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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Thursday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:- KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Oakland Raiders (10-2) and Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) meet in a showdown between longtime rivals in a game with big playoff implications. Game starts 8:25 p.m.- CHICAGO -- The San Antonio Spurs, 13-0 away from home this season, look to match the best road start in NBA history when they play the Chicago Bulls. Game starts 9:30 p.m.- OXON HILL, Md. -- Andrew McCutchen is still with the Pirates and Kenley Jansen is still looking for a team. A look at what did and didnt happen at baseballs winter meetings.- OXON HILL, Md. -- By agreeing to an $86 million, five-year contract with Aroldis Chapman, a record for a reliever, the New York Yankees accomplished their goal of balancing future and present needs.- ATLANTA -- In a big night of the college football award season, nine prizes are handed out, including the Outland, Maxwell, Bednarik and Biletnikof trophies. Ceremony starts 7 p.m.- NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma receiver Dede Westbrook has emerged as one of the most electrifying players in college football. Another in a series of profiles on Heisman Trophy finalists.- ATLANTA -- Alabamas Nick Saban, Clemsons Dabo Sweeney, Ohio States Urban Meyer and Washingtons Chris Petersen get together for the first time since their teams made the playoff.- PALM BEACH, Fla. -- NHL owners begin two days of talks, with a labor contract and participation in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea among the key items.- Golfs governing bodies respond to Dustin Johnsons penalty at the U.S. Open by introducing a rule that will waive the one-shot penalty if a ball moves on the putting green by accident.- DURHAM, N.C. -- In a rare on-court meeting between mother and daughter, No. 21 Duke plays Elon. The daughter of Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie plays for Elon. Game starts 7 p.m.- MLS Commissioner Don Garber sees an evolution of his leagues star players, and its trending younger. Garber speaks with the AP leading to Saturdays MLS Cup final between Toronto and Seattle.- HOUSTON -- Stanford, trying to repeat as national champion, plays North Carolina in the semifinals of the College Cup on Friday. In the other game, undefeated Denver faces Wake Forest.- SINGAPORE -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino says a proposal to expand the World Cup to 48 teams is getting enthusiastic support from the national federations.- MARSEILLE, France -- Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan begins his bid to win the Grand Prix Final for the fourth straight year.- BEIJING -- Michael Jordan now owns his Chinese name, after Chinas highest court sides with him in a trademark dispute. The basketball great has fought a Chinese sportswear maker since 2012. Cheap Adidas Shoes Free Shipping . LUCIE, Fla. Wholesale Adidas Shoes . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. http://www.cheapshoesadidas.com/ . Newcastle dominated in the early stages but City weathered the storm and then raised its game in extra time. Negredo broke the deadlock from close range after a simple move in the 99th minute before Dzeko took the ball round goalkeeper Tim Krul to seal the victory in the 105th. Discount Adidas Shoes . Jane Virtanen scored two, and Alex Roach and Elliott Peterson rounded out the offence for the Hitmen (40-15-6). Brady Brassart chipped in with three assists. Colton McCarthy scored twice, Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and Jack Rodewald also scored for the Warriors (15-35-9), who were 2 for 5 on the power play. Adidas Shoes Outlet . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. Harlequins have bolstered their back-row resources with the signing of former Connacht No.8 George Naoupu ahead of next season.?He joins Quins after spells with Connacht and the Highlanders and director of rugby John Kingston is delighted with the acquisition.?George is a highly experienced physical ball-carrying back row forward, Kingston said. He has the ability to break the first tackle and is an excellent offloader and will provide further power to our pack.I have already been impressed by the hunger he has shown to make a bbig impact in the Aviva Premiership for Harlequins.ddddddddddddaoupu added: I am very excited to be joining Harlequins in its 150th anniversary year. It is a club I know well having played against them in Europe a number of times and I like the fact that they play a really attractive style of rugby.I am also looking forward to playing in the Aviva Premiership which is an extremely strong competition. ' ' '