AP Sports Digest
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
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TOP STORIES
BBN-ROCKIES-CARDINALS-ARENADO TRADE
NEW YORK - The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a trade needing approvals before it can be finalized, a person familiar with the swap tells the AP. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. SENT: 650 words, photos.
BKC--OBIT-JOHN CHANEY
PHILADELPHIA -- John Chaney, one of the nation's leading coaches during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died at 89. Chaney was a commanding figure on the court and admired as much for his mentoring of players as for the team's success. By Jonathan Poet. SENT: 1,200 words, photos. With BKC--Obit-John Chaney-Quotes (sent).
FBN--NFL-MINORITY HIRINGS
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. More interviews didn't equal more hirings this offseason. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. SENT: 1,000 words, photos. With FBN-Texans-Culley (sent).
FBN--SUPER BOWL-BRADY'S BET
Tom Brady is out to join an exclusive group of American sports superstars who won a championship in their first season with a new team. The only ones to do it are basketball great Oscar Robertson and baseball great Frank Robinson. By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton. SENT: 1,300 words, photos.
FBN--SUPER BOWL CHARITIES
The legacy of the Super Bowl stretches beyond the field in the host city, with an array of charitable efforts. The pandemic sent the NFL scrambling, but the league is intent on following through on initiatives in the Tampa Bay area. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. UPCOMING: 840 words, photos.
BKC--T25-BLACK AND BLUEBLOODS
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Some of the top men's college basketball teams in the country are struggling. There are many reasons for their struggles. There are shortfalls of the one-and-done recruiting system, there have been injuries and the pandemic has disrupted everything, including crucial time during the preseason. By Dave Skretta. SENT: 950 words, photos.
COMMENTARY
FBC--PAUL NEWBERRY-BLACK COACHES
While the NFL's abysmal hiring practices have attracted plenty of well-earned condemnation, let's not forget the college game. The big schools aren't doing any better when it comes to giving Black coaches a chance. By Sports Columnist Paul Newberry. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.
NOTABLE
FBN--SUPER BOWL-CHIEFS-HOW THEY WERE BUILT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was never much of a surprise that the Kansas City Chiefs eventually would sign Patrick Mahomes to the largest contract in NFL history. Especially so after the brilliant young quarterback had just led the franchise to its first title in 50 years. What did surprise some people? That Mahomes left some money on the table. By Dave Skretta. SENT: 770 words, photos.
FBN--SUPER BOWL-BUCCANEERS-HOW THEY WERE BUILT
TAMPA, Fla. - Construction of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began long before Tom Brady decided the once-downtrodden team had most of what he needed to have an opportunity to build on his legacy of championships. By Fred Goodall. SENT: 750 words, photos.
FBN--SUPER BOWL MATCHUPS
Defenses deciding a Super Bowl featuring Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady? Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce? Mike Evans and Gronk? Heresy, you say. Maybe not. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. SENT: 950 words, photos.
FBN-PACKERS-COORDINATORS FIRED
Green Bay defensive coordinator Mike Pettine won't return to the team and special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga was fired after the Packers' second straight NFC championship game loss. By Steve Megargee. SENT: 610 words, photos.
SOC-MLS-LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Major League Soccer has extended its deadline for negotiating adjustments to the existing collective bargaining agreement and warned it is prepared to lock out players if a deal isn't reached by then. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 420 words, photos.
GLF--FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN
SAN DIEGO - Viktor Hovland birdied his final for a 7-under 65 on Torrey Pines' tough South Course on a rainy, miserable day, giving him a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Famers Insurance Open. SENT: 700 words, photos. With Dubai Desert Classic (sent).
ATH--BIG TEN-CHANGING SEASON
Moving fall sports to later in the calendar can have consequences beyond the pandemic. Big Ten runners await Saturday's cross-country championships in Indiana while snow blankets much of the Midwest. By Steve Megargee. SENT: 600 words, photos.
