UEFA cites fall in US dollar last year for $55 million loss in accounts

GENEVA (AP) – The fall in the U.S. dollar value last year cost UEFA about $55 million.

Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for fifth season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women’s basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.

Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic

CARY, N.C. (AP) – Clayton Kershaw isn’t done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year’s World Baseball Classic.

Carson Beck's college career set to end when Miami faces Indiana

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – Carson Beck was only 17 when he enrolled at Georgia. Just a kid, completely unaware of what the next six years would bring. Had no idea he’d become a lightning rod for criticism. Had no idea his elbow would need to be surgically rebuilt. Had no idea that every start, every pass, every mistake, everything he did was going to be scrutinized.

Brabec slows down deliberately to concede Dakar Rally bike lead

AL HENAKIYAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Ricky Brabec deliberately gave up his motorbike lead over Luciano Benavides in the Dakar Rally while Nasser Al-Attiyah was happy to cruise through another day closer to his sixth car title on Thursday.

Wembanyama returns after early injury in Spurs vs. Bucks game

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Victor Wembanyama returned to the court after limping off with a right leg injury in the opening minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Seahawks don't expect many surprises when they host 49ers in playoffs

RENTON, Wash. (AP) – For the Seattle Seahawks to host another playoff game and move closer to the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, they will have to dispose of a familiar foe.

Marino scores to give Utah Mammoth 2-1 win over Dallas Stars

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – John Marino scored at 4:03 of the third period to break a tie and give the Utah Mammoth a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Sorokin's NHL-leading fifth shutout lift Islanders over Oilers 1-0

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season, Anthony Duclair scored the game’s only goal in the third period on the power play and the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.