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Isaiah Thomas says ‘I am not damaged’ in ESPN interview

Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened…

August 29, 2017

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U.S. men’s soccer prepares to face Costa Rica on Friday

U.S. midfielder Christian Pulisic acknowledges fans as he leaves the pitch after the team’s World Cup soccer qualifying match against…

August 29, 2017

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Giancarlo Stanton’s 51st ties August home run mark

WASHINGTON – Giancarlo Stanton tied a major league record with his 18th home run in August, but Anthony Rendon had…

August 29, 2017

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J.J. Watt gets wish: Cowboys-Texans game funds going to recovery

FRISCO, Texas – While J.J. Watt still thinks the Houston-Dallas preseason game shouldn’t be played because of catastrophic flooding in…

August 29, 2017

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Broncos coach says he’s not aware of T.J. Ward trade talks

Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) may not be part of the team’s “No Fly Zone” defense in 2017,…

August 29, 2017

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MLB umpire from Aztec leaves Rockies-Tigers game with injury

DENVER â€“ Home plate umpire Mike Everitt, who is from Aztec, left the game between the Detroit Tigers and Colorado…

August 29, 2017

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NFL teams have 90-man rosters for preseason finales

Change in rules gives fringe players extra chance

August 29, 2017

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Cornered market: Browns looking to trade star Joe Haden

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson isn’t denying a report that the Cleveland Browns are attempting to trade cornerback Joe…

August 29, 2017

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Matthew Stafford set the NFL’s contract record; it won’t last long

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of the team’s preseason game against the New England…

August 29, 2017

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Defending women’s champ Angelique Kerber out in 1st round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK – The question was rather simple after Angelique Kerber became only the second defending U.S. Open champion in…

August 29, 2017

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Castellanos, Zimmermann lift Tigers to 4-3 win over Rockies

DENVER — Nicholas Castellanos had three hits, including a two-run triple, and Jordan Zimmermann rebounded from early trouble to help…

August 28, 2017

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Emotional Maria Sharapova tops No. 2 Simona Halep at U.S. Open

Slam return triumphant for Russian coming off suspension

August 28, 2017

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Amid Giancarlo Stanton’s home run tear, baseball again grapples with significance of 61

Miami Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of agame against the Colorado Rockies on…

August 28, 2017

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Canelo-GGG to Mayweather-McGregor fans: We’ve got a real show for you

LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya had no desire to watch Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s victory over Conor McGregor last…

August 28, 2017

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Texas flooding forces Astros; Texans to move home games

Rescue boats fill a flooded street at flood victims are evacuated as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday in…

August 28, 2017

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CFL team backtracks on hiring former Baylor coach Art Briles

HAMILTON, Ontario — Less than 11 hours after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL announced the hiring of former Baylor…

August 28, 2017

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Trump Organization gives up U.S. Open suite, but wants it back

NEW YORK — Do not look for President Donald Trump to show up at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, for…

August 28, 2017

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Sharapova-Halep match headlines Day 1 at the U.S. Open

NEW YORK — The 2017 U.S. Open is set to begin with near-perfect weather and a much-anticipated match. That comes…

August 28, 2017

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Former Baylor coach Art Briles takes CFL assistant job

HAMILTON, Ontario — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League have hired former Baylor coach Art Briles to be…

August 28, 2017

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A hard road for Dustin Johnson, and a tough victory over Jordan Spieth

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — For a guy who can make golf look easy, Dustin Johnson can’t remember a victory more…

August 28, 2017

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Jon Gray pitches Rockies past Braves 3-0

Parra with two hits, runs

August 27, 2017

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Michelle Wie set to have surgery to remove appendix

OTTAWA, Ontario — Michelle Wie was set to have surgery Sunday to remove her appendix. Wie withdrew before the final…

August 27, 2017

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Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian GP to trim Sebastian Vettel’s Formula One lead

SPA-FRANORCHAMPS, Belgium – Lewis Hamilton celebrated his record-equaling 68th pole position with victory at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday,…

August 27, 2017

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While Floyd Mayweather heads back to retirement, Conor McGregor weighs his fighting options

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Conor McGregor pose during a news conference after a super welterweight boxing match Saturday in…

August 27, 2017