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Set for encore, Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott ignores ‘sophomore slump’

Dak Prescott has brushed off suggestions of a sophomore slump as he heads into his second NFL season. The Dallas…

September 7, 2017

New England Patriots fans cheer 5th banner, boo commissioner Roger Goodell

Former New England Patriots players Kevin Faulk (33), Matt Light, second from left, and Deion Branch (84) and injured wide…

September 7, 2017

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Philip Rivers to be road warrior for Chargers on San Diego-Los Angeles commute

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is commuting from his family’s home in San Diego to the Chargers’ new training…

September 7, 2017

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Saints’ Adrian Peterson says he’s still elite

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson (28) carries between Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) and outside linebacker Whitney…

September 7, 2017

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Michael Bennett case renews police race bias debate in Las Vegas

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett’s claim Wednesday that police used excessive force to detain him before releasing him without…

September 7, 2017

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Cavaliers’ Isaiah Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longer

There’s no telling when he’ll wear it in a game. Stunned by Boston’s decision to trade him to Cleveland as…

September 7, 2017

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Broncos move on without founder of ‘No Fly Zone’

replaced by trio of safeties

September 7, 2017

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Durango’s Katja Freeburn finishes world championship mountain bike race

Durangoan 8 minutes off gold-medal time

September 7, 2017

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4 Americans in U.S. Open women’s semis for 1st time since 1981

It’s the first time that’s happened at Flushing Meadows since 1981. It hasn’t happened at any Grand Slam tournament since…

September 7, 2017

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Solid run puts Chris Froome back in control in Spanish Vuelta

Froome struggled in the difficult climb of Los Machucos on Wednesday, losing 42 seconds to his challengers, but he recovered…

September 7, 2017

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Von Miller heaps praise on QB Trevor Siemian

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of a preseason NFL…

September 6, 2017

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Panik’s 5-hit night guides Giants to 11-3 win over Rockies

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto delivers a pitch to Colorado Rockies’ DJ LeMahieu during the first inning on…

September 6, 2017

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No Rafa vs. Roger at US Open, but all American women’s semifinals

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, left, and Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, shake hands after del Potro won their quarterfinal…

September 6, 2017

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Domata Peko the antidote for Broncos’ biggest bugaboo

The Broncos bolstered their backfield by bringing in youth – Coastal Carolina touchdown machine De’Angelo Henderson – and experience –…

September 6, 2017

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Hurricane Irma forces NFL to postpone Dolphins’ opener against Bucs

Their opener scheduled for Sunday was postponed by the NFL until Nov. 19 because of Hurricane Irma. “This is bigger…

September 6, 2017

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Stealing signs? Savvy baseball. Using high tech to do it? Cheating.

Dave Dombrowski, Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations, speaks at a news conference on Tuesday in Boston. The Red…

September 6, 2017

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Seattle Seahawks’ Michael Bennett tells of recent police encounter

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett spoke out about a recent encounter with police in Las Vegas that he believes…

September 6, 2017

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Durango helps U.S. in team relay at mountain bike world championships

Blevins, Grotts turn in solid laps on five-rider team

September 6, 2017

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Chris Froome loses time in brutal Spanish Vuelta climb

Froome, coming off a comfortable time-trial victory on Tuesday, was struggling as he rode up the steep Los Machucos hill…

September 6, 2017

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U.S. soccer can ensure World Cup berth with wins in last 2 qualifiers

Wins against Panama on Oct. 6 and at last-place Trinidad and Tobago four days later will ensure a trip to…

September 6, 2017

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal try to set up semifinal showdown at U.S. Open

Juan Martin del Potro stopped them before and has a chance to do it again. Federer faces No. 24 seed…

September 6, 2017

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Hockey organizations unveil ‘Declaration of Principles’

Pat LaFontaine poses after a news conference in Buffalo N.Y. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have unveiled a “Declaration…

September 6, 2017

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Trevor Story, Nolan Arenado help Rockies hold off Giants

And yet this was exactly how the Colorado manager envisioned the night going — using plenty of arms and the…

September 6, 2017

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American women maintain roll into semifinals at U.S. Open

Williams, Stephens into U.S. Open semifinals

September 5, 2017