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Column: NFL needs to stop blowing smoke when it comes to pot

HOUSTON – Kyle Turley will gladly run down the list of chronic ailments he has because of football. Might want…

February 3, 2017

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Matt Kuchar makes fans roar at Phoenix Open

Matt Kuchar watches his tee shot at the 16th hole during the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open…

February 2, 2017

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Arena to experiment with U.S. soccer roster against Jamaica

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – After a dismal 0-0 tie against an inexperienced group of Serbians in his first game as U.S.…

February 2, 2017

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Freeman, Coleman provide Super Bowl Falcons with 1-2 punch

Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman feel like brothers. They’re going to enjoy it while they can, because this is not…

February 2, 2017

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How to sound like an NFL fan while watching the Super Bowl

If you’re among the millions of people who watch precisely one NFL game each year, yet want to sound like…

February 2, 2017

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Belichick among the greats of coaching

Belichick follows a familiar script to coaching greatness

February 2, 2017

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That was awkward: Goodell dodges on Raiders, parries on Patriots

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a news conference during preparations for the NFL Super Bowl LI Wednesday in…

February 1, 2017

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Cubs, Rockies trade pitchers

DENVER – The Chicago Cubs have acquired Eddie Butler from the Colorado Rockies for James Farris in a swap of…

February 1, 2017

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Gasol scores 24; Grizzlies beat Nuggets, 119-99

DENVER – Marc Gasol scored 24 points, Mike Conley had 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets…

February 1, 2017

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The sustained success of New England’s Brady and Belichick

Coaches, QBs marvel at continuity of Patriots

February 1, 2017

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Colorado skier Mikaela Shiffrin strengthens World Cup lead at city event

Shiffrin speeds to win in Stockholm

January 31, 2017

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North America mulls soccer World Cup bid in President Donald Trump era

Tough decisions ahead of North American soccer

January 31, 2017

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LeBron James calls Charles Barkley “a hater”

CLEVELAND – LeBron James is done bowing to Sir Charles. After he was criticized by Charles Barkley for questioning Cleveland’s…

January 31, 2017

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Sergio Garcia gives golf fan his wish after Twitter campaign

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – For more than 200 days, Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia was the subject of a relentless…

January 31, 2017

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Falcons hold media availability in skating rink

HOUSTON – The Atlanta Falcons’ media availability Tuesday is not being held at a stadium or arena or even in…

January 31, 2017

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NFL nixes GNC’s Super Bowl advertisement

NEW YORK – Nutritional supplement seller GNC intended to use a 30-second Super Bowl ad to revamp its image. But…

January 31, 2017

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Super Bowl opening night a bit more tame than usual

Weird outfits, talk show personalities hit Houston

January 30, 2017

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2 U.S. basketball players hope to return to team in Iran

Immigration issues have players’ futures up in the air

January 30, 2017

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‘Inflategate’ just a blip on Atlanta Falcons’ radar

Georgia Dome fake noise not as loud as Patriots’ scandal

January 30, 2017

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AFC holds on to beat NFC in Pro Bowl

Bengals’ Dalton leads the way in 20-13 win

January 29, 2017

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Ole! Jon Rahm breaks through in win at Torrey Pines

Likely the first of many wins for 22-year-old

January 29, 2017

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Marcel Hirscher classy in 20th World Cup giant slalom win

Austrian wins country’s 100th giant slalom

January 29, 2017

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Lara Gut crashes, Mikaela Shiffrin happy, but Ilka Stuhec wins super-G

Ilka Stuhec wins, Vonn content in 12th

January 29, 2017

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Wayne Gretzky leads team to NHL All-Star Game win

Metropolitan division takes 3-on-3 tournment

January 29, 2017