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Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston suspended for three games
QB eligible to return Sept. 30 at Chicago
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Oklahoma City’s Paul George will opt out, become free agent
George leaves $20.7 million on the table
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With fate secured, England and Belgium can rest top players at World Cup
Colombia, Japan and Senegal vying for two spots in Group H
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World Cup: Defending champion Germany eliminated in group stage
Brazil, Mexico advance to final 16
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver receives five-year contract extension
NBA teams’ value has steadily risen during his tenure
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Wife of Denver Broncos owner diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Annabel Bowlen hopes to help raise awareness about disease
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Pressure pitch: Smoltz to tee it up at US Senior Open
This week, the man considered by some to be the most clutch postseason pitcher in baseball history finds himself dealing with an entirely new sort of stress. The Hall of…
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LeBron James’ free agency decision could set dominoes in motion
Changing teams could shift NBA landscape again
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Even with three wins, Bubba Watson says this is not his best year
Two-time Masters champion believes 2014 was better
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Ben Sonntag sprints to another win at Fat Tire 40
Durangoans sweep top three in Crested Butte
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Body found in house of New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins
The Bergen County prosecutor’s office said it is investigating a death at the house in Fair Lawn, about 10 miles north of MetLife Stadium. Property records list Jenkins as the…
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World Cup: Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup
France, Denmark have first 0-0 draw of tournament
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Brazil, Germany try to salvage World Cup and advance
Mexico moves into final 16 with win
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NBA leads men’s pro sports in diversity hiring
One-third of head coaches are people of color
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German track cyclist Kristina Vogel badly injured in crash
The dpa news agency reports that the Olympic champion suffered a severe spinal injury after crashing onto a concrete track following a high-speed collision with another cyclist. German coach Detlef…
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Bubba Watson shoots 63 to rally for third Travelers title
Casey struggled to 2-over 72
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What do Costa Rica, Panama early exits say about US soccer?
What does that say about the United States, which didn’t even make it to soccer’s showcase? “It’s an extra twist of the knife,” said former U.S. forward Taylor Twellman, now…
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Keisuke Honda gets goal in third World Cup to give Japan draw with Senegal
England, Colombia earn lopsided wins
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Spain, Portugal can’t coast to World Cup’s second round
Russia, Uruguay battle in Group A
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Rockies slide below .500 with loss to Marlins
Miami stopped a three-game skid and ended the Rockies’ winning streak at four. Trevor Richards (2-4) gave up one run and three hits in six innings, striking out eight. He…
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Paul Casey fires 62, leads Travelers by four strokes
U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on Saturday in Cromwell, Conn.John…
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Houlihan passes Simpson for USATF 1,500-meter title
Emma Coburn defends in steeplechase
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Kroos scores in stoppage time to lift Germany over Sweden
With the score tied in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Kroos seemed to remind Reus of a trick play from training that will live in World Cup lore. Down…
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Tiny Panama stands in the way of England’s advancement at World Cup
Colombia, Poland clash in key Group H match
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Avalanche sign goaltender Grubauer, put Orpik on buyout waivers
The Colorado Avalanche signed goalie Philipp Grubauer, right, and plan to buy out the contract of defenseman Brooks Orpik, left. Colorado traded a second round pick in this year’s NHL…
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Belgium looks best yet at World Cup with rout of Tunisia
It’s still early, but a hugely talented Belgian squad made a big statement on Saturday in its 5-2 rout of Tunisia. No team has scored more goals than Belgium’s eight,…