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NHL goaltenders getting concussions at an alarming rate
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NHL goaltenders getting concussions at an alarming rate

September 20, 2019

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil collides with Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask as he scores a goal. The goal counted, Chytil faced no repercussions and Rask was concussed. Those…

NBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tampering
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NBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tampering

September 20, 2019

The NBA’s board of governors was unanimous Friday in its approval of a plan to stiffen potential penalties for tampering with players and employees under contract with other clubs, hoping…

Patriots release Antonio Brown after second accusation
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Patriots release Antonio Brown after second accusation

September 20, 2019

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown was released by the New England Patriots on Friday.Steven Senne/Associcated Press The defending Super Bowl champions announced the move in a statement emailed…

Gardner Minshew, defense shine as Jaguars thump Titans
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Gardner Minshew, defense shine as Jaguars thump Titans

September 19, 2019

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press Gardner Minshew threw two touchdown passes and…

Broncos among teams are fighting uphill battles
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Broncos among teams are fighting uphill battles

September 19, 2019

Denver lost to Chicago, leaving the Broncos winless through two games for the first time since 1999. Harris was right about the long odds of overcoming a slow start. Under…

Pete Alonso mashes 49th homer, helps Mets rally past Rockies
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Pete Alonso mashes 49th homer, helps Mets rally past Rockies

September 19, 2019

New York Mets’ Pete Alonso follows the flight of his solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman in the sixth inning Wednesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Alonso…

Antonio Brown accuser meets with NFL
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Antonio Brown accuser meets with NFL

September 18, 2019

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown puts on his shoe during practice Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.Steven Senne/Associated Press Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday…

Packers take ‘mental day’ before Broncos visit
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Packers take ‘mental day’ before Broncos visit

September 18, 2019

Green Bay Packers’ Raven Greene was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.Mike Roemer/Associated PRess “We’re using it more as a mental day, and sort of walkthrough,” LaFleur said. “It’s just, you…

Kovalev eager to fight Canelo Alvarez at light heavyweight
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Kovalev eager to fight Canelo Alvarez at light heavyweight

September 18, 2019

Canelo Alvarez will jump up to light heavyweight for a big fight against Sergey Kovalev.John Locher/Associated Press file His reward for persevering through adversity? A Nov. 2 fight with Mexican…

CHICAGO (0-1) at DENVER (0-1)
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CHICAGO (0-1) at DENVER (0-1)

September 14, 2019

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio used to coach the same Chicago Bears team that will come into Denver in his home debut as head coach of the Broncos on…