North Carolina validated head coach Hubert Davis’ retooling of the roster, rallying to earn the Tar Heels’ first win over Kansas since 2002 in an 87-74 victory Friday night.
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Dodgers’ Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a “deeply personal family matter,” said on Friday his daughter, Sterling, died on Oct. 26.
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Alcaraz grouped with Djokovic for ATP Finals
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz was drawn in a group with Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals, while defending champion Jannik Sinner was grouped with Alexander Zverev.
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Brazilian GP: Major storm set to hit circuit
A major storm appears set to hit the Interlagos Formula 1 circuit ahead of Saturday’s sprint race, which might have major ramifications for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix schedule.
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Mansolino joins Braves as new third base coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.
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ATP Finals preview: Who’s in and what to watch
Can anyone get past Sinner and Alcaraz? Will Djokovic play? Everything to know as the ATP Finals begin Sunday.
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Sabalenka-Rybakina WTA Finals title matchup set
Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula in three sets Friday to reach the WTA Finals title match, where she’ll square off against Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
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TTU forward JT Toppin set to make season debut
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin is expected to make his season debut on Friday.
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Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former MLB great Darryl Strawberry, the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year and an eight-time All-Star, of tax evasion and drug charges dating back to the latter part of his playing career.
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Anisimova tops Swiatek to advance at WTA Finals
Amanda Anisimova reached the last four of the WTA Finals by beating No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday. It was the American’s second consecutive victory over Swiatek since losing to her 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final.