Loic Remy has arrived at Chelsea to bolster their attacking options

He arrives at Stamford Bridge as Fernando Torres departs, with the Spain frontman having gone to Italy to join AC Milan on a two-year loan.

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Boss: Moreno goal was born on Monday

The genesis of Alberto Moreno's stunning debut strike for Liverpool today actually began on Monday evening with a lesson learned by the Spanish full-back on his Barclays Premier League bow.

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Pochettino: We need to learn

... "Today was a very tough day for us," Pochettino, whose team had won their opening two league games, told Sky Sports. "I think the key to our defeat was the start of the second half when there was a soft penalty. "It was a very soft penalty but we ...

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Clarke retires hurt during Australia's loss to Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday.

Harare: Australian captain Michael Clarke will fly home from the one-day tri-series in Zimbabwe after aggravating his hamstring injury in the shock loss to the hosts.

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Guest commentary: BYU football fans should focus on those who will play

BYU running back Adam Hine runs with the ball during a football game against the Connecticut Huskies at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014.

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Otto wins in Italy

Hennie Otto closed out a two-shot victory at the Italian Open with a bogey-free final round of 68. The South African, two ahead overnight, had two birdies on each half of the Circolo Golf Torino course on the way to completing his third European Tour win, the first of which came at the same event in 2008.

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Lambert hails 'deserved' win

... finish, but Villa held on to make it seven points out of nine going into the international break. Lambert told Sky Sports: "I thought it was well deserved. I thought first half we should have been out of sight, I thought we should have at least ...

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Harvick proves super fast in Great Clips 300 win

In a sport full of superstars, Kevin Harvick made winning last night's Great Clips 300 to benefit Feed The Children at Atlanta Motor Speedway look easy after storming to the lead on lap 37. In fact, once he passed pole-sitter Chase Elliott he remained there for the final 159 circuits.

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Dunn deal: White Sox trade slugger to A's

The Chicago White Sox traded veteran first baseman/designated hitter Adam Dunn to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn.

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Kagawa returns to Dortmund

... few days. Keep up with all the latest transfer news and rumours on Deadline Day - coverage throughout the day on Sky Sports News HQ until the 11pm deadline with guests including Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp, Rene Meulensteen, Christian Purslow, ...

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49er McDonald jailed for alleged domestic violence

College students from West Africa may be subject to extra health checks when they arrive to study in the United States as administrators try to insulate their campuses from the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

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Gallacher falls just short

... one of three wildcard selections; the European captain will announce his picks on Tuesday at 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports. "It was a tall order to finish first or second – I've only had a couple of them in a year. But I'm proud of myself and ...

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Shinji Kagawa has ended his two-year stay with Manchester United

Shinji Kagawa's time with Manchester United has come to an end after Borussia Dortmund signed their former player on a four-year deal.

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Milos Raonic Says His Hair Is No Different Than Yours, It's Just The Product He Uses

A topic of conversation for rising star Milos Raonic has been the rising star's almost perfect hair which never moves and never is out of place.

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Novak Djokovic Invited A Girl To Sing On The Podium During His US Open Presser [Video]

During his press conference yesterday, Novak Djokovic invited a friend to come up to the stage to sing.

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Loic Remy has arrived at Chelsea to bolster their attacking options

He arrives at Stamford Bridge as Fernando Torres departs, with the Spain frontman having gone to Italy to join AC Milan on a two-year loan.

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Villa maintain unbeaten start

Aston Villa's unbeaten start to the Barclays Premier League season continued as goals from Gabriel Agbonlahor and Andreas Weimann put away Hull at Villa Park.

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Sources: Sam goes unclaimed on waivers

Sam, who was waived Saturday by the St. Louis Rams as they cut their roster down to the maximum 53 players for the 2014 season, is now free to sign with an NFL team's practice squad.

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Updated Rumour Mill: Arsenal centre back Ignasi Miquel set for...

Norwich City Nathan Redmond could be the subject of a late transfer window raid from Southampton.

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Best NFL Landing Spots for Top Roster Cuts

... preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports At age 36 it looks like the 12-time Pro Bowl corner Champ Bailey has played his last down of football after getting cut from ...

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A's acquire Adam Dunn from White Sox

After falling four games behind the Angels in the American League West, the A's made a move to add some offense by acquiring DH/first baseman Adam Dunn from the Chicago White Sox Sunday morning.

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Preview: Bombers, Riders rekindle rivalry in Regina

CFL.ca Staff #LDWeekend REGINA -- Mark's Labour Day Weekend resumes on Sunday afternoon with another fierce rivalry, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visit Mosaic Stadium looking to tackle the red-hot Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Introducing Your 2014 Dallas Cowboys Or Not

... Jason Garrett addresses players at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Cut down day has come and gone leaving fifty-three men as part of the 2014 Dallas Cowboys. While this should be a time for those ...

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When Is Enough, Enough For The Cowboys?

Sometimes, I have to reel myself back in when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys. Looking back at the games last year, the Cowboys lost a lot of games where they were out performing, and clearly the better team for most of the game.

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Sounders edge Rapids - Highlights, Stats, Quotes

Seattle's win puts them in the Shield lead as Sporting KC, Dallas and RSL all drop points on the weekend with LA and DC still to play.

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Hayes sees opportunity with Rangers

With the New York Rangers losing forwards Brad Richards , Benoit Pouliot , Brian Boyle and Derek Dorsett newcomer Kevin Hayes believes there's an opportunity to be had at training camp.

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Watch: Floyd Mayweather Reacts To 50 Cent's $750K Challenge On Showtime's 'All Access'

While prepping for his upcoming rematch against Marcos Maidana, Showtime's All Access special finds the boxing champ in his usual confident element.

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Balotelli makes winning debut as Reds...

Liverpool rolled out the red carpet for Mario Balotelli as they marked the Italy striker's debut with an impressive 3-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday.

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Jimmy Garoppolo, Zach Moore draw rave reviews for Patriots rookie skits

Sixth-rounder Zach Moore already had an uphill battle to make the roster as a Division II defensive end making the transition to a front-loaded Patriots defense.

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Spurs stroll gets Liverpool back on track

Liverpool reasserted their Premier League title credentials with a breezy 3-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as Mario Balotelli made his return to English football.

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5 Reasons to Watch

... two or fewer earned runs in nine of their last 10 road games, since August 13. 3. Today's starter, Brandon McCarthy, sports a sterling 1.88 ERA in 7 daytime starts this season; in his last 11 starts overall (day and night), he has as 2.41 ERA and a ...

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Official: Kagawa returns to Dortmund

The attacking midfielder has ended his stay at Manchester United and, after leaving two years ago, BVB have confirmed that the Japan international will be back in the Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Manchester United attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa is returning to the Bundesliga club on a four-year deal.

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49er McDonald jailed for alleged domestic violence

College students from West Africa may be subject to extra health checks when they arrive to study in the United States as administrators try to insulate their campuses from the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

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What did we learn from UB in season opening win?

So what did we learn from game one of the University at Buffalo 2014 footballs season? I learned a number of things, although the first item I already knew before the game even started.

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15 Thoughts Wants to Welcome Defensive Football Back to the University of Georgia

Todd Gurley has all the headlines this morning - as well he should. He was magnificent .

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White Sox trade Adam Dunn to Oakland

The Chicago White Sox have traded designated hitter Adam Dunn and cash considerations to Oakland in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nolan Sanburn.

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Bogdan Bogdanovic on Mundobasket - first two days

This is just a mini review of Bogdan's first two plays on Mundobasket. Yesterday Serbia played against Egypt and this was probably the second most uneven game, just behind the USA-SUOMI.

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Goalscorer Diego Costa is happy to lead Chelsea's early-season charge

The Brazil-born Spain international took his tally to four in three matches after his A 32million move from Atletico Madrid with two in the frenetic 6-3 win at Everton.

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Tanner McEvoy: Wisconsin Badgers QB Should Not Shoulder All the Blame on Offense

The highly anticipated debut of Tanner McEvoy as Wisconsin Badgers quarterback was very underwhelming to say the least.

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Rumor: Rajon Rondo Wants Out Of Boston

... (44) in the second half at TD Garden. Toronto defeated Boston 99-90. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports During one of regular appearances on ESPN's Around The Horn, Jackie MacMullan said Rondo "has told them he wants out." MacMullan ...

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Team USA Demolishes Finland: Rich's Take

... a score during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Team USA swarmed Finland en route to a 110-55 victory Saturday afternoon, abusing their opponents worse than a flock of Angry ...

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minor lines, 8/30/14

Saturday highlights from the Giants ' farm: Jack Snodgrass allowed just 1 R in 6.0 IP, and Travious Relaford homered twice.

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Hornets to asses Munari injury today

The Italian midfielder limped off on the stroke of half time and head of medical Marco Cesarini said after the game it appeared the 31-year-old had pulled his hamstring.

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For the participant: It's not too late to find a good golf tournament

New listings to For the Participant. To submit an event, send the information to scoreline@pennlive.com .

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Pochettino - 'It was a very soft penalty'

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that the penalty was a crucial point his side's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.

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Liverpool inflicted a first defeat on Tottenham winning 3-0. Action Images

Tottenham's unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end as they were thumped 3-0 by Liverpool.

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Tampa Bay calls up relief pitcher Steve Geltz.

... years ago he played two games for the Los Angeles Angles. Inside Baseball: Unwanted break gives Geltz new outlook - Sports - The Buffalo News "So on one hand, it seems pretty ridiculous. I can tell you it's not a problem of mine. I had some fun in ...

