Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

Third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard leads San Francisco to an upset over Arizona.

Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in the only half he needed to play and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to rout the Detroit Lions 47-7, sealing a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2007

Kamara’s 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 and clinch their fourth straight NFC South title

Irving scores 37, leads Nets to 123-95 win over Celtics

Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics

NHL: Canadian teams able to start season in home arenas

The NHL believes all seven Canadian teams will be able to start the season playing in their home arenas

Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach

Arizona has hired New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head football coach

OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

Houston’s season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night has been postponed after coronavirus cases and James Harden’s violation of the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols left the Rockets without the league-mandated eight players available for the game

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Pierce, Collins lead 1st-time nominees for basketball hall

Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce and longtime player, coach and broadcaster Doug Collins lead the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021

Former UMaine player Pat Ricard, three Patriots among Pro Bowl selections

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs lead the NFL with seven Pro Bowlers apiece.