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Dustin Johnson charges into 2021 after Masters win
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Dustin Johnson charges into 2021 after Masters win

January 6, 2021

Dustin Johnson chips onto the ninth green during a practice round prior to the Tournament of Champions golf event Wednesday at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.Matt York/Associated Press A…

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets regroup to rally past Timberwolves
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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets regroup to rally past Timberwolves

January 6, 2021

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt defends during the first half Tuesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Jokic scored 13…

Cleveland rocked: Browns lose Stefanski vs Steelers to virus
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Cleveland rocked: Browns lose Stefanski vs Steelers to virus

January 5, 2021

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday in Cleveland.David Richard/Associated Press COVID-19 will keep coach Kevin…

Jozy Altidore back on U.S. national team roster
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Jozy Altidore back on U.S. national team roster

January 5, 2021

The 31-year-old Toronto forward is among 12 players invited Tuesday to a training camp starting Jan. 9 in Bradenton, Florida, ahead of a contemplated exhibition against Serbia in late January…

Melvin Gordon 107 yards shy of 1,000 in 1st season in Denver
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Melvin Gordon 107 yards shy of 1,000 in 1st season in Denver

December 30, 2020

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half Sunday.Ashley Landis/Associated Press The sixth-year pro needs 107 yards rushing against the Las…

Swiss skier ends slalom streak of Shiffrin, Vlhova
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Swiss skier ends slalom streak of Shiffrin, Vlhova

December 29, 2020

Gisin trailed first-run leader Mikaela Shiffrin by two-hundredths of a second but posted the second-fastest time in the final run as the American dropped to third, 0.57 behind. Gisin’s win…

Nikola Jokic’s assists leads Nuggets past Rockets
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Nikola Jokic’s assists leads Nuggets past Rockets

December 29, 2020

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate in the first half Monday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Jamal Murray added 21 points before leaving with…

Denver Broncos place Phillip Lindsay on injured reserve
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Denver Broncos place Phillip Lindsay on injured reserve

December 26, 2020

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, left, greets Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay on Dec. 19 in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press The Broncos (5-9) promoted running back LeVante Bellamy from…

Leonard leaves bloodied, but Clippers beat Nuggets 121-108
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Leonard leaves bloodied, but Clippers beat Nuggets 121-108

December 26, 2020

Los Angeles Clippers forward Serge Ibaka shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Friday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press This time, the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t allow Denver to complete…