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Dozen MLB players have options turned down, go free
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Dozen MLB players have options turned down, go free

October 29, 2020

The 30-year-old Wong will receive a $1 million buyout. Wong, a first-round pick in the 2011 draft, made his big league debut in 2013 and spent his first eight seasons…

Rockies decline $12M option for infielder Daniel Murphy
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Rockies decline $12M option for infielder Daniel Murphy

October 29, 2020

Three-time All Star Daniel Murphy will be a free agent this winter after the Rockies declined a team option Wednesday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file Murphy will receive a $6 million buyout.…

FIFA president Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
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FIFA president Infantino tests positive for COVID-19

October 27, 2020

The governing body of world soccer said Tuesday that Infantino has mild symptoms and “has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for 10 days.”…

Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to 4-year deal
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Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to 4-year deal

October 27, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to a four-year deal with newly acquired defenseman Devon Toews.Jim McIsaac/Associated Press file Now, add in another – a lucrative payday. The 26-year-old Toews agreed…

Chiefs seeking 10th consecutive victory over Broncos
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Chiefs seeking 10th consecutive victory over Broncos

October 23, 2020

When: 2:25 p.m. Sunday, CBS OPENING LINE: Chiefs by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD: Chiefs 4-2; Broncos 4-1 SERIES RECORD: Chiefs lead 65-55 LAST MEETING: Chiefs beat Broncos 23-3 on Dec.…

NBA targeting Dec. 22 as start to coming season
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NBA targeting Dec. 22 as start to coming season

October 23, 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers players celebrate after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press…