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Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, is congratulated by teammates after sinking a last-second basket against the San Antonio Spurs in overtime, to send the NBA basketball game into a second overtime Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, in San Antonio. Memphis won 117-116 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, is congratulated by teammates after sinking a last-second basket against the San Antonio Spurs in overtime, to send the NBA basketball game into a second overtime Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, in San Antonio. Memphis won 117-116 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

By Associated Press December 18, 2014 1 min read

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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GRIZZLIES OUTLAST SPURS IN TRIPLE OVERTIME

Memphis proves its credentials with a triple-overtime win at San Antonio, a day after ending Golden State’s 16-game winning streak.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268754/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=C9jnYLre

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AMERICAN LAWYER WHO HEADED WORLD CUP PROBES QUITS FIFA IN PROTEST

Michael Garcia, who led the investigation into corruption allegations surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids, quits FIFA in protest at way his findings were handled.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/39e23c127d1045deb19bce824ede697e/apnewsbreak-garcia-resigns-fifa-prosecutor

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49ERS CUT MCDONALD AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

San Francisco 49ers release defensive lineman Ray McDonald, citing pattern of behavior and off-field issues, amid sexual assault investigation.

http://pro32.ap.org/article/49ers-mcdonald-investigated-sexual-assault

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MLB SAYS CUBAN CHANGES WILL TAKE TIME TO FLOW THROUGH

Major League Baseball should benefit from the restoration of US-Cuban diplomatic relations, though it will take time.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/52e6a37a22de4761b55d5ff3fa6f1079/mlb-changes-cuba-will-take-time-sort-out

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LIVERPOOL, TOTTENHAM INTO LEAGUE CUP SEMIFINALS

Liverpool arrest slump with win at second-tier Bournemouth, reach English League Cup semifinals along with Tottenham.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2014/12/17/liverpool-tottenham-into-league-cup-semifinals/20554887/

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