DAVOS-FORUM-JAPAN
TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, amid growing uncertainty as coronavirus cases rise at home, renews his determination to host this summer's postponed Tokyo Olympics. He says they will symbolize human victory over the pandemic. By Mari Yamaguchi. SENT: 350 words, photos.
FBC--SENIOR BOWL PREVIEW
MOBILE, Ala. - Alabama quarterback Mac Jones headlines a group of quarterbacks from high-profile programs at the Senior Bowl. He like others will be looking to solidify or improve his draft stock, provided the Heisman Trophy finalist's gimpy left ankle is good to go. By John Zenor. SENT: 710 words, photos.
CAR--IMSA-ROLEX 24 PREVIEW
The Rolex 24 at Daytona is stacked with superstars. Despite the pandemic, the field has 50 cars one year after an event-low 38 competed in the twice-round-the-clock endurance race. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 810 words, photos.
HKN--BRUINS VS CHARA
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins know Zdeno Chara well enough to know he won't be taking it easy on his former teammates. They will face him for the first time Saturday when Boston plays the Washington Capitals. By Jimmy Golen. SENT: 690 words, photos.
SBD--WINTER X-KNUCKLE HUCK
ASPEN, Colo. - The Winter X Games recently introduced the Knuckle Huck event for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. It's a set of low-flying, highly creative trips down the mountain that have in many ways helped action sports rediscover their roots. By Pat Graham. SENT: 750 words, photos.
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AP Sports Extra: Super Bowl:
A paginated preview of the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 is available by searching "SE" in AP Newsroom under the Graphics tab. Three page sizes are available -- full broadsheet, half broadsheet, tabloid -- with space for local advertising or content. The pages look at the Chiefs-Buccaneers matchup, keys to the game and Super Bowl facts and figures. For questions, contact Barry Bedlan at bbedlan@ap.org
SUPER BOWL 55 PREVIEW: Full-page graphic shows the probable Chiefs and Buccaneers starters, with analysis of offense and defense and key players; team stats for regular and postseason; and statistical QB comparison. 6c x 20 inches. Stand alone or with related Super Bowl stories. UPCOMING: Feb. 3.
SUPER BOWL 55 LOGOS: Super Bowl 55 logo with team helmets, logos. With any Super Bowl stories. SENT.
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Saturday Time Schedule (EST)
NBA
Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
Milwaukee at Charlotte, 8 p.m.
Portland at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Sacramento at Miami, 8 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Boston, 8:30 p.m.
Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Dallas, 9 p.m.
Detroit at Golden State, 10 p.m.
NHL
New Jersey at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Boston at Washington, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Montreal, 7 p.m.
Dallas at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Florida at Detroit, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Toronto at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Colorado at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
St. Louis at Anaheim, 9 p.m.
Vancouver at Winnipeg, 10 p.m.
College Basketball (Top 25)
Men
No. 1 Gonzaga at Pepperdine, 8 p.m.
No. 2 Baylor vs. Auburn, 4 p.m.
No. 3 Villanova at Seton Hall, 3:30 p.m.
No. 8 Virginia at No. 20 Virginia Tech, 6 p.m.
No. 9 Alabama at No. 24 Oklahoma, Noon
No. 10 Texas Tech at LSU, 2 p.m.
No. 11 West Virginia vs. Florida, 2 p.m.
No. 12 Missouri vs. TCU, 2 p.m.
No. 14 Wisconsin at Penn St., 3 p.m.
No. 15 Kansas at No. 18 Tennessee, 6 p.m.
No. 16 Florida St., at Georgia Tech, 4 p.m.
No. 17 Creighton at DePaul, 8 p.m.
No. 21 Minnesota at Purdue, 7:30 p.m.
No. 23 UCLA vs. Oregon St., 7 p.m.
Women
No. 18 Gonzaga at Saint Mary's (Cal) 4 p.m.
No. 24 West Virginia at TCU, 2 p.m.
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