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Conor McGregor’s choices: Defend UFC belt, box again, or Diaz III?

Yet the Irishman lasted longer and fought more competitively against Floyd Mayweather Jr. than just about anyone expected. McGregor was…

August 27, 2017

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Smiles all around as Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor savor fight

10th round TKO sends Mayweather back to retirement 50-0

August 27, 2017

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Broncos’ defense has been stout despite rash of injuries

defense nearly flawless

August 27, 2017

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Texas teams’ plans upended by Hurricane Harvey

A pedestrian crosses a street inundated by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday in Houston, Texas.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press The…

August 27, 2017

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Chris Froome wins 9th stage, increases Spanish Vuelta lead

The Tour de France winner took the lead with about 500 meters (yards) to go and held on to win…

August 27, 2017

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Jamaal Charles flashes skill in Broncos preseason win against Packers

enjoys boxing match together in locker room

August 27, 2017

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Charlie Blackmon homers in 9th to break tie, Rockies hold off Braves

“We’ve put ourselves in good spots, but just haven’t gotten big hits or gotten the job done,” Story said. “It…

August 27, 2017

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Floyd Mayweather stops Conor McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0

fighter gives undefeated boxer a test early

August 27, 2017

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Big money bets roll in late on Floyd Mayweather

Bookies had faced taking a big loss because McGregor tickets outnumbered Mayweather tickets by as much as 18-1 at some…

August 26, 2017

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Late surge puts Jordan Spieth in control at Glen Oaks

Spieth ran off three straight birdies on the back nine at Glen Oaks Club and finished with a pair of…

August 26, 2017

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Patriots star Julian Edelman out for season with knee injury

The Patriots announced Saturday that Edelman, Tom Brady’s favorite target and one of the NFL’s most clutch receivers, would be…

August 26, 2017

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Sources say Cavaliers reviewing Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade

Isaiah Thomas will have to prove his worth again, but first he must prove his hip is healthy enough to…

August 26, 2017

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Chris Froome increases Vuelta lead as Alaphilippe wins Stage 8

Alaphilippe broke from the leading pack in the final meters (yards) and crossed the line unchallenged to win his first…

August 26, 2017

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Andy Murray out of U.S. Open with hip injury

Murray announced his withdrawal on Saturday, two days before the start of the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. Murray won…

August 26, 2017

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Jaguars select Blake Bortles as starting QB

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass to tight end Ben Koyack (83) during the second half of…

August 26, 2017

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Chiefs planning for life without Spencer Ware after knee injury

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware is taken off the field on a cart after an injury during the…

August 26, 2017

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Roger Federer says 3rd major of year would be surreal

When the U.S. Open begins on Monday, Roger Federer, at age 36 , will be among the men considered likeliest…

August 25, 2017

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Federer, Nadal could meet in US Open semis

There will be no easing into the U.S. Open for Sharapova, whose first match at a major tournament since her…

August 25, 2017

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Braves’ Teheran gets first home win in months at Rockies’ expense

Pitchers earns first home win in four months

August 25, 2017

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UFC stars respect Conor McGregor for taking a shot vs Floyd Mayweather

Conor McGregor speaks during news conference Wednesday in Las Vegas.John Locher/Associated Press “I’ve got to be honest,” said Ferguson, the…

August 25, 2017

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Feline fight: No Rally Cat as St. Louis Cardinals mascot

The frisky feline ran onto the field during a game with the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 9 and was…

August 25, 2017

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Stalingrad history a constant presence for World Cup workers

The construction of a 2018 World Cup stadium, background, is seen behind the Battle of Stalingrad memorial, foreground, in Volgograd,…

August 25, 2017

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Jacksonville Jaguars owner says he would be open to signing Colin Kaepernick

Speaking to the team’s flagship radio station, Khan responded “absolutely” when asked Thursday whether he would support signing Kaepernick if…

August 25, 2017

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Chris Froome keeps his lead after Spanish Vuelta’s longest stage

Mohoric took control of the race during the final climb and cruised to victory after a winding descent that capped…

August 25, 2017