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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) beats Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) to score a goal during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta beats Timbers 2-0 to capture MLS Cup

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) beats Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) to score a goal during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Atlanta.

December 8, 2018, 7:41pm National Sports

Josef Martinez and Franco Escobar scored goals, Brad Guzan came up with a couple of clutch saves and Atlanta United gave the city its first title since 1995 with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup final Saturday night. Read story

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Dwayne Haskins, from Ohio State; Kyler Murray, from Oklahoma; and Tua Tagovailoa, from Alabama, pose with the tophy during a media event Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in New York.

Oklahoma’s Murray edges Alabama’s Tagovailoa for Heisman

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Dwayne Haskins, from Ohio State; Kyler Murray, from Oklahoma; and Tua Tagovailoa, from Alabama, pose with the tophy during a media event Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in New York.

December 8, 2018, 7:01pm College

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray won college football's most prestigious individual award Saturday night, edging Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and setting up a College Football Playoff matchup of Heisman winner versus runner-up. Read story

Army’s Ke’Shaun Wells celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. Army won 17-10.

Army beats Navy for 3rd straight time

Army’s Ke’Shaun Wells celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. Army won 17-10.

December 8, 2018, 4:05pm College

The No. 22 Black Knights recovered two fumbles in the fourth quarter, Kelvin Hopkins Jr. had two rushing touchdowns and Army beat Navy 17-10 on Saturday to win its third straight game in the series. Read story

Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green, left, and general manager Jim Benning and other officials are envisioning a time in a few years when fans of Seattle’s new NHL franchise will make the trek north into downtown Vancouver to watch their team play the Canucks as part of a healthy rivalry.

Canucks see rivals, partners in new Seattle NHL franchise

Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green, left, and general manager Jim Benning and other officials are envisioning a time in a few years when fans of Seattle’s new NHL franchise will make the trek north into downtown Vancouver to watch their team play the Canucks as part of a healthy rivalry.

December 7, 2018, 8:26pm National Sports

Sitting high above the ice of Rogers Arena, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning is recalling fond memories of his time playing junior hockey for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League and their trips up Interstate 5 to play at the old Mercer Arena against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Read story

An engraved shovel stands at the ready before a ceremonial groundbreaking of a renovation of the arena at Seattle Center Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Seattle. The NHL Board of Governors gave final approval to Seattle’s bid to add the hockey league’s 32nd team a day earlier and play is expected to begin at the arena in 2021.

And now real work begins for Seattle NHL franchise

An engraved shovel stands at the ready before a ceremonial groundbreaking of a renovation of the arena at Seattle Center Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Seattle. The NHL Board of Governors gave final approval to Seattle’s bid to add the hockey league’s 32nd team a day earlier and play is expected to begin at the arena in 2021.

December 5, 2018, 10:45pm National Sports

The celebration outside the building Seattle’s NHL team will eventually call home Wednesday came with all the formality of a groundbreaking event with the principals taking turns giving remarks and ceremonially shoveling dirt. Read story

New York Mets’ Robinson Cano, second left, and Edwin Díaz, third left, pose with their new jerseys as they are introduced at a news conference at CitiField, in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The Mets acquired eight-time All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade Monday. They are joined by New York Mets General Manger Brodie Van Wagenen, left, and team COO Jeff Wilpon.

New Mets GM vows more moves after adding Cano, Diaz

New York Mets’ Robinson Cano, second left, and Edwin Díaz, third left, pose with their new jerseys as they are introduced at a news conference at CitiField, in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The Mets acquired eight-time All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade Monday. They are joined by New York Mets General Manger Brodie Van Wagenen, left, and team COO Jeff Wilpon.

December 4, 2018, 1:13pm National Sports

Wearing red Santa’s helper hats, Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz got right to work for the New York Mets — as elves, handing out presents to school kids during the team’s holiday party at Citi Field. Read story

Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer, left, answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. At right is assistant coach Ryan Day.

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl

Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer, left, answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. At right is assistant coach Ryan Day.

December 4, 2018, 1:04pm National Sports

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday, citing health concerns and a difficult year. He will step down after the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Read story

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, right, high-five’s Washington Wild hockey team wing Jaina Goscinski, 11, as Tod Leiweke, CEO of NHL Seattle, looks on during a news conference Oct. 2 in Seattle. The NHL Board of Governors is meeting Tuesday in Sea Island, Ga., to give final approval to Seattle’s bid to add the league’s 32nd team.

NHL adds Seattle as league’s 32nd team, play begins in 2021

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, right, high-five’s Washington Wild hockey team wing Jaina Goscinski, 11, as Tod Leiweke, CEO of NHL Seattle, looks on during a news conference Oct. 2 in Seattle. The NHL Board of Governors is meeting Tuesday in Sea Island, Ga., to give final approval to Seattle’s bid to add the league’s 32nd team.

December 4, 2018, 9:39am Latest News

The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved adding Seattle as the league's 32nd franchise on Tuesday, with play set to begin in 2021 to allow enough time for arena renovations. Read story

Phillies get Segura from Mariners for Santana, Crawford

December 3, 2018, 2:49pm National Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired two-time All-Star shortstop Jean Segura from the Seattle Mariners for veteran slugger Carlos Santana and infielder J.P. Crawford on Monday. Read story

The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade that was completed on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.

Mets get Cano, Diaz and cash from Mariners in 7-player trade

The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade that was completed on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.

December 3, 2018, 12:57pm National Sports

The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade. Read story