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Hot and bothered: Temperatures rise, seeds fall at Australian Open

be 108 degrees on Day 5

January 18, 2018

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Slow MLB free agent market changes players’ outlooks

New York Mets’ Jay Bruce adjusts his jersey during a baseball news conference at Citi Field Wednesday in New York.Seth…

January 17, 2018

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Chillin’: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavs trying to thaw mid-season freeze

The cold stare. The pursed lips. The focus. This is no time for frivolity. With Cleveland in the midst of…

January 17, 2018

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Gerrit Cole read to join Justin Verlander, Dallas Keuchel on Astros staff

Houston Astros newly acquired pitcher Gerrit Cole, right, shakes hands with manager AJ Hinch after being introduced during a press…

January 17, 2018

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Pittsburgh Steelers part ways with Todd Haley

A person with direct knowledge of the decision, confirmed to The Associated Press that the Steelers will not renew Todd…

January 17, 2018

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Tom Brady limited in practice with right hand injury

According to New England’s first injury report of the week, Brady was a limited participant in the practice held earlier…

January 17, 2018

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Some NHL teams hide injury information, but it might be hurting players

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov has missed time on the ice recently with a lower-body injury. Unlike other American professional…

January 17, 2018

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Sports court to start Russian Olympic doping appeals Monday

World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren speaks during a press conference on Dec. 9 in London. The Court of Arbitration…

January 17, 2018

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Swedish skier Pietilae Holmner retires with back problem

The International Ski Federation says Pietilae Holmner was attempting to recuperate from a degenerative disk issue in time for next…

January 17, 2018

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Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

The agreements still require approval from the International Olympic Committee. But they are the most prominent steps toward rapprochement achieved…

January 17, 2018

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Jokic’s big night helps Nuggets hold off Mavericks

Harris finished with 25 points and Will Barton added 22 for the Nuggets, who won for just the second time…

January 16, 2018

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Boston Celtics great Jo Jo White dies at 71

The Celtics announced his death Tuesday night. No cause was provided. The team said it was “terribly saddened” by White’s…

January 16, 2018

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Bencic loses to Kumkum; 15-year-old Kostyuk into 3rd round at Australian Open

Bencic was on a high after beating 2017 finalist Williams on the center court in the first round, but started…

January 16, 2018

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Joshua won’t take Parker’s drug-cheat bait ahead of unification bout

Not even being branded a drugs cheat ahead of their heavyweight unification fight provoked a mellowed Joshua. “There’s so much…

January 16, 2018

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Man ejected from Eagles game is charged with punching horse

Police say 22-year-old Taylor Hendricks was turned away from Saturday’s game between the Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons and then…

January 16, 2018

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Case Keenum, Nick Foles and Blake Bortles are still alive – just like everyone expected

is only familiar face at QB

January 16, 2018

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Shiffrin set up as Olympics star; Vonn, Hirscher big, too

Vonn, Hirscher may be overshadowed by young American

January 16, 2018

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Coming out changes the game for Olympian Gus Kenworthy

Kenworthy trying for slopestyle, halfpipe in Pyeongchang

January 16, 2018

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Players held meeting, but boycott of future Grand Slams not discussed

Djokovic says reports of boycott were exaggerated

January 16, 2018

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Minneapolis Miracle: Keenum hits Diggs at buzzer, Vikings stun Saints

Miracle answered. Keenum completed a last-ditch heave near the sideline Sunday on the game’s final play, and Stefon Diggs slithered…

January 14, 2018

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Goggia leads Italian sweep at World Cup downhill; Lindsey Vonn 27th

Racing from a lowered start due to fog in the upper part of the hill, Goggia sped down the bumpy…

January 14, 2018

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World Cup leader Marcel Hirscher wins again in slalom

The Austrian star extended his first-run lead to finish 0.93 ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway in a familiar runner-up…

January 14, 2018

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Jaguars shock Steelers to earn shot at Patriots in AFC championship

Jacksonville ignored no more

January 14, 2018

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Patriots tackle Titans, head back to AFC championship game

England sacked Mariota seven times

January 13, 2018