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ESPN, facing headwinds, might still reverse its slide

ESPN has been a major profit center for Disney, but it’s shedding cable subscribers in droves.David Kohl/Associated Press For starters,…

August 8, 2017

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Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for Colin Kaepernick

Lee tweeted an advertisement for the rally scheduled for Aug. 23 outside the NFL’s headquarters in New York City. The…

August 8, 2017

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Jay Cutler comeback begins at Dolphins practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp Tuesday in Davie, Fla.Lynne Sladky/Associated…

August 8, 2017

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Home run king Barry Bonds wishes he played 1 more year

Former San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds, left, waves to fans from the broadcast booth next to broadcaster Mike Krukow,…

August 8, 2017

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Rory McIlroy feeling right at home at Quail Hollow for PGA Championship

site of Irishman’s first PGA Tour win

August 8, 2017

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Trevor Siemian gets 1st Broncos preseason start but hasn’t nailed down quarterback job

Siemian will get first crack against the Bears on Thursday night while Lynch will start Denver’s second game, at San…

August 7, 2017

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Chilling: Braves’ refrigerated cup holders help battle heat

Cup holders designed to keep drinks cold line an outfield viewing section at SunTrust Park, the Atlanta Braves’ new baseball…

August 7, 2017

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American women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo looks to revive career abroad

Solo was handed a six-month suspension and her contract with U.S. Soccer was terminated last year following the Rio de…

August 7, 2017

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Food poisoning takes Makwala out of 200 at track worlds

Makwala pulled out of his 200-meter heat Monday and later said he had food poisoning. “There have been a number…

August 7, 2017

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Former Patriots standout Vince Wilfork officially retires from NFL

Wilfork tweeted a video showing him un-taping his ankles, hanging up his cleats and grabbing grilling tongs. The video then…

August 7, 2017

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McGregor’s biggest rival: ‘No way’ Conor beats Mayweather

Conor McGregor, left, fights Jose Aldo during a featherweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 194 in Las Vegas.…

August 7, 2017

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PGA Championship to move to May in 2019

The move from August to May has been in the works for the last four years, and it involves The…

August 7, 2017

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NHL: Players under contract in minors can’t go to Olympics

Longtime USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson, pictured, will serve as general manager for the U.S. men’s hockey team at the…

August 7, 2017

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Don Baylor, former MVP and manager of year, dead at 68

The 1979 American League MVP died in his hometown of Austin, Texas, after a 14-year battle with multiple myeloma, Baylor’s…

August 7, 2017

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Greg Holland blows only second save in Rockies loss to Phillies

Rockies fall short of sweep of Phillies

August 6, 2017

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Jay Cutler agrees to terms with Dolphins

A person familiar with the situation says Jay Cutler, a free agent quarterback, has agreed to terms on a contract…

August 6, 2017

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Kim holds on to win Women’s British Open

Finally, she can call herself a major champion. Staked to a six-shot lead in the Women’s British Open, Kim never…

August 6, 2017

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Hideki Matsuyama wins at Firestone with record finish

round ties record, delivers a title

August 6, 2017

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Martin Truex wins fuel-mileage gamble at NASCAR race at Watkins Glen

Playoff pressure beginning to mount

August 6, 2017

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Bowie gets gold, and Jamaica fails to medal in the 100

Americans win again in 100

August 6, 2017

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Durango’s Sepp Kuss wraps up strong Tour of Utah performance

Durangoan on the rise as pro road cyclist

August 6, 2017

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Baseball Capsules: Dodgers win 43rd in last 50 games

L.A. first team to achieve feat since 1912 New York Giants

August 5, 2017

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Running backs Terrall Davis, LaDainian Tomlinson steal show at Pro Football Hall of Fame

With a powerful speech calling for “Team America” to be a place for inclusion and opportunity, the great running back…

August 5, 2017

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Broncos scrimmage fails to clarify quarterback competition

The scrimmage on Saturday failed to clarify who will be the starter when the season begins next month. Trevor Siemian…

August 5, 2017