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USA Cycling hires longtime Aussie coach for endurance program

Sutton had spent most of the past decade working with the Australian team, where he ushered several athletes to world…

August 21, 2017

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Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd consecutive year

The Crimson Tide became the first program in 12 years to take the top spot in The Associated Press preseason…

August 21, 2017

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Dahlberg: Purists eager for fight after Mayweather-McGregor

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fight with Conor McGregor is a joke, a spectacle that has little to do with real boxing.…

August 21, 2017

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Victoria Azarenka withdraws from U.S. Open amid child custody dispute

The 28-year-old star from Belarus gave birth to her first child in December and she returned to the tour in…

August 21, 2017

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Aguilar homers twice as Brewers top Rockies

Aguilar picked up where he left off and homered twice, Chase Anderson won in his return from the disabled list…

August 20, 2017

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Umpires end protest, will meet with Commissioner Manfred

MLB umpires have ended their protest of “abusive player behavior” after Commissioner Rob Manfred agreed to a meeting with their…

August 20, 2017

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Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman calls for sweeping change to USA Gymnastics

Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman criticized USA Gymnastics for the way it has handled itself by overlooking sexual abuse and…

August 20, 2017

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Henrik Stenson closed with 64 to win at Wyndham

Stenson closed with a 6-under 64 for a one-stroke victory in the final event of the PGA Tour regular season.…

August 20, 2017

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US beats Europe in Solheim Cup 16 1/2-11 1/2 in Iowa

“I was just, like, ‘I just have to go all in and go for it all,’” Thompson said. Her U.S.…

August 20, 2017

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Trevor Siemian appears to have won Broncos QB job again

The seventh-rounder from Northwestern has outplayed former first-round pick Paxton Lynch of Memphis, whose flashes of athleticism and agility remain…

August 20, 2017

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America still in turmoil a year after Colin Kaepernick’s protest

Supporters of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick demonstrated outside the Los Angeles Rams’ Aug. 12 preseason opener against…

August 20, 2017

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Yves Lampaert leads Spanish Vuelta as riders face winds, passing train

Quick-Step Floors rider Lampaert finished ahead of teammate Matteo Trentin and Aqua Blue Sport rider Adam Blythe. Tour de France…

August 20, 2017

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Broncos’ Paxton Lynch starts, Trevor Siemian tosses TD as Broncos roll

Trevor Siemian, who started Denver’s preseason opener a week ago, came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass, C.J.…

August 19, 2017

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Colorado Rockies fall after giving up three runs in 9th

It was 3-all when Greg Holland (2-4) hit Keon Broxton with an 0-2 pitch with one out in the ninth.…

August 19, 2017

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Undisputed champ: Terence Crawford becomes first unified champ since ‘04

Crawford sent Indongo to the canvas with a right to the body in the last minute of the second round…

August 19, 2017

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Kyle Busch completes Bristol sweep with 20th win at track

But this is Bristol Motor Speedway, and Busch practically owns the place. Busch swept the weekend for the second time…

August 19, 2017

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MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest ‘abusive’ treatment

The World Umpires Association announced the action, saying the union strongly objected to the response by the commissioner’s office. Kinsler…

August 19, 2017

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Americans extend Solheim Cup lead over Europe

Only the biggest letdown the event has ever seen will keep the Americans from retaining the cup. The United States…

August 19, 2017

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Henrik Stenson takes 1-stroke lead after 3rd round at Wyndham Championship

Stenson shot a 4-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead in the Wyndham Championship. The 2013 FedEx Cup…

August 19, 2017

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BMC Racing wins team time trial to open Spanish Vuelta

BMC won the 13.7-kilometer (8.5-mile) stage in the French city of Nimes in 15 minutes, 58 seconds. Team Quick Step…

August 19, 2017

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Rockies back German Marquez with 3 homers against Brewers

Brewers series opens with a bang

August 18, 2017

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Olympic rowing champion selected in New Zealand cycling team

Two-time Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond was selected on Friday in the New Zealand team to compete at the World…

August 18, 2017

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Breck Epic was a showdown of Durango’s Howard Grotts, Todd Wells

pulls off double one year after Wells

August 18, 2017

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U.S. sweeps Solheim Cup fourball matches, takes 3-point lead

Americans sweep fourball with record-setting performance

August 18, 2017