South Africa wins toss and bats vs. Zimbabwe in 4-day test
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Stand-in South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and chose to bat against Zimbabwe on Tuesday in cricket’s first four-day test.
Nursing Home contract on the agenda for Knox County Board
On Tuesday night the Knox County Board could approve the collective bargaining contract with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1047 – the nursing home’s union.
Saudi Arabia hosts world chess games, testing reform limits
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Saudi Arabia is hosting a world chess tournament for the first time on Tuesday nearly two years after the country’s top cleric issued a religious edict against playing the board game. Politics
Starc eyeing speedy Ashes comeback in Sydney
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Injured fast bowler Mitchell Starc is eyeing a quick return to the Australian team after being forced to miss the fourth Ashes test against England in Melbourne.
Monday's Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
QBs Bryant and Hurts run, pass their way to Sugar Bowl
Jalen Hurts never has to look far for a reminder of the national championship game loss to Clemson.
Tales from the cold: Ice Bowl still chills 50 years later
The penultimate day of 1967 was as beautiful as it gets in Green Bay in late December. Chilly, yes, but the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed the sunshine as they practiced at Lambeau Field for their New Year’s Eve
TOP 25 THIS WEEK: Oklahoma-TCU headlines big week in Big 12
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Big 12 is poised for a big week as conferences dive deep into league play.
NFL Overreactions: Dak Prescott was a one-year wonder
Dak Prescott was a one-year wonder.
Eagles clinch top seed, but Foles has tough time vs Raiders
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Nick Foles has three weeks to get in sync with his receivers.
Anticipate battle of wills when Magic visit Heat
The Orlando Magic will visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Wolves pull away from Lakers late for fourth straight win
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota beat Los Angeles 121-104
Timberwolves beat Lakers 121-104 for first Christmas win (Dec 25, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-104 on Monday night for their first-ever Christmas Day victory.
US jury set to resume deliberations in FIFA bribery case
NEW YORK (AP) After convicting two former South American soccer officials of bribery, a U.S. jury is set to return to court on Tuesday to decide the fate of a third official charged in the FIFA scandal.
New Zealand makes 131-4 in rain-reduced ODI vs West Indies
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) The West Indies will chase an adjusted target of 166 to beat New Zealand in the third one-day cricket international Tuesday which has been reduced by rain to 23 overs per side.
Eagles clinch No. 1 seed with 19-10 win over Raiders (Dec 25, 2017)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC goes through Philadelphia.
Miami rallies past Middle Tennessee, finishes third at Diamond Head Classic
Miami beat Middle Tennessee 84-81 in the Diamond Head Classic on Monday night.
Westbrook scores 31, OKC keeps rolling with win over Rockets
Westbrook scores 31, OKC keeps rolling with win over Rockets
Memphis stays home to face Iowa State in Liberty Bowl (Dec 30, 2017)
Most college football teams get to travel for their bowl game. The players and coaches, if they’re lucky, get a week in a warm-weather locale in the first week of winter and get a chance to see
Steelers clinch first-round bye with 34-6 win over Texans
Steelers clinch first-round bye with 34-6 win over Texans