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NASCAR hosts at least 20,000 fans for All-Star race
Confederate flag flown over Bristol
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Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau attract attention at Memorial
Different reasons draw media, fans to two stars
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Dak Prescott set for franchise tag without deal in Dallas
long-term contract for Justin Simmons with Denver broncos
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4 games per day in group stage of 2022 World Cup in Qatar
The 2022 World Cup will open with four games every day in a 12-day group stage and some matches that go into extra time will extend past midnight in QatarHassan…
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Bob Baffert suspended 15 days by Arkansas racing officials
Trainer Bob Baffert watches a workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press file The commission said in a ruling that the suspension will run from Aug. 1 -15.…
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Cale Makar a Calder Trophy finalist for Colorado Avalanche
East/West split among rookie, coach of year finalists
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Milliet, NC Courage on to NWSL Challenge Cup quarterfinals
Durango alumna a key figure in qualification round
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Rockies Preview: Ready to rake at the plate
Pitching must rise for a playoff chase
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Swamp Monsters? Red Tails? Gridlock? What might NFL call Washington?
A long road to picking a new mascot
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Tiger Woods readies to face something he rarely has in golf: No fans
Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole during a practice round for the Memorial golf tournament Tuesday in Dublin, Ohio.Darron Cummings/Associated Press That would be Tiger…
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Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname
Philip Yenyo, left, executive director of the American Indians Movement for Ohio, talks with a Cleveland Indians fan before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland.Mark Duncan/Associated Press…
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Rockets’ Westbrook has virus, as NBA bubble faces first test
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season.Steve…
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Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp
Calgary Flames’ players take to the ice Monday during practice in Calgary, Alberta.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press “Sometimes, I forgot I’m wearing it while driving,” Binnington said Monday, when the Blues…
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Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Chicago Marathon
Marathon organizers and city officials cited the challenge of staging the large-scale Oct. 11 event while COVID-19 endures. As of Sunday, Chicago’s health department reported 55,184 confirmed cases of the…
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NFL, Oakley come up with face shields to protect players
has said face shields won’t be required for high school players in Colorado
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Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
A new name must still be selected for one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League, and it was unclear how soon that will happen.…
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Different tournament, different look for Muirfield Village
Memorial to be a harder test
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Morikawa clutch in playoff to beat Justin Thomas at Workday Open
He couldn’t have imagined all the fun was just starting. Still three shots behind Justin Thomas with three holes to play, Morikawa made only one birdie and it was enough…
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NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky
Cole Custer (41) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday in Sparta, Ky.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Custer became the first rookie regular to win in the NASCAR Cup…
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Rosenqvist surges at Road America for 1st IndyCar win
IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist (10) corners on Turn 3 during the REV Group Grand Prix auto race Sunday at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press Felix…
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France kicks off fans’ return to elite European soccer
For their return to work, PSG’s marquee attacking duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe sported face masks in red, white and blue PSG colors on their way into the arena…
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Usman, Volkanovski, Yan leave Fight Island with belts
Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a narrow split decision over Max Holloway, and Petr Yan won the vacant UFC bantamweight championship with a fifth-round stoppage victory over José…
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LeBron James won’t wear social justice message on Lakers jersey
Approved messages didn’t resonate with NBA star
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NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume
NHL Player’s Association executive director Donald Fehr, left, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman attend a news conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press file Given the gravity…
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Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251
Island set to host big-time fight
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Fans, coach Landon Donovan return to pitch for USL relaunch
Due to social distancing rules, only about a quarter of the 20,000 seats at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, will be available Saturday for the game between Donovan’s expansion…
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Morikawa builds big lead at Muirfield Village before storms
of birdies out there for the field
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No high-fives? No spitting? MLBers adjust in COVID world
A different landscape for players to navigate