Luis Valbuena, who played for the Angels in 2018, and former Pirates infielder Jose Castillo died in an automobile accident in Venezuela on Thursday.
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Jazz shut down Rockets for 118-91 victory
Without Rudy Gobert, Jazz shut down Rockets for 118-91 victory
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Vancouver GM Jim Benning can envision a few years from now when fans of Seattle’s new NHL franchise are making the trek north on I-5 and into downtown Vancouver to watch their team play the Canucks
Lillard and Layman lead Blazers to 108-86 win over the Suns
Damian Lillard had 25 points and eight assists before sitting for the final quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 108-86 romp of the Phoenix Suns
Green Bay Packers’ coach position might not be as attractive as Cleveland Browns’ vacancy
The Green Bay Packers might not have the league’s most attractive head coach opening this offseason.
Reports: Alex Smith dealing with complications from surgery to repair broken leg
The Redskins have asked for privacy for Alex Smith amid reports the quarterback is dealing with complications from surgery to repair a broken leg.
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See which players won the Doak Walker Award, Jim Thorpe Award, Biletnikoff Award, Maxwell Award, among other top individual college football awards.
Irving leads Celtics past Knicks 128-100
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points and Al Horford had 19 points and 12 rebounds as the Boston Celtics coasted past the New York Knicks 128-100
Tyler Cook has 26 points, No. 18 Iowa beats Iowa State 98-84
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Phillies get lefty Alvarez from Angels for righty Garcia
The Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarez from the Los Angeles Angels for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia