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Your Top Plays for Today

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, is fouled from behind by Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Lillard led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 26 ponts as they beat the Raptors in overtime 102-97. (AP Photo/Don Ryan) Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, is fouled from behind by Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Lillard led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 26 ponts as they beat the Raptors in overtime 102-97. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

By Associated Press December 31, 2014 1 min read

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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BLAZERS BEAT RAPTORS IN OT TO STRETCH BIG DIVISON LEAD

Portland extends its lead in the Northwest Division into double digits with an overtime win against Eastern Conference leader Toronto.

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SCRAMBLE FOR NEW MANAGERS AS TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS

The opening of the January transfer window and three managerial vacancies makes for a busy time on the field and off in the Premier League.

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CILIC OUT WITH SHOULDER INJURY IN LEAD-UP TO AUSTRALIAN OPEN

U.S. Open champ Marin Cilic’s preparations for the Australian Open take a hit, withdrawing from Brisbane due to a shoulder injury.

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MICHIGAN TARGETS DYNASTY WITH HARBAUGH HIRE

Michigan is hoping the recruitment of Jim Harbaugh as head coach will do for the Wolverines what Nick Saban did for Alabama.

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