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Julian Green’s goal gives United States soccer surprising tie at World Cup-bound France

Julian Green, Zack Steffen and a young U.S. soccer team showed what might have been — and what could be in 4½ years. Green scored in the 44th minute, Steffen made seven saves and ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Stanley Cup party rolls on for first-time champion Capitals

WASHINGTON – Stanley Cup champions just want to have fun. They’re doing so right now. The Washington Capitals took the Stanley Cup through the MGM Grand and to a dance ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

‘Welcome to Russia,’ Putin tells World Cup fans, teams

MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin is welcoming soccer teams and fans to Russia for the World Cup, saying the tournament will be thrilling and memorable. “For our country, it’s a g...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

4th time’s the charm: Simona Halep tops Sloane Stephens to win French Open

PARIS – Maybe all of those losses in Grand Slam finals helped Simona Halep actually win one. She’d gone 0-3 in matches with a major trophy on the line before facing Sloane Stephen...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Kevin Durant wins back-to-back NBA Finals MVPs

Durant averaged a double-double in sweep of Cleveland

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Death Ride attracts cyclists riding for an ALS cure

Event will skip Durango because of 416 Fire

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Sports

GOLDEN DYNASTY: Warriors sweep Cavaliers for third NBA Finals title in four years

Durant earns second consecutive Finals MVP

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Diamondbacks blast four home runs to topple Rockies

Blackmon, Story go yard for Colorado

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

BJ Armstrong: Everything new is old, everything LeBron is MJ

Editor’s Note: While many NBA fans have said if LeBron James’ supporting cast did more, the Cavs would be more competitive. BJ Armstrong, a former member of Jordan’s supporting cast, sha...

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dustin Johnson fires 7-under to grab 36-hole lead at St. Jude

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dustin Johnson wants to sharpen his game for the U.S. Open. Moving back to No. 1 in the world would just be a nice bonus because the only way he can do that before Shinnecoc...

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports