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Serena Williams sets up U.S. Open showdown vs. Sloane Stephens
Her serve only so-so at times, her footwork a bit off, Williams got by and got through Thursday night against an opponent ranked just 117th, beating Margarita Gasparyan 6-2, 6-4…
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OG for 3: Anunoby beats buzzer to lift Raptors past Celtics
OG Anunoby delivered. Anunoby caught a cross-court pass that Kyle Lowry threaded over everybody else on the floor and hit a 3-pointer as time expired, giving the Raptors a 104-103…
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‘Game-changer’: Rapid, daily virus testing coming to Pac-12
Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship in 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. Thibodeaux…
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Johnson gets 2-shot lead and another crack at FedEx Cup
“It’s not like I’ve got a two-shot lead going into the final round,” Johnson said, who speaks from experience of once losing a six-shot lead in the final round of…
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NHL, players unveil anti-racism initiatives
An End Racism sign is displayed before Game 3 of a playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on Wednesday in Edmonton, Alberta.Jason Franson/The Canadian Press The…
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Pac-12 reaches agreement for rapid COVID-19 testing
The deal with Quidel Corporation announced Thursday is a major step toward safe resumption of Pac-12 sports, Commissioner Larry Scott said. Tests and Quidel’s Sofia 2 testing machines are expected…
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Tradition gets swift kick at a Kentucky Derby like no other
Custom is getting a swift kick in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic forced the 146th Derby to be pushed back to Labor Day weekend, the first time since 1945 that it…
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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant wins NBA’s rookie of the year award
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was announced Wednesday as the winner of the Rookie of the Year award for 2019-20, the first Grizzlies player to win the award since Pau…
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Lutsenko claims 1st Tour de France victory on Stage 6
Yates and the Tour’s top contenders were still racing far behind the 27-year-old Lutsenko on the mountain when he crossed the line at the top with towering views of southern…
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Durango boys tennis aims to finish at home against Grand Junction Central
Moriarty bringing expertise to Demons
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Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars
MacKinnon adds goal, assist to tally
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Done with Doncic, Clippers set for Nuggets’ Murray, Jokic
Denver on short rest before second-round series with Kawhi’s Clippers
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No. 1 Pliskova won’t dissect U.S. Open loss
But what’s normal in 2020? With the women who are 1-2 in the rankings choosing to skip the trip to Flushing Meadows because of the pandemic, No. 3 Pliskova ascended…
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Hampson, Hilliard homers lead Rockies comeback against Giants
Colorado bounces back from 23-5 loss a day earlier
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Alaphilippe stripped of yellow jersey by Tour de France jury; Sepp Kuss also penalized
Van Aert gives Jumbo-Visma another stage win
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PGA Tour schedule features 50 events, 6 majors
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan holds a live press conference with the media during the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Wednesday in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution “A…
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Thirsty 13 Half Marathon a different challenge in 2020
Race changed route but delivered same thrills
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Durango boys golf bounces back; Flint at the top
Bulk of season now done, as DHS turns attention to regional preparation
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Sepp Kuss gets starring role in Roglic’s Stage 4 win at Tour de France
Kuss, Jumbo-Visma celebrate a strong showing on first mountain finish
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Nuggets edge Jazz to complete comeback from 3-1 hole
Denver 12th team to erase 3-1 series deficit
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Tiz the Law draws No. 17 post as 3-5 Kentucky Derby favorite
Tiz the Law (8), with jockey Manny Franco up, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, N.Y.Seth Wenig/Associated Press All…
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Avalanche aim to fight off elimination again in Game 6
Dallas Stars’ Corey Perry and Colorado Avalanche’s Ian Cole look for the loose puck during the third period of a Stanley Cup playoff game Monday in Edmonton, Alberta.Jason Franson/The Canadian…
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NFL requiring coaches, staff near bench to wear masks
Owners also will have to follow COVID-19 testing requirements to gain access to the locker room, field or team charter. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league, the NFL Players…
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Emotional comeback win for Andy Murray at U.S. Open
Serena Williams makes quick work in first round
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Primoz Roglic wins Tour mountain stage, Alaphilippe stays in yellow
Kuss sets the tone for teammate’s stage win
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Fast five: Avalanche take Game 5 with a first-period attack
The Avalanche trail the Stars 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. They’ve never won a series in team history when facing a 3-1 deficit. Game 6 is Wednesday. Andre Burakovsky, Nathan…
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Wil Myers homers, busy Padres blank Rockies
Even as San Diego capped a series of roster additions ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, it was mostly holdovers providing the pitching and pop in the Padres’ latest victory. Fernando…
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Caleb Ewan slaloms to sprint win; Alaphilippe leads Tour de France
Kuss, Jumbo-Visma ride safely with eyes on Stage 4