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The next World Cup is in France, not Qatar
Little attention being paid to women’s World Cup
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American core of golf stars have grown up together
Friendship of Spieth, Thomas leads new wave of players
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NBA preps for expanded betting on games
In-game betting could boom with legalized gambling
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Julian Alaphilippe gives France more to celebrate at Tour de France
Stage 10 win was first of Tour by a French rider
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Greg Van Avermaet extends Tour de France lead in first mountain stage
Team Sky bides its time
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Tucson pitches shut-out, named MVP
Gabe TucsonCourtesy photo Tucson plays for the 14U Farmington Strike Zone team. He pitched the entire championship game (7 innings, 75 pitches that included 1 walk) for a shut-out win,…
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‘Holy Grail’ of cards: 1952 Mickey Mantle on display in Denver
Rare card is insured for $12 million
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Tiger Woods believe British Open is his best shot at a major
Norman, Watson provide inspiration
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Usain Bolt to make run at pro soccer in Australia
The Olympic sprint great has long expressed his love of the game. Since his retirement from track, he has tested himself with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund and the Norwegian club Stromsgodset.…
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Hometown hero Bryce Harper wins thrilling Home Run Derby over Kyle Schwarber
It could have been a scene from a playoff game. That it was merely the All-Star Home Run Derby mattered not to Harper or the Washington Nationals fans, who were…
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Small Ball: Jose Altuve, Mookie Betts bring compact pop to All-Star Game
Now, “small ball” has a new meaning. This homer-happy era of baseball is proving that big sluggers can be found in in tiny packages. Consider some of the guys in…
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Dakota Jones earns second Kendall Mountain Run win
Bartholomew continues strong summer with women’s win
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Deux pour Les Bleus: France wins World Cup Final
Croatia’s Cinderella run ends with second place; France celebrates second Cup
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Misfortune knocks at Richie Porte’s door again in Tour de France
Australia’s Richie Porte receives medical attention after crashing during the ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday.Christophe Ena/Associated Press Misfortune struck Porte again on Sunday when he was…
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No doubt: Novak Djokovic wins 4th Wimbledon
First Slam in two years for Serbian star
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Degenkolb masters cobblestones as Porte crashes out of Tour de France
A hectic day sees a contender go out
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Carnoustie presents a fast, brown look for British Open
John Rahm practices during a preview of The Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on Sunday in Angus, Britain.Richard Sellers/PA “I forgot the fact the R&A lets Mother Nature set…
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Brandon Stone wins Scottish Open, misses 1st 59 on European Tour
Return to form for South African
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Serena Williams has her greatest, most hard-won title: Champion of women
Williams a lesson in strength
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Infantino fawns over Putin, politicizes soccer body
Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, poses for a photo with world soccer legends, former German soccer player Lothar Matthaus, left, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, second left, former Mexican soccer player…
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Angelique Kerber tops Serena Williams at Wimbledon for 3rd Grand Slam
Two years after losing to Williams with a title on the line at Centre Court , Kerber came through. So steady, so patient, so accurate throughout, she never really gave…
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Feared cobblestones up next at the Tour de France
Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali, right, rides with Poland’s Rafal Majka during the eighth stage of the Tour de France cycling race.Peter Dejong/Associated Press That’s when the world’s greatest bike race leaves…
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Dylan Groenewegen wins 2nd consecutive stage at Tour de France
The 25-year-old Dutch rider won his second consecutive stage on Saturday, joining world champion Peter Sagan and Tour newcomer Fernando Gaviria as two-stage winners at this edition of the world’s…
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Russell Knox’s glorious summer of golf continues at Scottish Open
Scotland’s Russell Knox prepares to putt for birdie on the 1st during day three of the Scottish Open at Gullane Golf Club, in East Lothian, Scotland.Kenny Smith/PA Knox mastered the…
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A youthful France faces veteran-laden Croatia for World Cup
Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic, center, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow,…
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Belgium finishes 3rd at World Cup, beats England
Belgium’s Thomas Meunier, left, and England’s Danny Rose challenge for the ball during the third-place match between England and Belgium at the World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in…
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Trevor Story homers, drives in 4 as Rockies beat Mariners
Colorado Rockies’ Trevor Story follows the flight of his two-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Christian Bergman in the third inning of an interleague game Friday in Denver.David…
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Durango’s Amy Leonard rides her horse Bongo to equestrian gold
Team title opens doors for higher level of riding
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In 4th event of return, Serena Williams in Wimbledon final vs. Angelique Kerber
Serena has chance at history only 10 months after having child