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Taste of the Tour de France: Nostradamus and braised beef in Provence

It’s with great relief that Tour de France riders return in the plains on Friday after two days of pain…

July 20, 2017

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The Alps behind him, Chris Froome has one hand on Tour de France win No. 4

only three stages away from his third consecutive title

July 20, 2017

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After Olympic crash, Van Vleuten wins La Course stage

The Dutch rider finished 43 seconds ahead of Elizabeth Deignan of Britain. Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy was third, 1:23…

July 20, 2017

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An All-American start to the British Open

Koepka, Kuchar and Spieth fire 65s to lead

July 20, 2017

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Brooks Koepka rested, far from rusty at British Open

The sly grin that accompanied his short description — “I had fun. I had a few friends out. We had…

July 20, 2017

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Alex Bowman to replace Dale Earnhardt Jr. in No. 88 car

Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday that the 24-year-old Bowman will replace one of the series’ biggest stars in the No. 88…

July 20, 2017

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Matt Kuchar has it all – except for the wins that really matter

He’s also got an Olympic medal, though tellingly it’s not gold. What’s missing are the wins, especially in the major…

July 20, 2017

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Pep talk from caddie inspires Rory McIlroy at British Open

“He reminded me who I was, basically,” said McIlroy, a four-time major champion. “He said: ‘You’re Rory McIlroy, what are…

July 20, 2017

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Biting criticism for El Salvador soccer players for gnawing on U.S.

Cup quarterfinal involved bites and pinches

July 20, 2017

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The Juice will be loose: O.J. Simpson granted parole

Simpson, 70, could be released as early as Oct. 1. By then, he will have served the minimum of his…

July 20, 2017

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U.S. soccer survives biting, beats El Salvador to reach Gold Cup semifinals

Canadian referee Drew Fischer, a Major League Soccer regular, did not penalize the incident, which occurred during a skirmish on…

July 19, 2017

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Nolan Arenado hits 3 homers, sends Rockies to sweep of Padres

Colorado has won four in a row

July 19, 2017

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Mexico coach Osorio says soccer clubs blocked top players from Gold Cup

Seeking to win the Gold Cup for the fourth time in five tournaments, Mexico wanted to use some of the…

July 19, 2017

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Sidney Crosby bringing Stanley Cup back to Nova Scotia

In tweets sent out by the Sidney Crosby Hockey School, Crosby said he would hoist the trophy in the streets…

July 19, 2017

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British Open hopes depend on British Open weather

Beem chuckled at a decade-old memory, even if it was no laughing matter at the time. The last time at…

July 19, 2017

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Sod, silversmith and a funky clubhouse all in play at the British Open

A greenkeeper mows the light rough round the edge of the 6th green during a practice round ahead of the…

July 19, 2017

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Dallas police suspend probe into incident involving Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott

Police said Wednesday the investigation was suspended “due to the lack of a complaint,” and that no other witnesses had…

July 19, 2017

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Candidate to run world cycling calls for team budget caps

Candidate to become president of Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), David Lappartient Lappartient is challenging incumbent Brian Cookson to lead the…

July 19, 2017

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Taste of the Tour de France: The Izoard pass and an Alpine fortress

Unfortunately for riders, oxygen masks are banned on the race. They could certainly do with some extra help during the…

July 19, 2017

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Fabio Aru falters, Chris Froome soars in thin air of the Alps

skier wins Stage 17

July 19, 2017

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Formula 1 cars to use ‘halo’ protection device from 2018

The FIA has been looking at ways to improve cockpit protection and limit the risk of head injuries, after French…

July 19, 2017

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s wife says competing in Clash not worth risk

Earnhardt Jr.’s wife, Amy, posted on social media on Tuesday night that competing in the Feb. 11 Advance Auto Parts…

July 19, 2017

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Cubs’ Kris Bryant leaves game with sprained finger on left hand

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) holds his finger after being injured diving into third base in the first…

July 19, 2017

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Eager Yankees reinforcements embolden team for pennant drive

New York Yankees first base coach Tony Pena greets infielder Todd Frazier, right, in the dugout during a game Thursday…

July 19, 2017