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Conor McGregor’s choices: Defend UFC belt, box again, or Diaz III?

LAS VEGAS – Conor McGregor was exhausted and hurt by the 10th round, his audacious venture undone by every logical…

August 27, 2017

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Smiles all around as Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor savor fight

10th round TKO sends Mayweather back to retirement 50-0

August 27, 2017

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Broncos’ defense has been stout despite rash of injuries

Denver defense nearly flawless

August 27, 2017

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Texas teams’ plans upended by Hurricane Harvey

A pedestrian crosses a street inundated by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday in Houston, Texas.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press HOUSTON…

August 27, 2017

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Chris Froome wins 9th stage, increases Spanish Vuelta lead

EL POBLE NOU DE BENITATXELL, Spain – Chris Froome moved to the front in the final climb to win the…

August 27, 2017

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Jamaal Charles flashes skill in Broncos preseason win against Packers

Team enjoys boxing match together in locker room

August 27, 2017

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Charlie Blackmon homers in 9th to break tie, Rockies hold off Braves

ATLANTA – Trevor Story felt some relief after doubling in two runs in the fifth inning, especially since the Colorado…

August 27, 2017

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Floyd Mayweather stops Conor McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0

MMA fighter gives undefeated boxer a test early

August 27, 2017

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Big money bets roll in late on Floyd Mayweather

LAS VEGAS – The big money continued rolling in just before fight time at this city’s sports books, with several…

August 26, 2017

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Late surge puts Jordan Spieth in control at Glen Oaks

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. – Jordan Spieth needed only three holes to leave a strong cast of challengers wondering what it’s…

August 26, 2017

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Patriots star Julian Edelman out for season with knee injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season after tearing the ACL…

August 26, 2017

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Sources say Cavaliers reviewing Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade

Isaiah Thomas will have to prove his worth again, but first he must prove his hip is healthy enough to…

August 26, 2017

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Chris Froome increases Vuelta lead as Alaphilippe wins Stage 8

XORRET DE CATI, Spain – Chris Froome made a strong charge in the final climb to increase his overall Spanish…

August 26, 2017

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Andy Murray out of U.S. Open with hip injury

NEW YORK – Andy Murray has pulled out of the U.S. Open because of a hip injury. Murray announced his…

August 26, 2017

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Jaguars select Blake Bortles as starting QB

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass to tight end Ben Koyack (83) during the second half of…

August 26, 2017

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Chiefs planning for life without Spencer Ware after knee injury

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware is taken off the field on a cart after an injury during the…

August 26, 2017

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Roger Federer says 3rd major of year would be surreal

When the U.S. Open begins on Monday, Roger Federer, at age 36 , will be among the men considered likeliest…

August 25, 2017

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Federer, Nadal could meet in US Open semis

NEW YORK – Welcome back to Grand Slam tennis, Maria Sharapova. There will be no easing into the U.S. Open…

August 25, 2017

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Braves’ Teheran gets first home win in months at Rockies’ expense

Pitchers earns first home win in four months

August 25, 2017

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UFC stars respect Conor McGregor for taking a shot vs Floyd Mayweather

Conor McGregor speaks during news conference Wednesday in Las Vegas.John Locher/Associated Press LAS VEGAS – Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee…

August 25, 2017

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Feline fight: No Rally Cat as St. Louis Cardinals mascot

ST. LOUIS – The Rally Cat won’t be spending time frolicking as the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals. The…

August 25, 2017

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Stalingrad history a constant presence for World Cup workers

The construction of a 2018 World Cup stadium, background, is seen behind the Battle of Stalingrad memorial, foreground, in Volgograd,…

August 25, 2017

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Jacksonville Jaguars owner says he would be open to signing Colin Kaepernick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says he would be open to signing free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Speaking…

August 25, 2017

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Chris Froome keeps his lead after Spanish Vuelta’s longest stage

CUENCA, Spain – Slovene rider Matej Mohoric comfortably won the Spanish Vuelta’s longest stage on Friday and Chris Froome maintained…

August 25, 2017