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Brooks Koepka rested, far from rusty at British Open

The sly grin that accompanied his short description — “I had fun. I had a few friends out. We had…

July 20, 2017 • Doug Ferguson

Alex Bowman to replace Dale Earnhardt Jr. in No. 88 car

Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday that the 24-year-old Bowman will replace one of the series’ biggest stars in the No. 88…

July 20, 2017 • Michael Marot

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Matt Kuchar has it all – except for the wins that really matter

He’s also got an Olympic medal, though tellingly it’s not gold. What’s missing are the wins, especially in the major…

July 20, 2017 • Tim Dahlberg

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Pep talk from caddie inspires Rory McIlroy at British Open

“He reminded me who I was, basically,” said McIlroy, a four-time major champion. “He said: ‘You’re Rory McIlroy, what are…

July 20, 2017 • STEVE DOUGLAS

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Biting criticism for El Salvador soccer players for gnawing on U.S.

Cup quarterfinal involved bites and pinches

July 20, 2017 • RONALD BLUM

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The Juice will be loose: O.J. Simpson granted parole

Simpson, 70, could be released as early as Oct. 1. By then, he will have served the minimum of his…

July 20, 2017 • Ken Ritter

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U.S. soccer survives biting, beats El Salvador to reach Gold Cup semifinals

Canadian referee Drew Fischer, a Major League Soccer regular, did not penalize the incident, which occurred during a skirmish on…

July 19, 2017 • RONALD BLUM

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Nolan Arenado hits 3 homers, sends Rockies to sweep of Padres

Colorado has won four in a row

July 19, 2017 • Pat Graham

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Mexico coach Osorio says soccer clubs blocked top players from Gold Cup

Seeking to win the Gold Cup for the fourth time in five tournaments, Mexico wanted to use some of the…

July 19, 2017 • Bob Baum

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Sidney Crosby bringing Stanley Cup back to Nova Scotia

In tweets sent out by the Sidney Crosby Hockey School, Crosby said he would hoist the trophy in the streets…

July 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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British Open hopes depend on British Open weather

Beem chuckled at a decade-old memory, even if it was no laughing matter at the time. The last time at…

July 19, 2017 • Doug Ferguson

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Sod, silversmith and a funky clubhouse all in play at the British Open

A greenkeeper mows the light rough round the edge of the 6th green during a practice round ahead of the…

July 19, 2017 • Tim Dahlberg

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Dallas police suspend probe into incident involving Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott

Police said Wednesday the investigation was suspended “due to the lack of a complaint,” and that no other witnesses had…

July 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Candidate to run world cycling calls for team budget caps

Candidate to become president of Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), David Lappartient Lappartient is challenging incumbent Brian Cookson to lead the…

July 19, 2017 • ROB HARRIS

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Taste of the Tour de France: The Izoard pass and an Alpine fortress

Unfortunately for riders, oxygen masks are banned on the race. They could certainly do with some extra help during the…

July 19, 2017 • SAMUEL PETREQUIN and JOHN LEICESTER

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Fabio Aru falters, Chris Froome soars in thin air of the Alps

skier wins Stage 17

July 19, 2017 • John Leicester and Samuel Petrequin

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Formula 1 cars to use ‘halo’ protection device from 2018

The FIA has been looking at ways to improve cockpit protection and limit the risk of head injuries, after French…

July 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s wife says competing in Clash not worth risk

Earnhardt Jr.’s wife, Amy, posted on social media on Tuesday night that competing in the Feb. 11 Advance Auto Parts…

July 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Cubs’ Kris Bryant leaves game with sprained finger on left hand

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) holds his finger after being injured diving into third base in the first…

July 19, 2017 • Charles Odum

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Eager Yankees reinforcements embolden team for pennant drive

New York Yankees first base coach Tony Pena greets infielder Todd Frazier, right, in the dugout during a game Thursday…

July 19, 2017 • DAVE CAMPBELL

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Blake Griffin says decision to remain with Clippers a ‘no-brainer’

Blake Griffin agreed to a five-year deal worth approximately $175 million to remain with the Clippers.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file…

July 19, 2017 • JILL PAINTER LOPEZ

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Manu Ginobili indicates he will return to Spurs for 16th season

Ginobili wore an appreciative but quizzical look on his face as he put a warmup shirt back on and prepared…

July 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Big3 officials hopeful Allen Iverson can return to court this week

The 3-on-3 league featuring former NBA players, which was founded by rapper/actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, heads…

July 19, 2017 • JOE REEDY

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Gonzalez comes around, Rockies beat Padres again

Slumping outfielder leads Rockies to third win in a row

July 18, 2017 • Pat Graham