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Durango’s Christopher Blevins among Americans in return to World Cup mountain biking

preparing for next week’s world championships

October 2, 2020

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Broncos break through Jets to get first win

interceptions from Rypien don’t cost Denver at Jets

October 1, 2020

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Tatis, Myers homer twice, Padres stay alive against Cardinals

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. tosses his bat after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of…

October 1, 2020

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Heat are ailing, insist NBA Finals vs. Lakers aren’t over

Given all that, Butler believes a perception exists that this series is already over. “I beg to differ,” Butler said…

October 1, 2020

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Pinder delivers timely hit, A’s advance in playoffs at last

Two recent defeats were plenty fresh enough to motivate manager Bob Melvin’s slugging, happy-go-lucky A’s. Oakland finally ended 14 years…

October 1, 2020

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Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds to sweep series

Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits for the NL East champions, including a run-scoring double in the fifth. After winning…

October 1, 2020

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Elite women cite training limits before London Marathon

Kenya’s Edith Chelimo, right, trains in the grounds of the official hotel and biosecure bubble in London.Bob Martin/London Marathon Events…

October 1, 2020

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NFL postpones Steelers-Titans after 2 more positive tests

Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, is shown Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Their game against the Pittsburgh…

October 1, 2020

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Does Djokovic’s next foe have hope? ‘I was wondering that’

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic laughs when switching ends in the second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Lithuania’s…

October 1, 2020

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Mountain West releases football schedule

The league is skipping the traditional two-division format to allow “maximum flexibility given the various constraints which had to be…

October 1, 2020

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Trek indefinitely suspends Durango cyclist Quinn Simmons after Twitter post

Durango teenager’s use of Black emoji, support of Trump lead to uncertain future

October 1, 2020

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Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler (22) pauses after an apparent injury during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA…

September 30, 2020

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Lakers, LeBron James roll in Game 1 of NBA Finals against Heat

A very easy one, at that. Anthony Davis scored 34 points in his finals debut, James had 25 points, 13…

September 30, 2020

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Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals win in Padres’ return to playoffs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St. Louis’ bullpen held strong after starter Kwang…

September 30, 2020

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Adam Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.Ashley Landis/Associated Press file Silver, in his annual state-of-the-league address before Game 1 of the NBA Finals,…

September 30, 2020

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Struggling coaches lead Broncos, Jets into Thursday night game

That describes both the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, who’ll square off Thursday night at MetLife Stadium with their…

September 30, 2020

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September Madness: MLB stages 8 playoff games in 1 day

Miami Marlins’ Jon Berti (5) steals second ahead of the attempted tag by Chicago Cubs second baseman Jason Kipnis as…

September 30, 2020

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DENVER BRONCOS (0-3) at NEW YORK JETS (0-3)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) will get a chance to shine as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver…

September 30, 2020

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Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round

The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after eliminating the Toronto Blue Jays during Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball…

September 30, 2020

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MLB fans to be allowed at World Series, NLCS in Texas

Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press Major League Baseball said Wednesday that approximately 11,500 tickets will be available…

September 30, 2020

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A’s hold off Abreu, White Sox to force Game 3

Now, the slugging A’s are right back in a familiar fall position: one winner-take-all postseason game with the season on…

September 30, 2020

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Seventh inning key for Marlins in Game 1 win against Cubs

Miami Marlins’ Miguel Rojas (19) celebrates with Corey Dickerson, right, after Dickerson hit a three-run home run that scored Rojas…

September 30, 2020

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Freddie Freeman walk-off delivers Braves past Reds in 13-inning duel

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates driving in the game-winning run against the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th inning during…

September 30, 2020

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NASCAR finally gets creative with 2021 schedule

Race officials wear masks, a requirement from NASCAR to reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19.Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal Three new…

September 30, 2020