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French authorities investigate 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids

Financial prosecutor corruption, influence peddling

Bryce Harper homers, as Nationals rout the Rockies

Washington caps off strong series win in Colorado

Howard Grotts, Todd Wells hang with world’s best at Sea Otter Classic

Otter Classic features elite field

Larsson leads Oilers past Ducks in wild series opener

period features six goals

Predators beat Blues in Game 1 of second-round series

The Predators lost Kevin Fiala to an ugly leg injury in the second period and blew a 3-1 lead before…

Celtics beat up Bull in fourth quarter

claims 3-2 series lead going back to Chicago

Trea Turner nearly repeats cycle as Nationals beat Rockies

Colorado will have chance to split series Thursday

Home, sweet home: Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Hawks

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, battles for the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the first…

Dearth of offensive linemen in draft creates dilemma

By the second day of the NFL’s open market last month, the Vikings had two free-agent tackles signed for their…

Warriors GM confident Steve Kerr will return to coach

The Warriors return to the practice court following a day off after their first-round sweep of Portland, with coach Steve…

How NFL agents plan to prevent the next draft-night bong video fiasco

The 2014 NFL draft prospects line up on the awning of Radio City Music Hall for a photograph in New…

Maria Sharapova wins 1st match on return from 15-month doping ban

Russia’s Maria Sharapova blows a kiss after winning 7-5, 6-3 against Italy’s Roberta Vinci at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix…

Raiders bring RB Marshawn Lynch out of retirement

Lynch passed a physical Wednesday and agreed to a restructured two-year contract. Those were the final steps needed before Seattle…

Work load: LeBron James not slowing as playoff minutes increase

At 32, LeBron James shows no signs of age or slowing down. After leading the NBA in minutes per game…

Broncos’ Brandon Marshall has clear mind, fresh body after trying 2016

“I’m feeling good,” Marshall said. “I worked hard this offseason. I strengthened my legs as a whole, tried to strengthen…

Trea Turner hits for cycle, Nationals hold off Rockies

Turner — with a red ski mask covering his face — had a single in the first, a two-run double…

NBA Roundup: Rockets burn past Russell Westbrook’s Thunder

Houston takes down Oklahoma City in 5 games

Saints, 32-year-old Adrian Peterson agree on 2-year contract

Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have…

MLB: Multiple groups have submitted bids to buy Marlins

Bush, Jeter bid not finished

Madison Bumgarner won’t need surgery after Colorado dirt biking accident

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner answers questions about his shoulder injury Monday before a baseball game against the Los…

Golf’s ruling bodies move to limit video evidence

Anna Nordqvist, of Sweden, walks to the green after hitting out of a bunker on the second playoff hole of…

Penalties in golf start with the player, not the TV viewer

Lexi Thompson composes herself on the 18th green during the final round of the LPGA Tour’s ANA Inspiration golf tournament…

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire after season

Follow in his footsteps? Forget it. Just being able to drive cars was enough for Dale Earnhardt Jr., and if…