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Isaiah Thomas says ‘I am not damaged’ in ESPN interview

Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened…

August 29, 2017

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U.S. men’s soccer prepares to face Costa Rica on Friday

U.S. midfielder Christian Pulisic acknowledges fans as he leaves the pitch after the team’s World Cup soccer qualifying match against…

August 29, 2017

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Giancarlo Stanton’s 51st ties August home run mark

Stanton hit a long homer in the first inning, his 51st this season, to open the scoring following a 26-minute…

August 29, 2017

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J.J. Watt gets wish: Cowboys-Texans game funds going to recovery

Watt, who started a fundraising page that reached $4 million in donations in barely more than two days, reiterated his…

August 29, 2017

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Broncos coach says he’s not aware of T.J. Ward trade talks

Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) may not be part of the team’s “No Fly Zone” defense in 2017,…

August 29, 2017

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MLB umpire from Aztec leaves Rockies-Tigers game with injury

Everitt, a 1982 graduate of Durango High School, was crouched behind Tigers catcher James McCann on Tuesday night as starter…

August 29, 2017

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NFL teams have 90-man rosters for preseason finales

in rules gives fringe players extra chance

August 29, 2017

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Cornered market: Browns looking to trade star Joe Haden

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson isn’t denying a report that the Cleveland Browns are attempting to trade cornerback Joe…

August 29, 2017

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Matthew Stafford set the NFL’s contract record; it won’t last long

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of the team’s preseason game against the New England…

August 29, 2017

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Defending women’s champ Angelique Kerber out in 1st round at U.S. Open

The surprisingly lopsided 6-3, 6-1 loss to 45th-ranked Naomi Osaka of Japan under the closed roof in Arthur Ashe Stadium…

August 29, 2017

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Castellanos, Zimmermann lift Tigers to 4-3 win over Rockies

The Rockies stranded 11 baserunners as they began a nine-game homestand. Their lead for the second NL wild-card spot dwindled…

August 28, 2017

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Emotional Maria Sharapova tops No. 2 Simona Halep at U.S. Open

return triumphant for Russian coming off suspension

August 28, 2017

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Amid Giancarlo Stanton’s home run tear, baseball again grapples with significance of 61

Miami Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of agame against the Colorado Rockies on…

August 28, 2017

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Canelo-GGG to Mayweather-McGregor fans: We’ve got a real show for you

“I just thought it was a fraud, and I still think it’s a fraud,” De La Hoya said Monday. But…

August 28, 2017

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Texas flooding forces Astros; Texans to move home games

Rescue boats fill a flooded street at flood victims are evacuated as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday in…

August 28, 2017

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CFL team backtracks on hiring former Baylor coach Art Briles

“Art Briles will no longer be joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a coach,” read a statement release Monday night from…

August 28, 2017

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Trump Organization gives up U.S. Open suite, but wants it back

U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier said that the Trump Organization suspended its suite agreement at the U.S. Open, which…

August 28, 2017

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Sharapova-Halep match headlines Day 1 at the U.S. Open

That comes Monday night when No. 2-seeded Simona Halep takes on former No. 1 and five-time major champion Maria Sharapova,…

August 28, 2017

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Former Baylor coach Art Briles takes CFL assistant job

The team announced the move Monday via Twitter. Hamilton is off to an 0-8 start and recently made a coaching…

August 28, 2017

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A hard road for Dustin Johnson, and a tough victory over Jordan Spieth

He was five shots behind Jordan Spieth through five holes of the final round at The Northern Trust. He caught…

August 28, 2017

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Jon Gray pitches Rockies past Braves 3-0

with two hits, runs

August 27, 2017

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Michelle Wie set to have surgery to remove appendix

Wie withdrew before the final round of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open and was taken to Ottawa Hospital for the…

August 27, 2017

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Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian GP to trim Sebastian Vettel’s Formula One lead

Hamilton clinched his fifth win of the season and 58th overall, having equaled Michael Schumacher’s pole record. Vettel finished second,…

August 27, 2017

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While Floyd Mayweather heads back to retirement, Conor McGregor weighs his fighting options

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Conor McGregor pose during a news conference after a super welterweight boxing match Saturday in…

August 27, 2017