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John Carlson helps Capitals beat Avalanche
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John Carlson helps Capitals beat Avalanche

December 12, 2017

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Bourque (57) fights for the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) during the third period Tuesday in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.Nick…

Russian Olympic Committee approves competing as neutrals
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Russian Olympic Committee approves competing as neutrals

December 12, 2017

Under International Olympic Committee sanctions announced last week in response to Russian doping at the 2014 Sochi Games, Russians will compete under the Olympic flag as “Olympic Athletes from Russia.”…

Kick return star Devin Hester retires from NFL
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Kick return star Devin Hester retires from NFL

December 12, 2017

In a post on social media, the 35-year-old Hester said it was time . “Good news: Commissioner Goodell, you can put the kickoff back at the 30,” Hester wrote. “Bad…

BHS girls fall to Grand Valley, Jefferson Academy
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BHS girls fall to Grand Valley, Jefferson Academy

December 12, 2017

Unfortunately for the Wolverines, still relatively fired up for Day 2 of BVHS’ 2017 Demon Invitational after a 47-41 loss to Parachute-based Grand Valley, their best-laid (pun intended) plans never…

Broncos end 8-game skid with 23-0 win over Jets
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Broncos end 8-game skid with 23-0 win over Jets

December 10, 2017

“This is the kind of game we expected to play against everyone, not just New York,” Shane Ray said after the Broncos snapped their longest losing streak since joining the…

Gulati: 2026 North American World Cup would reap big profits
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Gulati: 2026 North American World Cup would reap big profits

December 9, 2017

Speaking alongside his fellow federation presidents and bid committee executive director John Kristick in advance of the MLS Cup in Toronto, Gulati said Saturday the continent’s existing stadium infrastructure and…