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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is swarmed by Atlanta Falcons defenders during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta.

NFL Week 16 highlights

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is swarmed by Atlanta Falcons defenders during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta.

December 27, 2015, 9:46pm National Sports

Falcons deny Panthers a perfect season; Jets top Patriots in OT; and other games Read story

Former Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners outfielder Dave Henderson died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57.

Former outfielder Dave Henderson dies of heart attack at 57

Former Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners outfielder Dave Henderson died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57.

December 27, 2015, 3:16pm National Sports

 Dave Henderson, the former major league outfielder who hit one of the most famous home runs in postseason history, died Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57. Henderson died early Sunday morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to a statement from… Read story

Washington Redskins' Kirk Cousins looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Philadelphia.

Washington claims NFC East crown

Washington Redskins' Kirk Cousins looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Philadelphia.

December 26, 2015, 9:50pm National Sports

Kirk Cousins threw four touchdown passes and had a season-high 365 yards and the Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-24 on Saturday night to win their first division title in three years. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named The Associated Press Athlete of the Year for 2015.

NBA MVP Stephen Curry shoots way to AP Male Athlete of Year

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named The Associated Press Athlete of the Year for 2015.

December 26, 2015, 10:22am National Sports

Stephen Curry's amazing year, in which he won an MVP, led to Golden State to its first title in 40 years, earned him The Associated Press 2015 Male Athlete of the Year. Read story

For the fourth time, Serena Williams has been named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year.

Serena Williams wins AP Female Athlete of Year for 4th time

For the fourth time, Serena Williams has been named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year.

December 25, 2015, 5:03pm National Sports

In a vote by U.S. editors and news directors, Serena Williams was chosen as The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the fourth time. Read story

Victor Espinoza reacts after crossing the finish line with American Pharoah to win the Belmont Stakes on June 6, 2015, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. American Pharoah’s sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown since 1978 was selected the sports story of the year Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press.

American Pharoah’s Triple Crown is AP sports story of year

Victor Espinoza reacts after crossing the finish line with American Pharoah to win the Belmont Stakes on June 6, 2015, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. American Pharoah’s sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown since 1978 was selected the sports story of the year Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press.

December 24, 2015, 12:01pm National Sports

American Pharoah claiming the first horse racing Triple Crown since 1978 was selected the 2015 sports story of the year in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press. Read story

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) pulls in a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux tries to tackle in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 21, 2015.

Stafford leads Lions past Saints

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) pulls in a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux tries to tackle in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 21, 2015.

December 21, 2015, 10:03pm National Sports

Matthew Stafford passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Lions held off a late surge by New Orleans to defeat the Saints 35-27 on Monday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) is fouled by Miami Heat's Chris Bosh, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Miami.

Damian Lillard to miss first career regular season game, McCollum also out vs. Atlanta

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) is fouled by Miami Heat's Chris Bosh, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Miami.

December 21, 2015, 11:47am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are without Damian Lillard for a regular season basketball game for the first time since Halloween 2012, snapping his streak of 275 consecutive games played. Read story

Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson, left, breaks free of Philadelphia Eagles' Ed Reynolds on a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Philadelphia.

NFL Week 15 highlights

Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson, left, breaks free of Philadelphia Eagles' Ed Reynolds on a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Philadelphia.

December 20, 2015, 9:39pm National Sports

Highlights of Sunday's games in Week 15 of the NFL including the Cardinals clinching the NFC West and Panthers staying perfect on last-second field goal. Read story

New York Jets free safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) watches as strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas&#039; Dez Bryant, left rear, in the second half Saturday.

Jets top Cowboys, keep pressure on in AFC wild card

New York Jets free safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) watches as strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas&#039; Dez Bryant, left rear, in the second half Saturday.

December 19, 2015, 10:01pm National Sports

Randy Bullock kicked a 40-yard field goal with 36 seconds left and the Jets moved a half-game ahead of the Steelers and Chiefs with a 19-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Read story