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The College Football Playoff participants are well represented on The Associated Press All-America team.

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox have announced a $42 million, three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera.

The Associated Press All-America team.

PARIS (AP) — In announcing the end of a distinguished 20-year career, Thierry Henry made it clear where he felt more cherished.

MIAMI (AP) — A guilty plea is scheduled for a South Florida businessman accused of helping to finance the smuggling of Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig out of Cuba.

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' busy offseason has reached first base.

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has dismissed ethics prosecutor Michael Garcia's appeal challenging how his World Cup bid investigation was handled.

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy has been chosen as the European Tour player of the year, capping a season in which he won two majors, the Ryder Cup, and topped the money lists in E…

CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Brees saw a different attitude, noticed a better vibe this time.

Chryst, who is expected to be UW's next coach, addressed the media at an Armed Forces Bowl news conference on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation is requesting extra security for the Asian Cup in Australia following the siege at a Sydney cafe that left two hostages dead.

The University of Wisconsin women's hockey team is off for a long holiday break, but its second half will start with a nationally televised bang.

The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team is on a 20-day break for exams and the holidays, offering members time to assess their 1-10-1 start.  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The photo emblazoned on the front of Chris Harris Jr.'s navy sweat shirt was a tribute to his favorite Denver Broncos cornerback — himself, of course.

There were a bevy of free-agent deals Monday. Here are some things to know about the biggest moves:

The only school with more national championships than top-ranked Kentucky's eight is UCLA with 11.

The Big 12 and SEC couldn't have asked for a better game for the inaugural challenge between the conferences Sunday with No. 3 Texas facing No. 4 Texas A&M.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Griffin scored 18 points, DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers breezed to a 113-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.