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French authorities investigate 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids

Financial prosecutor corruption, influence peddling

Bryce Harper homers, as Nationals rout the Rockies

Washington caps off strong series win in Colorado

Howard Grotts, Todd Wells hang with world’s best at Sea Otter Classic

Sea Otter Classic features elite field

Larsson leads Oilers past Ducks in wild series opener

Third period features six goals

Predators beat Blues in Game 1 of second-round series

ST. LOUIS — P.K. Subban had a goal and two assists and Vernon Fiddler scored with 5:05 left, sending the…

Celtics beat up Bull in fourth quarter

Boston claims 3-2 series lead going back to Chicago

Trea Turner nearly repeats cycle as Nationals beat Rockies

Colorado will have chance to split series Thursday

Home, sweet home: Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Hawks

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, battles for the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the first…

Dearth of offensive linemen in draft creates dilemma

MINNEAPOLIS – The deficiency on Minnesota’s offensive line made that position the obvious priority for offseason improvement on a team…

Warriors GM confident Steve Kerr will return to coach

The Warriors return to the practice court following a day off after their first-round sweep of Portland, with coach Steve…

How NFL agents plan to prevent the next draft-night bong video fiasco

The 2014 NFL draft prospects line up on the awning of Radio City Music Hall for a photograph in New…

Maria Sharapova wins 1st match on return from 15-month doping ban

Russia’s Maria Sharapova blows a kiss after winning 7-5, 6-3 against Italy’s Roberta Vinci at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix…

Raiders bring RB Marshawn Lynch out of retirement

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Marshawn Lynch is coming out of retirement after agreeing on a two-year deal with the Raiders that…

Work load: LeBron James not slowing as playoff minutes increase

At 32, LeBron James shows no signs of age or slowing down. After leading the NBA in minutes per game…

Broncos’ Brandon Marshall has clear mind, fresh body after trying 2016

ENGLEWOOD – Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall says his mind is clear and his body refreshed after a trying 2016 season…

Trea Turner hits for cycle, Nationals hold off Rockies

DENVER — Trea Turner hit for the third cycle in Nationals history and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping…

NBA Roundup: Rockets burn past Russell Westbrook’s Thunder

Houston takes down Oklahoma City in 5 games

Saints, 32-year-old Adrian Peterson agree on 2-year contract

Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have…

MLB: Multiple groups have submitted bids to buy Marlins

Bush, Jeter bid not finished

Madison Bumgarner won’t need surgery after Colorado dirt biking accident

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner answers questions about his shoulder injury Monday before a baseball game against the Los…

Golf’s ruling bodies move to limit video evidence

Anna Nordqvist, of Sweden, walks to the green after hitting out of a bunker on the second playoff hole of…

Penalties in golf start with the player, not the TV viewer

Lexi Thompson composes herself on the 18th green during the final round of the LPGA Tour’s ANA Inspiration golf tournament…

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire after season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It’s never easy to be the son of a legend, especially when he is a tough-as-nails hero…