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Sat, Jan 23, 2021
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TOP STORIES
BBO--HALL OF FAME-CHARACTER CONCERNS
The results of the 2021 Hall of Fame vote will be announced Tuesday, and some voters are finding the task particularly agonizing this time around. Voters have had to consider how much a player's off-field behavior should affect his Hall of Fame chances with Curt Schilling's candidacy now front and center and Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens still on the ballot as well. In addition to suspicions of performance-enhancing drug use, some writers are reassessing other concerns about some of the game's biggest stars. By Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 1,200 words, photos.
FBN--CHIEFS-TYRANN'S TIME
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The smartest move that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has made was to stump for Patrick Mahomes in the draft. But a not-so-distant second is winning the bidding war with the Houston Texans for Tyrann Mathieu, who has turned himself from a rock-solid safety into an All-Pro in Kansas City. Heading into Sunday's AFC title game against Buffalo, the Honey Badger has picked off five passes in the past seven games, including one in a divisional-round win over Cleveland. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
GLF--THE AMERICAN EXPRESS
LA QUINTA, Calif. - Sungjae Im shot a 7-under 65 at The American Express to take a one-stroke lead over first-round leader Brandon Hagy and four others. Im, the 22-year-old South Korean who was the PGA Tour's rookie of the year in 2019, had seven birdies in the bogey-free round on the Stadium Course at PGA West, highlighted by three in four holes around the turn. By Greg Beacgan, SENT: 775 words, photos.
BKN--CELTICS-76ERS
PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid had 38 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 122-110. Seth Curry returned to the Sixers' starting lineup following a seven-game absence because of a positive COVID-19 test and scored 15 points. By Dan Gelston. SENT: 740 words, photos.
COMMENTARY
FBN- -JIM LITKE COLUMN-MAHOMES CONCUSSION
A week after a brain-rattling hit knocked Patrick Mahomes out of a game, the Chiefs star quarterback has been cleared to play Sunday's AFC Championship against the Bills. The NFL and its players have been clear-eyed about the long-term dangers from concussions for a decade or so, but the week-to-week decisions still rely on inexact science and remain in the players' hands. "When you're in the moment, and you're young, you're bulletproof, man. But I'm 51 years old," quarterbacking great Brett Favre said, "and I'm wondering what tomorrow will bring, because of concussions more than anything." By Jim Litke. UPCOMING: 780 words, photos.
NOTABLE
HKN--PREDATORS-STARS
DALLAS - Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists and Alexander Radulov also scored twice, helping Dallas beat the Nashville Predators 7-0 in the Stars' delayed season opener. The Stars unveiled their Western Conference championship banner, and were the last NHL team to open the season after their first four games were postponed because 17 players tested positive for COVID-19 during the abbreviated training camp. By Stephen Hawkins. SENT: 790 words, photos.
GLF--LPGA TOUR
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Danielle Kang continued to sail along at the LPGA Tour's season-opening Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions on Friday, shooting a 6-under 65 to stretch her lead to two shots. A five-time LPGA Tour winner ranked fifth in the world, Kang had a 13-under 129 total at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando. She has yet to make a bogey. Nelly Korda, at No. 4 the top-ranked player in the 25-woman, winners-only field, was second after a 66. In Gee Chun and defending champion Gaby Lopez were four strokes back at 9 under. Chun matched Kang for the best score of the day with a 65. Lopez shot 68. SENT: 610 words.
BKC--T25-MICHIGAN-PURDUE
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Isaiah Livers matched his season high with 22 points, Eli Brooks added 11 and No. 7 Michigan relied on a staunch defense to beat Purdue 70-53 on Friday night. The Wolverines improved to 13-1 overall and 8-1 in the Big Ten, maintaining their stranglehold on the conference lead by winning their fifth straight in the series. Trevion Williams had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Boilermakers. Purdue played without guard Sasha Stefanovic after he tested positive for COVID-19. By Michael Marot. SENT: 690 words, photos.
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Saturday's Time Schedule
NBA
Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.
New Orleans at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Philadelphia at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
Golden State at Utah, 9 p.m.
Houston at Dallas, 9 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 9 p.m
NHL
Tampa Bay at Columbus, 2 p.m.
Montreal at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia at Boston, 7 p.m.
Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Ottawa at Winnipeg, 10 p.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Top 25
Men
No. 1 Gonzaga vs. Pacific, 10 p.m.
No. 2 Baylor at Oklahoma St., 2 p.m.
No. 3 Villanova at Providence, 8 p.m.
No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 19 Missouri, 8:30 p.m.
No. 8 Houston at Temple, Noon
No. 9 Kansas at Oklahoma, Noon
No. 10 Wisconsin vs. No. 15 Ohio St., 4 p.m.
No. 11 Creighton vs. No. 23 UConn, 2:30 p.m.
No. 13 Virginia vs. Georgia Tech, 8 p.m.
No. 14 West Virginia at Kansas St., 4 p.m.
No. 16 Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse, Noon
No. 17 Minnesota vs. Maryland, 2 p.m.
No. 18 Alabama vs. Mississippi St., 6 p.m.
No. 20 Clemson at Florida St., 3 p.m.
No. 21 Oregon vs. Oregon St., 10:30 p.m.
No. 24 UCLA at Stanford, 5 p.m.
Women
No. 3 UConn at Georgetown, 12:30 p.m.
No. 9 Baylor vs. Oklahoma, 8 p.m.
No. 24 Iowa St. vs. Texas, 6 p.m.
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