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Reds vs. Pirates: RHP Johnny Cueto vs. LHP Francisco Liriano

RHP Johnny Cueto vs. LHP Francisco Liriano After his first inning of work on Sunday, Johnny Cueto will eclipse the 200-inning mark on the season.

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Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: #15 - JT Compher

From the time they drafted him it was apparent the Sabres were very high on JT Compher.

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Canada's Bouchard, Raonic through to fourth round of U.S. Open with wins

Milos Raonic, of Canada, returns a shot against Victor Estrella Burgos, of Dominican Republic, during the third round of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in New York.

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Penn State beats UCF in Dublin thriller, 26-24, with last-second field goal

Thousands of Penn State fans take part in a pep rally at Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014.

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Transfer News: Hull City Boss Keen On Acquiring Out-Of-Favour Man Utd Midfielder Tom Cleverley

Manchester United's Tom Cleverley challenges Sunderland's Jordi Gomez during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England August 24, 2014.

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Coach Manuel Pellegrini insists weight of expectation from Manchester ...

Manchester City football team manager Manuel Pellegrini has insisted that the weight of expectation from his squad this season will not be a burden on them.

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Transfer News: Warm Welcome Awaits Man Utd Playmaker Shinji Kagawa At Dortmund

Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa runs with ball during their friendly soccer match against Valencia at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 12, 2014.

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Report: Browns Make 4 Surprising Cuts in RB Dion Lewis, RB Chris...

Although the Cleveland Browns have not officially released their list of cuts, multiple reports online are saying that the team has made four somewhat surprising cuts: RB Dion Lewis , RB Chris Ogbonnaya , WR Nate Burleson , and OG Garrett Gilkey .

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Detroit Lions release 4 more players; 17 to go

... Kyle Van Noy will miss at least the start of the season, if not several weeks, after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia. Van Noy can be placed on short-term injured reserve, which sidelines him for at least eight weeks but does not eat up ...

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City stunned by Stoke, Swansea stay perfect

Champions Manchester City suffered a stunning 1-0 home defeat to Stoke City on Saturday as their cast of attacking talents were blunted in a lifeless display that cost them their first dropped points of the season.

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Axelsen: From top junior to top player

Viktor Axelsen signing autographs after his semi-final match with Lee Chong Wei at the badminton World Championships in Denmark on Saturday.

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Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shahryar Khan hopes Pakistani players can play IPL in 2015

New PCB chief Shahryar Khan has said that he hopes that Pakistani players are allowed to play in the Indian Premier League's eighth season in 2015.

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Phillies Hitters: OPS

Rollins, Howard, and Ruiz have been hitting, and Sizemore may still avoid the pattern he showed in Boston earlier this year where he faded after a hot start.

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Angel Di Maria's Bright Debut Can't Hide Man United's Problems at Burnley

And the sight of the 60 million Angel Di Maria racing around trying desperately to inject some pace and energy into a lacklustre Manchester United side at Turf Moor only reinforced that view.

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Manchester City vs. Stoke City: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Manchester City lost their 100 percent record in the Premier League in falling to Stoke City in a 1-0 home defeat.

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Former Steelers LB James Harrison Retires

... the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. The Cincinnati Bengals won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports For the entire offseason Steeler Nation has been torn between being excited for the infusion of youth into the defense and ...

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More Indians opting to study in New Zealand: Official

There was an increase of over 80 percent in the number of student visas New Zealand issued to Indians between January and July, 2014 compared to 2013, an Education New Zealand official said here Saturday.

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Pro wrestling returns to the ring in North Korea

... Pyongyang, said he hopes it will pave the way for more exchanges with the North. The exhibition was the first major sports event with big-name foreigners in the North Korean capital since Dennis Rodman and a team of other former NBA players staged a ...

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Shuttler Chong Wei in World Championship final

Malaysian World No.1 Lee Chong Wei secured his seat in the final of the World Badminton Championships after beating local shuttler Viktor Axelsen in straight games in the semi-final here Saturday.

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Croatian qualifier upsets second seed Halep at US Open

Croatian qualifier Mirjana Lucic-Baroni upset Romanian second seeded Simona Halep 7-6 , 6-2 in the women's singles third round of the US Open here.

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Man City loses, Man United draws in Premier League

Manchester City slumped to a surprise first defeat in the defense of its Premier League title Saturday, losing 1-0 to Stoke as the problems of arch-rival Manchester United mounted despite an encouraging debut from new signing Angel Di Maria.

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Swansea wins again, beats West Brom 3-0

Florida State's Jameis Winston, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the Seminoles to the national title last year, goes up against Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

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Stewart returns to racing after deadly crash

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is returning to the race track Sunday for the first time after hitting and killing fellow driver Kevin Ward during a race three weeks ago.

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Stoke stuns Man City 1-0 in Premier League

Florida State's Jameis Winston, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the Seminoles to the national title last year, goes up against Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

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Despite interest from Cardinals, linebacker James Harrison retires

Veteran outside linebacker James Harrison was in the Valley this week, where he met with Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Steve Keim.

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Leverkusen beats Hertha 4-2 in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen twice came from behind to defeat Hertha Berlin 4-2 Saturday and maintain its winning start, while newly promoted Paderborn claimed its first ever win in the Bundesliga.

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New York Giants set to cut 6th round pick Bennett Jackson

Aug 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Bennett Jackson rides New England Patriots running back James White out of bounds after short reception at MetLife Stadium.

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Irish Smilin': Penn State rallies to beat Central Florida 26-24 in Croke Park Classic

Sam Ficken kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired and Christian Hackenberg set a program passing record as Penn State rallied to beat Central Florida 26-24 in the Croke Park Classic on Saturday, giving James Franklin a victory in his debut as the Nittany Lions' head coach.

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Tony Stewart speaks out, returns to NASCAR

NASCAR legen Tony Stewart is returning to the race track this weekend, and speaking publicly for the first time since the deadly crash that left a fellow racer dead.

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Full Time: Leeds United 1 Bolton Wanderers 5

WANDERERS owner Eddie Davies and chairman Phil Gartside watched on as Dougie Freedman's side sunk to a fourth defeat of the season at Elland Road.

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Roger Federer remains on course for an 18th major title

Roger Federer nullified the big serving of Australian Sam Groth to move into the third round of the US Open.

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Tim Bezbatchenko tells Toronto FC 'to take it up a notch'

... practice Friday. Defoe, who has 11 goals, has played in 16 of Toronto's 23 games. Nelsen says the injury is in the "sports hernia area" - something that sometimes fades with rest or maintenance. "But it's not settling down so we have to see a ...

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Harrison helps Pirates edge Reds 2-1

Edinson Volquez loves how Josh Harrison plays the game. He thinks the third baseman is the most valuable player in the National League.

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New York Jets Cutdown Watch Thread

Well, folks, the New York Jets did not make any announcements yesterday regarding the final roster.

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Portland Timbers at Vancouver Whitecaps players to watch: Matchday preview

Diego Valeri, M - Valeri has been Portland's offensive catalyst this season. The playmaker has seven goals and eight assists.

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No. 10 Baylor Bears make stadium debut vs. SMU

Bryce Petty is impressed by Baylor's new riverfront stadium, and relishes being the quarterback leading the 10th-ranked Bears back onto campus.

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Lions cut RB Leshoure

The team released running back Mikel Leshoure on Saturday, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, according to a source close to the player.

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Bucs release Demps, Kafka

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that the team has waived the former U.S. Olympic track star, according to a source informed of the move.

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Tebow crazy about Manziel's replacement

For all that Kenny Hill did Thursday night to get Texas A&M fans behind his place as Johnny Manziel 's replacement, he picked up yet another core of fans on Saturday morning: Tebow Nation.

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Report: Panthers' receiver turnover complete after cutting King

NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to trim their rosters to 53 players. Around The NFL is following each team's moves.

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Browns cut veteran WR Burleson

Despite major questions at receiver the Cleveland Browns didn't see enough of Nate Burleson to keep him on the roster.

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Time To Start Watching Tampa Bay Rays Games a Different Way

... first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports Today is August 31, 2014, and the Tampa Bay Rays' season is officially over. Honestly, it was over a few days agowhen the ...

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53 projection

Comments: We will keep our third QB on the practice squad this year. I wouldn't be surprised to see Seth Lobato on the practice squad but look for the dolphins to try to upgrade.

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Pro Wrestling Returns to the Ring in North Korea

... Pyongyang, said he hopes it will pave the way for more exchanges with the North. The exhibition was the first major sports event with big-name foreigners in the North Korean capital since Dennis Rodman and a team of other former NBA players staged a ...

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Breakfast with Bevo: Opening night

... More U.S. Open. TOMORROW: Baylor plays SMU in its season opener and first game at McLane Stadium (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1). The U.S. Open continues. Aug. 30 has a sports history. On this date, the Houston Comets beat the New York Liberty to win the ...

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Kevin Hayes May Be the Next Great Ranger

Kevin Hayes might be the next great New York Ranger . This is a bold prediction to make, especially when you consider that he very well may spend the beginning of the season with the Hartford Wolfpack in the AHL.

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Buccaneers run Jeff Demps off the 53-man roster

According to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times , the Bucs have decided to release the world class sprinter and Florida running back.

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Reports: Leshoure out in Detroit

With Joe Lombardi bringing the Saints' offense to Detroit, a three-headed tailback monster could be a real possibility - which in theory gave former second-round draft pick Mikel Leshoure a spot in the rotation with Reggie Bush and Joique Bell .

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James Harrison announces his retirement from football

" I have made the difficult decision to retire as of today ," he wrote. "My love for my family and the need to be there for them outweighs my desire to play the game.

