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FILE- In this July 7, 2019, file photo, United States' Rose Lavelle, right, celebrates with teammate Alex Morgan after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, FIle)
Plays of the year: 2019 had a flair for the dramatic

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 23, 2019 01:30 PM EST

FIEL - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Japan's Kenki Fukuoka crosses the goal line for his team's third try against Scotland during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
Some of 2019's most memorable games decided by blown calls

By Paul Newberry Dec. 22, 2019 09:52 AM EST

Dallas Mavericks' Tim Hardaway Jr., left, makes his move against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Porzingis leads short-handed Mavericks past 76ers 117-98

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 20, 2019 11:03 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright confers with guard Justin Moore (5) during the second half of the Never Forget Tribute Classic NCAA college basketball game against Delaware, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
No. 1 KU, No. 18 Villanova set to renew rivalry in Philly

By Dan Gelston Dec. 20, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, and Joel Embiid pose for a photograph during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
76ers' Scott: Eagles fan yelled slur, still regrets fight

By Dan Gelston Sep. 30, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, shoots over New York Knicks' Noah Vonleh during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks 1/13/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST

New York Knicks' Emmanuel Mudiay, center, passes between Philadelphia 76ers defenders during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
76ers escape with 108-105 win over Knicks

Jan. 13, 2019 06:17 PM EST