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Latest In Sports: Putin Denies Sponsored Russian Doping

9:07am December 24, 2016

President Vladimir Putin denies his government sponsors sports doping, but some competitions have pulled out of Russia after new evidence emerges from an international inquiry.

Jolly old Santa himself. Unpictured: the sweat, pain and — possibly? — tears that went into tracing his form on the map.

Dancer, Prancer, Runner — And Artist? Holiday Cheer, Courtesy Of GPS

4:47pm December 22, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

Glancing at a map, Owen Delaney noticed a London park's fountain resembled Rudolph's big nose. So, he decided to trace the famous reindeer by tracking his run. Then he tackled other holiday favorites.

Houston Texans safety K.J. Dillon tweeted that he ordered a $13 salad.

NFL Rookie K.J. Dillon Gets Stuck With $16,000 Dinner Bill In Hazing Ritual

4:28pm December 21, 2016

by Maggie Penman

In what's become an NFL tradition, Houston Texans veterans took the rookie safety out for a pricey meal — and left him to pick up the tab. Former NFL punter Adam Podlesh says the hazing isn't funny.

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2016: A Good Year For Sports

6:08am December 21, 2016

If the events of 2016 have got you down, commentator Christine Brennan says take a look at the sports pages, there's been a lot there to make folks smile.

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey said he will not play in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 30, so he can focus on preparing for the NFL draft.

College Football Players' Decisions To Skip Bowl Games Garner Support, Some Criticism

8:29pm December 20, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Two top running backs, Stanford's Christian McCaffrey and LSU's Leonard Fournette, have said they won't play in their respective bowl games in order to start preparations for the NFL draft.

College Football Players Sit Out Bowl Games In Anticipation Of NFL Draft

4:29pm December 20, 2016

by Tom Goldman

College football players worried about injuries are sitting out bowl games to better their chances in the NFL draft.

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic hits a return shot against Madison Keys of the United States during the women's singles quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on Oct. 7.

Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Badly Injured By Knife-Wielding Attacker

4:26pm December 20, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The two-time Wimbledon champion sustained "severe" injuries to her left hand, her playing hand, during a home invasion. She said she is "fortunate to be alive."

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"Let me first state so there is no misperception: sexual harassment and violence against women have no place on this campus," a team leader says.