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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Russell Westbrook entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Thursday, joining Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brooklyn’s James Harden as past league MVP’s currently sidelined by coronavirus concerns. Westbrook played 42 minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in their overtime win at Dallas. The Lakers said he

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Micah Parsons keeps his focus on what’s next as the praise grows. The former Penn State player has a shot at a couple of rookie records. Parsons also has a chance to be the first player in 40 years to

By The Associated Press The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers played in an empty Bell Centre on Thursday night because of a spiraling rise of COVID-19 cases. The Canadiens announced about two hours before puck drop that Quebec public health officials had requested that no fans attend the game. The team says in a statement

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana appeal court says the man who killed former NFL player Joe McKnight cannot be tried again on a murder charge now that his conviction on the lesser charge of manslaughter has been overturned. Authorities in the New Orleans suburb of Jefferson Parish originally

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will have safety Derwin James and running back Austin Ekeler in the lineup for Thursday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after both were listed as questionable on the injury report leading up to the game. James was inactive for Sunday’s 37-21 win over the New

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed another practice for the Baltimore Ravens because of his sprained ankle. Jackson also missed practice Wednesday because of the ankle injury that knocked him out of last weekend’s loss at Cleveland. The Ravens have remained hopeful Jackson can play Sunday against Green Bay, but he missed more

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers swingman Isaac Okoro entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Thursday, the team said. Okoro, who scored 23 points and delivered a highlight-reel dunk over three Houston players on Wednesday night, will be out for an undetermined period. The Cavaliers said his status will be updated “at the appropriate time.” One

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson’s eyes have been the overwhelming focus this week. The New York Jets know once the rookie quarterback has his sights set, the footwork will come and so will more accurate throws. That’s when Wilson will be able to say see

NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy-award winning actor, writer and producer Keegan-Michael Key will host the “NFL Honors” show on Feb. 10, when The Associated Press individual awards are announced. The prime-time special will air at 9 p.m. EST on ABC and be simulcast on ESPN+ and NFL Network from the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett missed his first chance to play against his former team when a positive COVID-19 test forced him out earlier in the season. He’ll get another chance when the Seahawks travel to LA on Sunday to face the Rams in

By The Associated Press American midfielder Yunus Musah scored his second goal of the Spanish season, putting Valencia ahead in the first minute of a 3-1 extra-time win over second-tier Arenteiro in the second round of the Copa del Rey. José Gayà crossed to Maxi Gómez, who shot toward goal. Musah standing a few yards

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the situation says Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has had season-ending thumb surgery. The person spoke Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement regarding Hockenson. He had 61 receptions for 583 yards and four touchdowns this season.

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The Premier League schedule has been decimated because of postponements for coronavirus outbreaks at clubs. Five weekend matches have been called off to take the total amount wiped out over the past week to nine. The league says its intention is “to continue its current fixture schedule where safely

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls still have plenty of uncertainties hovering above them as they try to work their way back after having two games this week postponed because 10 players were in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. They’re scheduled to host the Los Angeles Lakers on

By The Associated Press Coronavirus concerns have forced the postponement of a number of college basketball games. They include this weekend’s showdown in Las Vegas between No. 15 Ohio State and No. 21 Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic.  It’s unclear whether fourth-ranked UCLA’s game Saturday against North Carolina at the same tournament will also

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Jr. Clay had a season-high 20 points as Tennessee Tech easily beat Montreat 117-60. Tyler Rodrigue led the Cavaliers on Thursday with 13 points.

CONWAY, S.C. — Essam Mostafa posted 18 points and 10 rebounds to lift Coastal Carolina to a 110-53 win over Regent. Andrew Aiken led the Royals on Thursday with 20 points.

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If the Premier League is to take an enforced break amid another surge in coronavirus cases, Trent Alexander-Arnold gave it quite a send-off. The Liverpool full back has the perhaps the most dangerous right foot in English soccer and he used it to devastating effect with a late long-range