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Beal scores 33, Wizards hang on late to beat Nuggets
Questionable final shot doesn’t drop for Denver
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Los Angeles sheriff calls Tiger Woods crash ‘purely an accident’
A crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods on Tuesday in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles.Ringo H.W. Chiu/Associated Press…
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Broncos release defensive tackle Jurrell Casey
Denver Broncos defensive end Jurrell Casey had a short first season with the Broncos after suffering an injury. The Broncos then released him Thursday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file The Broncos released…
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Rockies third dimension: Ryan McMahon prepares to step in for Nolan Arenado
McMahon’s upcoming assignment: Replace him. The Colorado Rockies’ versatile infielder is in line to get the first crack at filling in for Arenado, an eight-time Gold Glove winner and five-time…
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Golf without Woods? Battered leg brings it closer to reality
Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the PNC Championship golf tournament in Orlando, Fla.Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Golf wasn’t ready Wednesday…
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Rapinoe-led U.S. soccer beats Argentina to win SheBelieves Cup
The United States is undefeated in 37 games in a row overall and 53 on American soil. Carli Lloyd, Kristie Mewis, Alex Morgan and Christen Press also scored, and the…
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Sturm scores twice, Wild thump Avalanche
Minnesota wins fourth in a row; Colorado drops second straight at home
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Nikola Jokic scores 41, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard had 20 of his 25 points in the second half and added 13 assists but it wasn’t enough for the Blazers, who were coming off a 32-point loss…
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Tiger Woods seriously injured in California car crash
Multiple leg injuries reported to golf’s superstar
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Mikaela Shiffrin doesn’t miss when medals are on line
Every year. The American skier won four medals in her four events at the recently concluded world championships and improved her career record at the next-biggest event in skiing after…
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Tuch, Fleury help Knights cruise to shutout of Avalanche
From left, Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury deflects a shot as defenseman Zach Whitecloud, Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog and Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez look on in…
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Avalanche beat Golden Knights late night in delayed Lake Tahoe game
Few could have imagined how it all turned out with the game starting with breathtaking views in the sunshine, taking an eight-hour break because of bad ice conditions and ending…
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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out for 2nd straight season
Colorado Rockies’ Ian Desmond announced Sunday he is opting out for a second straight season. Desmond announced on his Instagram account that his “desire to be with my family is…
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Trae Young, Clint Capela boost Hawks past Nuggets
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, bottom, and Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins vie for a rebound during the second half Sunday in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press The Hawks had lost five…
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Cloud 9: Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam title
After all, he tore an abdominal muscle in the third round and wasn’t sure he could continue to compete. Entering Sunday, Djokovic ceded five sets in the tournament, the most…
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Press, Rapinoe score, U.S. beats Brazil in SheBelieves Cup
The United States sits atop the SheBelieves Cup standings with two wins. Canada beat Argentina 1-0 in the late match Sunday. The round-robin tournament concludes Wednesday when the U.S. plays…
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Story’s time: Rockies shortstop focused on season, not deal
Not near the top of the list: Fretting about his long-term future with the Colorado Rockies. That’s outside his base path. The hard-swinging, smooth-fielding shortstop is in the last year…
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A ‘huge resounding’ success: Mikaela Shiffrin medals in all 4 events at ski worlds
What a refreshing sight it was to see Mikaela Shiffrin basking in the afternoon sunlight after another successful day in the Italian Dolomites. Make that a successful world championships. After…
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‘Felt like flying’: Liensberger topples Shiffrin in worlds slalom
The Austrian skier had also just toppled Mikaela Shiffrin. By triumphing at the world championships on Saturday, Liensberger ended the American’s record streak of four straight slalom titles. Shiffrin was…
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Naomi Osaka wins Australian Open to stay perfect in Grand Slam finals
Not a big deal, she explained. Just a bit of superstition. Less than 10 minutes later, she began the match against Jennifer Brady. And less than 1 1/2 hours later,…
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Bright sun, poor ice delay outdoor NHL game at Lake Tahoe
The NHL decided to halt the game for more than eight hours on Saturday after bright sun and temperatures hovering around freezing led to poor ice conditions that had players…
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Jamal Murray scores historic 50 as Nuggets down crumbling Cavaliers
Murray first player in NBA history to score 50 with zero free throws
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Tahoe setting is ‘mic drop’ moment for outdoor NHL games
Avalanche to meet Vegas in ideal setting
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Written off Rockies aim to ‘shock the world’ after Nolan Arenado trade
Colorado starts spring beginning a new era
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Barred from travel by husband, Iran ski coach works remotely
Zargari called her four racers three times Thursday while they competed in the women’s giant slalom at the world championships in Italy — before the race, between runs and after…
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Eagles trade QB Carson Wentz to Colts for draft picks
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts.Rich Schultz/Associated Press He’s already gone before that deal even kicked in. The Eagles agreed to trade Wentz…
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NBA says All-Star will benefit Black colleges, COVID relief
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends in the first half Tuesday in Minneapolis.Jim Mone/Associated Press The game has been criticized by some…
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Blue Jays expect to play in Florida, Buffalo and Toronto in 2021
Toronto Blue Jays’ Rowdy Tellez signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Dunedin, Fla. in this 2019 photo.Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Toronto announced…
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Laura Gut-Behrami edges Mikaela Shiffrin in world champs giant slalom
American takes silver, eyes slalom next
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Beal hits late free throws, Wizards edge Nuggets
Murray’s dramatic tying 3 not enough in the end