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June 15, 2015

Matthews sprints past Sagan to win Suisse stage SCHWARZENBACH, Switzerland – Michael Matthews of Australia edged Peter Sagan for victory in the Tour de Suisse fourth stage Tuesday, and Tom…

Astros handle Rockies
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Astros handle Rockies

June 15, 2015

It was that kind of night for the Colorado Rockies and Troy Tulowitzki, who grounded out harmlessly Monday night against Houston.Pat Sullivan/Associated Press Rasmus gave the Astros a 4-0 lead…

Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champs
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Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champs

June 15, 2015

The Chicago fans, along with Blackhawks Duncan Keith, left, Brandon Saad, center, and Patrick Kane, right, embrace a championship at home for the first time since 1938.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press…

Owen Daniels came for Kubiak, Manning, finds paradise
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Owen Daniels came for Kubiak, Manning, finds paradise

June 15, 2015

Denver tight end Owen Daniels is acclimating quickly to Colorado and the Broncos.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press His quarterback is Peyton Manning. His coach is Gary Kubiak. And he’s living in Colorado.…

Pickleballers rejoice: Game on rise in Durango
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Pickleballers rejoice: Game on rise in Durango

June 15, 2015

And no one seems exactly sure how pickleball got its name. But the game, played with a paddle and a plastic ball that combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong,…

Will best from the best be good enough for Cavs?
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Will best from the best be good enough for Cavs?

June 15, 2015

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, played the part of Superman again Monday, but it wasn’t enough to give the Cavs the win.Eric Risberg/Associated Press Wearing a leather Cavaliers cap…

Nuggets settle on  ex-Kings coach
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Nuggets settle on ex-Kings coach

June 15, 2015

Ex-Sacramento head coach Michael Malone isn’t the fast-paced tactician many expected the Nuggets to pursue.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo Or are they? Malone is a no-nonsense, defensive-minded coach, not exactly…

Warriors withstand James, take 3-2 lead over Cavs in finals
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Warriors withstand James, take 3-2 lead over Cavs in finals

June 14, 2015

After a Game 5 victory, signs are pointing toward a bigger celebration for Golden State’s Stephen Curry, center, forward Andre Iguodala, left, and forward Draymond Green, right.Ben Margot/Associated Press Stephen…

Blackhawks return home just 1 win away from title
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Blackhawks return home just 1 win away from title

June 14, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg (23) has come up big while the team’s big stars have struggled in the Stanley Cup Final.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press Kris Versteeg could have sulked…

Langer coasts to victory in Senior Players Championship
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Langer coasts to victory in Senior Players Championship

June 14, 2015

Bernhard Langer of Germany salutes the crowd at the Senior Players Championship on Sunday in Belmont, Mass.Michael Dwyer/Associated Press The defending champion three-putted on the third hole at the Belmont…

Fabian Gomez wins 1st PGA Tour title at St. Jude Classic
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Fabian Gomez wins 1st PGA Tour title at St. Jude Classic

June 14, 2015

Fabian Gomez celebrates after winning the St. Jude Classic on Sunday.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press “That list for me is an honor, and we share many, many weeks with Andres, Angel,” Gomez…

Kurt Busch wins rain-shortened NASCAR race in Michigan
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Kurt Busch wins rain-shortened NASCAR race in Michigan

June 14, 2015

Kurt Busch celebrates with teammates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.Bob Brodbeck/Associated Press The fourth weather-related red flag of the day…

Vermette is Blackhawks’ unlikely goal-scoring hero in Final
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Vermette is Blackhawks’ unlikely goal-scoring hero in Final

June 14, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80) celebrates with left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.John Raoux/Associated Press With two game-winning…

Solo poses dilemma for U.S. soccer
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Solo poses dilemma for U.S. soccer

June 14, 2015

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo has been her usual solid self on the field, but it’s her off-field issues that have put the U.S. in a predicament.John Woods/Associated Press She…

De La Rosa sets Rockies’ win record by beating Miami
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De La Rosa sets Rockies’ win record by beating Miami

June 14, 2015

Colorado and pitcher Jorge De La Rosa had Miami’s number Sunday. As a result, he has the new number for most career victories in Rockies’ history.Wilfredo Leee/Associated Press The 34-year-old…

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June 12, 2015

Last of the independents joins Atlantic Sun league NEWARK, N.J. – NCAA men’s and women’s basketball no longer has any independent institutions now that the New Jersey Institute of Technology…