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Ronda Rousey reportedly training for pro wrestling career

Ronday Rousey is reportedly training for a career in professional wrestling.Richard Shotwell/Invision file That could be exactly the plan for…

August 10, 2017

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Mexico buoyed by NFL success, hopes to host more games

In 2016, Oakland and Houston played the first regular-season game in Mexico since 2005. This year, the Raiders will return…

August 10, 2017

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Team Sky cyclist breaks leg in bachelor party accident

“It wasn’t like I was swinging from the roof tops drunk, but there is only one person to blame,” Rowe…

August 10, 2017

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Sacramento Kings’ Zach Randolph arrested on pot charge in Los Angeles

Police say Zach Randolph was arrested on a marijuana charge after several police cars were vandalized when a large gathering…

August 10, 2017

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Jordan Spieth leans on Olympian Michael Phelps to help with mental approach

Michael Phelps is right there for him. Phelps, a 23-time Olympic gold medalist who knows a thing or two about…

August 10, 2017

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John Daly sings with Hootie, leaves PGA course broody

John Daly hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament…

August 10, 2017

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St. Louis Cardinals ask for help in finding rally cat

The feisty feline became an internet sensation Wednesday night, sprinting onto the field at Busch Stadium with the bases loaded…

August 10, 2017

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U.S. moves up 9 spots to 26th in FIFA rankings

The U.S. had dropped 12 places to 35th in the July rankings, one above the Americans’ low in July and…

August 10, 2017

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Surface tablets for officiating reviews takes hold in NFL

That procedure began in earnest with last week’s Hall of Fame game between Dallas and Arizona. The technology worked like…

August 10, 2017

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Falcons agree to 5-year extension with RB Devonta Freeman

The deal was announced Wednesday, on the eve of the team’s first preseason game at Miami. Terms were not immediately…

August 9, 2017

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NFL plans to hire up to 24 full-time game officials

The league will begin hiring between 21 and 24 full-time officials from among the current roster of 124 officials for…

August 9, 2017

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With straight face, Floyd Mayweather says Conor McGregor has the edge

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor exchange words during a news conference at Staples…

August 9, 2017

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Charlie Blackmon’s 12th-inning homer leads Rockies over Indians

hit in ninth ties game

August 9, 2017

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Jason Day ‘hungry,’ eager to return to top of golf world

Jason Day of Australia talks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club.Chris…

August 9, 2017

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Eager for PGA, Matt Kuchar moves past British Open heartbreak

Arguably golf’s best player without a major championship title gets another chance to shed that distinction this week at the…

August 9, 2017

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Prosecutor: Tiger Woods to plead guilty to reckless driving

The attorney for golfer Tiger Woods will plead guilty to reckless driving and will enter a diversion program that will…

August 9, 2017

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Greg Holland stumbles in 9th, Rockies fall to Corey Kluber and Indians

Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer with two outs off All-Star closer Greg Holland as Cleveland, down to its last…

August 8, 2017

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Both Broncos quarterback have chance to close in upcoming days

few days key in quarterback battle

August 8, 2017

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Van Niekerk eases up and still wins easily at world championships

Much like Usain Bolt at his best, Van Niekerk can cruise even against the best in the world. The South…

August 8, 2017

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Short changed: Golfers at PGA embrace practicing in shorts

He wasn’t alone. “I don’t recognize some of these guys out here, and I’m sure they probably don’t recognize me…

August 8, 2017

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Attorney: Tiger Woods won’t attend impaired driving hearing

Attorney Douglas Duncan said in an email Tuesday to The Associated Press that Woods will not be attending the hearing,…

August 8, 2017

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PGA to May, while Tour mulls over its new schedule

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow…

August 8, 2017

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Dustin Johnson out to prove his game is back at PGA Championship

Dustin Johnson hits his second shot from a fairway during practice for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow…

August 8, 2017

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Rockies honor former manager Don Baylor in dugout

Team’s first coach died Monday

August 8, 2017