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Ignacio football travels to vulnerable Lake County
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Ignacio football travels to vulnerable Lake County

September 12, 2019

And after the Bobcats repeatedly showed hearts of lions, skipper Alfonso “Ponch” Garcia selected something of an apt metaphor to describe how quickly he hoped his players learned from, then…

Senzatela’s strong outing leads Rockies past Cardinals
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Senzatela’s strong outing leads Rockies past Cardinals

September 12, 2019

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, front, is congratulated by pitcher Peter Lambert after Senzatella was replaced for a pinch-hitter during the sixth inning Wednesday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Senzatela pitched six…

Counterfeit NBA championship rings seized at airport
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Counterfeit NBA championship rings seized at airport

September 11, 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Wednesday that the rings were in a wooden box shipped from China with a final destination in Arizona. Investigators suspect the intent was to…

USA Basketball’s World Cup plan went awry long ago
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USA Basketball’s World Cup plan went awry long ago

September 11, 2019

As such, this outcome was not exactly unexpected. The Americans are not winning a medal at this World Cup, after they got outplayed by France in the quarterfinals on Wednesday…

Nolan Arenado’s 482-foot homer lifts Rockies over Cardinals
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Nolan Arenado’s 482-foot homer lifts Rockies over Cardinals

September 11, 2019

Colorado Rockies’ Nolan Arenado watches his two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha during the first inning Tuesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Arenado hit a 482-foot…

Jordan Morris’ late goal gives U.S. soccer draw vs Uruguay
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Jordan Morris’ late goal gives U.S. soccer draw vs Uruguay

September 10, 2019

United States’ Paxton Pomykal, right, controls the ball as Uruguay’s Nahitan Nandez (8) defends during the second half of a friendly soccer match Tuesday in St. Louis.Jeff Roberson/Associated Press Jordan…

Red Sox part ways with baseball boss Dave Dombrowski
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Red Sox part ways with baseball boss Dave Dombrowski

September 9, 2019

The Red Sox have parted ways with president of baseball operations’ Dave Dombrowski. Red Sox spokesman Kevin Gregg made the announcement Sunday night, shortly after the New York Yankees beat…

DENVER (0-0) at OAKLAND (0-0
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DENVER (0-0) at OAKLAND (0-0

September 7, 2019

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller and new head coach Vic Fangio are ready to get the 2019 regular season rolling Monday night in Oakland.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file OPENING LINE:…

Antonio Brown returns to Raiders, plans to play opener
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Antonio Brown returns to Raiders, plans to play opener

September 7, 2019

FILE – In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Coach Jon Gruden says star receiver…