Sports Stories from August 4, 2016 (Change date)
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Cubs' Contreras proving to be a quick learnerAug 05, 2016 11:48 pm - Welcome to the education of a young catcher. The coursework is accelerated, and the curriculum includes Calling Pitches 101, Setting up Behind the Plate and Practicum i...
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Jackson: A long-awaited return to fishing paradiseAug 05, 2016 11:48 pm - CAYO CRUZ, CUBA - In case you hadn't checked the date lately, it is definitely not 1962. And there are no U.S. warships blockading the waters leading to the island natio...
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Humphries establishing himself as Buccaneers' No. 3 receiverAug 04, 2016 5:00 pm - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Adam Humphries walked off the practice field, drenched in sweat, and greeted word that he's quietly worked his way into a prominent role in the Tampa ...
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Freeney arrives to bolster Falcons' pass rushAug 04, 2016 5:20 pm - ATLANTA (AP) - Dwight Freeney could hardly wait to get inside the Falcons' complex and meet his new team. The NFL's No. 4 active leader in sacks arrived Thursday after p...
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NBC gears up for Olympics with exhaustive coverage planAug 04, 2016 10:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - NBC's plans for the Olympics in Rio over the next two weeks define the term "exhaustive." The network, its cable sisters and Olympics website plan 6,755 ...
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New York Giants sign veteran cornerback Leon HallAug 04, 2016 3:10 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Giants must think they have a shot at ending their four-year playoff drought. After bolstering their league-worst defense with ...
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Appeals court upholds Adrian Peterson suspension in '14 caseAug 04, 2016 2:40 pm - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's power to freely punish Adrian Peterson has prevailed, two seasons after the Minnesota running back became embroiled i...
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Fangio's Bears defense starting to take shapeAug 04, 2016 8:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) - On the hottest, most humid day of Chicago Bears training camp, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wore a sweatshirt. "I don't sweat that much," he...
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White Sox beat Tigers 6-3, snapping Detroit's streak at 8Aug 04, 2016 5:30 pm - DETROIT (AP) - Jose Abreu's home run drought had lasted over a month, and the Chicago slugger was well aware. "It was a tough time for me, because I've never experienced...
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LEADING OFF: O's try to sweep Texas; Tigers seek 9th in rowAug 04, 2016 3:00 am - A look at what's happening all around the majors today: ___ BEST OF THE BEST Baltimore goes for a three-game sweep of visiting Texas in a series between first-place team...
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