Author: Associated Press

First playoff rankings out…AP source: Mets’ Collins gets 2-year extension

Vinci overpowers Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-4 at WTA Elite Trophy

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

Prosecutor wins race that could result in charges for Cosby

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Fall art auctions begin with works from Sotheby’s late owner

Puff Daddy celebrates birthday by releasing free music

Duchene’s 2 goals lift Avalanche over Flames, 6-3

Prosecutor claims win in race that could net Cosby charges

NBC sets second Red Nose Day fundraiser for May 2016

Jeter sneaks engagement into essay about his dog

Colts fire offensive coordinator after 3 straight losses

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Tommy Caldwell of Yosemite free-climb fame writing memoir

Giovinco, Kamara, Feilhaber finalists for MLS MVP award

NASCAR suspends Matt Kenseth for 2 races over intentional wreck of Logano

Survey: Religious Americans keep faith amid secularization

Man City beats Sevilla 3-1 to advance in Champions League

Extradited FIFA official pleads not guilty in US court

Fire damages singer Johnny Mathis’ Los Angeles home

No. 10 Iowa’s depth at running back coming in handy

‘Concussion’ doctor aiding marijuana-based research company

Injured Vandy LB Bowden, OT Skule to miss rest of season

Dubai theme park to host Fox’s ‘Apes,’ ‘Aliens,’ ‘Ice Age’

Coach: Clemson reserve guard Austin Ajukwa transferring

Redskins: US has registered plenty of ‘offensive’ trademarks

‘Age of Ultron,’ The Weeknd top People’s Choice nominations

Wild RW Justin Fontaine out at least a month with MCL sprain

Brazil’s Marin extradited to US in FIFA bribery case

Spotify’s Top 10 most viral tracks

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

Atletico held to draw by Astana in Champions League

Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor set for American Music Awards

Kansas City throws a party to celebrate Royals’ championship

Mike Myers, wife, welcome baby daughter Paulina

‘Chariots of Fire’ screenwriter Colin Welland dies at 81

Swiss bank UBS cooperating with FIFA investigation

POLL ALERT: UConn atop AP preseason women’s hoops poll for 11th time, South Carolina No. 2

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Activision gets mobile with $5.9B bid for King Entertainment

Mentally disabled man last seen at NYC Marathon finish line

Williams opens WTA Elite Trophy with win over Keys

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Panthers knock off Colts…Niners change QBs…Steelers lose Bell for season

Elton John reflects on past year at annual AIDS gala

German authorities raid soccer federation over FIFA payment

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2 protesters rappel from balcony at Colts-Panthers game

British F1 track intruder jailed in Singapore for rash act

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