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Brazil, Germany face high expectations at World Cup
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Brazil, Germany face high expectations at World Cup

June 16, 2018

The nations are forever linked by Germany’s 7-1 humiliation of host Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semifinals. This year’s Brazil squad is stacked with talented strikers as usual, while…

Neymar still not 100 percent, Brazil coach Tite says
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Neymar still not 100 percent, Brazil coach Tite says

June 16, 2018

Brazil’s Neymar, left and Thiago Silva talk to other players during Brazil’s official training on the eve of the Group E match between Brazil and Switzerland.Felipe Dana/Associated Press The five-time…

Second round of the U.S. Open at a glance
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Second round of the U.S. Open at a glance

June 15, 2018

Justin Thomas plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship on Friday in Southampton, N.Y.Julio Cortez/Associated Press Leading: Dustin Johnson at…

AP source: Kawhi Leonard wants a trade from Spurs
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AP source: Kawhi Leonard wants a trade from Spurs

June 15, 2018

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard handles a ball before a game against the Phoenix Suns in San Antonio.Eric Gay/Associated Press A person familiar with the situation says Leonard has…

USGA, Shinnecock Nation honor Native American golf history
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USGA, Shinnecock Nation honor Native American golf history

June 14, 2018

Spectators watch play during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship on Thursday in Southampton, N.Y.Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press The first Native American professional golfer, Bunn befriended the first…

New Jersey begins taking legal sports bets
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New Jersey begins taking legal sports bets

June 14, 2018

The action took place at Monmouth Park, a racetrack in Oceanport near the Jersey shore, and at the Borgata, Atlantic City’s first casino to jump into the sports betting market…

A glance at first round of U.S. Open
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A glance at first round of U.S. Open

June 14, 2018

Dustin Johnson lines up a putt on the 10th green during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship on Thursday in Southampton, N.Y.Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press Leading: Former champion…

Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez nearly no-hits Rockies
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Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez nearly no-hits Rockies

June 14, 2018

Philadelphia Phillies’ Vince Velasquez pitches during the third inning of a game Thursday against the Colorado Rockies in Philadelphia.Matt Slocum/Associated Press Velasquez took a no-hitter two outs into the seventh…