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MLB opener most-viewed regular-season game in 9 years

The New York Yankees’ rain-shortened 4-1 win at the Washington Nationals on Thursday night averaged 4 million viewers on ESPN,…

July 24, 2020

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Colorado’s MacKinnon makes his MVP case in points

MacKinnon up for hat trick of awards for Avs

July 24, 2020

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Leaner Nikola Jokic ready to carry load for Nuggets

restarts season in one week against Miami

July 24, 2020

Sports

McKey lives the Death Ride, sets a new FKT

A record-setting day for Fort Lewis College road cyclist

July 24, 2020

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Yanks, Nats kneel in Black Lives Matter salute; Fauci’s toss

Players from both clubs wore T-shirts saying Black Lives Matter during batting practice at Nationals Park, and the letters “BLM”…

July 23, 2020

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Richy Werenski leads 3M Open

Johnson withdraws after 78

July 23, 2020

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David Dahl’s health, wife’s pregnancy gave him pause before Rockies season

Slugger balances health with 2020 season

July 23, 2020

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Donald Trump, Mariano Rivera mark MLB Opening Day at White House

President praises return of sports

July 23, 2020

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Mike Tyson returns to boxing for face Roy Jones Jr.

54-year-old feels strong

July 23, 2020

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Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL team

“The first time in our office, there’s only 10 of us in our office, and we put up our NHL…

July 23, 2020

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Broncos sign first-round pick Jerry Jeudy

years, $15 million the price tag

July 23, 2020

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MLB, players agree to expand playoffs to 16 teams

A 2019 World Series champions sign is displayed during the Washington Nationals practice at Nationals Park. This year, 16 teams…

July 23, 2020

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Postponed Tokyo Olympics hit 1-year-to-go mark – again

Tokyo observed the original date a year ago. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympics and pushed back…

July 23, 2020

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Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season

This artist’s rendering provided by the Washington Football team shows the back of the NFL team’s new burgundy uniform.Washington Football…

July 23, 2020

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Minnesota United, Colorado draw in MLS tournament

eliminated before 2-2 result

July 23, 2020

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Rockies reliever Scott Oberg starting season on injured list

Oberg was 6-1 with a 2.25 earned-run average and five saves in 49 games for the Rockies last season. He…

July 22, 2020

College Sports

Senate wants action on college athlete compensation

Graham: ‘We’ve got to do something’

July 22, 2020

College Sports

NCAA football oversight asks board for time on fall sports

A letter dated July 21 was sent by committee chairman Shane Lyons, the West Virginia athletic director, to the board…

July 22, 2020

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MLB Opening Day arrives amid coronavirus

Masks, empty parks, social justice

July 22, 2020

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Dodgers place their Betts: Outfielder signs massive contract

12-year, $365-million second largest in MLB behind Mike Trout

July 22, 2020

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MLB returns ball kids to foul lines

Major League Baseball has adjusted its policy for bat-and-ball kids this summer, clearing the way for ball boys and girls…

July 22, 2020

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Pennsylvania won’t allow Blue Jays to play at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park

Toronto without a home on eve of Opening Day

July 22, 2020

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Indy 500 to reduce capacity to 25%, lift blackout

Simon Pagenaud, of France, leads the field through the first turn on the start of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto…

July 22, 2020

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Tokyo head: Olympics not possible under current conditions

Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee President Yoshiro Mori says the delayed games could not be held next year if conditions surrounding…

July 22, 2020