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Dominant Denver beat Notre Dame 6-1 in Frozen Four semis

CHICAGO – Dylan Gambrell scored twice, Tariq Hammond had a goal and two assists, and Denver routed Notre Dame 6-1…

April 7, 2017

From Nolan to Nash, the players who raised NHL teams’ profiles

The Minnesota Wild’s Zach Parise, right, and Ryan Suter celebrate Parise’s goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL…

April 7, 2017

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Russia hopes for boost from Olympic hockey turmoil

MOSCOW – After a week of turmoil for Olympic hockey, Russia thinks it is poised to be the big winner…

April 7, 2017

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Pressure on Maple Leafs going into final weekend NHL of season

The NHL playoff picture with the regular season ending on Sunday: WHO’S IN EAST: The Atlantic Division-champion Montreal Canadiens have…

April 7, 2017

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Hoffman faltering, Garcia surging in 2nd round at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Surging Sergio Garcia is looking to end his distinction as one of the game’s best without a…

April 7, 2017

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Blevins holds off Wells again at US Cup in Fontana

Young Blevins aces first US Cup stop in Fontana; Wells overcomes obstacles

April 6, 2017

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Tim Terrific: Tebow homers in 1st AB as Mets minor leaguer

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Of course he did. Tim Tebow hit a home run in his first official at-bat as a…

April 6, 2017

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NBA Roundup: Atlanta Hawks send Boston Celtics to 2nd loss in 2 nights

ATLANTA – Paul Millsap scored 26 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game skid…

April 6, 2017

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A day of windy doom at the Masters

Johnson out; Hoffman the exception

April 6, 2017

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Masters at a glance

Will McGirt looked as though he would carry the clubhouse lead into the second round. But Charley Hoffman had other…

April 6, 2017

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Left-hander Freeland to make major league debut for Rockies

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland will make his major league debut Friday in the team’s home opener against the…

April 6, 2017

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Arenado, Reynolds homer, Rockies beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE – Nolan Arenado needed a few games to get warmed up after tying for the National League home run…

April 6, 2017

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Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters with back injury

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Dustin Johnson arrived at Augusta National on quite a roll, having won his last three tournaments. He…

April 6, 2017

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Avalanche’s Semyon Varlamov recovering from season-ending surgery

DENVER – Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov says he is making steady progress after undergoing season-ending hip surgery in January.…

April 6, 2017

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Kevin Durant cleared to resume full practice after knee injury

When Kevin Durant returns from a left knee injury as soon as Saturday after missing more than a month, he…

April 6, 2017

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Rockies fall for first time; Brewers hammer three homers

MILWAUKEE – Colorado manager Bud Black gave Wily Peralta all the credit for the Milwaukee Brewers’ latest win over the…

April 5, 2017

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NBA Roundup: LeBron James leads Cavaliers past Celtics in Eastern Conference showdown

BOSTON – LeBron James had 36 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers ran past the Boston…

April 5, 2017

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NHL Roundup: Capitals clinch Presidents’ Trophy

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8), goalie Braden Holtby (70), Brooks Orpik (44), Nate Schmidt (88) and others celebrate the team’s…

April 5, 2017

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Dustin Johnson injures back falling down stairs on eve of Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Masters favorite Dustin Johnson took a serious fall on a staircase Wednesday and injured his lower back,…

April 5, 2017

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Johnson’s injury, wild weather bring uncertainty to Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Masters should be the easiest to predict of golf’s four major championships. It got a lot…

April 5, 2017

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Watson, Simpson make most of family time at soggy Masters

AUGUSTA, Georgia – While severe weather canceled the Masters’ popular Par 3 Contest for the first time in history, Bubba…

April 5, 2017

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Rockets beat Nuggets to secure 3rd seed in West

HOUSTON – James Harden scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets squandered a big early lead, but held on to…

April 5, 2017

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NHL Roundup

Bruins clinch playoff berth, Ottawa close

April 4, 2017

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Gallinari, Harris, Jokic help Nuggets edge Pelicans

Nuggets closing in on final playoff spot

April 4, 2017