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Report: Patriots waiving Josh Boyce

The club will waive wide receiver Josh Boyce , a 2013 fourth-round selection, ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss reported Saturday.

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Incongruous punishments force NFL to get serious about domestic violence

Tim Noonan has been crafting uniquely provocative columns for the SCMP and SMP for more than a decade.

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Unleashed in the opener, Rutgers DE Kemoko Turay no longer a secret

For the past year, Kemoko Turay has been Rutgers ' secret weapon. As a redshirt last season, the skills of the raw defensive end prospect were restricted to the scout team.

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No time for United to let up

... His beats include D.C. United, MLS and the international game, as well as local college basketball. SECTION: {section=sports, subsection=dcunited}!!! INITIAL commentConfig: {includereply=true, ...

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans' blunders lead to loss in extras

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers, suffered the loss 4-3 to the Winston-Salem Dash in an eleven-inning game on Thursday night at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.

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Wilmington Hammerheads FC Claims Victory Over Orlando City

Wilmington Hammerheads FC clinched a 3-1 victory over league-leader Orlando City Soccer Club on Thursday night at Legion Stadium.

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MATCHUP: New York at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. ET

Yusmeiro Petit set a major league record when he retired his 46th batter in a row, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Thursday for their third straight win.

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Harnish remains upbeat after taking Bengals beating

Chandler Harnish took a beating, no doubt about it. His first NFL start included everything that makes playing quarterback at the professional level so overwhelming.

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Doncaster Rovers old boys Rufus Brevett, Sean Joyce to meet

... bit of a joker around the changing room. "It was great catching up with him last season (when Arlesey won 1-0 at the Sports Ground in March) and I'm really looking forward to seeing him. Brevett took charge at Arlesey in November last year and led ...

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Keidel: Josh Gordon And NFL Policy

... to finally ring on our perceptions? Forget the music and movie stars, where the list is longer than the Magna Carta. Sports, like the arts, is entertainment. And those who climb the rungs of success suffocate in the thin air of stardom. That doesn't ...

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Ricky Carmichael And Florida State Football Coach Jimbo Fisher Team Up

As Florida State University head football coach Jimbo Fisher readies his national championship team for this weekend's season opener in Dallas, he's also teaming up with motocross champion Ricky Carmichael to raise awareness for Fanconi anemia - a rare and incurable blood disorder affecting Jimbo's younger son, Ethan, and an 11-year-old motocross ... (more)

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Take On Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals were two games out of first place when catcher Yadier Molina suffered a thumb injury on July 9 that was expected to sideline him for as long as 12 weeks.

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Shelley Sterling: Ballmer eager to own Clippers

... with The Associated Press, Shelly Sterling offered details about how she negotiated one of the richest deals in sports after her husband's racist rant to a girlfriend became public and prompted the NBA to ban him for life and decree he give up the ...

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Adam Wainwright

Mechanically he looks fine. His velocity has been relatively the same all season.

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Lotus drivers back changes to Monza's Parabolica29 Aug 2014

Lotus’s Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado have welcomed the decision to replace the gravel run-off area at Monza’s Parabolica corner with asphalt ahead of next weekend’s Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia 2014.

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B1G Ten Network...

Wow, I haven't posted here in a long time. I just recently returned to the States and i'm ecstatic that I don't have to watch the gamecast on my tablet any longer.

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Hamilton: Rosberg and I have both made mistakes29 Aug 2014

Lewis Hamilton maintains that he and Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg still have a strong foundation to work from after the latter accepted responsibility for their controversial coming-together at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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2014-15 Washington Mystics offseason preview: Lack of star talent remains a top concern in D.C.

Mystics GM/HC Mike Thibault has led the Mystics to consecutive playoff berths. However, his team needs a superstar talent if it's going to take the next step.

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Italy preview quotes - Red Bull and Lotus on Monza29 Aug 2014

Two weeks on from a thrilling race at Spa-Francorchamps, the Formula One paddock moves on to historic Monza where the cars are expected to reach the highest speeds seen all year.

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New Town signing Jake Reeves

The deal for the midfielder is still subject to Football League and FA approval but once ratified the 21-year-old will be signed on until January 2015.

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Game-day recipes: Cook like a pro at NFL watch parties and tailgates this season

Friends Lynne Lenker, Jen Swift, Craig Lenker and Julie Fabie gather as Jen Heasley, center, prepares two crab melt sandwiches in her York Township kitchen.

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Whiteley and Dolly called up by Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has named a 13-man squad for the LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Derbyshire at Derby starting on Sunday.

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F-F runners make up for lack of depth with talent

... designs on making a run at a sectional title, each of the four Lady Braves are looking for self-improvement this fall sports season, as the squad will not be able to score at team events because it does not have five runners. Thus, youngsters such ...

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Steelers eyeing needs after uneven preseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff has plenty to weigh as it tries to decide on the 53 players who will survive final cuts.

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De Marchi wins 7th Vuelta stage, Valverde leads

Alessandro de Marchi of Italy pulled away from a small breakaway group to win an accident-filled seventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Friday, while Alejandro Valverde maintained the overall lead.

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Horses to receive a spiritual boost

Not many folks can say they have witnessed a traditional Navajo Healing Ceremony for horses -- especially in upstate New York.

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Nats aim to right ship in Seattle

After being unable to work into the seventh inning in his last two starts, American League Cy Young Award candidate Felix Hernandez will try to return to form Friday when the Mariners open a three-game series against the National League-best Nationals at Safeco Field.

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Meden Sports Centre swimming pool could be closed for months, council announces

Mansfield District Council say they have begun urgent repair work to Meden Sports Centre in Warsop, but the swimming pool is not expected to be open for months.

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Ryan Broyles' late reps against Bills indicates tight race for...

It was the fourth, meaningless quarter of a fourth, meaningless preseason game. It was a blowout, not that it really matters.

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AFC Bournemouth: Cherries chase Derby striker Russell

It is believed that Cherries made two failed bids for the 24-year-old, with a third likely ahead of the closure of the transfer window on Monday.

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Report: Jerome Simpson Suspension Upheld

We reported last week that wide receiver Jerome Simpson was in New York to talk to the league offices about a three-game suspension stemming from his substance abuse issues this past season.

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Detroit seeks proposals to re-develop iconic Brewster recreation center

The center is best known as the place where Detroit boxing legends Joe Louis got their start in the sport.

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Photos from Flushing Meadows: Day 4

For more photo galleries, click here . "You look really upset" a concerned reporter told Madison Keys in her press conference afterward.

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Marines deactivate decorated 'Walking Dead' unit

Ground teams planned to resume searching Thursday for a pilot who went missing after an F-15 fighter jet crashed in a remote, heavily wooded area of western Virginia, according to a Virginia State Police spokeswoman.

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Mario Balotelli completed his move to Liverpool from AC Milan on Monday

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has been impressed by the impact Mario Balotelli has made in training with the Reds but is keen to stress that no individual is a bigger star than the team.

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Aldon Smith still awaits a decision

With nine days to go until the 49ers open the 2014 regular season, the franchise still hasn't heard whether linebacker Aldon Smith will be available for Week One.

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PFT Live: Raiders talk with Vic Tafur, PFT Planet calls and tweets

The Raiders used the occasion to give rookie quarterback Derek Carr the start and extended playing time and Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle will join Mike Florio on Friday's edition of PFT Live to discuss Carr's performance.

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Browns deserve scrutiny for mishandling receiver position

While the NFL's outdated, illogical, and unfair "War on Drugs" obsession with players smoking marijuana on their own time triggered the suspension of Browns receiver Josh Gordon , the Browns nevertheless mishandled the situation, especially since they've known for a long time that they've been facing the potential absence of Gordon.

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Roadrunner Transportation Systems closes on purchase of Active Aero Group

Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation borrowed $115 million from its credit facility to pay for Active Aero, which is located in Belleville, Mich.

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U.S. Open: Venus Williams goes for first 4th-round bid in Grand Slam since 2011

Venus Williams is trying to get to the fourth round at the U.S. Open for the first time since 2010 - and at any Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2011.

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Kraft, legendary Villanova coach, dies at 93

Jack Kraft, the coach that led the Villanova Wildcats to the championship game in the 1971 NCAA Tournament, has died.

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George Mason taking unique approach to summer training

The team wound down Friday morning's session with a round of Fit Light training, which is supposed to help the players with their agility, reaction and response times and motion tracking.

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Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin says Kevin Love...

... Andy Greder, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, got a few details from a radio interview Griffin did yesterday for Fox Sports Radio: #Cavs GM David Griffin to Fox Sports Radio: "I have concerns (on) ability to protect the rim, and that's not just a ...

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2014 College Football Preview: Ball State Cardinals

The Cards come off a 10-3 season, a runner-up finish in the Mid-American Conference West Division and a 3-point loss to Arkansas State in the GoDaddy Bowl.

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Noted narcissist Jason Grilli criticizes Pirates front office

"The job I'm doing now, I'm overqualified for," he said. "But I'm happy to do it because I've done everything from the front to the back to the middle."

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Gamethread: Edinson Volquez kicks off series against Reds

As part of the new SB Nation launch, prior users will need to choose a permanent username, along with a new password.

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Blake Bortles Owned the 2014 NFL Preseason

... to the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports The Jacksonville Jaguars wrapped up their 2014 Preseason on Thursday with a loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-14 score ...

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Warriors Roundtable Discussion: Does Klay Thompson Deserve A Max Contract?

... guard Greivis Vasquez (10) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Every week, the staff writers at Blue Man Hoop will take part in a roundtable discussion on a topic concerning the Warriors ...

