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Broncos, Manning trying to rework deal to free cap room for free agents
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Rose injury leaves another thorn in Chicago’s plans
Guard could return from meniscus injury
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Steroids chemist headed to prison for 18 months
Brazilian also faces deportation
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Americans Diggins, Gregg earn cross-country medals at worlds
First from the U.S. to medal at event
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Reading the tea leaves from the West Coast Swing
Dustin Johnson tees off on the ninth hole as the clubhouse is seen in the distance during the first round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country…
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A-Rod back early with Yanks, still avoiding PED specifics
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez got back in the swing of things with the Yankees on Monday as he returned to camp after being suspended all of last…
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No red flags despite checkered past week
Dozens of cars were wrecked, and on the morning of NASCAR’s season-opening showcase, reigning series champion Kevin Harvick warned “we’re going to tear up some (more).” So there was every…
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Trade, injury talk takes toll on Rockies’ Troy Tulowitzki
“I think this offseason was the first time it really hit me, just because it was every single day and pretty hard,” Tulowitzki said Monday. “I do pay attention and,…
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Lopez scores 19 points, Nets beat Nuggets 110-82
As usual, there was nowhere for Denver and forward Darrell Arthur, front left, to turn Monday against guard Randy Foye, back left, and Brooklyn.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Deron Williams added 16…
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Westbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Durant
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook soared on offense, here against Denver forward Kenneth Faried (35), scoring 21 points, but also added a whopping 17 assists Sunday in Oklahoma City.Sue Ogrocki/Associated…
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Austria’s Mayer wins super-G for weekend sweep
It was a disappointing weekend for U.S. skiers – on Sunday, Trevis Ganong was America’s top finisher at ninth in the men’s World Cup super-G in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria.Pier Marco…
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American teen Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom to top standings
Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States didn’t let the pouring rain, well, rain on her parade as she reigned Sunday in a women’s World Cup slalom event in Maribor, Slovenia.Marco…
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Logano gives Roger Penske another Daytona 500 win
Soaked in booze but drinking a Coke, Joey Logano fretted over how he and his new bride would celebrate his most significant victory. “I don’t know how to party,” the…
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Olympic champion Mayer leads Austrian downhill sweep
Wiley Maple was America’s top finisher – 17th – Saturday in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria.Giovanni Auletta/Associated Press Olympic champion Matthias Mayer led an Austrian 1-2-3 finish in a World Cup race…
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Winston shows off arm, but Mariota has faster feet
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (11) and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (15) showed off their wares at the NFL scouting combine Saturday in Indianapolis.David J. Phillip/Associated Press On Saturday in…
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Heat say Chris Bosh will miss remainder of the season
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh is expected to miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in one of his lungs.Brandon Dill/Associated Press file photo The team said…
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Hope Solo on U.S. roster for Algarve Cup
Solo was suspended last month by the U.S. Soccer Federation after her husband, former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens, was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of driving under…
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Kurt Busch loses appeal to overturn NASCAR suspension
Kyle Busch, center, signs autographs before practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press A…
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Shiffrin 5th in giant slalom; Vonn leads, then stumbles
Fresh off a gold medal in the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships at Beaver Creek, Mikaela Shiffrin could only muster a fifth-place finish in a women’s World Cup giant slalom…
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It’s on: Mayweather says he’ll fight Pacquiao May 2
Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao, right, will meet May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing’s richest fight ever. Mayweather announced the bout Friday after months…
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NASCAR suspends driver Kurt Busch just before Daytona 500
Kurt Busch prepares to leave his garage during a practice session for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race last week at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,…
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Nicklaus: Tiger needs ‘positive thing’
Tiger Woods has been relegated to cheerleader for girlfriend and Colorado skier Lindsey Vonn of late, including last week at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships at Beaver Creek.Marco Trovati/Associated…
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Winston shoulders questions on character – and shoulder
The arrival of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston on Friday was one of the most anticipated events all week at the NFL combine.Doug McSchooler/Associated Press According to Winston, the character…
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Middleton, Henson lead Bucks to 89-81 win over Nuggets
Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left, goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee.Darren Hauck/Associated Press Forward John Henson exposed the Nuggets in the paint…
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Barrie leads Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-1
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) reacts while Colorado Avalanche’s Paul Carey (28) celebrates after Colorado’s Brad Stuart scored a goal Friday in Chicago.Paul Beaty/Associated Press Colorado used a pair…
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Earnhardt Jr. and Johnson win Daytona 500 qualifying races
Dale Earnhardt Jr. raises the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the first of two qualifying races for the Daytona 500 on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,…
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Nuggets overhaul roster at trade deadline
Denver sent oft-injured center JaVale McGee and his hefty contract to Philadelphia before the NBA trading deadline Thursday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo The point guard returned to the court Thursday…
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Mariota becomes feature attraction at NFL combine
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota answers a question during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine Thursday in Indianapolis.David J. Phillip/Associated Press He had the deliberate walk, the calm…