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FILE - In this June 7, 2009, file photo, NBA Commissioner David Stern announces Los Angeles will be the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star basketball game, at a news conference, in Los Angeles. David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA&#039;s longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died on New Year&#039;s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. He was 77.

Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77

FILE - In this June 7, 2009, file photo, NBA Commissioner David Stern announces Los Angeles will be the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star basketball game, at a news conference, in Los Angeles. David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA&#039;s longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died on New Year&#039;s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. He was 77.

January 1, 2020, 2:30pm National Sports

David Stern, the basketball-loving lawyer who took the NBA around the world during 30 years as its longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global powerhouse, died Wednesday. He was 77. Read story

Home plate umpire Brian deBrauwere, left, huddles with officials while wearing an earpiece connected to a ball and strikes calling system before the Atlantic League All-Star minor league baseball game in York, Pa., on July 10, 2019.

Computer plate umps allowed in new labor deal

Home plate umpire Brian deBrauwere, left, huddles with officials while wearing an earpiece connected to a ball and strikes calling system before the Atlantic League All-Star minor league baseball game in York, Pa., on July 10, 2019.

December 21, 2019, 4:49pm National Sports

Computer plate umpires could be called up to the major leagues at some point during the next five seasons. Read story

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York.

LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York.

December 14, 2019, 6:37pm College

Born into a family of Cornhuskers and raised in the Buckeye state, Joe Burrow left his roots behind and became a Heisman Trophy winner at LSU. Read story

Navy&#039;s Malcolm Perry (10) leaps over Army&#039;s Donavan Lynch (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia.

Perry tops 300 yards, leads No. 21 Navy past Army

Navy&#039;s Malcolm Perry (10) leaps over Army&#039;s Donavan Lynch (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia.

December 14, 2019, 4:38pm College

Navy used a trick play to help reverse a rare losing streak against Army and Malcolm Perry ran for a career-high 304 yards and two touchdowns in front of President Donald Trump in the No. 21 Mids’ 31-7 victory Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Read story

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2017, file photo, United States defender Julie Ertz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Ertz has been named the U.S. Soccer women&#039;s Player of the Year on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, for the second time. Ertz also won the award in 2017 and she won the federation&#039;s Young Player of the Year honors in 2012.

Julie Ertz named U.S. Soccer women’s player of the year

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2017, file photo, United States defender Julie Ertz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Ertz has been named the U.S. Soccer women&#039;s Player of the Year on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, for the second time. Ertz also won the award in 2017 and she won the federation&#039;s Young Player of the Year honors in 2012.

December 13, 2019, 10:20am National Sports

Julie Ertz was named the U.S. Soccer women’s Player of the Year on Friday for the second time. Read story

Marvin Miller, the union leader who revolutionized baseball by empowering players to negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts and to play for teams of their own choosing, was elected to baseball&#039;s Hall of Fame on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.

Union exec Miller, Simmons elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Marvin Miller, the union leader who revolutionized baseball by empowering players to negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts and to play for teams of their own choosing, was elected to baseball&#039;s Hall of Fame on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.

December 8, 2019, 7:20pm National Sports

Marvin Miller, the union leader who revolutionized baseball by empowering players to negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts and to play for teams of their own choosing, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday along with former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ted Simmons. Read story

LSU players celebrate after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10.

Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

LSU players celebrate after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10.

December 8, 2019, 3:03pm College

Defending national champions. Undefeated and owners of a 28-game winning streak, longest in the nation. Read story

The Seattle Mariners have added another option for their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with Kendall Graveman that guarantees the right-hander $2 million as he returns from Tommy John surgery.

Mariners sign RHP Kendall Graveman to $2M, 1-year deal

The Seattle Mariners have added another option for their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with Kendall Graveman that guarantees the right-hander $2 million as he returns from Tommy John surgery.

November 26, 2019, 9:21pm National Sports

Kendall Graveman wants to be part of the most memorable team in Seattle Mariners history. Read story

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto, left, and new first baseman Evan White pose for photographs with White's new jersey after a news conference at T-Mobile Park Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 in Seattle.

Mariners give prospect Evan White $24M, 6-year deal

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto, left, and new first baseman Evan White pose for photographs with White's new jersey after a news conference at T-Mobile Park Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 in Seattle.

November 25, 2019, 7:15pm National Sports

Evan White earned a $24 million, six-year contract from Seattle Mariners before playing a game above Double A. Read story

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) goes to the basket between Portland Trail Blazers forward Skal Labissiere (17) and guard Kent Bazemore in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The Pelicans won 115-104.

NBA, teams, union discuss shortening season

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) goes to the basket between Portland Trail Blazers forward Skal Labissiere (17) and guard Kent Bazemore in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The Pelicans won 115-104.

November 23, 2019, 1:00pm Blazers

The NBA may be closer to a shorter season, a new postseason format and the in-season tournament Commissioner Adam Silver has long wanted as well. Read story