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Sepp Kuss, Team Jumbo-Visma celebrate as UCI’s best team of 2020
Roglic caps year with second consecutive Vuelta win
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NBA coming back Dec. 22, a 72-game season
A security guard wearing a face mask stands near a basketball arena inside thre NBA bubble at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.Ashley Landis/Associated Press…
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NHL could go with temporary realignment for next season
The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said realignment could help with ongoing travel restrictions for Canada and mandated quarantines for visiting…
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Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win MLB Manager of the Year awards
Long regarded as one of baseball’s bright young minds, Cash guided Tampa Bay to an AL-best 40-20 record during the pandemic-shortened season. But he was roundly criticized for pulling ace…
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Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up
Injuries, opt outs have hurt Denver through halfway point of 2020 season
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DeChambeau brings bulk and behemoth drives to Augusta National
Masters a different feel in November
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Broncos rookie tight end Okwuegbunam out with torn ACL
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) defends during the second half Sunday in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press “The fortunate…
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AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom Brady
The six-time champion with New England is tearing up the NFC at age 43 although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new (old) quarterback is realizing Drew Brees is every bit the…
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Patrick Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead – on Election Day
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) smiles during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers in Kansas City, Mo.Orlin Wagner/Associated Press Twice. Five days before throwing…
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Righty Dereck Rodríguez signs minor-league deal with Rockies
The 28-year-old Rodríguez is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodríguez. Dereck Rodríguez appeared in 51 games over three seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He compiled a…
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Drew Lock, Broncos run out of time for another comeback bid
Lock came up just short in a 34-27 loss Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons after spending much of the first three quarters scrambling and throwing intermediary routes that failed to…
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Chase Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title
Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway on…
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Rapids down Dynamo late behind Rubio in 2-1 win
Colorado (8-6-4), which clinched a playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Portland on Wednesday, enters post-season play for the first time since 2016. The Rapids are the Western Conference’s…
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Falcons stop Broncos’ comeback bid
Ryan throws for three TDs in Atlanta’s home win
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Authentic goes wire-to-wire to win Breeders’ Cup Classic
John Velazquez (9) rides Authentic to win the Breeder’s Cup Classic horse race at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press His dominant performance on another big stage should…
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Roglic survives nervous final climb to clinch second Vuelta win
Kuss, Team Jumbo-Visma escort Roglic to Stage 17 finish with 24-second lead
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Jason Day stroke back in Houston Open, with Dustin Johnson lurking
“Unfortunately, I just gave it a little bit too much gas,” Day said. Winless in 2 1/2 years and fighting lingering back and neck problems, Day shot a 3-under 67…
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Broncos’ Drew Lock, Falcons’ Matt Ryan try to continue season revivals
Broncos, Falcons look for an upward trend in second half
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Roglic poised for win going into decisive stage
Kuss will look to protect teammate’s lead on final climbs on Saturday
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Supporters’ Shield up for grabs on MLS Decision Day
Colorado Rapids a playoff surprise
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Justin Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for return to field
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 in Arlington, Texas.Eric…
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Coach Fangio not a fan of Broncos griping about boo-birds
“I wasn’t aware of them admonishing the fans,” the Broncos coach said when asked about the handful of players who complained about the boo-birds. “(But) that’s just part of pro…
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No blooms, no fans, no roars make this Masters like no other
The purple, pink and white blooms of azaleas and dogwoods, which provide such a magnificent accent to Augusta National in spring, give way to the orange and gold hues of…
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Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jamar Taylor during the second half Thursday in Santa Clara, Calif.Jed Jacobsohn/Associated Press Rodgers threw for…
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NBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22
The vote, conducted by the NBPA’s board — which has a player rep from each team, entrusted to speak on behalf of his teammates — is just another part of…
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Drew Lock fires back at Colin Cowherd, will keep dancing in Denver
Broncos QB ‘part of a younger generation of football’
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Rapids clinch MLS playoff berth with win against Timbers
The Rapids (7-6-4) had five games called off this season because of coronavirus cases. But instead of total points, Major League Soccer decided to use points per game for playoff…
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Broncos cancel practice after multiple COVID-19 infections
Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches from the sideline in the second half of a game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.Steven Senne/Associated Press file Paulo tested…
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Sepp Kuss’ teamwork critical for Roglic’s lead at Spanish Vuelta
Durango rider sacrifices individual result Sunday for team goals