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Patriots vs. Giants: Fan Notes from the Preseason

The next time I post these Fan Notes, it will be following a football game that actually matters.

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Town sign midfielder Reeves

The deal for the midfielder is still subject to Football League and FA approval but once ratified the 21-year-old will be signed on until January 2015.

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Williamstown ZBA OKs Phased Completion of...

... practice will require the lowest setting, Moran said. In addition, the lights will be adjusted by manufacturer Musco Sports Lighting next week, he said. That information was welcomed by the members of the board, who noted that the football field ...

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Bolton Wanderers star Liam Trotter out for up to 10 weeks

LIAM Trotter has been hit with the news that his hamstring injury is now worse than first feared - with the midfielder now facing 10 weeks on the sidelines.

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Which Redskins Players had the Best Preseason?

After being a fifth round draft pick Ryan Grant was by far the best/biggest surprise of the preseason from the moment he stepped on the field.

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Bills lose Watkins again to ribs injury

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins reaggravated a rib injury during the first quarter of Thursday night's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions in Orchard Park, N.Y. Watkins, who injured his ribs initially on Aug. 16 during an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, took a hit from Lions linebacker Ashlee Parker after an ... (more)

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Auburn Podcast: Tigers ready to turn offseason talk into action against Arkansas

... 7, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com) This week on the Auburn Podcast , AL.com sports producer Matt Scalici is joined by Auburn bloggers Blake Ells and WarBlogle to discuss Auburn's season opening clash with ...

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United manager van Gaal warns not to expect instant miracles from Di Maria

Manchester United's new signing Angel Di Maria poses for a photograph with his shirt and with manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 28, 2014.

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Applications for jobless aid fall WASHINGTON a " The number of...

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 298,000, a low level that signals employers are cutting few jobs and hiring is likely to remain strong.

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A Look Behind the Scenes at WEG

On Tuesday Chevri's Capital of Canada and Calecto V of the United States, both having completed their WEG events after the qualifying step, enjoyed a brief snack out of the stall in the morning sun.

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Fyi Wirz: Nascar Drivers Head to Atlanta for One Less Chance

Drivers get thrills from many fast moves on the 1.54-mile quad-oval with 24-degree banking.

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Chiney Ogwumike of Sun wins WNBA rookie of year

... too. To have her here to share in this is really special." Ogwumike received 23 votes from a national panel of 38 sports writers and broadcasters. Tulsa's Odyssey Sims had 12 votes and San Antonio's Kayla McBride two. Atlanta's Shoni Schimmel, the ...

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Going back to Texas, DeMarcus Ware knows which home is important right now

As the Dallas Cowboys all-time sacks leader, DeMarcus Ware still feels nothing but love for the team that cut him in free agency last spring, and he hopes to eventually retire as a Cowboy.

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Murder charges filed against Pakistan PM

Pakistan's Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri announces the failure of negotiations with the government, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014.

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Three breakout candidates for the UConn offense in 2014

These players didn't have huge roles last year, but should see more time in the limelight this year for the Huskies.

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Derek Jeter's Adorable Nephew Steal...

Of all the final scheduled stops on Derek Jeter 's retirement tour, none will hit closer to home than his final regular season visit to Comerica Park in Detroit.

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VIDEO: Watch Pau Gasol, Ricky Rubio, and Serge Ibaka dance to the FIBA World Cup theme song

... Pau Gasol in attendance during a press conference at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Music is the soundtrack of our lives so it only makes sense that the FIBA Wold Cup, which starts this Saturday, will have a theme ...

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2014 College Football Week 1: how to watch, game times, channels, and live streaming

College football has arrived and with it the promise of a greater tomorrow. Here is a handy dandy guide to when and where you can catch all the action this week. You will also find links to SB Nation's excellent coverage across the college blog network for each and every one of these games.

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Angel di Maria, left, was unveiled at Old Trafford alongside Louis van Gaal

The 26-year-old has been handed the club's famous number seven shirt, and his arrival has the potential to excite fans after a poor start to the season.

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Wisconsin Off Road SeriesWisconsin Off Road SeriesCole House...

... down House at the Reforestation Ramble held on Aug. 24, 2014 in Mount Morris. Nathan Guerra (Vision Cycling/ Attitude Sports) leads WORS in overall points after the Reforestation Ramble held on Aug. 24, 2014 in Mount Morris. Tyler Gauthier (Bike ...

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Ranegie joins Millwall on loan

The Sweden international impressed during pre-season but has not made a single appearance this season, as captain Troy Deeney has played every minute in the Championship and Matej Vydra, Fernando Forestieri and Odion Ighalo all appear to be ahead of Ranegie in Beppe Sannino's pecking order.

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Edwin Cooper Returns and Iowa's Middleweight Grab Bag

Wrestling season is still a few months away, but we can make some pretty confident assumptions about a good chunk of next year's lineup, especially at the lighter and heavier ends.

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Poll: Parents uncomfortable with youth football

... game they love. (Matt Strasen, AP / FR170476 AP) Graphic shows result of AP-GfK poll on parents' opinions of youth sports; 2c x 4 inches; 96.3 mm x 101 mm; (R.ruiz, AP / AP) Parents are worried about their children playing football, but most haven't ...

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College football 2014 preview: The way, way, way too early bowl projection

With the season dawning, it's time to pick who will play in which bowl games. We've already given you five predictions for the season , plus we've told you who we expect will win each major conference .

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New York Yankees Must Capitalize On Opportunity vs. Detroit Tigers

The New York Yankees stunned the Detroit Tigers last night when they delivered eight runs on nine consecutive hits in the third inning.

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ASU Football: Gameday roundtable vs. Weber State

It's the first Sun Devil gameday of the year, and that means it's time for the first gameday roundtable of the year.

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Thursday Rockpile: Wilin Rosario, Boone Logan head to disabled list;...

Two Rockies make return trips to the DL while a third seems to have avoided making his first trip there this season.

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REPORT: NHL Not Planning Expansion Into Las Veags Among Others

... Seattle and Toronto. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal , Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told Canada's TVA Sports that expansion is "not in our plans. There is absolutely nothing new on that." Daly said the four cities have been named "every ...

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Masahiro Tanaka pitches a simulated game, on track to pitch in September

Masahiro Tanaka pitched a simulated game this morning. He tossed 49 pitches and, according to those who watched it, he utilized his entire repertoire of pitches, splitter included.

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Review: 'Madden NFL 15' scores on new consoles

... - you'd think the league was in serious trouble. Instead, it's more popular than ever, and "Madden NFL 15" (EA Sports, for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99) is here to remind you why. It tosses you right into a ...

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Rockies prospects: Eddie Butler gets help from Trevor Story, Will Swanner in win

Butler still isn't dominating by any stretch of the imagination, but he did a lot of things well on Wednesday in the Drillers' win.

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Virginia Tech Football: A Lookahead At The Greatest Strengths of This Seasons' Hokies' Opponents

Players come and go, but team statistics are usually indicative of the program. For example, in the 2013-14 football season, Virginia Tech made the Top 15 in the following Team Statistics: But what about the teams Virginia Tech must face in the upcoming season? What are their strengths as a program ? For the sake of this article I'm going to skip ... (more)

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Hyun-Jin Ryu throws simulated game, nears return to Dodgers

Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jim Ryu threw a two-inning simulated game Wednesday and could be ready to return from his disabled list stint for a strained right gluteus muscle.

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Veteran slotback Weston Dressler returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders

Dressler was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday and cleared NFL waivers the following day, making him an unrestricted CFL free agent.

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Chiney Ogwumike of Sun wins WNBA rookie of year

... too. To have her here to share in this is really special." Ogwumike received 23 votes from a national panel of 38 sports writers and broadcasters. Tulsa's Odyssey Sims had 12 votes and San Antonio's Kayla McBride two. Atlanta's Shoni Schimmel, the ...

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MLB Network's Greg Amsinger called Buster Posey's walkoff homer

Buster Posey 's walkoff homer was pretty sweet. So too was MLB Network Greg Amsinger's calling of it ahead of time.

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Watch the Yankees get nine straight hits off David Price

Last night the Yankees knocked Tigers left-hander David Price out of the game in the third inning for the worst start of the former Cy Young winner's excellent career.

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Winless after 3 games, including cup rout, Van Gaal needs upturn in United fortunes at Burnley

From the World Cup semifinals to a bruising introduction in Britain, Louis van Gaal's fortunes have changed rapidly inside two months.

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Mubarak: Celtic are right club for me

Celtic new boy Wakaso Mubarak admits he not spoken to boss Ronny Deila about his role at the Parkhead club.

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The Wright Move: Why Tim Wright Was Expendable

... out prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Tim Wright, in a lot of ways, was the only good thing about watching Buccaneer football in 2013. Bursting onto the scene about ...

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Don't expect miracles from Di Maria, says Van Gaal

The 26-year-old has been handed the club's famous number seven shirt and his arrival has the potential to excite fans after a poor start to the season.

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2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Team Preview - Finland Roster, Key Players and Schedule

Nicknamed "The Wolf Pack", the Finland basketball national team is appearing at the FIBA World Cup for the first time in its country's history.

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Irish Hoops Schedule Released

Here is an early look at the most interesting games on the schedule for an Irish team looking to bounce back in 2014-2015.

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Cardinals announce Arizona Fall League participants

The Cardinals announced Tuesday afternoon the players they will be sending to the Arizona Fall League , a post-season prospect league.

