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Defense will probably dictate when the Detroit Pistons tangle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night at Staples Center.

Almost a year into his new life in Germany, Syrian refugee Ammar Sahar is well on his way to realizing his dream of becoming a Bundesliga referee.

The Anaheim Ducks found an adorable way to kick off Military Appreciation Night

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd says he had ''multiple injuries'' this year, including a concussion, and that he left the Volunteers in part to play for an offense that better suits his talents.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd says he had ''multiple injuries'' this year and that he left the Volunteers in part to play for an offense that better suits his talents.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Instead of basking in the team's biggest win in more than a decade, the Oakland Raiders know that beating the defending Super Bowl champions on a prime-time stage won't mean much if it isn't followed up by more significant victories down the stretch.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) After the rain, Carl Edwards will be racing for a championship in NASCAR's season finale.

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It's about time for the country to start paying more attention to the AFC West-leading, Super Bowl champion-beating Oakland Raiders, from young, mistake-avoiding QB Derek Carr to pass-rusher extraordinaire Khalil Mack to twinkle-toed punter Marquette King.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Carl Edwards got the victory he desperately needed to earn a championship-contending spot in the NASCAR Sprint Cup finale, winning at Texas on Sunday night in a race shortened by 41 laps because of rain after the start was delayed nearly six hours.

J.J. Redick is the NBA's new 3-point king. Sort of.

LOS ANGELES (AP) Nick Young scored 22 points, Jordan Clarkson added 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers moved above .500 for only the second time in nearly three years with a 119-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Two teams off to disappointing starts in their own way look to turn things around Monday night when the New Orleans Pelicans travel west to take on the Golden State Warriors.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Latavius Murray ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns and the Oakland Raiders showed they were ready for prime time, beating the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos 30-20 on Sunday night.

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Ryan Kesler scored two power-play goals, Jonathan Bernier had 25 saves and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday night.

Marian Hossa scored at 4:31 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Sunday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs declined Jason Hammel's $12 million option for next season, opening a spot in their rotation and making the right-hander one of the top starters on the free-agent market.

Michael Cammalleri made up for lost time Sunday night.