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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Chip Kelly has been hired as the new San Francisco 49ers coach, replacing the fired Jim Tomsula. Kelly was let go as Eagles head coach after Week 16 this season. Philadelphia finished 6-9 under Kelly after a pair of 10-6 seasons.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A lawsuit filed by four Rams fans from St. Louis claims owner Stan Kroenke (KRAHN'-kee) and others lied about their desire to keep the team in St. Louis, violating Missouri law. The suit alleges that Kroenke and chief operating officer Kevin Demoff made false and misleading statements indicating the team had no intention to move. The suit claims the Rams violated the law in connection with ticket and merchandise sales.
MIAMI (AP) — The former owner of a South Florida clinic at the center of a Major League Baseball steroids scandal has had his four-year sentence cut by 16 months for cooperating with federal authorities. Anthony Bosch was at the center of the scandal that swept up New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana guard Rodney Stuckey is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right foot sprain and bone bruise. He was injured during Tuesday's game against Phoenix and missed Wednesday's game at Boston. Stuckey is one of the Pacers' top bench players, fifth on the team in scoring and fourth in assists.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner (LAY'-nur) is ready to reclaim his starting job after being recalled from the minors following a three-game conditioning assignment. Lehner has been out since spraining his right ankle midway through a season-opening loss to Ottawa on Oct. 8. The Sabres host Boston tomorrow and Washington Saturday.
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