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Zach Johnson, Ryan Moore headline John Deere Classic field

Spieth won’t be back in Silvis, Illinois, this week, though, and neither will most of golf’s top players. Rickie Fowler,…

July 12, 2017

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Robinson Cano 10th-inning homer gives American League All-Star win

tie this time, as game goes extra innings

July 11, 2017

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Mayweather-McGregor promo tour gets off to frenzied start

“Let me show you what a $100 million fighter looks like,” he said. Conor McGregor interrupted from his stool behind…

July 11, 2017

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Anna Frost faces two big French challengers at Hardrock 100

Two-time defending Hardrock women’s champion among elite field

July 11, 2017

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All eyes on Kilian Jornet at 2017 Hardrock 100

Ultrarunner seeks fourth title after Everest ascents

July 11, 2017

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All-Star players remember late Marlins ace Jose Fernandez

“It’s sad for sure to see that,” said Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace. “Obviously he meant a lot to…

July 11, 2017

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Beloved Coors Field vendor Captain Earthman dies at 61

Brent Doeden, better known as Captain Earthman, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last August. He died Monday at his…

July 11, 2017

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Issue of coaching during play raised at Wimbledon

Spain’s Garbine Muguruza returns to Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova during their women’s quarterfinal match Tuesday at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in…

July 11, 2017

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Taste of the Tour de France: Boiled chicken, fit for a lusty king

Venturing into the Pyrenees – a perennial fixture of the Tour de France – forces riders to take on more…

July 11, 2017

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At 37, Venus Williams into 10th Wimbledon semifinal

American not slowed by age, younger opponents

July 11, 2017

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Baseball lifer Brad Mills pinch-hits as AL All-Star manager

Brad Mills won’t swing a bat Tuesday night. But he will pinch-hit. The Cleveland Indians bench coach will manage the…

July 11, 2017

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No getting around Donald Trump at the U.S. Women’s Open

The biggest event in women’s golf is being held at Trump National Golf Club, and the first day of formal…

July 11, 2017

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Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3

At left, Conor McGregor speaks during a UFC 202 mixed martial arts news conference, in Las Vegas. At right, boxer…

July 11, 2017

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Olympic committee to pick Los Angeles, Paris for 2024 or 2028 Olympics

U.S. likely to get 2028 bid

July 11, 2017

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Marcel Kittel king of sprints; Chris Froome keeps Tour de France lead

rides a safe stage

July 11, 2017

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MLB looks to Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Aaron Judge to connect with fans

There’s huge room for improvement: Not one player from baseball is among the 100 most famous athletes in the world.…

July 10, 2017

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All rise as Aaron Judge smashes his way to Home Run Derby title

The larger-than-life New York Yankees slugger beat Minnesota’s Miguel Sano 11-10 with two minutes to spare in the final Monday…

July 10, 2017

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Cortez’s Eli Tomac sweeps 450 Class motos, leads Motocross standings

rider grabs third straight motocross win, leads event series

July 10, 2017

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Taste of the Tour de France: Sweet white wine and a big nose star

Here’s a gastronomic, sporting and cultural glance at the 178-kilometer (111-mile) stage: BAGUETTE AND BUTTER: Stage 10 is mainly flat…

July 10, 2017

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Only a handful of riders can challenge Chris Froome for Tour de France title

At least he’s still in one piece, though. Richie Porte, Froome’s most feared opponent, and Geraint Thomas, Froome’s most loyal…

July 10, 2017

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Chris Froome denies barging into Tour de France rival Fabio Aru

Froome, who leads Aru by 18 seconds after nine stages, said during Monday’s first rest day that he just made…

July 10, 2017

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From .179 to the All-Star Game: The climb of Yankees rookie Aaron Judge

It’s right there on his notes app, always atop the list for quick access. He looks at it every day…

July 10, 2017

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AL’s Chris Sale, NL’s Max Scherzer to start All-Star Game

The American League’s starting batting order has combined for 181 home runs, led by New York Yankees rookie sensation Aaron…

July 10, 2017

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Quiet for now, but Conor McGregor needling Floyd Mayweather

A mural in McGregor’s gym depicts the UFC showman landing a left flush to Mayweather’s chin. McGregor has used that…

July 10, 2017