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Kentucky’s Towns goes No. 1 to Minnesota

surprise by taking Russell at No. 2, leaving Okafor for Philly

June 25, 2015

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Nuggets grab guard from China at No. 7

drafts point guard of the future – or present? – in Mudiay

June 25, 2015

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Offensively-challenged USA wary of defense-minded China in World Cup quarterfinal

poses defensive issues for Americans, who have struggled to score in tournament

June 25, 2015

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Connor McDavid: All but a lock at the top of the NHL Draft

Presumed top pick has drawn lofty comparisons

June 25, 2015

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Axford rocked in Rockies’ 8-7 loss to Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher John Axford, right, confers with catcher Nick Hundley, center, and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki after giving up…

June 24, 2015

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Timberwolves must choose Towns or Okafor in NBA Draft

Okafor or Towns go No. 1?

June 24, 2015

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USA’s offense needs to improve in Women’s World Cup

Goal celebrations have been few and far between for the USA. THe Americans admit that they’ll likely need more offense…

June 24, 2015

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Brady appeal hearing ends after more than 10 hours

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives for his appeal hearing Tuesday at NFL headquarters in New York. It would…

June 23, 2015

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A mulligan for Chambers Bay

The condition of the greens at Chambers Bay was well-documented before Dustin Johnson missed his eagle putt on the 18th…

June 23, 2015

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NBA pipeline from Europe getting bigger, stronger

Emmanuel Mudiay (0), who was born in Africa and played last year in China, is a potential top-10 pick in…

June 23, 2015

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Rapinoe, Holiday out for U.S. in World Cup

The Americans will have to face China without two key contributors. Midfielders Lauren Holiday and Megan Rapinoe won’t be able…

June 23, 2015

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Japan beats Netherlands to reach World Cup quarterfinal

Darryl Dyck/Associated Press<br><br>Netherlands goalkeeper Loes Geurts couldn’t catch up to Mizuho Sakaguchi’s shot, and the Netherland’s couldn’t keep up with…

June 22, 2015

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Arenado hits 2 homers, Rockies beat D-backs 10-5

Nolan Arenado provided the clout for the Rockies on Tuesday with two home runs.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Wilin Rosario, D.J. LeMahieu…

June 22, 2015

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Morgan, Lloyd score in 2-0 U.S. victory over Colombia

Under a canopy of American flags, the United States piled it on, and then piled on Monday, sending Colombia packing…

June 22, 2015

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England beats Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Norway’s Isabell Herlovsen, bottom, hangs her head as England players celebrate in the background following their 2-1 win over Norway…

June 22, 2015

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NTO up to par – and just wait until next year

Gavin Lyons would be among the favorites in the professional division if he ever left the amateur ranks. For the…

June 22, 2015

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Spieth a young man with a keen sense of history

Spieth was a freshman at Texas when he first went to St. Andrews with the rest of the Walker Cup…

June 22, 2015

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Blackmon, Tulowitzki lead Rockies to win

Nick Hundley chipped in offensively for the Rockies with a run-scoring double in Sunday’s victory over the Brewers.David Zalubowski/Associated Press…

June 21, 2015

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French women beat South Korea 3-0 in World Cup round of 16

France’s Marie-Laure Delie, right, was doubly delighted, with two goals to celebrate Sunday.Graham Hughes/Associated Press France will play Germany on…

June 21, 2015

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U.S. saving posturing for the field, Colombia

When the United State and Colombia met nearly three years ago in the London Olympics, U.S. star Abby Wambach, right,…

June 21, 2015

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Belanger’s goal in 52nd minute lifts Canada past Swiss 1-0

Team Canada celebrates its 1-0 win over Switzerland on Sunday.Jonathan Hayward/Associated Press Once she could understand the Canadian coach’s Geordie…

June 20, 2015

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Fielding a winner

on the upswing, Utah pro prevails in NTO

June 20, 2015

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Spieth wins a stunner at Chambers Bay for U.S. Open title

Jordan Spieth made it two-for-two in majors hardware Sunday at the U.S. Open.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press Chambers Bay delivered heart-stopping drama…

June 20, 2015

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Field bunches on U.S. Open Saturday

remains tight at tournament front

June 20, 2015