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Texans star rookie QB Deshaun Watson out for season after practice injury

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday.David J. Phillip/Associated Press HOUSTON –…

November 2, 2017

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After World Series, focus on free agents, plus Stanton and Otani

LOS ANGELES – Baseball’s business season began Thursday when 149 players became free agents just nine hours after the Houston…

November 2, 2017

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Broncos know QB switch isn’t the only fix

ENGLEWOOD – The Denver Broncos’ locker room is abuzz over Brock Osweiler ‘s promotion after Trevor Siemian’s dozen turnovers cost…

November 2, 2017

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Smart guys win as Astros ride analytics to championship

Hinch the right man for the job

November 2, 2017

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Astros beat Dodgers in Game 7 for 1st World Series crown

George Springer hits 5 homers in series, earns MVP

November 1, 2017

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Brock Osweiler vows to protect ball for Denver Broncos

ENGLEWOOD — Brock Osweiler knows just how to turn the Denver Broncos’ quarterback switch into more than a temporary gig.…

November 1, 2017

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Astros, Dodgers keep lineups intact for World Series Game 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping their lineups intact for the deciding Game…

November 1, 2017

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Broncos hand quarterback job to Brock Osweiler, bench Trevor Siemian

ENGLEWOOD – Two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press that Brock Osweiler has supplanted Trevor Siemian as…

November 1, 2017

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Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7

LOS ANGELES – Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases,…

October 31, 2017

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A few shockers on NFL’s trade deadline

The NFL trade deadline finally featured some big-name buzz. The winless San Francisco 49ers acquired New England backup quarterback Jimmy…

October 31, 2017

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Coach Vance Joseph address Denver Broncos quarterback problem

Siemian made ‘three horrific decisions’ against Chiefs

October 31, 2017

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Harrison Butker’s 5 field goals instrumental in Chiefs’ win over Denver Broncos

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Harrison Butker’s five field goals were instrumental to the Kansas City Chiefs’ 29-19 victory over the…

October 31, 2017

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Ferguson: Tiger’s return ultimately measured by performance

Tiger Woods is returning to competition at his holiday tournament in the Bahamas the week after Thanksgiving.Gregory Bull/Associated Press file…

October 31, 2017

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5 things to know about Pyeongchang Winter Olympics next year

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – South Korea’s sleepy skiing destination of Pyeongchang is finally looking like a Winter Olympics host city…

October 31, 2017

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Skier Bode Miller heading back to Olympics, as analyst for NBC

Bode Miller is heading back to the Olympics. This time, he’ll be calling the action from the TV booth. The…

October 31, 2017

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Left with no points, Lindsey Vonn still happy to have raced

SOELDEN, Austria — The first run of the season-opening World Cup giant slalom on Saturday was well and truly over…

October 31, 2017

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New skis make GS racing fun again for Kjetil Jansrud

SOELDEN, Austria — Having tested new giant slalom skis over the summer, Kjetil Jansrud can hardly wait for the start…

October 31, 2017

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Broncos turn it over 5 times in key AFC West loss to Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs proved Monday night they can play a little defense, too. The same…

October 30, 2017

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Broncos defense keeps Chiefs in check in another tough loss

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) can’t hold on to a pass while defended by Denver Broncos safety…

October 30, 2017

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Kristaps Porzingis’ career night lifts Knicks to over Nuggets

NEW YORK — A 23-point third quarter lead vanished in less than six minutes, before Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway…

October 30, 2017

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Astros blast by Dodgers 13-12 in 10th, lead World Series 3-2

HOUSTON – Blast off! Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros kept hammering away in a wild slugfest that…

October 30, 2017

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NFL Sunday: Eagles move to NFL-best 7-1 with 33-10 win over 49ers

PHILADELPHIA – Carson Wentz tossed two touchdown passes, Jalen Mills had a pick-6 and the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles beat the…

October 29, 2017

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Cody Bellinger, Dodgers top Astros to tie World Series

HOUSTON — Cody Bellinger pulled into second base with his first World Series hit and said: “It’s a miracle!” With…

October 28, 2017

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Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen lead Avalanche past Blackhawks

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen each had two goals and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the…

October 28, 2017