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Shiffrin falls as Rebensburg returns with top time in Italy
Top skiers worn down with flu, fatigue
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Struggling for 2 years, Weibrecht still eyes Olympic medal
United States’ Andrew Weibrecht competes in an alpine ski, men’s World Cup super G, Friday in Kitzbuehel, Austria.Marco Trovati/Associated Press But struggling with persistent knee problems and finishing 24th in…
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With Olympics coming, Shiffrin works because she worries
“I feel every single day, first of all, like I’ve never won a World Cup in my life,” the Alpine ski racing star told The Associated Press. “And I feel…
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Foles, Eagles fly into Super Bowl, rout Vikings 38-7
Foles was on fire Sunday night against the stingiest scoring defense in the NFL. Philly made big play after big play on both sides of the ball in a stunning…
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Brady leads Patriots back to Super Bowl, top Jaguars 24-20
Brady shook off a hand injury and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola with 2:48 remaining, rallying the Patriots to a 24-20 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars…
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The NFL’s final 4 all overcame injuries to star players
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum, left, replaced an injured Sam Bradford, who had replaced an injured Teddy Bridgewater, all three of whom have expiring contracts after the Super Bowl.Jeff Roberson/Associated…
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Rolling Avalanche get 9th consecutive win, beat New York Rangers
Colorado suddenly a force in NHL
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Austin Cook shoots 64 to take CareerBuilder Challenge lead
Austin Cook watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club Saturday.Chris Carlson/Associated Press Cook began…
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Impey leads Porte on count back at Tour Down Under
Bidding to become the first rider to win the Tour Down Under in consecutive years, Porte took out the grueling 151.5-kilometer (94-mile) stage from McLaren Vale to the summit of…
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Thomas Dressen wins downhill for 1st German victory in 13 years
Starting 19th and taking advantage of improved visibility during a brief spell of sunshine on a cloudy day, Dressen sped down the 3.3-kilometer Streif course in 1 minute, 56.15 seconds…
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Cortina downhill win puts Lindsey Vonn on track for Olympics
Victory Saturday her 79th World Cup win
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Devin Booker scores 30, as Suns beat Nuggets
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, drives the lane past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half Friday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Josh Jackson and Isaiah Canaan added…
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Kyrgios bounces childhood hero Tsonga at Australian Open
Svitolinia ends 15-year-old Kostyuk’s run
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Andrew Landry on top of crowded leaderboard at CareerBuilder Challenge
Andrew Landry watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament Friday at PGA West.Chris Carlson/Associated Press After two perfect days…
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What matters more than a quarterback in the NFL playoffs? Defense
Three of top-4 defenses in conference championships
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Svindal, Jansrud go 1-2 for Norway in World Cup super-G
Svindal earns 35th career win
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U.S. star Julia Mancuso retires from skiing in superhero style
U.S. ski star Mancuso retires
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Frenzel the favorite in Nordic combined at Winter Olympics
The 29-year-old German won the normal hill event in Sochi and finished 10th in the large hill competition after falling ill. He came back to help Germany win silver in…
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IOC creates a pool of clean Russian athletes to compete at Olympics
389 Russians eligible for Pyeongchang games
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Olympic gymnasts Raisman, Wieber deliver powerful statements at Nassar hearing
‘Fierce Five’ members hope testimonies haunt Nassar
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MLB players reject pitch clock, mound limits
Rochester Red Wings pitcher Alex Meyer (32) looks in for a signal as a 20-second pitch clock is used for the 2015 Triple-A baseball opener between the Buffalo Bisons and…
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‘How dare you’: Gymnasts confront Nassar in impact statements
Victims criticize MSU, USAG for enabling Nassar
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady misses key practice with injury
Injury happened in practice Wednesday
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USA Gymnastics ends agreement to train at Karolyi Ranch
The organization announced Thursday it has terminated its agreement to have the ranch outside of Huntsville, Texas, serve as the National Training Center. The decision came three days after Olympic…
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In her Captain America suit, Vonn is finally ready to attack
Forget that unusual image of the 78-time World Cup winner skiing cautiously amid difficult weather conditions in Austria last weekend. Back on one of her favorite courses – she holds…
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Freestyle skier Maggie Voisin returns to Olympics after breaking ankle
Freestyler back to contend after missing 2014 games
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Ivan Lendl goes from Andy Murray to finding future U.S. champs
Tennis coach looking to end drought
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Hot and bothered: Temperatures rise, seeds fall at Australian Open
Could be 108 degrees on Day 5