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TCU jumps FSU, moves into top 4
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TCU jumps FSU, moves into top 4

December 2, 2014

Trevone Boykin (2) and Texas Christian were too much for the Texas Longhorns on Thursday, and that effort – as well as that of others – was too much to…

Vonn is on in return to World Cup downhill
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Vonn is on in return to World Cup downhill

December 2, 2014

Lindsey Vonn felt like vintage Vonn during the first training run for the World Cup women’s downhill Tuesday in Lake Louise, Alberta.Frank Gunn/Associated Press Not once did her surgically repaired…

Add Johnny Football? No, go with proven players
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Add Johnny Football? No, go with proven players

December 2, 2014

It’s the time of year everyone who plays fantasy anticipates, and if you’ve made it this far, congratulations. It’s no easy feat these days with how popular the game has…

Rivaling Rory? Search is on
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Rivaling Rory? Search is on

December 2, 2014

Rick Rycroft/Associated Press<br><br>Jordan Spieth proved that he’s at the top of the list when it comes to Rory McIlroy’s main contemporary rival these days with a victory Sunday in the…

Wrist on mend, Ligety to compete at Beaver Creek
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Wrist on mend, Ligety to compete at Beaver Creek

December 2, 2014

Coming back from a wrist injury, Ted Ligety was flying high during a men’s World Cup downhill training run on Tuesday in Beaver Creek.John Locher/Associated Press The two-time Olympic gold…

Woods eyes past in return
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Woods eyes past in return

December 2, 2014

Tiger Woods looks to replace the agony of defeat – and injury – with the thrill of victory as he returns this week at the Hero World Challenge in Windermere,…

Packers move into top spot in AP Pro32 rankings
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Packers move into top spot in AP Pro32 rankings

December 2, 2014

Davante Adams (17) and the Green Bay Packers left Logan Ryan and the New England Patriots in the dust Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. – and in the NFL rankings,…

Dolores man 2nd at Mr. America
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Dolores man 2nd at Mr. America

December 1, 2014

Robson Robson said he was very close in points to the first-place finisher in the Nov. 21-22 event. “I thought I should have won, of course, but it didn’t turn…

Sports Extra
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Sports Extra

November 30, 2014

Kentucky still firm No 1; defending champs out Those young Kentucky Wildcats still have a firm grasp on the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25. Kentucky (7-0), outscoring…

Canadiens continue roll past Avalanche
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Canadiens continue roll past Avalanche

November 30, 2014

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon didn’t have enough to get past Max Pacioretty (67) and the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Tied 3-3 in the third period, Pacioretty blasted a…

Stepping past K.C.
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Stepping past K.C.

November 29, 2014

Anderson, Barth’s kicks carry Broncos

Concussion lawsuits extend to preps
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Concussion lawsuits extend to preps

November 29, 2014

The lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Cook on the same day Illinois wrapped up its last high school football championship games, is the first instance in which legal action…

Austria’s Brem handles tough course, and year
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Austria’s Brem handles tough course, and year

November 29, 2014

After the year she’s had, Eva-Maria Brem of Austria had reason to celebrate Saturday in Aspen.John Locher/Associated Press Being left off the Austrian team for the Sochi Games. Almost quitting…

How will committee deal with injury to Buckeyes’ Barrett?
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How will committee deal with injury to Buckeyes’ Barrett?

November 29, 2014

Jay LaPrete/Associated Press<br><br>Ohio State’s season hopes may have been carted off the field with quarterback J.T. Barrett on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Now chairman Jeff Long and his 11 committee…

Poster of missing player shown before game
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Poster of missing player shown before game

November 29, 2014

Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge was last seen early Wednesday morning.Jay LaPrete/Associated Press file photo Twenty-two-year-old Kosta Karageorge was the last of 24 Ohio State players who were expected…

Chief concerns
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Chief concerns

November 29, 2014

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is bracing for a loud reception Sunday in Kansas City – “That crowd can cause communication problems for teams.”Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo The last…

‘Gut-wrenching’
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‘Gut-wrenching’

November 29, 2014

Utah’s defense bottled-up Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau and the Buffaloes when it counted Saturday in Boulder.David Zalubowski/Associated Press In the late going, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham challenged his defense…

Air Force gives CSU the boot
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Air Force gives CSU the boot

November 28, 2014

Air Force kicker Will Conant, top, gave the Falcons a lift, and his teammates returned the favor after his game-winning kick Friday against Colorado State at the Air Force Academy.David…

Super-speed Shiffrin
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Super-speed Shiffrin

November 28, 2014

In search of more speed, Vail’s Mikaela Shiffrin is adding super-G events to her schedule. “My coach and I decided that if my giant slalom is going in right direction…

Mettle in the middle
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Mettle in the middle

November 28, 2014

Broncos top tackler Brandon Marshall says he expects to play Sunday night at Kansas City after clearing concussion protocol and practicing in full Friday. “It should be normal,” said Marshall,…

Buffs out to avoid Pac-12 goose egg
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Buffs out to avoid Pac-12 goose egg

November 28, 2014

Colorado and defensive back Terrel Smith (41) hope to have better luck against Utah than the Buffaloes had against Oregon last week as they look to avoid a winless Pac-10…

Rice wins appeal, free to play again
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Rice wins appeal, free to play again

November 28, 2014

Ray Rice, shown here arriving with his wife, Janay, for an appeal hearing of his indefinite suspension from the NFL, won the appeal, the players’ union said Friday.Jason DeCrow/Associated Press…