Sports Stories from February 28, 2015 (Change date)
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IOC takes new steps to mourn the dead during OlympicsFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The IOC is taking new steps to mourn the dead during the Olympics - but stopping short of holding a moment of silence during opening ceremonies to ...
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Back with Minnesota, rehabbed Mark Hamburger relishes momentFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - With 61 players in spring training with the Minnesota Twins, the paths taken to major league camp are many. Mark Hamburger's winding journey incl...
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Astros newcomer Gattis learning more and more about outfieldFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Evan Gattis is quickly becoming at ease in the clubhouse with his new Houston teammates. Adapting to his new spot on the field might take a little...
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Blue Jays boost outfield depth, sign Dayan ViciedoFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays boosted their outfield depth Sunday, signing Dayan Viciedo to a minor league contract and saying he might be able to earn a sp...
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Blatter concerned by Russian soccer racism before World CupFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - HOLYWOOD, Northern Ireland (AP) - FIFA President Sepp Blatter is concerned by a study that highlighted the scale of Russian soccer's racism problem ahead of the 2018 Wor...
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Rangers scratch Holland, but it's 'no biggie,' he saysFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Left-hander Derek Holland was scratched from the Texas Rangers' intrasquad game Sunday with a sore shoulder. "This was not an alarm-bell one," Ran...
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Phillies fall to college team in 1st spring training gameFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Phillies starter Paul Clemens pitched two perfect innings, but Philadelphia lost to the University of Tampa 6-2 Sunday in the first spring traini...
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Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals blank Maple Leafs 4-0Feb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin's offensive performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night was impressive. His celebration after his first goal, however, wa...
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President Obama remembers Minnie Minoso as 'Mr. White Sox'Feb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - President Barack Obama calls late White Sox great Minnie Minoso "one of the most dominant and dynamic players of the 1950s." Minoso has died at age 92. He...
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Seller's market for NHL teams as trade deadline nearsFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - General managers, count your draft picks. In this trade market, they're valuable currency. In the days leading to Monday's NHL trade deadline, draft picks have been movi...