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MILAN (Reuters) – AS Roma said on Monday it was in talks with a group led by U.S. billionaire Dan Friedkin about a sale of the Serie A soccer club, though no formal deal had yet been agreed. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Champions League – AS Roma Training – Trigoria Training Ground, Rome, Italy

(Reuters) – American Mikaela Shiffrin equaled compatriot Lindsey Vonn’s record for most women’s World Cup victories in one discipline after winning the 43rd slalom of her career in Lienz, Austria on Sunday. FILE PHOTO: Dec 7, 2019; Lake Louise, Alberta, CAN; Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States during the women’s downhill race in the Lake

Jimmy Butler made the go-ahead free throw with 2.3 seconds remaining in overtime against his former team, as the host Miami Heat recorded a 117-116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Dec 28, 2019; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks at Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – He is little known outside Latin America, but Antonio Mohamed, who hopes to coach Monterrey to the Mexican league title on Sunday, is one of the best-known faces in his adopted homeland and an outsize example of Argentine influence on Mexican soccer. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Liga MX – Final

Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez combined for 42 points, and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks defeated Atlanta 112-86 on Friday, handing the Hawks their ninth straight loss. Dec 27, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit:

Luka Doncic scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and distributed eight assists in his return to the lineup after missing four games to help the Dallas Mavericks hold off the visiting San Antonio Spurs 102-98 on Thursday. Dec 26, 2019; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) shoots as San Antonio Spurs center

Kawhi Leonard had 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a come-from-behind, 111-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday evening. December 25, 2019; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during

FILE PHOTO: Athletics – World Athletics Championships – Doha 2019 – Women’s 4×100 Metres Relay Final – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar – October 5, 2019. Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Natalliah Whyte celebrate winning gold. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo (Reuters) – Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will run in both the 100 meters and 200 meters events at

FILE PHOTO: Tennis – WTA Tour Finals – Shenzhen Bay Sports Center – Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China – October 30, 2019 Canada’s Bianca Andreescu waves after retiring injured from her match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova REUTERS/Aly Song U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu is still dealing with a left knee injury with the start of

Mitch Marner had two goals and three assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored twice in six seconds to take the lead during the third period on the way to defeating the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 8-6 on Monday afternoon. Dec 23, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Cody Ceci (83) and Carolina Hurricanes

FILE PHOTO: The NFL logo is pictured at an event in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri The NFL shuffled several game times for Week 17, with contests impacting either playoff berths or seeding now being played in the same time window. Three teams still hoping

Jermaine Samuels hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 20.5 seconds remaining to lift No. 18 Villanova past No. 1 Kansas 56-55 on Saturday in Philadelphia. Samuels scored 15 points, Collin Gillespie added 12 and the Wildcats improved to 9-2. Villanova made just 10 of 41 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. Kansas became the fifth No.

(Reuters) – New England quarterback Tom Brady was sporting an icepack on his lower right forearm after the Patriots’ 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, but said it was nothing to be concerned about. Dec 21, 2019; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws as Buffalo Bills defensive end

Tim Hardaway Jr. made seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points to lift the visiting Dallas Mavericks past the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-98, on Friday. Dec 20, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) dribbles as Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) defends during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit:

FILE PHOTO: Feb 17, 2019; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Fleet wide receiver Kameron Kelly (14) reacts during the first half against the Atlanta Legends at SDCCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kameron Kelly is facing charges after an altercation at a local bar early Friday morning. Kelly was

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points with 11 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back from the end of their winning streak in emphatic fashion with a 111-104 victory Thursday over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. FILE PHOTO: Dec 14, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks a basket in the fourth