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Coveted coach Robert Saleh lands with New York Jets
Former 49ers defensive coordinator interviews with several teams
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Jokic, Nuggets hold off Curry’s Warriors
Jokic also had 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his 46th career triple-double. The big man entered averaging a triple-double and leading the NBA in assists. “I think he’d definitely…
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MLB suspends political donations after riot
Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave…
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Mychal Givens, Rockies agree to $4.05M, 1-year contract
Colorado acquired Givens in a deal with Baltimore on Aug. 30. He allowed at least a run in five of 10 appearances for the Rockies. Givens appeared in 12 game…
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Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL’s Jaguars
Chance to coach Lawrence lured famed college coach out of retirement
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AP source: Urban Meyer nearing deal to coach Jacksonville Jaguars
Meyer infatuated with coached Trevor Lawrence in NFL
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Avalanche tripped up in season-opening loss to Blues
Colorado offense generated shots but no goals in final two periods
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Olympian charged with taking part in U.S. Capitol riot
Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming…
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James Harden traded to Brooklyn Nets in blockbuster
Harden reunites with Kevin Durant
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Hawaii’s Sony Open a fresh start for many golfers
Collin Morikawa watches his shot during the second round of the Tournament of Champions golf event at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.Matthew Thayer/The Maui News Collin Morikawa wouldn’t know…
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George Paton named new GM of Denver Broncos
Elway goes with former Vikings executive
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Senzatela, Rockies agree to $3 million, 1-year contract
A right-hander who turns 26 on Jan. 21, Senzatela was 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 12 starts last year. He earned $212,407 prorated from a $573,500 salary and had…
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Durant scores 34, Nets charge back to topple Nuggets
Brown scored a season-high 16 points, including the tying and go-ahead baskets down the stretch. Durant followed with Brooklyn’s next six points, including a 3-pointer that essentially put it away…
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Motocross season to kick off Memorial Day weekend
Cortez’s Tomac will seek a fourth title
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Mikaela Shiffrin screams to special slalom win
100th World Cup podium for Colorado star
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Masters plans for a limited spectators in April
Dustin Johnson tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2020 Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. The Masters was among seven majors for men and…
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NBA, union stiffen virus protocols, another game postponed
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, tap hands during the second half Monday in Washington.Nick Wass/Associated Press For “at least the next two…
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Sakic credits late Lacroix for assist
GM pays homage by building a Cup contender
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‘Uncharted waters’: More NBA games off as COVID-19 issues grow
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle and Josh Richardson (0) argue with referees after Richardson was called for a foul during the second half of a game against the Chicago…
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Eagles fire coach Doug Pederson 3 years after Super Bowl win
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches warmups before a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.Michael Ainsworth/Associated Press Pederson was 42-37-1 in five seasons. He guided the Eagles…
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Belichick won’t get Presidential Medal of Freedom after all
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not go through with the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday.Ashley Landis/Associated Press file In a delicately worded, one-paragraph…
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Avalanche get one of two Lake Tahoe outdoor NHL games
Boston vs. Philadelphia the other pond game
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PGA Championship cancels event at Donald Trump’s course
A sign at the entrance to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.Seth Wenig/Associated Press The vote comes four days after the Trump-fueled riot at the nation’s Capitol as Congress…
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Harris English wins Tour of Champions in playoff for 1st victory in 7 years
Harris English holds the champions trophy after the final round of the Tournament of Champions golf event Sunday at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.Matthew Thayer/The Maui News English completed…
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Jessie Diggins claims 1st Tour de Ski title for United States
Leading the women’s time standings after seven events, Diggins placed second in the 10-kilometer final stage of the 10-day competition raced in Italy and Switzerland. Her final time of more…
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Browns smash Steelers, Brees to meet Brady, Lamar Jackson a NFL playoff winner
Possibly the final one. The AFC matchups, meanwhile, will include the Cleveland Browns for the first time since they re-entered the NFL in 1999, and Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.…
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Broncos focus on five candidates for John Elway’s GM successor
Denver interested in adding diversity
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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets win on road once more
Rout of Knicks third in a row on road
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Brady and Bucs, Bills and Rams win Saturday NFL wild-card games
And a defensive gem by the Rams. The first tripleheader of NFL wild-card games saw Tom Brady extend his postseason record for victories to 31 with a 31-23 win for…
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Gut-Behrami’s veteran skills win tricky World Cup super-G
Even Gut-Behrami veered off the best racing line before making two gates on a fast, twisting course as she finished 0.16 ahead of Marta Bassino of Italy. World Cup super-G…