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2012 Tour de France winner Wiggins says doping report smears his reputation
Wiggnis called report ‘malicious’
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Luis Leon Sanchez takes Paris-Nice lead
Hivert moved to the front with 20 kilometers left and soon became part of a three-man breakaway with Sanchez and Remy Di Gregorio. Di Gregorio tried to drop his rivals…
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Investigation: Drug enhanced Bradley Wiggins’ performance in Tour de France win
Team Sky crossed ‘ethical line’
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Phil Mickelson beats Justin Thomas in playoff to break winless drought
Thomas holed out on 18, crafty lefty answered back
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Kevin Harvick dominates Vegas for back-to-back NASCAR wins
Busch’s late charge comes up short
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Gary Harris scores 26 points, Nuggets beat Grizzlies
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol during the first half.Brandon Dill/Associated Press Gary Harris scored 26 points, hitting a key basket with just…
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With no U.S. World Cup soccer team, MLS focus is on young talent
The U.S. national team failed to qualify for soccer’s biggest tournament, which means the domestic league’s American stars are staying home from Russia. That translates to fewer marketing opportunities for…
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Rockies don’t expect Nolan Arenado’s work load to decrease
Star Rocky hates sitting on bench
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Newcomers shine, but still back of Oosthuizen in Mexico
Schauffele low American at 6-under par
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Rapinoe’s goal lifts American women past Germany in matchup of world’s best
Cold weather, wind made for miserable conditions
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Tough decisions as NFL free agency nears
Picking quarterbacks critical this offseason
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John Elway indicates Denver Broncos will pursue quarterback Kirk Cousins
Denver Broncos general manager John Elway arrived at the combine in good spirits and eager to find a solution at quarterback.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file “We’re going to explore all options…
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Netherlands wins 2 golds to open track cycling worlds
The hosts had a perfect start to the championships as Kirsten Wild claimed the first gold on offer Wednesday by taking the women’s scratch race ahead of Jolien D’Hoore of…
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Women’s boxing title fight comes to Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino
Cisneros, McCarter meet for interim belt; winner will get Germany’s Kaiser
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Golf shots matter over thin air at Mexico Championship
Chapultepec Golf Club is approaching 7,800 feet above sea level, making it the highest altitude most of the players in this World Golf Championships event will see all year. The…
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Some NBA teams have played ‘negro national anthem’ at games
Miami Heat players stand together during the singing of the national anthem before the start of a game against the Orlando Magic in Miami.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press file Eugene Williams, a…
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MLB free agents take to field eager to sign
Unsigned players take on Japanese amateurs in exhibition
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California athletic commission fines Jon Jones $205K, revokes MMA license
The decision against the former UFC light heavyweight champion was made Tuesday after a hearing in Anaheim. The ruling means Jones’ remarkable MMA career is still on hold indefinitely, pending…
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Nathan MacKinnon has 2 goals and assist, Avalanche beat Canucks
MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Mikko Rantanen added a goal and an assist and the Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Monday night. Semyon Varlamov made 31…
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Thomas delivers clutch moments to win Honda Classic in playoff
Turns out he wasn’t finished. Thomas nearly holed a gap wedge on the par-5 18th hole for a birdie to force a playoff with Luke List. Moments later, he hit…
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Durango’s Howard Grotts wins two stages, places second at Cyprus Sunshine Cup
Star takes cross-country stage win to finish race
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Jon Gillies, Mikael Backlund lead Flames over Avalanche
Troy Brouwer added a goal and an assist to help the Flames move past idle St. Louis into the final Western Conference wild-card spot. Michael Frolik, Mark Giordano and Sean…
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Canada’s Sebastien Toutant soars to gold in men’s Big Air
American Mack takes silver
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IOC leaves decision on Russians at Olympics until Sunday
Russian athlete Ilya Kovalchuk (71) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Czech Republic during the third period of the semifinal round of men’s hockey Friday at…
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American men beat Sweden for curling gold at Olympics
Sweden previously beat U.S. 10-4 in pool play
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Saturday’s Olympics Roundup: Ledecka gets rare double Olympic gold
U.S. men get curling gold
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Nuggets top Spurs with another triple-double from Jokic
Three triple-doubles in a row for Jokic
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Saturday Olympics Roundup: Switzerland beats Austria in Olympic debut of team event
Mack takes Big Air silver
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Durango mountain biker Howard Grotts shines with stage win at Cyprus Sunshine Cup
After stage win, Durangoan third in GC
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Friday’s Olympics Roundup: Russians get first gold with figure skating dominance
Germany stuns Canada in men’s hockey