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Stephen Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs force NLDS to Game 5

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series…

October 12, 2017

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Yankees complete comeback, beat Indians to reach ALCS against Astros

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino sprays sparkling wine in the locker room the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians…

October 12, 2017

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LeBron James aggravates ankle; opener against Boston Celtics in doubt

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an preseason game Tuesday in…

October 11, 2017

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US misses World Cup because of numerous defensive breakdowns

United States’ Michael Bradley, reacts after losing 2-1 against Trinidad and Tobago during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match…

October 11, 2017

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Less time, fewer timeouts among adjustments for NBA coaches

Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) and coach Mike D’Antoni talk to a referee during the first half of a preseason…

October 11, 2017

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Broncos insist star receivers will get their chances

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an…

October 11, 2017

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Jokic eager to lead Nuggets back to playoffs

Those days are over, the Denver Nuggets big man insisted. He even cut back on cheesecake and pizza – two…

October 11, 2017

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U.S. out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad

The U.S. was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night, a shocking 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago ending a…

October 10, 2017

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump seems unaware NFL pays taxes

The Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem of a game…

October 10, 2017

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NLDS Game 4 of Nationals-Cubs rained out, set to play Wednesday

Fans leave Wrigley Field after Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington…

October 10, 2017

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NFL may change policy that players ‘should’ stand for anthem

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told club executives on Tuesday in a memo obtained by The Associated Press that players protesting…

October 10, 2017

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Colorado Avalanche announce new AHL affiliate

Colorado officials announced Tuesday that the Colorado Eagles will take over for the San Antonio Rampage as the Avs’ AHL…

October 10, 2017

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Denver Nuggets will retire Fat Lever’s number

Lever suited up for the Nuggets from 1984-90 and shined in coach Doug Moe’s high-octane offense, averaging 17 points and…

October 10, 2017

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Three coaches charged in college bribery scandal freed on bail

Chuck Person, an assistant coach at Auburn, declined to comment as he left the Manhattan courtroom. Attorney David Axelrod, representing…

October 10, 2017

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Trump sticks to hockey in honoring Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins

President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to honor the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in…

October 10, 2017

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High-5: Yankees, Indians set for decisive ALDS finale

As the Cleveland Indians got ready for their biggest game this season, a winner-take-all Game 5 against the New York…

October 10, 2017

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In his own words: Durango’s Todd Wells announces retirement from professional mountain biking

If you want the short version, it’s been a great ride and I’m calling it a career at the end…

October 10, 2017

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Varlamov stops 29 shots to help Avalanche to win

Another win in Boston certainly helped. Semyon Varlamov stopped 29 shots, Nail Yakupov scored two goals and the Colorado Avalanche…

October 9, 2017

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Broncos rookie tight end Jake Butt on verge of practicing

Coach Vance Joseph said Butt will practice next week for the first time, triggering a 21-day window for the team…

October 9, 2017

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Cubs rally past Max Scherzer, take 2-1 lead in NDLS

A year after their historic championship, Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs are fighting for another memorable October. Rizzo blooped a…

October 9, 2017

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Yankees saved by Judge, Tanaka and Bird home run against Indians in NLDS

Aroldis Chapman got a five-out save as New York avoided a three-game sweep by the defending AL champions. With two…

October 8, 2017

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NFL Sunday: Aaron Rodgers leads late Packers drive to beat Cowboys

Adams, active 10 days after leaving the field on a stretcher on a helmet-to-helmet hit that resulted in a suspension…

October 8, 2017

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Martin Truex Jr. wins another NASCAR playoff race for Toyota

He raced to his career-best sixth victory Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and this win is worth an automatic slot…

October 8, 2017

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Red Sox beat Astros, avoid elimination in ALDS Game 3

Then he gave the Red Sox exactly what they wished for: more October baseball. “I just tried to wake everybody…

October 8, 2017