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Set for encore, Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott ignores ‘sophomore slump’

Dak Prescott has brushed off suggestions of a sophomore slump as he heads into his second NFL season. The Dallas…

September 7, 2017

New England Patriots fans cheer 5th banner, boo commissioner Roger Goodell

Former New England Patriots players Kevin Faulk (33), Matt Light, second from left, and Deion Branch (84) and injured wide…

September 7, 2017

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Philip Rivers to be road warrior for Chargers on San Diego-Los Angeles commute

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is commuting from his family’s home in San Diego to the Chargers’ new training…

September 7, 2017

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Saints’ Adrian Peterson says he’s still elite

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson (28) carries between Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) and outside linebacker Whitney…

September 7, 2017

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Michael Bennett case renews police race bias debate in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Police in this tourist-driven city with a history of racially charged incidents were hit again Thursday with…

September 7, 2017

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Cavaliers’ Isaiah Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longer

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Isaiah Thomas beamed as he held up his new No. 3 Cavs jersey for the first time.…

September 7, 2017

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Broncos move on without founder of ‘No Fly Zone’

Ward replaced by trio of safeties

September 7, 2017

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Durango’s Katja Freeburn finishes world championship mountain bike race

Durangoan 8 minutes off gold-medal time

September 7, 2017

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4 Americans in U.S. Open women’s semis for 1st time since 1981

NEW YORK (AP) — All four women’s semifinalists at the U.S. Open are Americans. It’s the first time that’s happened…

September 7, 2017

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Solid run puts Chris Froome back in control in Spanish Vuelta

CAMALENO, Spain – Chris Froome retook control of the Spanish Vuelta with a solid run in a stage won by…

September 7, 2017

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Von Miller heaps praise on QB Trevor Siemian

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of a preseason NFL…

September 6, 2017

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Panik’s 5-hit night guides Giants to 11-3 win over Rockies

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto delivers a pitch to Colorado Rockies’ DJ LeMahieu during the first inning on…

September 6, 2017

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No Rafa vs. Roger at US Open, but all American women’s semifinals

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, left, and Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, shake hands after del Potro won their quarterfinal…

September 6, 2017

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Domata Peko the antidote for Broncos’ biggest bugaboo

DENVER – A much better supporting cast awaits quarterback Trevor Siemian in his second season as Broncos starter and Mike…

September 6, 2017

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Hurricane Irma forces NFL to postpone Dolphins’ opener against Bucs

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season with a hurricane-imposed bye. Their opener scheduled…

September 6, 2017

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Stealing signs? Savvy baseball. Using high tech to do it? Cheating.

Dave Dombrowski, Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations, speaks at a news conference on Tuesday in Boston. The Red…

September 6, 2017

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Seattle Seahawks’ Michael Bennett tells of recent police encounter

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett spoke out about a recent encounter with police in Las Vegas that he believes…

September 6, 2017

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Durango helps U.S. in team relay at mountain bike world championships

Blevins, Grotts turn in solid laps on five-rider team

September 6, 2017

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Chris Froome loses time in brutal Spanish Vuelta climb

LOS MACHUCOS, Spain – Chris Froome lost some of his Spanish Vuelta lead in a brutal climb that challenged riders…

September 6, 2017

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U.S. soccer can ensure World Cup berth with wins in last 2 qualifiers

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Relieved after gaining a huge point in the tropical heat, U.S. players headed home Wednesday…

September 6, 2017

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal try to set up semifinal showdown at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal each need a victory to finally meet at the U.S. Open. Juan…

September 6, 2017

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Hockey organizations unveil ‘Declaration of Principles’

Pat LaFontaine poses after a news conference in Buffalo N.Y. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have unveiled a “Declaration…

September 6, 2017

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Trevor Story, Nolan Arenado help Rockies hold off Giants

DENVER — Bud Black received quite a workout strolling to the mound for so many pitching changes. And yet this…

September 6, 2017

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American women maintain roll into semifinals at U.S. Open

Williams, Stephens into U.S. Open semifinals

September 5, 2017