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Golf gets a makeover with the inaugural GolfSixes
Innovative two-man team event an attempt to boost interest
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Hanigan’s hit lifts Rockies over Padres in 11
Recent Triple-A call-up delivers for Colorado
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Silfverberg scores in OT, as Ducks top Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta – Jakob Silfverberg scored 45 seconds into overtime, lifting the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series…
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Ian Desmond homers twice to help Rockies past Padres
SAN DIEGO – Ian Desmond hit two home runs off Jered Weaver and drove in three runs to help rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies beat the sloppy…
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Ray ready to fill Ware’s shoes, excited about Charles addition
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Tony Romo to try qualifying for golf’s U.S. Open
ALEDO, Texas – Tony Romo’s next pursuit of a championship will be in golf. And it’s a long shot. A month after the Dallas Cowboys quarterback retired, Romo is among…
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Dustin Johnson is healthy, rusty and playing golf again
Dustin Johnson warms up on the driving range during practice rounds at the Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle Point golf course on Tuesday in Wilmington, N.C.Ken Blevins/StarNews WILMINGTON, N.C. –…
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Classic Empire is early 4-1 favorite for Kentucky Derby
Favorite to break from No. 14 post
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Spurs rebound to beat Rockets but lose Tony Parker
Series tied at 1-1 going to Houston
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Minus Sidney Crosby, Penguins edge Capitals
Even without star, Pittsburgh up 3-1
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LeBron James scores 39, Cavaliers rout Raptors
Cleveland takes 2-0 series lead on Toronto
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Ex-NFL players find benefits in cannabis as a pain reliever
Amid concerns about pro football’s overreliance on opioids and other painkillers, ex-NFL players such as Justin Sandy, left, and Ebenezer Ekuban have turned to medical marijuana to manage their aches.Courtesy…
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After a week off, Curry, Warriors roll past Jazz in Game 1
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, center, drives past Utah Jazz’s Boris Diaw (33) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday in Oakland.Marcio…
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Solarte, Schimpf homer back-to-back for Padres against Rockies
SAN DIEGO — Yangervis Solarte and Ryan Schimpf hit back-to-back home runs off Tyler Chatwood in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 Tuesday…
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Predators edge Blues, take 3-1 series lead
Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) celebrates after teammate Ryan Ellis scored a goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen during the third period in Game 4 of a…
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Isaiah Thomas’ 53 points lift Celtics past Wizards in OT
Wizards collapse late gain
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Gaze doubles up on Whiskey Off-Road wins against Durango’s Grotts, Wells
New Zealander tops Durangoans Grotts, Wells in Epic Rides openers
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Jamaal Charles signs 1-year deal with Denver Broncos
Former Chiefs star coming off multiple injuries
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Cyclists aren’t happy with Giro d’Italia’s new ‘life-threatening’ award
American recently died in high-speed descent crash
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Red Sox apologize for fans’ racial taunts toward Orioles’ Adam Jones
BOSTON – Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy is apologizing to Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones after fans at Fenway Park taunted him with racial slurs. Kennedy apologized Tuesday…
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Penguins star Sidney Crosby has concussion, out for Game 4
PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby walked around the Pittsburgh Penguins practice facility on Tuesday, trying to encourage his teammates as they prepared to go forward in their increasingly caustic playoff series…
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Orlando and Harrison, New Jersey, likely to host U.S. soccer
The U.S. Soccer Federation is closing in on agreements to host its last two home World Cup qualifiers in Orlando, Florida, and Harrison, New Jersey. The Americans would play Costa…
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Rockets’ 22 3-pointers dismantle Spurs, 126-99 in Game 1
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Trevor Ariza scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets stormed past San Antonio 126-99 on Monday night in…
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Team Sky suspends Gianni Moscon for racial abuse
Italian cyclist will have to attend diversity awareness course