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Free agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion has reached agreement on a contract with the Cleveland Indians. The sides reached a deal on Thursday night, Dec. 22, 2016 pending a physical. Encarnacion hit 42 homers and drove in 127 runs last season.

Indians, Encarnacion agree to $60M, 3-year deal

Free agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion has reached agreement on a contract with the Cleveland Indians. The sides reached a deal on Thursday night, Dec. 22, 2016 pending a physical. Encarnacion hit 42 homers and drove in 127 runs last season.

December 22, 2016, 7:36pm National Sports

The Cleveland Indians agreed with slugger Edwin Encarnacion on a $60 million, three-year contract Thursday night. Read story

Goalkeeper Hope Solo says she hopes that someday she can return to the U.S. women's national team, but in the meantime she vows to keep fighting for equal pay for the players, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.

Solo talks about future, fight for equal pay

Goalkeeper Hope Solo says she hopes that someday she can return to the U.S. women's national team, but in the meantime she vows to keep fighting for equal pay for the players, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.

December 22, 2016, 6:01pm National Sports

Hope Solo says she hopes that someday she can return to the U.S. women’s soccer national team, but in the meantime she vows to keep fighting for equal pay for the players. Read story

Washington wide receiver Pierre Gar?on (88) runs over the top of Carolina&#039;s James Bradberry (24) and Tre Boston.

Panthers deal blow to Redskins playoff hope

Washington wide receiver Pierre Gar?on (88) runs over the top of Carolina&#039;s James Bradberry (24) and Tre Boston.

December 19, 2016, 10:52pm National Sports

Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins had their easiest path to the playoffs in front of them and they gave it away with another Monday night flop. Read story

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes under pressure against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver.

Updated NFL playoff picture: Patriots, Raiders clinch

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes under pressure against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver.

December 18, 2016, 9:24pm National Sports

Tom Brady and the Patriots clinched another division title and helped the Dolphins jump into a postseason position while Oakland snapped a 13-year playoff drought. Read story

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley talks to media after falling to the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Bradley was fired after the loss. (AP Photo/David J.

Jaguars fire Bradley after 4th-quarter collapse at Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley talks to media after falling to the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Bradley was fired after the loss. (AP Photo/David J.

December 18, 2016, 5:07pm National Sports

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Gus Bradley on Sunday, ending one of the least successful coaching tenures in NFL history. Read story

University of Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, flanked by quarterback Mitch Leidner, obscured behind Wolitarsky, and tight end Duke Anyanwu gestures as he stands in front of other team members while talking to reporters in the Nagurski Football Complex in Minneapolis, Minn., Thursday night, Dec. 15, 2016. The players delivered a defiant rebuke of the university's decision to suspend 10 of their teammates, saying they would not participate in any football activities until the school president and athletic director apologized and revoked the suspensions. If that meant they don't play in the upcoming Holiday Bowl against Washington State, they appeared poised to stand firm.

Minnesota ends boycott threat, will go to Holiday Bowl vs WSU

University of Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, flanked by quarterback Mitch Leidner, obscured behind Wolitarsky, and tight end Duke Anyanwu gestures as he stands in front of other team members while talking to reporters in the Nagurski Football Complex in Minneapolis, Minn., Thursday night, Dec. 15, 2016. The players delivered a defiant rebuke of the university's decision to suspend 10 of their teammates, saying they would not participate in any football activities until the school president and athletic director apologized and revoked the suspensions. If that meant they don't play in the upcoming Holiday Bowl against Washington State, they appeared poised to stand firm.

December 17, 2016, 10:17am National Sports

The University of Minnesota football team will play in the Holiday Bowl against Washington State, reversing a threat to boycott the game because of the suspension of 10 players accused of sexual assault. Read story

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, flanked by quarterback Mitch Leidner, left, and tight end Duke Anyanwu stands in front of other team members as he reads a statement. The players delivered a defiant rebuke of the university&#039;s decision to suspend 10 of their teammates, saying they would not participate in any football activities until the school president and athletic director apologized and revoked the suspensions.

Minnesota stands by threat to boycott bowl vs. WSU

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, flanked by quarterback Mitch Leidner, left, and tight end Duke Anyanwu stands in front of other team members as he reads a statement. The players delivered a defiant rebuke of the university&#039;s decision to suspend 10 of their teammates, saying they would not participate in any football activities until the school president and athletic director apologized and revoked the suspensions.

December 16, 2016, 7:36pm National Sports

The entire Minnesota football team said Thursday that it is boycotting all football activities, which could include its bowl game, until it gets satisfactory answers from the university about the suspension of 10 players. Read story

Craig Sager, the longtime NBA sideline reporter famous for his flashy suits and probing questions, has died after a batter with cancer, Turner Sports announced Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. He was 65. (AP Photo/David J.

Colorful NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, 65, dies

Craig Sager, the longtime NBA sideline reporter famous for his flashy suits and probing questions, has died after a batter with cancer, Turner Sports announced Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. He was 65. (AP Photo/David J.

December 15, 2016, 3:20pm National Sports

Craig Sager, the longtime NBA sideline reporter famous for his flashy suits and probing questions, has died after a battle with cancer, Turner Sports announced Thursday. He was 65. Read story

Jeff Fisher was fired Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, by the Los Angeles Rams. The team's coach since 2012, Fisher compiled a 31-45-1 record with the Rams and oversaw the move from St. Louis to Los Angeles this past offseason.

Rams fire coach Jeff Fisher

Jeff Fisher was fired Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, by the Los Angeles Rams. The team's coach since 2012, Fisher compiled a 31-45-1 record with the Rams and oversaw the move from St. Louis to Los Angeles this past offseason.

December 12, 2016, 3:35pm National Sports

Jeff Fisher's tenure in Los Angeles didn't last one full season. The Rams fired their coach on Monday. Special teams coordinator John Fassel will serve as interim coach. Read story

Louisville's Lamar Jackson holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy award Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in New York.

Louisville’s Lamar Jackson wins Heisman Trophy

Louisville's Lamar Jackson holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy award Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in New York.

December 10, 2016, 7:06pm College

Lamar Jackson became the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles. Read story