to return from injury in January. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti, File)

Skiing Roundup: Vonn May Return Next Month

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, right, and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seen prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Man U at New Low

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018

FILE - In this July 9, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos heads for the field during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The New York Mets have agreed to a $19.5 million, two-year contract with Ramos, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The Mets will turn to the two-time All-Star, who is coming off a strong year with the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 because the deal has not been announced and is still pending a physical. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)

Mets Reportedly Add Catcher Ramos

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018

Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, gets a layup against Green Bay's Manny Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

College Basketball: UVM Wins; Michigan State Rolls

by The Associated Press December 16, 2018