Sports Stories from February 19, 2016 (Change date)
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Judge dismisses academic claims by ex-UNC athletesFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A judge dismissed a lawsuit Friday in which two former University of North Carolina athletes alleged the school failed to provide them and other a...
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Rangers guarantee manager Banister's contract through 2018Feb 19, 2016 6:00 am - SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Jeff Banister's contract to manage the Texas Rangers has been guaranteed through 2018 after his division-winning debut. Banister was voted AL Mana...
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Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson retires due to concussionFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - STOKE, England (AP) - Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson has been forced into retirement at the age of 31 due to a concussion he sustained while playing for the English Premi...
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Citing medial issue, Angels return LHP Friedrich to RockiesFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have returned reliever Christian Friedrich to the Colorado Rockies due to concerns over an undisclosed medical issue. The Ange...
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White Sox look ahead after disappointing 2015Feb 19, 2016 6:00 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Last season's gone. That's the way David Robertson put it on the first day of spring training Friday as the Chicago White Sox pitchers and catcher...
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Wall scores 22 points to help Wizards beat Pistons 98-86Feb 19, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - With a week off for the All-Star break, the Washington Wizards reflected on their inconsistent defense. Maybe that's all they needed to change it. John...
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Cardinals sign former CFL linebacker Tristan OkpalaugoFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Cardinals signed linebacker Tristan Okpalaugo to a one-year contract Friday. Terms of the deal terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-5, 25...
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Column: In race for 2024 Summer Olympics, losing is winningFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - For some reason, four cities submitted bids this week to host the 2024 Olympics, turning in glitzy presentations filled with all sorts of highfalutin ideals and delusion...
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Tony Sanchez agrees to minor league deal with Blue JaysFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - TORONTO (AP) - Catcher Tony Sanchez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and will attend major league spring training. The 27-year-old, whose...
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Suns center Tyson Chandler leaves game with shoulder injuryFeb 19, 2016 6:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix center Tyson Chandler left the Suns' game Friday night against the Houston Rockets with a strained right shoulder. Chandler grabbed his shoulder a...