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Men’s bracket still full of stars, not the same for women
LONDON — The so-called “Big 4” who have won 35 of 37 of the past Grand Slam singles titles — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer — are all around for the second week at Wimbledon, joined by the new major winner on ...
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Free agents weigh building bank accounts or a team
NEW YORK — Phil Jackson sought to clear something up: Suggesting Carmelo Anthony take less than a maximum salary wasn’t his idea....
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Langer wins Senior Players in playoff
PITTSBURGH — Bernhard Langer gave away a four-shot lead in the final round of Senior Players Championship and wondered where his game had gone....
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Bosh opting out of contract with Heat
MIAMI — LeBron James went first. Dwyane Wade followed a few days later. And now Chris Bosh has made it a clean sweep. The Big 3, for now anyway, are free. And Pat Riley will soon have the chance to make the Miami Heat even better....
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United States’ World Cup players buoyed by large audience back home
SAO PAULO — The last time the U.S. played in a World Cup in Brazil, just one American reporter was on hand, using vacation time and paying his own way....
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Costa Rica survives shootout
RECIFE, Brazil — Costa Rica beat Greece in a penalty shootout Sunday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after defending with 10 men for nearly an hour....
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Things to know about Belgium squad
MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil — If Belgium has a reputation for self-indulgence because of its love of chocolate and beer, it is time to look at its World Cup squad and admire discipline, stamina and determination....
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Poll: White, rich fill Brazil World Cup stadiums
RIO DE JANEIRO — A poll published Sunday on the wealth and race of fans who attended a World Cup match in Brazil illustrated what any TV viewer in the nation has seen: Those attending games are overwhelmingly white and rich....
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Keselowski hungry for more wins
SPARTA, Ky. — Brad Keselowski will have to fine-tune his victory celebrations after a shattered champagne bottle left him with a bloodied and bandaged right hand....
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Twins slip by Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kendrys Morales slapped a line drive away from the Texas shift, landing it just inside the foul line in left field where the only person close to it was a security guard scrambling to get out of the way....
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Men’s bracket still full of stars, not the same for women