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Ronda Rousey announces engagement to fighter Travis Browne

Rousey flashed the diamond and made the announcement in a paparazzi video shared by TMZ Sports. Browne says in the…

April 21, 2017 • The Associated Press

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NBA Roundup: Cavaliers storm back to slice Pacers; Bucks overwhelm Raports

helps Cleveland mount big comeback

April 20, 2017 • The Associated Press

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NHL Roundup: Blackhawks stunned by Predators in sweep

Penguins eliminate Blue Jackets

April 20, 2017 • The Associated Press

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The 2017 Denver Broncos schedule

Vance Joseph will look to guide the Broncos to a strong start with only one road game in the first…

April 20, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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DEA warned NFL doctors about drug laws in 2011; it didn’t go well

The presentation was called “NFL Physicians Briefing: Obligations and Responsibilities under the Controlled Substances Act and Code of Federal Regulations.”…

April 20, 2017 • Rick Maese

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Branden Grace leads Texas Open by 1 stroke

Grace had a season-best 11th-place finish last week in defense of his RBC Heritage title. He leads the 5-under 67s…

April 20, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Spolis for a champion: Patriots to kick off NFL season in 2017

Patriots open season hosting Chiefs

April 20, 2017 • Barry Wilner

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Play 60: Battling youth obesity and lack of fitness

Program now in 10th year

April 20, 2017 • Barry Wilner

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Tiger Woods has a 4th back surgery

Tiger Woods smiles during a press event for a new golf course designed by Woods Tuesday in Hollister, Mo.Guillermo Martinez/The…

April 20, 2017 • Doug Ferguson

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Ex-commissioner David Stern tells AP he’s bullish on NBA

Sterndu1-i-syn His office these days is located in a building near the one he had as commissioner, the job he…

April 20, 2017 • Brian Mahoney

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Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith draws inspiration from baby daughter’s fight

Indiana Pacers’ Jeff Teague (44) passes over Cleveland Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith (5) in the first half in Game 2 of…

April 20, 2017 • Tom Withers

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How to stop a superstar is biggest challenge in NHL playoffs

From the opposing bench, tireless efforts have gone into preventing that. Nothing gets more attention in the Stanley Cup playoffs…

April 20, 2017 • STEPHEN WHYNO

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Diaper duty? Home trumps hotel for some in NHL postseason

But a few players who were asked if they’d rather stay in a hotel during the home end of their…

April 20, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Broncos relieved Aqib Talib escapes suspension

Bowler won’t be penalized for shooting himself

April 20, 2017 • Arnie Stapleton

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Kershaw fans season-high 10, Dodgers beat Rockies

Kershaw (3-1) allowed two runs on five hits. He walked just one and was done after 97 pitches. It was…

April 19, 2017 • BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ

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NBA Playoff Roundup: James Harden leads Rockets to 2-0 lead against Westbrook’s Thunder

Westbrook set a franchise playoff scoring record and added 13 assists and 10 rebounds. It was the sixth career playoff…

April 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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NHL Playoff Roundup: Capitals answer Maple Leafs; Bruins pushed to brink by Senators

Alex Ovechkin added his third goal of the playoffs as the top-seeded Capitals regained momentum ahead of Game 5 in…

April 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas: Days since sister died hardest of my life

Thomas’ comments, released in a team statement Wednesday, are his first public ones since 22-year-old Chyna Thomas died in a…

April 19, 2017 • The Associated Press

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Trump congratulates Patriots, doesn’t mention Hernandez

As he extolled the team’s virtues and saluted individual players, the president did not name star quarterback Tom Brady, who…

April 19, 2017 • CATHERINE LUCEY and JONATHAN LEMIRE

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Von Miller recovers his Broncos Super Bowl 50 helmet

Denver Broncos’ Von Miller (58) celebrates with teammates in the fourth quarter of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game…

April 19, 2017 • Arnie Stapleton

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Phil Simms headed to CBS studio spot on ‘NFL Today’

At left, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo laughs while speaking to reporters in Dallas. At right, Phil Simms participates…

April 19, 2017 • Barry Wilner

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AP source: Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush join forces in bid to buy Marlins

The former New York Yankees star and former Florida governor have joined forces in their pursuit of the Miami Marlins,…

April 19, 2017 • Steven Wine

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Some NFL teams could lose their charter flights

Others seem to have little or no concern. Several airlines have indicated they are either diminishing their presence in the…

April 19, 2017 • Barry Wilner

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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell

His death came just days after the 27-year-old athlete was acquitted in a second murder case. Guards found Hernandez just…

April 19, 2017 • Jimmy Golen