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Football Food: The Rice Edition

Rice. Houston. What food can we cook that encapsulates all that is Houston? What genre of cuisine is quintessentially Houstonian? In researching this edition of Football Food, I interviewed One Foot Down Houstonian commenter CleverScreenName, who had only this to say: Houston is such a melting pot, that I can't really think of one unique food or ... (more)

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Mailbag: Grubauer, Fears, NASCAR and Face-Offs

Questions about the goalies, phobias, souring on the former coach, draws and more in this week's edition of "you ask, we answer."

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UConn anxious to begin Diaco era in football

Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz dances with Ileana Quevedo, employee of IKEA during the opening ceremony of IKEA in Sweetwater on Wednesday.

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Don't expect miracles from Di Maria, Van Gaal says

After missing out on European football this season with a disappointing seventh-place finish in the Premier League in May, United slumped to a 4-0 loss to third-tier club MK Dons in the League Cup on Tuesday.

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Learn to Sail grad making his mark

Matthew Stranaghan is a graduate of the Gibsons Yacht Club learn to sail program.

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Dan Snyder Looking to Build New Washington Redskins Stadium

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder told CSN Washington that he has already started the process of designing a new stadium for his team.

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Daily Slop: Colt McCoy to Start vs Bucs, Cousins to sit; Lache...

Comcast SportsNet Washington "We've already seen some preliminary drawings and I'm going to be very retro with it," he told CSN.

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Lleyton Hewitt fell at the first hurdle at Flushing Meadows

Lleyton Hewitt was unable to cause another upset at the US Open as he went down in straight sets to sixth seed Tomas Berdych in the first round.

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Connecticut's Ogwumike honored as top WNBA rookie

Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz dances with Ileana Quevedo, employee of IKEA during the opening ceremony of IKEA in Sweetwater on Wednesday.

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NCAA Football Rankings 2014: Preseason Polls and College Playoff Predictions

... devastating injuries and much more, it's time for the actual games to begin. We didn't even have a new version of EA Sports' NCAA Football franchise to pass the time. This year, the games are all directed toward the initial College Football Playoff, ...

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3.1% GDP growth predicted for 2014; Reuters poll

The rise from June's poll forecast of 2.3% growth in gross domestic product this year follows a string of positive economic data The Irish economy is set to grow by 3.1% this year, a percentage point more than the government is forecasting, a Reuters survey of 12 economists found.

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Poll: Parents uncomfortable with youth football

... at all levels of the game. The majority of parents said they are comfortable with participation in a host of other sports - including swimming, track and field, basketball, soccer, baseball and softball, among others. The AP-GfK poll was conducted ...

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What to watch at Open: Will Sharapova foe take TO?

Sharapova was asked after her first-round victory at Flushing Meadows what tennis rule she would like to change if she ran the sport, and a" tongue-in-cheek a" she mentioned charging for breaks players are allowed to take to get a visit from a doctor during a match.

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WBC Says WBA and IBF Will Now Use Instant Replay

After the meeting between the WBC, WBA and IBF on June 21-24 in Cancun, Mexico, all three organizations have continued to work on several important topics which were discussed, and a new meeting has been confirmed to take place on September 24 in Playa del Carmen, at the Grand Riviera Princess Hotel.

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Sergey Kovalev Is Bernard Hopkins' Worst NightmareRead More

Light heavyweight Sergey Kovalev isn't the type of fighter an almost 50-year-old former middleweight should be fighting, no matter how much an all-time great he is.

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Sports in Brief 8/27

Just over one month after signing a rookie contract with the Panthers, former Weber State linebacker Anthony Morales was cut on Sunday as part of the team's process to narrow down their roster for the regular season.

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World Sports at 1330 GMT

... 0 words. YOUR QUERIES: Questions and story requests are welcome. Contact your local AP bureau or the AP International Sports Desk in London by telephone at 44-207-427-4105 or email lonsports@ap.org.

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It's heartbreak for Oxford United, but Appleton so proud of team + VIDEO

MICHAEL Appleton was hugely proud by the way Oxford United stood up to West Bromwich Albion as a dramatic night saw the underdogs knocked out after a penalty shoot-out.

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College football preview: SEC teams on display in pivotal first week

... in the SEC. Ohio State vs. Navy When: Saturday, Aug. 30. 12:00 p.m. Where: Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium TV: CBS Sports Network The Buckeyes were riding high until a week ago. Up until that point, Braxton Miller was on schedule to start the ...

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Jeff Locke Has Really Bad Peripheral Stats Since Break

... batting practice before playing the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Locke will pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates today against the St. Louis Cardinals. When you look at Jeff Locke's last ten ...

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Warnock named as Palace boss

Palace have been searching for a new manager since the shock departure of Tony Pulis on the eve of the new Premier League campaign.

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Chris Woakes claimed four wickets for England

England's pursuit of a tough target was in jeopardy once they lost three wickets for nine runs in the second Royal London Series match against India in Cardiff.

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Phillies and City to Honor Taney Dragons Today

Today, the city, the Phillies, and everyone in the Delaware Valley says thank you to the Taney Dragons for giving us something the Phillies haven't this year - thrilling baseball.

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Wales include uncapped players

... finals format means third place in qualifying guarantees at least a play-off place. And Chris Coleman told Sky Sports News HQ the time has come for his players to end a 56-year wait for major tournament football. He said: "We've got a bigger chance ...

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Max Crocombe cannot believe it as West Brom score a penalty on their way to a 7-6 shoot-out victory

MICHAEL Appleton was hugely proud by the way Oxford United stood up to West Bromwich Albion as a dramatic night saw the underdogs knocked out after a penalty shoot-out.

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Hawaii entertains No. 25 Washington

A new era of football is set to begin at the University of Washington, as Chris Petersen makes his debut as the new head coach when the 25th-ranked Huskies visit the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Aloha Stadium on Saturday.

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One Seneca's assessment drops; Pegula may be "interested" in the tower

... regardless of the Bills' sale process. Sources said Pegula would use the building as the headquarters for Pegula Sports & Entertainment Group offices, which this summer, agreed to lease the building's 31st floor. The lease is just for one year, the ...

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Palace hires Warnock for 2nd spell as manager

In this Sunday, Aug. 27, 2014 file photo, Queens Park Rangers' manager Neil Warnock reacts as he watches his team play against Chelsea during their English Premier League soccer match at Loftus Road stadium, London.

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Samuel Eto'o could make his Everton debut against former club Chelsea

Samuel Eto'o has drawn a line under his dispute with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as he begins the latest chapter of his career with Everton.

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Advocates want to see NFL act on domestic violence

In this May 23, 2014, file photo, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, right, speaks alongside his wife, Janay, during a news conference, Friday, May 23, in Owings Mills, Md.

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Raina leads India recovery

A lively century from Suresh Raina helped propel India to 304-6 after a sticky start to their Royal London Series match with England in Cardiff.

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Pochettino: Duo won't be sold

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that Roberto Soldado and Andros Townsend remain in his plans and will not be sold during the current transfer window.

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Oyston hits back at Riga claims

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has insisted he is doing his job to the best of his ability after being criticised by manager Jose Riga.

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5 Things to do Besides Watching the Sixers This Season

... the first half of a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports We all know that we are dreaded for another long winter in Philadelphia and hopefully the Sixers will make it an interesting ...

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Chris Soules is officially the next 'Bachelor'

It's the moment you've been waiting for, "Bachelor" fans -- Chris Soules has been officially revealed as the star of the upcoming 19th season of the show, which debuts in early next year.

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Morgan: Recipe for success

... be hampered with Test cricket around, which is very understandable because we prioritise Test cricket," he told Sky Sports. "But the fact the build-up leads into a World Cup, I think, will be hugely beneficial. Being a guy who has played in one ...

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Cowboys' poor 2012 draft taking its toll on team's depthCowboys' poor ...

... draft class has been a failure for the Dallas Cowboys. Check out this story on WFAA.com: Oct 27, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA;Detroit ...

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Syracuse freshman Erv Philips will return kicks, and more freshmen will contribute on special teams

Syracuse wanted to increase its speed throughout its kicking units, and it is putting two of its most dynamic players on the return units to yield more explosive plays on special teams.

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Cici Bellis: Teen sensation shines at U.S. Open

After shocking the tennis world at the U.S. Open, teen sensation Catherine "Cici" Bellis has set her sights on Ellen DeGeneres' couch.

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Six bedroom house to be built on tennis court near All England Club in Wimbledon

A six-bedroom house is due to be built over a tennis court in Wimbledon after plans were approved by Merton Council . The detached building was approved for privately owned 7 Somerset Road by planning officers at a meeting on Thursday, August 21.

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CiCi Bellis, Atherton teen, stuns tennis world at U.S. Open

The 15-year-old Bellis stunned the world's 13th-ranked player, Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest winner at one of tennis' four major tournaments since Russia's Anna Kournikova won as a 15-year-old in 1996.

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NBA All-star Luol Deng talks about inspiring kids and replacing LeBron James at Miami Heat

The 6ft9 basketball star's Deng Camp at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre helped the elite top 50 British basketballers while his newly launched Deng Academy is attached to the Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton to help youngsters with the sport and education.

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Roosevelt Jones' return will be a welcome sight for Butler

When Butler forward Roosevelt Jones suffered a wrist injury in the offseason last year, Bulldog fans were immediately less optimistic about how they would fare as a first-year member of the Big East Conference.

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Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko sets new title defence date

Undisputed heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend his IBF, WBA and WBO belts against Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev on November 15, the Ukrainian said on Wednesday.

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce will be good fantasy football value in Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated on Tuesday that it would likely be WR Frankie Hammond who takes the place of suspended Dwayne Bowe in Week 1. Junior Hemingway would also be an option but he has been hurt.

