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Big comeback puts Halep in French Open semi against Pliskova

PARIS – Trailing by a set and two breaks in the French Open quarterfinals, just one game from defeat, Simona…

June 7, 2017

Tired talk: LeBron James dunks idea he’s tired guarding Kevin Durant

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game…

June 7, 2017

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Fox plans all-American World Cup broadcast crew

NEW YORK – Fox plans to go all-American with its top broadcast crew for next year’s World Cup, pairing play-by-play…

June 7, 2017

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Seattle selects influential investor for KeyArena renovation

SEATTLE – Seattle has taken a significant step forward in a long-running arena saga whose culmination could see either an…

June 7, 2017

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Richie Porte wins time trial at Criterium du Dauphine

Chris Froome 8th

June 7, 2017

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Peyton Manning to advise Riddell on product development

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Peyton Manning will be advising helmet manufacturer Riddell on product development. The five-time NFL MVP, who retired…

June 7, 2017

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Rockies pound Indians behind Mark Reynolds homers

Senzatela improves to 8-2

June 7, 2017

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Scooter Gennett hits 4 home runs for Reds to tie MLB record

CINCINNATI — Cleats, pants, jersey, hat. Scooter Gennett peeled off his uniform — the one still dripping from a douse…

June 6, 2017

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Koen Bouwman wins 3rd stage of Criterium du Dauphine race

TULLINS, France – Dutch cyclist Koen Bouwman beat five other riders in a sprint finish to win the third stage…

June 6, 2017

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Darrell Wallace takes huge step for NASCAR as rare black Cup driver

Darrell Wallace Jr. used to steel himself against racial insults spewed at him in the lower levels of racing and…

June 6, 2017

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Qatar’s unifying World Cup vision erodes as nations cut ties

Qatar’s bid for the 2022 World Cup was based on a powerful vision that soccer could unite the Middle East.…

June 6, 2017

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Emotions of U.S. Open golf qualifying include those not there

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The range of emotions was to be expected when some 750 players were spread across 10 cities…

June 6, 2017

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Rockies’ Chad Bettis back with team following cancer treatment

DENVER – Chad Bettis was greeted with smiles and bear hugs in his return to Coors Field. Bettis rejoined the…

June 6, 2017

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Trinidad & Tobago has attention of U.S. in World Cup qualifier

COMMERCE CITY – U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard has far too much riding on this game to even consider overlooking Trinidad…

June 6, 2017

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Jets planning to release or trade Eric Decker

The New York Jets are planning to trade or cut wide receiver Eric Decker.Julio Cortez/Associated Press file FLORHAM PARK, N.J.…

June 6, 2017

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Warriors seem capable of anything – except another NBA Finals collapse

Warriors an offensive juggernaut behind Curry, Durant

June 6, 2017

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Unseeded Latvian teen Ostapenko into 1st Slam semi at French Open

Djokovic-Nadal quarterfinal rained out

June 6, 2017

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Penguins upbeat despite dropping two to Predators

Home teams perfect through four games

June 6, 2017

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Dark side of launch angle: some hitters could be doing more damage than good

Josh Donaldson is an early adopter to a growing big league trend – hitters fixated on producing fly balls by…

June 6, 2017

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Bob Marley’s grandson is now a Redskin

He’s looking to add to the family legacy

June 6, 2017

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MLB Roundup: Cubs win fourth in a row

Reds beat struggling Cardinals; Astros’ streak to 11

June 5, 2017

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Predators even Stanley Cup Final, beat Penguins 4-1

Series now best-of-three

June 5, 2017

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Murray, top men in French Open quarterfinal

Title up for grabs for women

June 5, 2017

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Arnaud Demare wins stage 2 of Criterium du Dauphine

De Gendt retains the lead

June 5, 2017