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Zach Johnson, Ryan Moore headline John Deere Classic field

The often-overlooked John Deere Classic elevated its profile by helping Jordan Spieth become a star. Spieth won’t be back in…

July 12, 2017

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Robinson Cano 10th-inning homer gives American League All-Star win

No tie this time, as game goes extra innings

July 11, 2017

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Mayweather-McGregor promo tour gets off to frenzied start

LOS ANGELES – Floyd Mayweather Jr. reached into a backpack and held out a $100 million check for the crowd…

July 11, 2017

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Anna Frost faces two big French challengers at Hardrock 100

Two-time defending Hardrock women’s champion among elite field

July 11, 2017

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All eyes on Kilian Jornet at 2017 Hardrock 100

Ultrarunner seeks fourth title after Everest ascents

July 11, 2017

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All-Star players remember late Marlins ace Jose Fernandez

MIAMI – Clayton Kershaw stood in the National League clubhouse before Tuesday’s All-Star Game across from Jose Fernandez’s locker, which…

July 11, 2017

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Beloved Coors Field vendor Captain Earthman dies at 61

DENVER – A beloved beer vendor who worked at Coors Field since the Colorado Rockies’ first season has died. Brent…

July 11, 2017

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Issue of coaching during play raised at Wimbledon

Spain’s Garbine Muguruza returns to Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova during their women’s quarterfinal match Tuesday at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in…

July 11, 2017

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Taste of the Tour de France: Boiled chicken, fit for a lusty king

BERGERAC, France – After the heavy, duck-based dishes of France’s southwest, time for solid mountain fare. Venturing into the Pyrenees…

July 11, 2017

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At 37, Venus Williams into 10th Wimbledon semifinal

American not slowed by age, younger opponents

July 11, 2017

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Baseball lifer Brad Mills pinch-hits as AL All-Star manager

MIAMI – Among the most unlikely All-Stars is a former 17th-round draft pick with one career home run. Brad Mills…

July 11, 2017

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No getting around Donald Trump at the U.S. Women’s Open

BEDMINSTER, N.J. – There will be no getting around President Donald Trump for the USGA and the world’s top golfers…

July 11, 2017

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Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3

At left, Conor McGregor speaks during a UFC 202 mixed martial arts news conference, in Las Vegas. At right, boxer…

July 11, 2017

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Olympic committee to pick Los Angeles, Paris for 2024 or 2028 Olympics

U.S. likely to get 2028 bid

July 11, 2017

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Marcel Kittel king of sprints; Chris Froome keeps Tour de France lead

Froome rides a safe stage

July 11, 2017

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MLB looks to Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Aaron Judge to connect with fans

MIAMI — Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge have become the face of baseball as a gleaming, modernist ballpark…

July 10, 2017

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All rise as Aaron Judge smashes his way to Home Run Derby title

MIAMI — Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through…

July 10, 2017

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Cortez’s Eli Tomac sweeps 450 Class motos, leads Motocross standings

Cortez rider grabs third straight motocross win, leads event series

July 10, 2017

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Taste of the Tour de France: Sweet white wine and a big nose star

BERGERAC, France – After a well-deserved rest day, the Tour de France peloton gets back to work on Tuesday through…

July 10, 2017

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Only a handful of riders can challenge Chris Froome for Tour de France title

CHAMBERY, France – Chris Froome probably hoped he had a bigger lead than his 18-second advantage over Fabio Aru on…

July 10, 2017

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Chris Froome denies barging into Tour de France rival Fabio Aru

BERGERAC, France – Race leader Chris Froome has described suggestions that he deliberately barged into rival Fabio Aru during a…

July 10, 2017

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From .179 to the All-Star Game: The climb of Yankees rookie Aaron Judge

MIAMI – Aaron Judge keeps the only piece of motivation he needs on his phone. It’s right there on his…

July 10, 2017

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AL’s Chris Sale, NL’s Max Scherzer to start All-Star Game

MIAMI – In a year when it seems just about everyone is a power hitter, Chris Sale and Max Scherzer…

July 10, 2017

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Quiet for now, but Conor McGregor needling Floyd Mayweather

It’s still early, but give Round 1 of the trash-talk battle between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the…

July 10, 2017