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AHL Announces 2014-2015 Schedule

The AHL released their season schedule this morning, and that's exciting because now I can start firmly planning which games I can attend.

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Old Middleburg crash deadly on Jacksonville's Westside

A traffic crash Wednesday morning on Old Middleburg Road on the Westside involves life-threatening injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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Chiefs roster moves: Signed G Mike McGlynn, released C Ben Gottschalk

The struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line has been a story line over the past few weeks so it's no shock that the team just signed veteran guard Mike McGlynn .

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Should the Mets worry about Travis d'Arnaud's pitch blocking?

Set beneath the backdrop of a season salvaged at the dish plays out a less gratifying story line about shortcomings behind it.

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Palace hires Warnock for 2nd spell as manager-Image1

Four years after leaving Crystal Palace with the club in financial disarray, Neil Warnock returned for a second spell as manager of the Premier League team.

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Mets trade rumors: Royals, Angels and Dodgers losing interest in Bartolo Colon

Bartolo Colon looks like he is on the move, but will teams want his salary? - Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports The Royals, Angels and Dodgers were each in the running for Bartolo Colon, but according to reports - each of them are backing out.

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Clitheroe priest in plea to grant Christians safe asylum

A CATHOLIC priest in Clitheroe is rallying support for the plight of christians in Iraq - who are suffering at the hands of terrorists in the war torn country.

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Judge OKs bail for boxer Jermain Taylor

A judge has set bail at $25,000 for boxer Jermain Taylor after the former middleweight champion was jailed overnight in Little Rock in connection with a shooting that wounded his cousin.

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Chiefs Sign Guard Mike McGlynn

... the game against the St. Louis Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Rams won 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports McGlynn is a 6-4, 325 lineman who has six seasons of NFL experience with the Indianapolis Colts (2012-2013), Cincinnati ...

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Morning Dump: San Diego Chargers News Around the Web

... making a catch before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports CB Derek Cox has new home. He is set to sign with Ravens today, per source. Spent camp with Vikings, last season with ...

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Robert Mathis' suspension from Colts beginsa

Robert Mathis' suspension from Colts begins Saturday RBs Ballard, Karim and OL John placed on injured reserve, FB Havili on PUP Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://tspne.ws/1tKbs0R Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith during the first half, Sunday, December 22, 2013, at ... (more)

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Red Sox rally in 11th to top Blue Jays

To Mike Napoli, it was "just another homer." Napoli hit a shot into the fifth deck, the first at Rogers Centre in more than three years, as part of Boston's seven-run 11th inning and the Red Sox held on for a 11-7 win on Tuesday night.

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The First Time - with Marussia's Jules Bianchi27 Aug 2014

Jules Bianchi scored the first points of his Formula One career earlier this year with a brilliant drive to ninth place in Monaco - rather apt considering the first Grand Prix the 25-year-old Frenchman ever attended as a child was in Monte Carlo.

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Old World Spices will bring American Royal BBQ winners to market

American Royal World Series of Barbecue Competition champions now have an opportunity to get their award-winning rub and sauce recipes commercialized through a new partnership with Old World Spices and Seasonings.

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Vettel's race engineer handed promotion by Red Bull27 Aug 2014

Sebastian Vettel will have a new race engineer from next season after Red Bull confirmed that Guillaume Rocquelin will be promoted to head of race engineering from the start of 2015.

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Steve Spurrier SEC Network documentary: How to watch 'The Believer'

The SEC Network is almost two weeks old. So far, it has lived up to its promise of being an advertisement for the conference's 14 member schools but done little else.

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Vancouver Canucks play by play voice moving to call Flames for Sportsnet

... during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Not only will the Vancouver Canucks have new faces aplenty for the 2014/15 season, their broadcasts on TEAM 1040 will also ...

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Munir performance was no surprise - Bravo

The shot stopper believes the promising youngster is destined for greatness and is delighted that he no longer has to face Lionel Messi on the pitch Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo says Munir El Haddadi 's impressive performance in Sunday's 3-0 La Liga win over Elche did not come as a surprise to him.

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McDonnells on Trial: Frustrated judge could sink McDonnell

... McDonnell's team seeming to be oblivious to the need to better explain his ethically blind eye. For those who prefer sports, not movie, analogies, Federal Judge James Spencer is apparently an old American Football League fan. The rebel AFL pioneered ...

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Henderson looking forward to working with new signing Balotelli

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson hopes the signing of Mario Balotelli quickly lifts the squad after their loss at Manchester City .

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Casillas: Spectacular Madrid want the Undecima

The veteran goalkeeper, along with attacking star Gareth Bale, is fully convinced the reigning European champions can win an historic 11th continental crown this season Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has set his sights firmly on defending the Champions League this season after claiming La Decima in 2013-14.

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Chelsea have learned lessons - Cahill

After beating Burnley and Leicester City in their opening two games, the defender is thrilled with the start to the season after dropping points against similar sides last term Gary Cahill believes Chelsea 's perfect start to the Premier League season proves they have learned lessons from last term.

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Madden NFL 15 released, New Orleans Saints players fare well in ratings

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks for an open receiver in Madden NFL 15. Brees is rated a 96 overall, the third-highest rating for a quarterback in the game.

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Official: Bayern Munich sign Benatia

The Bundesliga champions have reached an agreement with Roma to bring the Morocco international to Germany on a five-year deal Bayern Munich have announced they have reached an agreement with Roma for the signing of centre-back Mehdi Benatia .

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How the Red Sox' Signing of Rusney Castillo Affects Roster's Other Assorted Outfielders

Chad Finn is the sports media columnist for the Globe and writes the irreverent Touching All the Bases blog for Boston.com.

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Welcome to American Bass Anglers 256-232-0406

Tony Stoffers won the AFT Iowa Division 73 two-day, presented by American Bass Anglers, held August 23-24 on the Mississippi River.

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Bills' Alonso placed on Reserve/NFI list

Orchard Park, NY - The Buffalo Bills have placed linebacker Kiko Alonso on the reserve/non-football injury list.

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Bills shuffle backup QBs; Palmer in, Lewis out

Palmer was signed Tuesday, two days after being cut by Chicago, where he lost the backup competition to Jimmy Clausen.

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Hip Hip, Jorge! Cubs Call Up Soler

Jorge Soler was going to need September at-bats anywhere he could get them because of hamstring injuries that sidelined him earlier in the summer.

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Report: Detroit Lions reduce tight end depth to 6 players with release of Jacob Maxwell

The Detroit Lions have begun clearing their logjam at tight end by waiving Jacob Maxwell, according to the Detroit Free Press.

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D.J. Foster: No Ordinary Hometown Hero

He weighed the pros, the cons, everything in between, and then did it again. Back and forth.

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Saints Lead NFL in Turnover Margin this Preseason

The Saints are already seeing the benefits of an increased emphasis on taking the ball away.

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CLEVELAND The Mid-American Conference released its 2014 preseason coaches' poll on Tuesday.

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Lake Oswego football suspension, football player rankings: The Oregonian high school sports top 5

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Harris: Making The Most Of Picking Late In The 1st Round

Patience is a virtue, right? That saying applies to life as a whole and can be used in many situations to get someone through a tough time - except in fantasy football.

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Pattern Your Bass

It's nice to find a "spot" where bass are biting. But, tournament pros and guides would rather find a "pattern."

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Ronaldinho in talks to join Palmeiras

Ronaldinho could be headed to Palmeiras, and the Brazilian club is hoping to make the deal official on Tuesday as part of its centennial celebrations.

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Cricket: Gloucestershire lose money after England v India clash is abandoned

GLOUCESTERSHIRE chief executive Will Brown could not hide his disappointment after the One-Day International between England and India at the County Ground in Bristol on Monday was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain.

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Dez Bryant could be getting a new contract from Dallas Cowboys soon

Bryant, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal with Dallas, will make $1.78 million this season, plus a $250,000 workout bonus.

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Columbia Sportswear scores with the Dallas Cowboys

Columbia Sportswear is teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys in an apparel licensing partnership that will feature co-branded sportswear, outerwear and accessories for men, women and youth, with product available to the public starting in late spring 2015.

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2014 girls cross-country preview: Eve Glasergreen of North Hunterdon

Eve Glasergreen , a senior at North Hunterdon , returns as the defending North Jersey, Sec. 2 Group 4 champion , and the defending Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex champion .

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Root still right behind Cook

England are confident they have the right captain, and right methods, to take on India in the Royal London Series and on the journey to next winter's World Cup.

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Oklahoma football: Are the Sooners riding a Sugar (Bowl) high?

Sugar Bowl MVP Trevor Knight isn't shying away from the grand expectations for himself and the Oklahoma football team in 2014.

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OU football: Can the Sooners win without star power?

... for loss in 2013, is the most firmly established star at this point. Striker was named a preseason All-American by Sports Illustrated and ESPN - the only All-America honors for any OU player this summer. Here's a look at other seasons that began ...

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2014 boys cross-country preview: Matt Grossman of Millburn

Matt Grossman of Millburn made an immediate impact on the state's distance running landscape with a fantastic rookie year last fall.

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Is Isaiah Canaan Ready To Be The Houston Rockets' Backup Point Guard?

With Jeremy Lin no longer with the Houston Rockets, Isaiah Canaan will be thrusted into the backup point guard role next season.

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Arsenal Send Giroud To See Specialist

Arsenal will send Olivier Giroud to see a specialist amid fears that the striker suffered a broken ankle against Everton.

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Rival Jenson Button bashes Nico Rosberg over Lewis Hamilton crash at Belgian Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton's former McLaren teammate, thinks the incident that left the 2008 world champion 29 points behind the sister Mercedes was questionable, at best.

