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Yankees-Twins: Bronx Bombers vs. the Bomba Squad
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Yankees-Twins: Bronx Bombers vs. the Bomba Squad

October 4, 2019

Given the peerless power of the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, their AL Division Series seems as much bout as baseball. “It’s cool what both our teams were able…

Astros aces amped to face Rays in AL Division Series
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Astros aces amped to face Rays in AL Division Series

October 4, 2019

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander takes part in a news conference Thursday in Houston.Eric Gay/Associated Press Houston will start Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the AL Division Series…

New Mexico considers fair-pay rules for college athletes
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New Mexico considers fair-pay rules for college athletes

October 4, 2019

Senator and former University of New Mexico football player Mark Moores of Albuquerque announced Thursday that he will be sponsoring a bill to legalize student endorsement deals. The proposal would…

Sports Illustrated shaken by layoffs
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Sports Illustrated shaken by layoffs

October 4, 2019

Staffers speaking on condition of anonymity out of concern for reprisal said the job losses are worse than most inside the magazine expected. Even die-hard optimists said morale was at…

New Mexico Bowl lands new sponsor with film ties
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New Mexico Bowl lands new sponsor with film ties

October 4, 2019

DreamHouse has signed on for a multiyear sponsorship as part of an agreement with the bowl’s owner, ESPN Events. The deal with the Albuquerque-based post production studio was announced Tuesday.…

U.S. Air Force Academy’s oldest falcon mascot dies
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U.S. Air Force Academy’s oldest falcon mascot dies

October 3, 2019

The academy announced Aurora’s death Wednesday, saying she was the longest-serving live mascot in the school’s 65-year history. Aurora had recovered from injuries to both wings in 2018 during a…

Denver Broncos believe they’re better than 0-4 team
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Denver Broncos believe they’re better than 0-4 team

October 2, 2019

“We’re 0-4,” linebacker Todd Davis said, “but we’re not an 0-4 team.” They’re not the dreary Dolphins, who have been outscored 163-26. They’re not the bungling Bengals, who have been…

Avalanche agreed to terms with Rantanen
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Avalanche agreed to terms with Rantanen

October 1, 2019

Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikko Rantanen is back with the team after he signed a big contract extension.Craig Lassig/Associated Press file The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition…