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Bengals’ Duke Tobin defends front office after disappointing season

CINCINNATI (AP) — Duke Tobin did make one change in the wake of a disappointing 6-11 season by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals director of player personnel did an end of the season availability on Friday to discuss missing the postseason for the third straight season, instead of waiting ...

Browns interview Todd Monken for head coach opening

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Todd Monken, Baltimore's offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, interviewed on Saturday for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching opening. The Browns fired Kevin Stefanski on Monday after six seasons and a 46-58 overall record. Monken is not expected to return to ...

Avdija scores 33 in latest outburst as Trail Blazers blow out Jazz, 137-117

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in three quarters, falling just short of his second consecutive triple-double, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Utah Jazz 137-117 on Monday night. Shaedon Sharpe scored 29 for the Trail Blazers (17-20), ...

Matt Weston wins men’s World Cup skeleton race by largest margin in 14 years

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Britain's Matt Weston enjoyed the most lopsided men's World Cup skeleton victory in almost 14 years on Wednesday, dominating the field for his fourth win in five races this season and the 13th of his career on the circuit. Weston had the best time in both heats ...

Ohio State’s Carnell Tate declares for NFL draft after standout season

Ohio State standout wide receiver Carnell Tate announced on Tuesday he is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft. Tate announced his decision on social media. The junior had 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns this season as he became a deep threat in the Buckeyes' ...

Avdija scores 33 in latest outburst as Trail Blazers blow out Jazz, 137-117

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in three quarters, falling just short of his second consecutive triple-double, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Utah Jazz 137-117 on Monday night. Shaedon Sharpe scored 29 for the Trail Blazers (17-20), ...

Eagles ready for the 49ers after losing the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Graham had just defended coach Nick Sirianni's decision to choose rest for his starters over playing them in a game that decided seeding — a loss to Washington that cost the Eagles the No. 2 seed in the NFC — when he was told San Francisco was on deck in the ...

Flyers sign Christian Dvorak to a 5-year, $25.75 million contract extension

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Christian Dvorak to a five-year contract extension worth $25.75 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the deal Monday night. Dvorak will count $5.15 million annually against the salary cap from when the deal kicks in ...

Brown’s goaltended layup in OT lifts short-handed Nuggets over 76ers 125-124

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bruce Brown scored 19 points and got the winning bucket in overtime off a goaltending call on Joel Embiid, and Jalen Pickett had 29 points to lead the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 125-124 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Embiid was whistled for the ...