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‘Italjet’ looking for liftoff on home snow in Val Gardena

Italian team hasn’t won downhill since 2001

December 14, 2017

Italian cyclist Ruffoni banned for 4 years for doping

AIGLE, Switzerlan – The International Cycling Union says it has banned Italian cyclist Nicola Ruffoni for four years for doping.…

December 14, 2017

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Chris Froome maintains innocence as rival doubts handling of case

Martin believes something is amiss with Froome’s case

December 14, 2017

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Tour de France champion Chris Froome found to have double the legal limit of asthma drug

PARIS – Chris Froome failed a doping test during the Spanish Vuelta in September and is facing a suspension from…

December 13, 2017

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Broncos, Colts believe plenty at stake other than playoffs

Teams will meet on Thursday Night Football

December 13, 2017

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Chris Froome’s cycling doping case: What’s salbutamol and what’s banned?

LONDON – Cycling’s governing body was clear: Chris Froome returned an “adverse” finding — failing a drugs test. The five-time…

December 13, 2017

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Roger Goodell views new NFL commissioner contract as his last

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks in a hallway during a break at the NFL owners’ winter meeting Wednesday in Irving,…

December 13, 2017

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American men impress in Val Gardena downhill skiing training

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy – Americans Jared Goldberg and Wiley Maple placed 1-2 in the opening training session Wednesday…

December 13, 2017

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers preparing to play this weekend

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been “medically cleared to return” to action after missing seven games with a…

December 13, 2017

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Agent Boras: Marlins turning into ‘pawn shop’ under Jeter

Derek Jeter owns five World Series rings, which may be the reason agent Scott Boras had jewelry on his mind…

December 13, 2017

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Angels: Shohei Ohtani’s sprained elbow will be healed by spring

Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, right, shakes hands with Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno as he puts on his jersey…

December 13, 2017

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Broncos place safety Justin Simmons on injured reserve

Denver Broncos strong safety Justin Simmons’ breakout season is over because of a fluky injury that occurred when he was…

December 13, 2017

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John Carlson helps Capitals beat Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Bourque (57) fights for the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) during…

December 12, 2017

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Denver Nuggets rout slumping Pistons

Murry drops 28 in win

December 12, 2017

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Kick return star Devin Hester retires from NFL

CHICAGO – Devin Hester, the spectacular speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns with 20, announced his…

December 12, 2017

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MLB umpire Dale Scott retires rather than risk more concussions

One too many foul balls for one blue

December 12, 2017

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Shaun White finishes a head-scratching Olympic snowboard halfpipe qualifier

COPPER MOUNTAIN – Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White says he walked away a bit puzzled after a third-place finish…

December 12, 2017

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Demaryius Thomas can still be a wrecking ball for Broncos

Wide receiver passes Shannon Sharpe in Denver record books

December 12, 2017

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Broncos place guard Ronald Leary on injured reserve

Peko probably for Thursday night against Colts

December 12, 2017

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Lindsey Vonn receives backlash after comment about visiting Trump’s White House

Star skier stands behind her statements

December 12, 2017

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NFL Sunday: McCoy slides through snow to lift Bills past Colts 13-7

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – LeSean McCoy scored on a 21-yard run with 1:33 left in overtime to secure the Buffalo…

December 10, 2017

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Broncos end 8-game skid with 23-0 win over Jets

DENVER – This was the way the Denver Broncos thought they’d play against that other New York team all those…

December 10, 2017

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Gulati: 2026 North American World Cup would reap big profits

TORONTO – Outgoing U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati says a 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico and the…

December 9, 2017

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Alexis Pinturault beats Luitz, Hirscher for 20th career WCup win

VAL D’ISERE, France – French skier Alexis Pinturault delighted his home crowd by winning a men’s World Cup giant slalom…

December 9, 2017