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Danielson loves Utah
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Danielson loves Utah

August 10, 2014

Tom Danielson successfully defended his Tour of Utah title Sunday, while former Tour de France champion Cadel Evans proved he’s rounding into form by winning his second consecutive stage. Evans,…

Call it a comeback
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Call it a comeback

August 9, 2014

Several players in line for Comeback Player of Year

D-Back steal a win from sleepy Rockies
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D-Back steal a win from sleepy Rockies

August 9, 2014

Justin Morneau and the Colorado Rockies toppled 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Phoenix. The loss was the Rockies’ 10th in 12 games for the worst team…

All free-agent running backs need not apply in Denver
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All free-agent running backs need not apply in Denver

August 9, 2014

The Denver Broncos will wait on running back Montee Ball, including fellow running back C.J. Anderson, instead of plumbing the free agent wire to fill a couple of preseason needs.…

Hitters these days …
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Hitters these days …

August 9, 2014

The problem, the Hall of Famers say, is players aren’t open to listening to their mentors

After Day 2 at a major, this scene looks familiar
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After Day 2 at a major, this scene looks familiar

August 8, 2014

Fans are watching a pretty good run from Rory McIlroy right now. The British Open major champion, who also has won the U.S. Open, leads the PGA Championship by one…

First time out a flag football affair
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First time out a flag football affair

August 8, 2014

As expected after Tharold Simon and the Seattle Seahawks beat Gerell Robinson and the Denver Broncos by 35 points in last year’s Super Bowl, emotions were high in both teams’…

Days of the dynasty dead?
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Days of the dynasty dead?

August 8, 2014

Those efforts finally might have brought about the death of dynasties: It’s been a decade since the New England Patriots won the 2003 and 2004 titles, the longest stretch without…

Cavaliers finally feeling the Love
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Cavaliers finally feeling the Love

August 7, 2014

Love soon will be on his way from Minnesota to Cleveland after the teams reached an agreement in principle to a trade that will send the All-Star forward to the…

Long live The King
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Long live The King

August 6, 2014

Richard Petty still adored around all auto racing circles

One, two, buckle your shoes, Tiger Woods
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One, two, buckle your shoes, Tiger Woods

August 6, 2014

Woods caused the biggest sensation of the week Wednesday afternoon simply by driving his silver sports utility vehicle into the parking lot at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky. He never has…

MLS All-Stars train twice for Bayern Munich
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MLS All-Stars train twice for Bayern Munich

August 5, 2014

MLS All-Stars goalkeeper Bill Hamid misses a shot during practice for Wednesday's MLS All-Star soccer game against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/The Oregonian,…

By George, who now fills his shoes?
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By George, who now fills his shoes?

August 5, 2014

Cleveland Cavaliers’ point guard Kyrie Irving winced as Indiana Pacers’ forward Paul George broke his leg during the USA Basketball Showcase game Friday in Las Vegas. George, of course, now…