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NFL makes changes to OT, celebrations

Player safety cited for cutting 5 minutes off overtime

May 23, 2017

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Durango’s Howard Grotts Grand in latest mountain bike win

Durango’s top rider in command of Epic Rides Series

May 23, 2017

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Police: Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy found dead

Cortez Kennedy, one of the best defensive linemen of his generation and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee despite…

May 23, 2017

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Tom Dumoulin keeps Giro d’Italia lead despite nature break in 16th stage

BORMIO, Italy – Tom Dumoulin’s overall lead in the Giro d’Italia was drastically reduced in the race’s toughest stage Tuesday…

May 23, 2017

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LeBron James locked in for Game 4 after being locked out in Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James (23) celebrates against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of…

May 23, 2017

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Predators reach 1st Stanley Cup Final, oust Ducks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Colton Sissons scored his third goal with 6:00 left, ensuring the Nashville Predators’ magical postseason now includes…

May 22, 2017

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Jeff Hoffman shines in Colorado’s win over slumping Phillies

PHILADELPHIA – Jeff Hoffman turned a spot start into a splendid audition for a more permanent role in Colorado’s rotation.…

May 22, 2017

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Warriors sweep Spurs, go to NBA Finals for 3rd consecutive year

Curry drops 36 to finish off San Antonio

May 22, 2017

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If the NFL shortens overtime, will everyone freak out about ties?

The Washington Post’s Mark Maske provides in-depth NFL analysis with “First and 10,” a dissection of the league’s most important…

May 22, 2017

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Litke: NBA short on drama, but long on conspiracy theories

Litkedu1-i-syn Did you know NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was so worried about the league’s TV ratings that he rang up…

May 22, 2017

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‘He’s human’: Cavaliers coach defends LeBron James after ‘weird’ loss

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks to drive against Boston Celtics’ Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of…

May 22, 2017

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Death threats may prompt NBA’s Enes Kanter to become U.S. citizen

Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball player Enes Kanter of Turkey speaks about being detained at Henri Coanda Airport in Bucharest,…

May 22, 2017

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Tim Duncan provides tips, laughs for injury-ravaged Spurs

There was a mad scramble at the Spurs practice during the Western Conference finals, a flurry of activity to position…

May 22, 2017

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Dick Vitale signs contract extension with ESPN

BRISTOL, Conn. – ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale has signed a contract extension with the network through the 2019-20 season.…

May 22, 2017

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Indy 500 winners Dixon, Franchitti robbed at a Taco Bell

At left, IndyCar driver Scott Dixon smiles after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in Indianapolis. At right, Dario Franchitti smiles…

May 22, 2017

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Avery Bradley hits last-second 3, Celtics stun Cavaliers

Down 21 points, Boston shows heart to stay alive in series

May 21, 2017

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Nelson’s Four Seasons finale: Horschel over Day in playoff

Final tournament at longtime course was one to remember

May 21, 2017

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Penguins strike early, punish Senators in Game 5 blowout

Rout grabs momentum and 3-2 series lead

May 21, 2017

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Kyle Freeland hits homer, gets win for NL-best Rockies

Win against Reds extends best start in team history

May 21, 2017

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All-Star race shows Coca-Cola 600 could be a long slog

Leaders are hard to catch at Charlotte Motor Speedway

May 21, 2017

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Jungels wins chaotic Giro d’Italia 15th stage

Dumoulin keeps pink jersey

May 21, 2017

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Kevin Durant, Warriors beat banged-up Spurs

Golden State 11-0 in playoffs, one win from another sweep

May 20, 2017

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Pontus Aberg’s goal puts Predators past Ducks 3-1 in Game 5

Nashville one win away from first Stanley Cup Final

May 20, 2017

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Huffman wins stage, Bennett overall at Tour of California

PASADENA, Calif. — George Bennett was in shock after winning the time trial at the Tour of California. Shock hardly…

May 20, 2017