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‘Stan the Man’ vs. 9-time champ Rafael Nadal in French Open final
Wawrinka dazzles way into championship
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Belmont Stakes up for grabs to end uneven Triple Crown
NEW YORK – This year’s topsy-turvy Triple Crown trail comes to an end in a Belmont Stakes without the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners or the expected favorite who dropped…
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Addison Russell returns to Cubs following MLB inquiry
Major League Baseball is looking into a domestic violence accusation against Addison Russell. His wife, Melissa, posted a photo Wednesday on Instagram with a caption suggesting he was unfaithful to…
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NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson ready to race after cancer scare
LONG POND, Pa. – Jimmie Johnson put the beer on ice and held a muted victory celebration. The morning after he hoisted another NASCAR trophy in victory lane, Johnson was…
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Picturesque Erin Hills rolls into major debut with U.S. Open
Patrick Cantlay tees off on the first hole during the final round of the U.S. Amateur golf championship at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisc. For the second time…
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Chatwood, LeMahieu lead Rockies past Cubs
Two-out rally in second inning enough to beat reigning champs
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Penguins clobber Predators to take lead in Stanley Cup Final
Pittsburgh one win away from back-to-back titles
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4 share lead after 1st round at St. Jude Classic
Crowded leaderboard at TPC Southwind
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LeBron James not faulting Warriors for building powerhouse team
James says power teams great for the league
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No questioning Kevin Durant’s decision now as Warriors near title
Star has made switch to Golden State seem easy
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U.S. women’s soccer beats rival Sweden in friendly
Rose Lavelle scored in the second half, lifting the U.S. women to a 1-0 victory over Sweden in a friendly on Thursday night. A perfectly timed run from the midfield…
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U.S. Open at a new place and looking for fresh start
Going somewhere new for the U.S. Open is starting to get old. For so many years, everyone knew what to expect. With few exceptions, the event’s identity as the “toughest…
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French Open women’s finalists another surprise
Ostapenko to face Halep for French Open title
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U.S. Open Tee Times
Dustin Johnson is in a marquee group for the first two rounds of the U.S. Open. He will be joined by Jordan Spieth and Martin Kaymer in a group of…
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USGA allows alternates to play practice rounds at Erin Hills
Peter Uihlein tees off on the first hole during the second round of match play at the U.S. Amateur golf tournament at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisc. The…
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Cubs’ Addison Russell calls wife abuse allegation ‘false’
CHICAGO – Major League Baseball is looking into a domestic violence accusation against Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell. His wife, Melissa, posted a photo Wednesday on Instagram with a caption…
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Yankees beat Red Sox; Kershaw outduels Strasburg
NEW YORK — CC Sabathia beat Rick Porcello in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, and Chris Carter drove in four runs to lead the New York Yankees over…
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Cavaliers give best shot, still fall to Warriors in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Durant’s shot stuns Cleveland
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Penguins regroup, Predators look for road magic in Game 5 of Stanley Cup
PITTSBURGH — Somewhere between the catfish lobbing , A-list national anthem singers, Carrie Underwood’s forgetfulness, Charles Barkley’s surprise cameo and P.K. Subban’s breath, there’s been another notable development during the…
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Kyle Freeland helps Rockies sweep Indians
Rockies earn fourth consecutive victory
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2016 champ Novak Djokovic in ‘whole new situation’ after French Open loss
PARIS – His French Open title defense nearing an end, Novak Djokovic stumbled and tumbled to his knees on the red clay, his racket flying from his right hand as…
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Big comeback puts Halep in French Open semi against Pliskova
PARIS – Trailing by a set and two breaks in the French Open quarterfinals, just one game from defeat, Simona Halep was not exactly full of positive thoughts during a…
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Tired talk: LeBron James dunks idea he’s tired guarding Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals on Sunday.Ben Margot/Associated Press CLEVELAND…
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Fox plans all-American World Cup broadcast crew
NEW YORK – Fox plans to go all-American with its top broadcast crew for next year’s World Cup, pairing play-by-play man John Strong in the booth with former U.S. national…
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Seattle selects influential investor for KeyArena renovation
SEATTLE – Seattle has taken a significant step forward in a long-running arena saga whose culmination could see either an NBA or NHL team playing in the city. Mayor Ed…
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Peyton Manning to advise Riddell on product development
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Peyton Manning will be advising helmet manufacturer Riddell on product development. The five-time NFL MVP, who retired after the 2015 season, wore Riddell’s helmets and shoulder pads…