SAN FRANCISCO — Matthew Stafford narrowly defeated Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night, marking the tightest contest since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been informed by the Saudi Pro League that “no individual — no matter how prominent — influences decisions beyond their respective club,” amid tensions surrounding transfer expenditures.

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PHOENIX — Draymond Green will continue to be with the Golden State Warriors beyond Thursday’s trade deadline, as confirmed by team sources to ESPN. Green was part of the Warriors’

The New York Knicks are set to acquire point guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks, and cash, as reported by