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By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because

BEIJING (AP) — For journalists covering the Beijing Winter Olympics, China’s strict pandemic measures are creating a surreal and somewhat frustrating experience. China requires electronic confirmation of the health status of those participating in or covering the Games. That kept Associated Press photo editor Yirmiyan Arthur on edge during her journey from New Delhi to

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa has become the latest Brazilian teen sensation. The 15-year-old Endrick has attracted attention from European clubs after thriving in one of Brazil’s most traditional youth tournaments. The Palmeiras player scored in the final and won MVP and best goal at the

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ash Barty has ended a 42-year drought by reaching the Australian Open final with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Madison Keys. She needs one more win to become the first Australian woman to win her home Grand Slam title since 1978. Danielle Collins is in

By The Associated Press Ghana has fired coach Milovan Rajevac after its exit from the group stage at the African Cup of Nations. The Black Stars will look to hire a replacement before their two-leg World Cup playoff against Nigeria in March. Four-time champion Ghana finished in last place in its group at the African

BEIJING (AP) — For journalists covering the Beijing Winter Olympics, China’s strict pandemic measures are creating a surreal and somewhat frustrating experience. China requires electronic confirmation of the health status of those participating in or covering the Games. That kept Associated Press photo editor Yirmiyan Arthur on edge during her journey from New Delhi to

PARIS (AP) — Formula One has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Singapore Grand Prix. F1 says that a deal to continue racing at the Marina Bay street circuit until 2028 was agreed with the Singapore GP and Singapore’s tourism board. Singapore held F1’s first night race in 2008 and the venue has proved

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pressing the reset button on his game worked for Collin Morikawa for the majority of his first round at the Dubai Desert Classic. The 24-year-old Californian birdied seven of his first 11 holes after starting at No. 10 and was leading on 7 under after 14 holes at Emirates

BEIJING (AP) — China is demanding the U.S. end what it calls interference in the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin next week. The Foreign Ministry says Minister Wang Yi made the demand in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The U.S. and some of its main allies say they won’t send

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Maren Lundby was the world’s best female ski jumper for three years, starting in 2018 when she won Olympic gold. The Norwegian will not be at the Olympics coming up in China. Lundby decided to skip the World Cup season and the Olympics in order to make her physical

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford usually mutes his emotions in public, whether he’s under center or behind a bank of microphones. That’s why the team was joyously surprised last Sunday when Stafford let it all out. After the quarterback completed a majestic 44-yard pass to Cooper Kupp to

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog tied the game with 36.5 seconds left in regulation and Cale Makar scored a power-play goal 3:01 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Boston Bruins 4-3 for their 17th straight home victory. With Mike Reilly serving a tripping penalty, Makar took a

LOGAN, Utah — Justin Bean had 13 points and 13 rebounds to lead Utah State to a 75-57 win over San Diego State. Matt Bradley led the Aztecs with 19 points and six rebounds.

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Booker had 43 points and tied a career high with 12 rebounds, Chris Paul scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to eight with a 105-97 victory over the Utah Jazz. Booker paced