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Spurs in a scorcher
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Spurs in a scorcher

June 4, 2014

San Antonio’s air conditioner fails; James cramps in the 4th

United States’ defense still a work in progress
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United States’ defense still a work in progress

June 3, 2014

After allowing several decent scoring chances early against Turkey last Sunday, the Americans settled down in the 2-1 victory. But the rocky start caused more conversation and maybe more concern…

French Open
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French Open

June 3, 2014

Weather: Rain delayed start of play for three hours. High of 61 degrees (16 Celsius). Men’s Quarterfinals: No. 1 Rafael Nadal beat No. 5 David Ferrer 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, 6-1;…

Back to the old Von
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Back to the old Von

June 3, 2014

Miller wants to model his game after Ware on and off the field

French Open
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French Open

June 2, 2014

Maria Sharapova won nine of 10 games to overcome a first-set loss and beat Garbine Muguruza.Michael Euler/Associated Press Weather: Partly cloudy. High of 70 degrees. Men’s Quarterfinals: No. 2 Novak…

U.S. World Cup formation still unformed
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U.S. World Cup formation still unformed

June 2, 2014

Julio Cortez/Associated Press<br><br>Michael Bradley is the engine that makes the United States men’s soccer team go. He plays in the midfield and runs constantly between penalty boxes.du1-i-syn Two weeks before…

Not a worry for Jozy
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Not a worry for Jozy

June 2, 2014

Altidore’s lengthy goal scoring drought could end any game now

Wolfe gets back to football after seizure
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Wolfe gets back to football after seizure

June 2, 2014

Derek Wolfe got back to his ideal weight of 290 pounds for the start of organized team activities after missing the end of the regular season and Super Bowl after…

French Open
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French Open

June 2, 2014

Andrea Petkovic eschewed her post-win jig after beating Kiki Bertens 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. “Can’t be dancing when you’re 30 anymore,” Petkovic, who is 26, said.Michel Spingler/Associated Press Weather: Partly cloudy.…

Johnson owns Dover
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Johnson owns Dover

May 31, 2014

No. 48 car sets the track victory mark with its ninth win in Delaware

French Open
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French Open

May 31, 2014

Roger Federer has to look forward to the next major after losing 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3), 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to unseeded Ernests Gulbis on Sunday.David Vincent/Associated Press Weather: Cloudy. High…

On point since Day 1
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On point since Day 1

May 31, 2014

From training camp to the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat haven’t skipped a beat

Americans confident in a difficult group
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Americans confident in a difficult group

May 31, 2014

Michael Bradley, son of former head coach Bob Bradley, has become the center of the team in a midfield role. Bradley left Roma for Toronto in the MLS. “I wasn’t…