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AG suspends investigation of Michigan State over Nassar
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AG suspends investigation of Michigan State over Nassar

December 24, 2019

A spokeswoman said Tuesday that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has suspended a nearly two-year-long investigation into Michigan State University’s handling of complaints against now-imprisoned serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar.…

Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament
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Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament

December 24, 2019

Tournament organizers said in a statement Tuesday that the women’s and men’s singles winners will each receive $2.85 million based on current exchange rates. Prize money has increased 61.4 percent…

Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
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Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism

December 23, 2019

From left, Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger, Kurt Zouma and Fikayo Tomori celebrate their side’s 2-0 win at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea,…

Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments
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Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments

December 23, 2019

NBC Sports has suspended former NHL player Jeremy Roenick indefinitely for making inappropriate comments about co-workers. The network announced the suspension on Monday.Don Heupel/Associated Press file Roenick made a series…

Bowl Roundup: Washington routs No. 18 Boise State
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Bowl Roundup: Washington routs No. 18 Boise State

December 22, 2019

Richard Newton rushed for 69 yards with a short touchdown run and threw a touchdown pass for the Huskies (8-5). They capped an erratic season with a dominant finale for…

Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia Grand Slalom
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Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia Grand Slalom

December 22, 2019

The Norwegian skier surged up from sixth after the first run to win the vaunted Alta Badia giant slalom on Sunday and move top of both the GS and overall…