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Tottenham's team players celebrate after Moussa Sissoko scored their side's first goal during the EFL Cup semi-final soccer match between between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)

FA Cup trip to unknown at 8th-tier club for Mourinho, Spurs

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Fans pose with the College Football Playoff championship trophy, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla. Alabama and Ohio State will play in the championship NCAA college football game Jan. 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Column: Let’s just get college football season over with

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass while being chased down by Atlanta Falcons Jacob Tuioti-Mariner during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil controls the ball during the Europa League round of 32 second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Bate at the Emirates stadium in London, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Mesut Ozil linked with D.C. United, among other transfer destinations

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. The 36-year-old’s journey back from a broken leg and 17 surgeries was a long one, but the difference with him at quarterback has been simple: Smith doesn’t make major mistakes, manages the game and is the cool hand coach Ron Rivera wanted in control of his young team. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Elway announced a major change in the Broncos’ football operations Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, saying he will hire a general manager who will report to him but have final say on the draft, free agency and the roster. Elway, who has been GM since 2011, will remain as president of football operations in 2021, the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Elway takes elevated role, seeks new GM to report to him

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 29, 2020 file photo shows Texas head coach Tom Herman during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado in San Antonio. Texas has fired football Herman, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, after four seasons of failing to win a Big 12 championship and making only one appearance in the league title game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Coastal Carolina's Silas Kelly waits for the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Conway, S.C. Kelly is one of three winners of the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award, along with Colorado running back Jarek Broussard and Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

Kentucky’s Horsey among 3 Comeback Player of Year winners

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said he died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/File)

Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass while being chased down by Atlanta Falcons Jacob Tuioti-Mariner during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL on pace to set scoring record in 2020 season

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Everton and West Ham players commemorates COVID-19 victims during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and West Ham at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (Jan Kruger,Pool via AP)

Analysis: World football’s uncertainties as pandemic rages

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers reacts with teammates after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

On Football: From 2020’s best play to its weirdest moment

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton walks off the field after their NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Cowboys, Giants need a win and Washington loss for playoffs

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Jeff Monken’s run at Army still going strong

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke scrambles during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. Until a relief appearance Sunday, Heinicke hadn't played an NFL game since 2018 and was an XFL backup, and now Heinicke could start or be one Alex Smith injury away in the season finale at Philadelphia with the NFC East on the line.(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New final exam: Heinicke pauses school to QB for Washington

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Florida during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. Harris has been selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Gap: Superpowers hoard talent, leaving ND, others behind

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (9) gestures during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Los Angeles. Wolford will make his NFL debut for the Rams on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 against Arizona after nearly two full seasons as a backup in which he never took a snap. Wolford says he is confident in his ability to succeed with no experience. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 1982 file photo, Argentina's Diego Maradona, front, is attacked by Belgium's Guy Vandermissen during the opening game of the Soccer World Cup in Barcelona, Spain. Maradona was the soul of Argentine soccer whose magic extended to Italy, where he bewitched Napoli fans. He died at 60, his health undercut by cocaine and obesity. (AP Photo, File)

Prominent sports deaths in 2020

By The Associated Press - Associated Press