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Liberia elects soccer star George Weah its next president
For the first time in 70 years, the country will transfer power from one elected president to another. Many Liberians identify with Weah, who grew up poor before becoming a top striker in Europe.
Purple pride or Packer payback? Vikes and Green Bay Saturday night
The playoff-bound Vikings want to beat the Packers to help secure home field advantage. The Packers want revenge. And it'll be freezing. Here's a quick look at what's coming.
Sportscaster Dick Enberg, whose career spanned 60 years, dies at 82
Enberg got his big break calling UCLA basketball games, then went on to do other events such as Super Bowls, Olympics and Final Fours. Enberg retired in 2016 after a six-decade career.
Gymnast McKayla Maroney says settlement covered up sex abuse
After suffering sexual abuse and "years of psychological trauma," Maroney reached a settlement with USA Gymnastics in December 2016, but the terms of the agreement weren't disclosed in court papers.
Vikings clinch, so now what? 8 things to know
The Minnesota Vikings are a lock for the NFL playoffs with a chance to be the first team to play a Super Bowl in its hometown. But lots of questions remain. We tried to answer a few.
ESPN chief Skipper resigns, cites substance abuse problem
John Skipper, president of the sprawling ESPN sports network, said Monday that he is resigning to treat a substance abuse problem.
Photos: First ever mixed doubles curlers headed to the Olympics
Amid the rattle of cowbells and applause from onlookers, pairs of curlers competed over the weekend in Blaine to become the first ever U.S. Olympics mixed doubles curling team.
Facing misconduct investigation, Panthers owner selling team
Facing a growing investigation that accuses him of sexual misconduct and using racist language at work, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced Sunday that he will sell the NFL team after the season.
Vikings cruise past Bengals 34-7 to clinch NFC North
The game went so smoothly that Teddy Bridgewater even made his grand entrance, his first live action in 16 months since a massive knee injury.