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ESPN, facing headwinds, might still reverse its slide

ESPN has been a major profit center for Disney, but it’s shedding cable subscribers in droves.David Kohl/Associated Press NEW YORK…

August 8, 2017

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Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for Colin Kaepernick

NEW YORK – Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Lee tweeted an advertisement…

August 8, 2017

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Jay Cutler comeback begins at Dolphins practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp Tuesday in Davie, Fla.Lynne Sladky/Associated…

August 8, 2017

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Home run king Barry Bonds wishes he played 1 more year

Former San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds, left, waves to fans from the broadcast booth next to broadcaster Mike Krukow,…

August 8, 2017

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Rory McIlroy feeling right at home at Quail Hollow for PGA Championship

Course site of Irishman’s first PGA Tour win

August 8, 2017

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Trevor Siemian gets 1st Broncos preseason start but hasn’t nailed down quarterback job

ENGLEWOOD — Trevor Siemian hasn’t officially won the Denver Broncos’ quarterback job just yet but he has earned the starting…

August 7, 2017

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Chilling: Braves’ refrigerated cup holders help battle heat

Cup holders designed to keep drinks cold line an outfield viewing section at SunTrust Park, the Atlanta Braves’ new baseball…

August 7, 2017

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American women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo looks to revive career abroad

AMSTERDAM — American goalkeeper Hope Solo is looking to resume playing and says she has had offers to play overseas.…

August 7, 2017

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Food poisoning takes Makwala out of 200 at track worlds

LONDON — Several athletes have come down with a stomach bug at the world championships, including medal favorite Isaac Makwala…

August 7, 2017

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Former Patriots standout Vince Wilfork officially retires from NFL

Former New England and Houston defensive tackle Vince Wilfork announced his retirement from the NFL in a barbecue commercial Monday,…

August 7, 2017

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McGregor’s biggest rival: ‘No way’ Conor beats Mayweather

Conor McGregor, left, fights Jose Aldo during a featherweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 194 in Las Vegas.…

August 7, 2017

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PGA Championship to move to May in 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Associated Press has learned the PGA Championship is moving to May for the first time in…

August 7, 2017

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NHL: Players under contract in minors can’t go to Olympics

Longtime USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson, pictured, will serve as general manager for the U.S. men’s hockey team at the…

August 7, 2017

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Don Baylor, former MVP and manager of year, dead at 68

Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later…

August 7, 2017

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Greg Holland blows only second save in Rockies loss to Phillies

Rockies fall short of sweep of Phillies

August 6, 2017

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Jay Cutler agrees to terms with Dolphins

A person familiar with the situation says Jay Cutler, a free agent quarterback, has agreed to terms on a contract…

August 6, 2017

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Kim holds on to win Women’s British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – I.K. Kim banished the haunting memory of missing a 14-inch putt to win a major and…

August 6, 2017

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Hideki Matsuyama wins at Firestone with record finish

Career round ties record, delivers a title

August 6, 2017

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Martin Truex wins fuel-mileage gamble at NASCAR race at Watkins Glen

Playoff pressure beginning to mount

August 6, 2017

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Bowie gets gold, and Jamaica fails to medal in the 100

Americans win again in 100

August 6, 2017

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Durango’s Sepp Kuss wraps up strong Tour of Utah performance

Young Durangoan on the rise as pro road cyclist

August 6, 2017

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Baseball Capsules: Dodgers win 43rd in last 50 games

L.A. first team to achieve feat since 1912 New York Giants

August 5, 2017

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Running backs Terrall Davis, LaDainian Tomlinson steal show at Pro Football Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio — As he so often did on the field, LaDainian Tomlinson stole the show. With a powerful speech…

August 5, 2017

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Broncos scrimmage fails to clarify quarterback competition

ENGLEWOOD— The Denver Broncos always knew Peyton Manning was their top quarterback in his four training camps. The picture hasn’t…

August 5, 2017