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Todd Wells crushes the Tushars in Utah gravel race
Gravel race in Utah a big hit
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Revered Wimbledon is to tennis what the Masters is to golf
Elite tournaments resemble each other
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Venus Williams gains 9th Wimbledon final
American defeats Britain’s Konta in Wimbledon semifinals, will face Muguruza
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Knicks, Rockets talking, no Carmleo Anthony deal imminent
The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets continue talking about a trade for Carmelo Anthony, though a person with knowledge of the details says no deal is imminent.Matt Slocum/Associated Press…
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Taste of the Tour de France: Picnics and medieval booze for Stage 13
After days of indulgence, there will only be time for quick picnics for the roadside spectators on Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday. The shortest route of…
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Chris Froome loses Tour de France lead to Fabio Aru
Late move never develops for three-time champ
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New players winning majors makes this British Open wide open
Streak of first-timers could continue at British Open
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Rickie Fowler makes up for lost time at Scottish Open
Tune-up for British Open underway
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Struggling Cubs acquire Jose Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox
Defending champs hope to get back on track
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Lewis Hamilton feeling F1 heat after snubbing event before British GP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain films with his phone during a press conference ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England.Frank Augstein/Associated Press SILVERSTONE,…
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Morris scores twice, U.S. soccer squeaks past Martinique in Gold Cup
TAMPA, Fla. – Jordan Morris’ second goal of the game broke a tie in the 76th minute, and the United States edged tiny Martinique 3-2 Wednesday night in the CONCACAF…
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Rockies chasing after 1st playoff appearance since 2009
DENVER – There’s nothing like a near no-hitter to lift the spirits of a slumping team heading into the All-Star break. Denver native and rookie Kyle Freeland came within two…
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Floyd Mayweather has history of tax woes; $7M from 2010 unresolved
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor exchange words during a news conference at Staples Center Tuesday in Los Angeles.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press WASHINGTON –…
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Taste of the Tour de France: James Bond, ancient stew and rare grapes
PAU, France – It’s a shame that Tour de France riders will be too busy pedaling for a restaurant stop on Thursday. Because in the Pyrenees, as they scale mountain…
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Dana White says President Trump ‘100 percent’ wants to attend the Mayweather-McGregor fight
UFC honcho Dana White took questions after Tuesday’s Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor media event in Los Angeles, and he was asked about his anticipated celebrity guest list for the Aug. 26…
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Marcel Kittel wins crash-marred Tour de France Stage 11, Chris Froome stays safe
PAU, France – Ahead of two grueling days filled with some truly punishing ascents, the main contenders on the Tour de France were all hoping that Wednesday would be a…
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Big time changes coming to NBA, including end of games
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. The NBA is trying to make games go a little more quickly. The league’s Board of…
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American Sam Querrey tops Andy Murray at Wimbledon; Novak Djokovic out; Roger Federer wins
LONDON – Limping between points and fading down the stretch, defending champion Andy Murray was stunned by 24th-seeded Sam Querrey of the U.S. 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1 in…
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Novak Djokovic considers break from tennis after Wimbledon loss
Novak Djokovic receives medical treatment during his match against Tomas Berdych on day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London.Gareth Fuller/PA…
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Andy Murray interrupts question at Wimbledon to point out U.S. mistake
LONDON – Andy Murray interrupted a reporter’s question to make an important distinction during his post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Murray had just lost to Sam Querrey in…
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Suspension over, swimmer Ryan Lochte returns to competition
LOS ANGELES – Ryan Lochte is returning to USA Swimming competition this week for the first time since his 10-month suspension for his behavior at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics…
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Formula 1 says 30 places keen on staging races
LONDON – One day after Silverstone’s owners announced they will terminate their British Grand Prix contract, Formula One’s new leadership said Wednesday they had been inundated with interest from around…
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Rory McIlroy recreating 2014 to find form for British Open
IRVINE, Scotland – Rory McIlroy is recreating his British Open build-up from 2014 in an attempt to rediscover some form for another shot at the claret jug at Royal Birkdale…
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Zach Johnson, Ryan Moore headline John Deere Classic field
The often-overlooked John Deere Classic elevated its profile by helping Jordan Spieth become a star. Spieth won’t be back in Silvis, Illinois, this week, though, and neither will most of…
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Robinson Cano 10th-inning homer gives American League All-Star win
No tie this time, as game goes extra innings
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Mayweather-McGregor promo tour gets off to frenzied start
LOS ANGELES – Floyd Mayweather Jr. reached into a backpack and held out a $100 million check for the crowd of 11,000 fight fans to see. “Let me show you…
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Anna Frost faces two big French challengers at Hardrock 100
Two-time defending Hardrock women’s champion among elite field
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All eyes on Kilian Jornet at 2017 Hardrock 100
Ultrarunner seeks fourth title after Everest ascents
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All-Star players remember late Marlins ace Jose Fernandez
MIAMI – Clayton Kershaw stood in the National League clubhouse before Tuesday’s All-Star Game across from Jose Fernandez’s locker, which serves as memorial to the Miami Marlins’ dynamic right-hander. “It’s…