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NFL teams have 90-man rosters for preseason finales
Change in rules gives fringe players extra chance
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Cornered market: Browns looking to trade star Joe Haden
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson isn’t denying a report that the Cleveland Browns are attempting to trade cornerback Joe Haden. Jackson says he wants the two-time Pro Bowler on…
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Matthew Stafford set the NFL’s contract record; it won’t last long
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of the team’s preseason game against the New England Patriots.Rick Osentoski/Associated Press Derek Carr and now Matthew Stafford have…
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Defending women’s champ Angelique Kerber out in 1st round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK – The question was rather simple after Angelique Kerber became only the second defending U.S. Open champion in the professional era to lose in the first round. The…
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Castellanos, Zimmermann lift Tigers to 4-3 win over Rockies
DENVER — Nicholas Castellanos had three hits, including a two-run triple, and Jordan Zimmermann rebounded from early trouble to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Monday…
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Emotional Maria Sharapova tops No. 2 Simona Halep at U.S. Open
Slam return triumphant for Russian coming off suspension
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Amid Giancarlo Stanton’s home run tear, baseball again grapples with significance of 61
Miami Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of agame against the Colorado Rockies on Aug. 12 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press file Giancarlo Stanton climbed…
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Canelo-GGG to Mayweather-McGregor fans: We’ve got a real show for you
LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya had no desire to watch Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s victory over Conor McGregor last weekend. Neither did middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, who smirked at…
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Texas flooding forces Astros; Texans to move home games
Rescue boats fill a flooded street at flood victims are evacuated as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday in Houston.David J. Phillip/Associated Press HOUSTON — Hurricane Harvey has forced…
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CFL team backtracks on hiring former Baylor coach Art Briles
HAMILTON, Ontario — Less than 11 hours after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL announced the hiring of former Baylor coach Art Briles by tweeting a news release celebrating his…
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Trump Organization gives up U.S. Open suite, but wants it back
NEW YORK — Do not look for President Donald Trump to show up at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, for a change. U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier said that…
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Sharapova-Halep match headlines Day 1 at the U.S. Open
NEW YORK — The 2017 U.S. Open is set to begin with near-perfect weather and a much-anticipated match. That comes Monday night when No. 2-seeded Simona Halep takes on former…
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Former Baylor coach Art Briles takes CFL assistant job
HAMILTON, Ontario — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League have hired former Baylor coach Art Briles to be an assistant. The team announced the move Monday via Twitter.…
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A hard road for Dustin Johnson, and a tough victory over Jordan Spieth
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — For a guy who can make golf look easy, Dustin Johnson can’t remember a victory more difficult. He was five shots behind Jordan Spieth through five…
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Michelle Wie set to have surgery to remove appendix
OTTAWA, Ontario — Michelle Wie was set to have surgery Sunday to remove her appendix. Wie withdrew before the final round of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open and was taken…
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Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian GP to trim Sebastian Vettel’s Formula One lead
SPA-FRANORCHAMPS, Belgium – Lewis Hamilton celebrated his record-equaling 68th pole position with victory at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, trimming championship leader Sebastian Vettel’s lead to seven points. Hamilton…
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While Floyd Mayweather heads back to retirement, Conor McGregor weighs his fighting options
Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Conor McGregor pose during a news conference after a super welterweight boxing match Saturday in Las Vegas.Isaac Brekken/Associated Press LAS VEGAS – It was nearing…
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Conor McGregor’s choices: Defend UFC belt, box again, or Diaz III?
LAS VEGAS – Conor McGregor was exhausted and hurt by the 10th round, his audacious venture undone by every logical problem with a mixed martial artist entering a professional boxing…
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Smiles all around as Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor savor fight
10th round TKO sends Mayweather back to retirement 50-0
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Broncos’ defense has been stout despite rash of injuries
Denver defense nearly flawless
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Texas teams’ plans upended by Hurricane Harvey
A pedestrian crosses a street inundated by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday in Houston, Texas.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press HOUSTON – The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers won’t travel to…
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Chris Froome wins 9th stage, increases Spanish Vuelta lead
EL POBLE NOU DE BENITATXELL, Spain – Chris Froome moved to the front in the final climb to win the ninth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday and increase…
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Jamaal Charles flashes skill in Broncos preseason win against Packers
Team enjoys boxing match together in locker room
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Charlie Blackmon homers in 9th to break tie, Rockies hold off Braves
ATLANTA – Trevor Story felt some relief after doubling in two runs in the fifth inning, especially since the Colorado Rockies have been struggling at the plate for most of…
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Floyd Mayweather stops Conor McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0
MMA fighter gives undefeated boxer a test early
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Big money bets roll in late on Floyd Mayweather
LAS VEGAS – The big money continued rolling in just before fight time at this city’s sports books, with several million-dollar bets on Floyd Mayweather Jr. to beat Conor McGregor.…
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Late surge puts Jordan Spieth in control at Glen Oaks
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. – Jordan Spieth needed only three holes to leave a strong cast of challengers wondering what it’s going to take to catch him in The Northern Trust.…
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Patriots star Julian Edelman out for season with knee injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in a preseason game. The Patriots…
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Sources say Cavaliers reviewing Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade
Isaiah Thomas will have to prove his worth again, but first he must prove his hip is healthy enough to play next season.Charles Krupa/Associated Press CLEVELAND – Just when it…