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Dirk Nowitzki announces retirement
Mavericks star played final game in Dallas on Tuesday
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Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as president of Lakers
Johnson didn’t tell owner Jeanie Buss or general manager Rob Pelinka about his shocking decision before he announced it in front of reporters about 90 minutes before the final game…
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Dahlberg: Can Tiger Woods still win the Masters at 43?
It’s been 14 years since enough went in to win on the fabled greens of Augusta National. Even more startling, it’s been 11 years since Woods won a major of…
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Justin Rose looking to take next step at the Masters
He is making his 14th appearance, so he has the experience. He has been runner-up twice, most recently in a playoff that would have been more crushing if not for…
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Ferguson: Masters sometimes offers only 1 chance
He had a three-shot lead with three holes to play in the 1979 Masters and didn’t do anything horribly wrong, except nothing went right. He finished with three consecutive bogeys…
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Philipp Grubauer shines to propel Avalanche into playoffs
Hot goaltender helped Avalanche overcome mid-season slump
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Avalanche may have Miko Rantanen back for playoffs
Colorado faces Calgary in first round Thursday
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WNBA rebrands with new logo, eyes next generation of fans
League has first logo change since 2013
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In many states, legalizing sports betting hinges on tribes
Legalization of gambling is being considered in 20 states
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Bellinger hits 7th HR, Dodgers beat Rockies for sweep
Dodgers score 29 runs over 3-game series
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Lillard scores 30 points, Trail Blazers beat Nuggets
Denver ends season against Minnesota on Wednesday
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Corey Conners qualifies for Masters after winning Valero Open
Conners sinks three birdies in final five holes
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Rockies, German Marquez agree on contract through 2023 season
The deal also includes an option for 2024. Marquez is 1-0 in two starts this season and has allowed just one run. Marquez had a franchise-best 230 strikeouts last season…
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U.S. edges Canada 3-2 in women’s hockey worlds in Finland
Hilary Knight and Kendall Coyne Schofield also scored for the Americans while goalie made Alex Rigsby made 31 saves. The U.S. has six points and is alone in first in…
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Colorado’s Jennifer Kupcho wins at Augusta National
Jefferson Academy grad also reigning national champ at Wake Forest
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Bausby lured by Broncos after collapse of AAF
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team has not officially announced the signing, which is expected Friday. Bausby had four interceptions for…
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Los Angeles Dodgers blast homers to pound Rockies in home opener
Muncy, Bellinger, Martin belt Dodgers past Colorado
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Overtime win sends Colorado Avalanche to NHL playoffs
Colorado overcomes second consecutive 2-0 hole
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Colorado’s Mallory Pugh scores 2 goals in home state for U.S. women’s soccer
Morgan scores 100th goal
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Nuggets rout Spurs; Popovich ejected after 63 seconds
Jokic one assist shy of a triple-double
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Washington Post NFL mock draft
Projecting all 32 first-round picks, post-free agency
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Cuba releases first group of players eligible for MLB
The 34 players are 17 to 25, classified as international amateurs under MLB rules and eligible to sign minor league contracts. Minor league salaries start at $850 a month but…
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Jennifer Kupcho, 16-year-old share lead in Augusta Women’s Amateur
Seeing her name atop the leaderboard at the end of the day felt much more normal. Kupcho, the top-ranked female amateur in the world, played bogey-free at Champions Retreat Golf…