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Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith draws inspiration from baby daughter’s fight

Indiana Pacers’ Jeff Teague (44) passes over Cleveland Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith (5) in the first half in Game 2 of…

April 20, 2017

How to stop a superstar is biggest challenge in NHL playoffs

From the opposing bench, tireless efforts have gone into preventing that. Nothing gets more attention in the Stanley Cup playoffs…

April 20, 2017

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Diaper duty? Home trumps hotel for some in NHL postseason

But a few players who were asked if they’d rather stay in a hotel during the home end of their…

April 20, 2017

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Broncos relieved Aqib Talib escapes suspension

Bowler won’t be penalized for shooting himself

April 20, 2017

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Kershaw fans season-high 10, Dodgers beat Rockies

Kershaw (3-1) allowed two runs on five hits. He walked just one and was done after 97 pitches. It was…

April 19, 2017

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NBA Playoff Roundup: James Harden leads Rockets to 2-0 lead against Westbrook’s Thunder

Westbrook set a franchise playoff scoring record and added 13 assists and 10 rebounds. It was the sixth career playoff…

April 19, 2017

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NHL Playoff Roundup: Capitals answer Maple Leafs; Bruins pushed to brink by Senators

Alex Ovechkin added his third goal of the playoffs as the top-seeded Capitals regained momentum ahead of Game 5 in…

April 19, 2017

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Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas: Days since sister died hardest of my life

Thomas’ comments, released in a team statement Wednesday, are his first public ones since 22-year-old Chyna Thomas died in a…

April 19, 2017

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Trump congratulates Patriots, doesn’t mention Hernandez

As he extolled the team’s virtues and saluted individual players, the president did not name star quarterback Tom Brady, who…

April 19, 2017

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Von Miller recovers his Broncos Super Bowl 50 helmet

Denver Broncos’ Von Miller (58) celebrates with teammates in the fourth quarter of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game…

April 19, 2017

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Phil Simms headed to CBS studio spot on ‘NFL Today’

At left, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo laughs while speaking to reporters in Dallas. At right, Phil Simms participates…

April 19, 2017

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AP source: Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush join forces in bid to buy Marlins

The former New York Yankees star and former Florida governor have joined forces in their pursuit of the Miami Marlins,…

April 19, 2017

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Some NFL teams could lose their charter flights

Others seem to have little or no concern. Several airlines have indicated they are either diminishing their presence in the…

April 19, 2017

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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell

His death came just days after the 27-year-old athlete was acquitted in a second murder case. Guards found Hernandez just…

April 19, 2017

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Loud sex sounds interrupt pro tennis match in Florida

Frances Tiafoe was about to serve Mitchell Krueger during their Tuesday night match in the Sarasota Open when he paused…

April 19, 2017

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Valverde wins Fleche Wallonne for record 5th time

Valverde continued his excellent form with an attack that was unanswered by his rivals 250 meters from the finish in…

April 19, 2017

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Michael Phelps on comeback: ‘We’ll see if I get that itch again’

Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole Johnson, smile during an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the…

April 19, 2017

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Nolan Arenado hits 2 home runs, Rockies hold off Dodgers

Greg Holland gave up two runs in the ninth inning but earned his eighth save in as many chances. With…

April 19, 2017

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NBA Roundup: Celtics again shocked by Bulls

Lowry, Raptors respond

April 18, 2017

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NHL Roundup: Blue Jackets avoid sweep against Penguins

Rangers win on home ice

April 18, 2017

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NHL Playoffs: Maple Leafs beat Capitals again in overtime

Senators blow 3-0 lead, win in OT

April 17, 2017

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NBA Playoffs: Irving, Love lead Cavs to victory

take 2-0 lead

April 17, 2017

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MLB Roundup: Yankees win eighth in a row

Brewers’ Thames homers in fifth consecutive game

April 17, 2017

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Once just a trick-shot star, Bryan rising fast on PGA Tour

Harbour Town winner has life-changing week in home state

April 17, 2017