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Kevin Towers says he and Tony La Russa are getting along great

Most people think that Kevin Towers is a goner after the season, what with the lack of success of the Dbacks, several player moves which have not worked out too well and the fact that ownership brought in Tony La Russa and created a job for him that is above Towers in the pecking order.

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Padres ready to shut down Carlos Quentin for the season

Carlos Quentin has been on and off the disabled list while playing just 50 games this season due to a spring training knee injury and Padres manager Bud Black no longer expects to him to return to the lineup this year.

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Cardinals outfielder Shane Robinson suffers shoulder injury

Cardinals outfielder Shane Robinson injured his left shoulder sliding into second base in the ninth inning Monday night and will travel back to St. Louis for further examination.

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The Dodgers, Angels and Royals have interest in Bartolo Colon

Bartolo Colon somehow cleared waivers. Not sure how given how the Angels could desperately use a starting pitcher, but he did.

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Florida State football: Linebackers preview

Florida State has to replace linebackers Telvin Smith and Christian Jones , and the leadership Smith provided.

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Florida State football: Running back preview

Tomahawk Nation is previewing the Florida State Seminoles 2014 season with a series of roundtable responses.

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Odom's Blog: Volleyball Elite 8 after Week 1ODOM'S Blog: Volleyball...

... team after the first week of the season. Check out this story on jacksonsun.com: The first week of the volleyball season is complete, and many teams have ...

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California Assembly rejects statewide plastic bag ban bill

The Assembly on Monday rejected legislation that would make California the first state to impose a ban on single-use plastic bags, but the bill could be heard again later this week.

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Red Sox minor lines: One great day between two great weeks.

Jackie Bradley Jr.: 0-4, BB, K Alex Hassan: 3-4 Bryce Brentz: 0-3, BB, K Travis Shaw: 0-3, BB Garin Cecchini: 1-4, 2B, K Blake Swihart: 0-4 Last month, Matt Barnes' ERA peaked at 5.06.

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Giroud out of Arsenal's Champions League playoff

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has been ruled out the Champions League playoff against Besiktas on Wednesday and the team is waiting to discover the severity of his foot injury.

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Talking football with Jason Rowley

Oakton coach Jason Rowley aims to help the Cougars rebound from a 5-5 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs last year.

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Why moderates will matter in 2016

Last week I argued in response to an Ed Rogers post that winning the Senate will be a lot easier for Republicans than fashioning that victory into an effective governing strategy, but Ed is undeterred.

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Green Bay Packers: The final tuneup

The Green Bay Packers will play host to the Kansas City Chiefs in their preseason finale on Thursday night.

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Daily Slop: Phillip Thomas to Undergo Additional Exam on Left Foot; Kirk Cousins Knows His Role

Brandon Meriweather of Redskins suspended 2 games by NFL for illegal hit - Washington Times Meriweather hit Torrey Smith on a play that began with 12:16 remaining in the second quarter.

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Syniverse Holdings CEO Jeff Gordon steps down

Jeff Gordon has resigned as president and CEO of Tampa-based Syniverse Holdings, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Oakland Raiders place CB D.J. Hayden on Pup list

... D.J. Hayden (25) at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports It's official, D.J. Hayden is being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list by the Oakland Raiders. Monday, ...

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Memphis Welcomes in Transfers Johnson, Godfrey

Memphis has added a pair of transfers by bringing in guard Kedren Johnson from Vanderbilt and forward Calvin Godfrey from Southern.

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Playin' Nice: Bucky's Fifth Quarter

Mike Fiammetta of B5Q was so kind as to update us on what to expect out of the Badgers on Saturday.

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This Week in the Minors: Some hit streaks, some rehab, lots of rain

Several of the Royals' farm teams had their weeks re-shuffled by rain, but many prospects found ways to shine through the clouds and the mud.

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England have no hope at World Cup because of 'old...

England have no hope of winning next year's World Cup because of their "old-fashioned" approach to the one-day game, according to former spinner Graeme Swann.

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BucsDesperate Bucs will visit with Richie Incognito

Last season, Incognito played eight games and then was suspended for the rest of the year for bullying teammate Jonathan Martin.

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First Openly Gay NFL Draftee Michael Sam M...

Michael Sam , who became the first openly gay football player to be drafted by an NFL team, has made waves in just three preseason games.

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Senators extend goaltender Craig Anderson for 3 years and $12.6 million

Craig Anderson has some-long term security with the Ottawa Senators after signing a three-year extension worth US$12.6 million.

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Forge wraps up first health-care hackathon in Atlanta

Forge, a local health-care startup community going through the process of becoming a nonprofit, hosted Atlanta's first healthcare hackathon over the weekend.

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Los Angeles Dodgers, UnitedHealthcare Beautify School Playgrounds,...

... in Major League Baseball history, and a record of breaking barriers, the Dodgers are one of the most cherished sports franchises in the world. About Playworks Playworks' vision is that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, ...

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Bavetta looks back on a lifetime in basketball

The year was 1966, and Bavetta was in a stockbroker-league basketball game at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York.

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J.J. Watt, Patrick Peterson named honorary captains for AdvoCare Texas Kickoff

This is pretty cool: Two of the NFL's top defensive players will be honorary captains for Saturday's AdvoCare Texas Kickoff between LSU and Wisconsin at NRG Stadium in Houston.

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Red Sox hope Castillo follows Cespedes' lead

Rusney Castillo will have an instant mentor with the Red Sox. Everything he is about to do, Yoenis Cespedes did three years earlier.

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Xu takes 400 meters hurdles in photo finish, Bach ...

China were left celebrating more Youth Olympic gold in dramatic style on Monday as Xu Zhihang won the men's 400 meters hurdles in a photo finish after clocking the same time as Tunisian Fares Mohamed Jlasi.

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Edible Insects Benefiting Thailand's Farmers

Depending solely on the rains to either yield a good rice crop or leave their fields dry and barren, farmers in this village in northeastern Thailand, the country's poorest region, led a precarious and back-breaking existence.

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Plan Nibali: Italy rallies around Tour winner for worlds

Italy is rallying its troops around Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali for the world championship road race in Ponferrada, Spain.

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Lakewood vs. Parma football preview 2014

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Petr Cech produces brilliant response after getting abuse from Man United fan on twitter

Thibaut Courtois has started both games for Chelsea this season ahead of Petr Cech and when one Manchester United fan mocked the Czech Republic keeper he probably wasn't expecting this response.

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Bournemouth v Northampton preview

Howe swapped all 11 players in the previous round as they saw off Exeter and the former Burnley boss says he will give the squad members "who haven't had the opportunity to put their hat into the ring" a chance to stake their claims for a first-team place.

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NFL Players Name Oakland Raiders Least Desirable Team To Play For In Anonymous Poll

In a secret poll of more than 100 NFL players, the Oakland Raiders were the most frequent response to a question about where athletes don't want to pick up a paycheck.

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US Open, minus Nadal, begins in steamy conditions

Rafael Nadal isn't around to defend his title because of a right wrist injury. Top-ranked Serena Williams is seeking her third straight championship on the women's side.

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Pics: Mario Balotelli trains at Melwood as imminent move to Liverpool draws nearer

Liverpool are on the verge of sealing the signing of Mario Balotelli after the Italy striker appeared at the club's training ground on Monday.

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Volleyball Looking To Improve On Last Year's Foundation

Volleyball season is back! Head coach Chris Campbell has put a tough 2013-14 season behind him and is looking forward to beginning his fourth year at BC.

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Five options for Rams after losing Bradford

Maybe he is an upgrade over Kellen Clemens, but the more poignant question for the St. Louis Rams is whether the franchise can compete in the rugged NFC West with Shaun Hill manning the controls.

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Welcome Back Reggie Wayne

Reggie Wayne returned to the field Saturday night versus the Saints, the first time in 307 days that he played in a game for the Colts.

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Andrew Luck: "Disappointed in Myself" in Loss to Saints

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, always the first one to take the blame and be accountable, said that he's "disappointed in myself" over his performance against the Saints on Saturday night.

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Preview

The Seattle Mariners hope to have Robinson Cano in the lineup on Monday night when they resume their playoff push with the opener of a three-game set versus the Texas Rangers.

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College football Week 1: SEC Network starts strong

The opening week of the college football season is here, and it extends six days - Georgia State got special permission to start Wednesday because of conflicts at the Georgia Dome - with a few strong matchups.

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Quiz III : Can you name the Mets who have been involved in every triple play in Mets history?

Side note: I do not remember the one in 2010 but after reading the play description I am trying to find a video for some humor.

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Jets Receiver Jalen Saunders Practices, Will Play Against Eagles

The rookie wide receiver returned to practice on a limited basis Sunday after a recent health scare, and is expected to play in New York's final preseason game at Philadelphia on Thursday night.

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Tennis Fans Flock To Queens For Start Of US Open

It's the calm before the excitement begins at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows where 700,000 fans are expected to fill the stands over the next two weeks, according to the U.S. Open.

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Silverman: Weak Division Is Giants' Best Hope For Bounce-Back Season

While there was some progress from Eli Manning with his performance against the Jets in the third preseason game , the offense still has miles to go before Tom Coughlin can feel good about his team.

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Promo Alert! Talking Giants today on First Sports with Steve Bortstein

Talking #NYG on First Sports with steve bortstein or http://t.co/55wa8cRgcX at 11 a.m. ET.

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Dons ready for 'biggest game'

Winkelman also believes the expected 29,000 sell-out for the Capital One Cup second-round tie on Tuesday night will provide an indication of the club's potential.

