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Lindsey Vonn finishes 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Lindsey Vonn finishes 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 21 - 5:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Vonn has finished 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn crossed the line 1.18 seconds behind Austrian winner Cornelia Huetter. It's the American standout's first World Cup race after nearly six years of retirement. Vonn says it was "the perfect start" to her comeback as she just wanted "a solid result." She is planning to race another super-G in St. Moritz on Sunday. Vonn had to cut her career short in 2019 due to a series of crashes and injuries but then she had knee replacement surgery in April and decided to come back.
Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 4:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Top soccer players have had enough. Legal challenges have been mounted and the possibility of strike action hangs over the most popular sport in the world. A newly-expanded Club World Cup, held in the United States next year, has proved the tipping point. Players say they are "at breaking point, that they are at the limit, that it's actually too much," Alexander Bielefeld, from global players' union FIFPRO, told The Associated Press. The Club World Cup has been increased from seven teams to 32, will be staged every four years and has been crammed into an already congested match calendar.
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid working on improving mental health struggles

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid working on improving mental health struggles

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help. The native of Cameroon who once never believed in seeking help from others had decided over time to shake the once-taboo stigma of therapy and go all-in on the process to steer him through turbulent times in his professional career. Embiid has openly talked at times over the last year of feeling depressed from time on the shelf. Embiid says he's learned to try and stop feeling bad about himself and just live day-by-day. Embiid is a two-time NBA scoring champion and 2023 MVP for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cal coach Charmin Smith had a vision four years ago of creating a tournament to lift up Black female head coaches. So she started the Raising the B.A.R. Invitational B.A.R. means basketball, activism, representation. It's a four-team tournament that Cal hosts that features teams with Black females coaches. No. 24 Cal will face Fordham Temple plays Xavier on Saturday. The winners and losers will play again on Sunday. There was a panel Friday night with all four head coaches.
Utah Hockey Club host the Ducks after Guenther's 2-goal game

Utah Hockey Club host the Ducks after Guenther's 2-goal game

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 2:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club host the Anaheim Ducks after Dylan Guenther's two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Utah Hockey Club's 2-1 win.
Iowa Hawkeyes play the Utah Utes

Iowa Hawkeyes play the Utah Utes

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Iowa Hawkeyes play the Utah Utes at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads. Iowa is 7-1 at home, and Utah is 0-0 on the road.
CSU Fullerton hosts Agbim and Wyoming

CSU Fullerton hosts Agbim and Wyoming

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wyoming faces the CSU Fullerton Titans after Obi Agbim scored 28 points in the Cowboys' 92-55 win against the Bellarmine Knights. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season. CSU Fullerton is 3-1 at home, and Wyoming is 0-3 on the road.
Williams and Arizona host BYU

Williams and Arizona host BYU

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona takes on the BYU Cougars after Jada Williams scored 24 points in the Wildcats' 87-66 win against the Weber State Wildcats. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams. BYU is 0-0 against the Big 12, and Arizona is 0-0 against conference opponents.
Saint Mary's (CA) takes on Utah State, aims for 9th straight home win

Saint Mary's (CA) takes on Utah State, aims for 9th straight home win

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saint Mary's (CA) will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Gaels face Utah State. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season. Saint Mary's (CA) is 7-0 at home, and Utah State is 0-0 on the road.
Pittsburgh plays Utah Tech after Johnson's 21-point outing

Pittsburgh plays Utah Tech after Johnson's 21-point outing

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pittsburgh takes on the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Mikayla Johnson scored 21 points in the Panthers' 94-39 victory against the New Hampshire Wildcats. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the squads. Utah Tech is 3-3 at home, and Pittsburgh is 1-1 on the road.
Wyoming hosts North Dakota following Pemberton's 25-point showing

Wyoming hosts North Dakota following Pemberton's 25-point showing

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

North Dakota plays the Wyoming Cowgirls after Kiera Pemberton scored 25 points in the Fighting Hawks' 73-61 win over the Mayville State Comets. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams. Wyoming is 2-1 at home, and North Dakota is 0-3 on the road.
Mitchell leads Idaho against Pacific after 26-point game

Mitchell leads Idaho against Pacific after 26-point game

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho takes on the Pacific Tigers after Kolton Mitchell scored 26 points in the Vandals' 74-66 loss to the UC Davis Aggies. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Pacific is 3-2 at home, and Idaho is 1-5 on the road.
Air Force visits Boise State following Marshall's 23-point performance

Air Force visits Boise State following Marshall's 23-point performance

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Air Force takes on the Boise State Broncos after Kyle Marshall scored 23 points in the Falcons' 81-76 loss to the Northern Colorado Bears. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams. Boise State is 0-0 against the MWC, and Air Force is 0-0 against conference opponents.
Simpson and Southern Utah host Northern Arizona

Simpson and Southern Utah host Northern Arizona

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah plays the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks after Jamir Simpson scored 20 points in Southern Utah's 78-73 loss to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the two squads. Southern Utah is 6-0 at home, and Northern Arizona is 2-3 on the road.
Utah Valley visits Weber State after Welling's 23-point game

Utah Valley visits Weber State after Welling's 23-point game

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley takes on the Weber State Wildcats after Carter Welling scored 23 points in the Wolverines' 70-56 victory against the Idaho State Bengals. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the two teams. Weber State is 3-2 at home, and Utah Valley is 2-5 on the road.
Arizona State visits Utah after Skinner's 27-point outing

Arizona State visits Utah after Skinner's 27-point outing

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 1:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona State takes on the Utah Utes after Tyi Skinner scored 27 points in the Sun Devils' 67-64 loss to the San Francisco Dons. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Utah is 0-0 against the Big 12, and Arizona State is 0-0 against conference opponents.
Indiana's high-flying offense grounded by aggressive Notre Dame defense

Indiana's high-flying offense grounded by aggressive Notre Dame defense

Curt Rallo, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

far below its average of 173.6.
Friday's Scores

Friday's Scores

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 20 - 11:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

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Friday's Scores

Friday's Scores

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Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana

Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 20 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

and their first playoff victory. They'll face second-seeded Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. Tenth-seeded Indiana (11-2) completed a magical season by finishing with its second fewest points this season on a cold, brisk night in the first CFP game ever played on a campus site. Both of the Hoosiers' losses came to top-five opponents. Indiana hasn't won at Notre Dame since 1898.