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Figure skating
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Isabeau Levito eyes first US title, leads after women’s short program in US Figure Skating Championship
The 15-year-old holds a razor-thin lead over two-time national champion Bradie Tennell.
Golf
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Tee-tossing Patrick Reed fares better than Rory McIlroy after delayed start in Dubai
Reed and McIlroy traded verbal blows Wednesday after an interaction — of sorts — at the practice range.
Figure skating
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World pairs champs Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier dazzle on first day of the US Figure Skating Championships
Knierim and Frazier led second-place tandem Emily Chan and Spencer Howe by more than 15 points after the short program.
NFL
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49ers-Eagles NFC Championship matchup has old-school feel, and skilled playmakers
The defenses are ranked 1-2 in the NFL and the offenses feature standout performers.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
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Full-cut, high-velocity tennis will be on display in Australian Open women’s final
Elena Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion from Kazakhstan, and Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 5 seed in Melbourne are both 6-footers from Eastern Europe with thunderous first serves and fast-paced groundstrokes.
NFL
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Jets hire Nathaniel Hackett to run the offense, possibly opening the door for Aaron Rodgers to join team
The former Broncos coach was Green Bay's offensive coordinator from 2019-21 with Rodgers as the quarterback.
NFL
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49ers running back Christian McCaffrey misses another practice, but vows to play Sunday
McCaffrey said he will go through walkthroughs and go over the plays with his running backs coaches.
NFL
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Panthers get their coach, agreeing on a four-year deal with Frank Reich
Reich was chosen among nine candidates, including interim coach Steve Wilks and former Saints coach Sean Payton.