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Chile beats Thailand, fails to advance to next round
Lara penalty kick hits crossbar, denies Chile round of 16 berth
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Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin to miss Tour de France
Team Sunweb announced Thursday that Dumoulin, who finished second behind Geraint Thomas in last year’s Tour, would not be ready for the race, which starts July 6. Dumoulin is the…
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Rockies put Story on 10-day injured list with thumb sprain
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story makes an off-balanced throw for an out on a ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte in Tuesdays’ game, in Phoenix.Rick Scuteri/Associated Press The Rockies…
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Doyle, Diaz lead the way for Grand Junction Rockies
Rocky Mountain Vibes fall on road
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Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov wins top NHL Awards
He might even be able to enjoy the trophies someday, whenever the sting of the Lightning’s first-round postseason loss has faded. Kucherov won the NHL’s highest honors Wednesday night, receiving…
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Andres Guardado scores 2, as Mexico beats Canada in Gold Cup
Mexico has won its first two matches by a combined score of 10-1 and took control Group A despite losing midfielder Erick Gutierrez in the first half. Lucas Cavallini scored…
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Newcomer Tyler Boyd gets 2 goals for U.S. in Gold Cup win over Guyana
A shot by Paul Arriola from just outside the box was headed by Guyana defender Terence Vancooten straight at Zardes’ left eye. The ball ricocheted into the net as teammates…
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Zion’s time: Williamson the center of attention at NBA draft
Pelicans eager to make top pick official
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England beats Japan 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group D
Ellen White scored both goals against Japan and has three so far at the tournament. The Birmingham City forward broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when she chipped the…
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Argentina overcomes late 3-goal deficit, knocks out Scotland
Controversial call on penalty kick the difference
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U.S. soccer trashes any talk of tanking vs. Sweden
Oh, who are we kidding? “For us to throw a game and not want to win right before a knockout round,” defender Crystal Dunn said, “is crazy.” As center back…
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LPGA players ready to add to history at Hazeltine
Jeongeun Lee6 of South Korea chips to the 16th green during the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament, in Charleston, S.C.Steve Helber/Associated Press file This is where…
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Tour de France director says race won’t be same without Chris Froome
Four-time champ suffered broken leg
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Christian Press of U.S. isn’t dwelling on past miss against Sweden
United States’ Christen Press catches the ball during the Women’s World Cup Group F match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press “I think…
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Nolan Arenado powers Rockies to rout of D-backs
Senzatela sharp on the mound for Colorado
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Geraint Thomas ‘all OK’ after crash, set for Tour de France
The British rider says in a Twitter post he hit his head and needed stitches above his eye after hitting the road with about 18 miles left in the fourth…
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Kerr has 4 goals and Australia beats Jamaica 4-1
Kerr tied American Alex Morgan for the tournament lead with five goals. “I actually wanted more after that, being my selfish self,” Kerr said. Australia advanced to the round of…
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Marta sets record with 17th World Cup goal in Brazil victory
The 33-year-old forward, playing in her fifth World Cup, scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute at Stade du Hainaut, sending a line drive to the left of…
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Attorney: Deputy in clash with Raptors’ Ujiri has concussion
Accounts of altercation differ
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Fans arrive in droves to honor Pat Bowlen at public tribute
Broncos’ late owner celebrated by fans, players from past and present
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High school athletes file complaint over transgender policy
The complaint filed Monday with the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights was submitted by the conservative Christian law firm Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of the girls, who…
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Study: NBA earns overall A grade in diversity hiring
The Cavaliers have hired former California coach Lindsay Gottlieb as an assistant on John Beilein’s staff. Gottlieb joins Beilein’s staff after serving eight years as the University of California, Berkeley…
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U.S. wants to beat Sweden no matter what
Loss could provide easier path in knockout stage
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FIFA says wrong to stop Iran activists in World Cup stadiums
Stadium security officials intervened in Grenoble during Saturday’s game between New Zealand and Canada when they spotted T-shirts campaigning for women’s rights in Iran. In a statement to The Associated…
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Colorado’s Ian Desmond puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Diamondbacks
7 p.m. Tuesday in Phoenix PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (5-5, 5.48 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 35 strikeouts) Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (7-6, 3.73 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: Ian…
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Sharks re-signing Erik Karlsson sets table for busy NHL offseason
Avalanche see players at positions of need
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Kawhi Leonard quiet on future, as Raptors celebrate with parade
For now, however, the two-way star and two-time NBA Finals MVP isn’t saying whether he’ll use it to keep a door open or close it behind him and move on.…
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LeBron James’ closing act: Passing the torch to Anthony Davis
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will look to finish his career with a bang in Los Angeles now that he’s partnered with Anthony Davis.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file In…
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France detains soccer great Platini in 2022 World Cup probe
Platini’s representatives denied any wrongdoing on his part, saying he is “absolutely confident in the future” and has “strictly nothing to reproach himself for.” Also questioned Tuesday were two one-time…