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Philadelphiaa s Martin Luther King High Football Team to Be Featured All Week on ESPN

With all the news surrounding Mo'ne Davis and the Taney Dragons, there has arguably been no better time for Philadelphia youth in sports.

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Spain: Full and part time native English Language Teachers

I/We have read and accept the Terms and Conditions of TEFL Professional Network Ltd. and confirm this acceptance by entering my/our user name and password above and accessing the service.

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First Openly Gay NFL Draftee Michael Sam May Not Make the Team

Michael Sam , who became the first openly gay football player to be drafted by an NFL team, has made waves in just three preseason games.

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Kolten Wong's rocky rookie year

Kolten Wong has had his share of ups and down in his rookie season. His overall numbers might not be as good as he had hoped entering the season, but this season has shown promise as he heads into the final month of the regular season.

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New Orleans Saints 2014 Player Ranks: No. 12, Brandin Cooks

... Superdome. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Tennessee Titans 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports We're now twelve days away from the return of New Orleans Saints football, Who Dat Nation! I can already smell your 'Roasted ...

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ESPN: Browns Third Least Desirable Team In NFL

According to an ESPN NFL Nation Confidential survey , the Browns are the 3rd least desirable team to play for in the NFL.

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Aug. 31: Float On

Having an outdoor music festival in Central Texas in August sounds like a totally nutty idea.

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Ronny Deila excited at Celtic UCL prospect

The Scottish champions appear to be in the box seat after their 1-1 draw with Maribor in the first-leg of their play-off in Slovenia last week.

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Katy Perrya s denim throwback and other memorable VMA outfits

The MTV Video Music Awards have added a variety of terms to the pop culture lexicon.

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Prince has new album coming in September Prince is releasing a new album on Sept. 30.

The pop icon announced Monday that he would release "Art Official Age" on Warner Bros.

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Western Michigan at Purdue: Time, TV, Odds, Weather, Streaming, Etc.

Finally, it is game week! Saturday begins a new season and it is a great chance for Purdue to end a 10-game losing streak.

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2014 News Sentinel College Football Preview

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Bruce Pearl eager to get to work at Auburn

Pearl's three-year NCAA show cause penalty expired at midnight Sunday, which allows the Auburn head coach to fully recruit for his new program.

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Off the Court: Sport officials do serve a purpose

... Not all sport officials are on a full-time basis and people need to understand that these guys put their all for the sports they are in charge of without getting paid. Take a team manager for example there's a lot of behind-the-scenes things he has ...

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ADA, Okla.-This cityA s police chief last year made what would become a very popular decision, assigning a rookie to traffic duty even though the new officer was known to be heartless.

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Tiger Woods splits with his swing coach

Woods said on his website Monday he will no longer work with Foley. Woods has had back trouble the last year and is taking the next three months to get stronger.

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Braves Daily News Digest: 8/25

... off this weekend, it features two of the best young closers in the game, Craig Kimbrel and Aroldis Chapman. Kimbrel sports a 1.76 ERA, while the fire-throwing Cuban Chapman has an equally formidable 2.55 ERA. Kimbrel himself shared a few words on ...

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Five prizes that should be Emmy Awards

Every year when the big awards for mass culture roll around, everyone gets heated, not just about the various academies' choices, but about the inadequacies of the categories themselves.

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Shell Oculus Rift V-Power demo shows why Facebook was so keen to buy VR company

Shell is one of a handful of companies to publicly display Oculus Rift content that has no connection to its gaming abilities.

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Sale Takes On Bronx Bombers in Series Finale, JRW Best in U.S.

White Sox vs. Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY in the finale of the three-game series and brief three-game road trip.

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B.J. Raji Injury Only A Minor Setback For Green Bay Packers' Defense

In Friday night's victory over the Oakland Raiders , Green Bay Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji suffered a torn bicep; he is expected to miss the entire season due to this injury.

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Sohag Gazi reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Bangladesh's off-spinner Sohag Gazi has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side's 177 runs loss in the second One-Day International against the West Indies in Grenada on Friday.

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Us Open 2014: What to watch at year's last major

Heading into the U.S. Open, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have won 36 of the past 38 Grand Slam titles, a stretch dating to the 2005 French Open.

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Three kids among five dead in fiery New York car crash

Authorities say a car veered off a New York highway, struck a tree and burst into flames, killing the two adults and three children who were inside.

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Manning gets penalty for taunting as Texans beat Broncos 18-17

Peyton Manning and Emmanuel Sanders found their rhythm after an early miscue, connecting for two long touchdowns in the final 67 seconds of the first half of the Denver Broncos' 18-17 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday night.

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Merc Bosses Furious After Spa Incident

... the second lap to hand the victory to Red Bull. Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff was also unimpressed telling Sky Sports F1 : "It was an unacceptable risk. This is an absolutely unacceptable race for us. For our drivers to crash into each ...

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Griffin rejects suggestion that hea s regressed

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III wrapped up his preseason on a decidedly down note Saturday, with Washington losing to Baltimore, 23-17 , and the first-team offense contributing a mere three points toward the effort.

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Rosol Wins Winston-Salem; Kvitova Can Take No. 1 at US Open

Lukas Rosol saved match points in the final, and Petra Kvitova showed her Wimbledon-winning form in capturing titles days before the kick-off of the US Open.

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Kimi leaves Spa disappointed

Despite posting his best result of the season at Spa on Sunday, Kimi Raikkonen will leave Belgium disappointed not to have finished at least on the podium.

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Vettel: I didn't have the pace

Sebastian Vettel admitted that he simply didn't have to pace to challenge the front-runners at Spa on Sunday.

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Beadles, Marks, Scobee done for preseason

Before practice today, the Jaguars ruled out left guard Zane Beadles , kicker Josh Scobee and defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks for Thursday's preseason finale against Atlanta.

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CFT Preseason Top 25: No. 5 Oklahoma

6/No. 6 Head coach : Bob Stoops Co-offensive coordinators : Josh Heupel and Jay Norvell 2013 offensive rankings : 18th rushing offense ; 90th passing offense ; 52nd total offense ; 40th scoring offense Returning offensive starters : five Defensive coordinator : Mike Stoops 2013 defensive rankings : 25th rushing defense ; 30th passing defense ; 20th ... (more)

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MLB trade rumors: Will Orioles trade for third baseman to replace Machado?

With Manny Machado out of action for the rest of the season, the Orioles "may shop for a third baseman/infielder who has made it through waivers," according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe .

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Us Open 2014: Serena chasing major title No. 18

Up until a couple of years ago, she practically plugged her ears at any mention of records or firsts.

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Us Open 2014: Tournament at a glance

Schedule: The 15-day tournament begins Monday. The women's singles final is Sunday, Sept.

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Lions capsule

What's New: Lions hired Caldwell hoping he can guide talented roster to playoffs after Detroit collapsed down stretch under Jim Schwartz.

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Alan Branch Arressted

... during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 19-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports Alan Branch is already on the bubble for this team and has not seen a lot of action in the preseason either. It has been said ...

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Bengals capsule

What's New: Bodine, a fourth-round pick, takes over at center. Hill, taken in second round, will team with Giovani Bernard in backfield, giving Bengals backs who can catch passes.

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Red Sox vs. Mariners: Seeking the statement start from Allen Webster

Allen Webster has a couple of decent outings in his pocket, but he's still yet to show he can put it all together on the mound.

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Red Sox minor lines: Escobar's disaster, Johnson's domination

Jackie Bradley Jr.: 1-5, K, A Alex Hassan: 1-4 Travis Shaw: 1-4, K, E Garin Cecchini: 1-3, 2B, BB Deven Marrero: 0-4, 2 K, E Blake Swihart: 2-3, BB Talk about Jekyll and Hyde from Edwin Escobar.

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Smallest margin enough for double

JOCKEY Kim Moore had the photo-finish camera on her side when she rode the first two winners at Spreyton on Saturday.

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From Wildcat to Bulldog, Kory Brown comes home

Photo Provided. A locker room selfie - Kory Brown gets one last shot at the gridiron suiting up for SC State this fall.

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Hampshire have been linked with a move for Nottinghamshire veteran Andre Adams.

The New Zealander will be 40 next year and is planning to retire after struggling with injury for the last two seasons.

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The 2014 Pan Pacific Championships Swimmer Awards

Editorial coverage for the Pan Pacific Championships is proudly sponsored by Master Spas ! For complete coverage of the Pan Pacific Championships, check out our event landing page .

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Do The Rams Not Have Confidence In Greg Robinson?

... the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports For the first time all preseason, all five starting offensive linemen were healthy and ready to play aside one another. It ...

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Carson Palmer

Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals will host the reigning AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals in a primetime matchup on "Sunday Night Football."

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Saints Injury Report After 23-17 Victory Over the Colts

After posting double-digit inactives in both matchups versus the Rams and the Titans , the Saints knocked the number down to nine for their matchup with the Colts .

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(L-R) Jered Weaver and Scott Kazmir

As if the American League West was not already contentious enough, the Oakland Athletics and the L.A. Angels find themselves locked in a first-place tie as they prepare to close out a three-game series at the Coliseum Sunday night.

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West Ham boss Sam Allardyce heaps praise on summer signings Mauro...

Mauro Zarate has 'matured' enough to put his controversial days behind him and pull West Ham's attacking strings, according to Sam Allardyce.

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Race - Brilliant Ricciardo denies Rosberg at Spa-Francorchamps24 Aug 2014

Daniel Ricciardo clinched his and Red Bull's third victory of 2014 at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday, while Mercedes' Nico Rosberg survived early contact with team mate Lewis Hamilton to clinch second and extend his championship lead.

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