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U.S. skier Miller to skip Kitzbuehel downhill

Bode Miller of the United States caught air Thursday during training for Saturday’s men’s World Cup downhill’s in Kitzbuehel, Austria,…

January 23, 2015

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NHL All-Star Game: Native sons on display

Scenes like this haven’t been the norm for the Colorado Avalanche this season, and as a result, the Avalanche will…

January 23, 2015

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NFL still getting grasp on deflated footballs case

It wasn’t known if the ball was inflated to NFL specs, but New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left,…

January 23, 2015

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Serena, Venus Williams into 4th round in Aussie Open

Andreas Seppi of Italy, right, sends Roger Federer of Switzerland on his way from the Australian Open on Friday in…

January 23, 2015

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Career-best fifth for American Weibrecht

Andrew Weibrecht of the United States celebrates what was “a great run for me” after finishing fifth Friday in the…

January 23, 2015

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Pressure off, game on for Vonn

Lindsey Vonn of the United States finished fifth in a World Cup women’s downhill event Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland…

January 23, 2015

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‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks dies at 83

Former Chicago Cubs infielder Ernie Banks, dubbed “Mr. Cub” for his personification of the organization, died Friday at 83.Jim Prisching/Associated…

January 22, 2015

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Bradley’s go-ahead 3 helps Celtics beat Nuggets 100-99

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, chases the ball after colliding with Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner in the first…

January 22, 2015

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No. 7s, Bouchard, Berdych reach 4th round at Australian Open

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus makes a backhand return to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their second-round match at the Australian…

January 22, 2015

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Lakers say Kobe Bryant has torn rotator cuff

Kobe Bryant’s game against New Orleans and guard Nate Wolters on Wednesday could be his last – at least for…

January 22, 2015

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Seahawks’ fans pull out their wallets for Super Bowl tickets

After supporting the Seahawks at last week’s “Blue Friday” rally, a number of Seattle fans are now supporting their team…

January 22, 2015

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Gordon: 1 last year as a full-time racer

Jeff Gordon’s decision to leave the celebrations – here at the Brickyard 400 last July – and NASCAR, at least…

January 22, 2015

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Pumped, not deflated

A deflated New England Patriots football was on display Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts – albeit in the pro shop at…

January 22, 2015

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Pats’ Brady, Belichick offer no explanation for deflated footballs

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick mostly deflected talk of deflated footballs during a news conference Thursday in Foxborough,…

January 22, 2015

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Miller is solid, but ‘not likely’ ready for action

Despite a strong effort Thursday in training, Bode Miller of the United States wasn’t jumping at the chance to compete…

January 22, 2015

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Too close for geeded comfort

Nadal, Sharapova hold off unexpected 2nd-round challenges

January 21, 2015

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Australian Open

Weather: Mostly sunny, high of 91 Fahrenheit. Attendance: Day: 47,469; Night: 25,485; Total: 72,954. Men’s Seeded Winners: No. 2 Roger…

January 21, 2015

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O’Reilly forces overtime, Varlamov win shootout for Colorado

Semyon Varlamov deserved a hug from Matt Duchene after stopping all three Boston shots in the shootout to give the…

January 20, 2015

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An eye on greatness

hopes Ryder Cup springs him to bigger feats

January 20, 2015

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A ‘game changer’

returns to Denver to help Elway and the Broncos

January 20, 2015

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Vonn, for once an athlete truly deserving of “star”

Lindsey Vonn won a super-G Monday for her record 63rd World Cup victorr. The American broke Annemarie Moser-Proell’s 35-year-old record…

January 20, 2015

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A day to cruise

Djokovic, Williams advance to 2nd round

January 20, 2015

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Australian Open

Novak Djokovic battled through illness and Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene in his opening-round match of the Australian Open.Lee Jin-man/Associated Press Weather:…

January 20, 2015

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Schwartz helps surging Blues beat Avalanche 3-1

St. Louis and Dmitrij Jaskin, right, took it to Jarome Iginla and Colorado on Monday in St. Louis.Billy Hurst/Associated Press…

January 19, 2015