Sports Stories from March 16, 2016 (Change date)
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Titletown turns to hoops with rise of Green Bay PhoenixMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - A sure sign of success in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is when the hometown Packers start recognizing another team's accomplishments. One of the NFL's marquee clubs knows a thi...
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FIFA acknowledges World Cup hosting bribes, asks US for cashMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - GENEVA (AP) - FIFA acknowledged Wednesday that past World Cups were awarded based on bribes, and the organization wants U.S. prosecutors to give it "tens of millions of ...
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Yale blocks out captain's dismissal heading to NCAA tourneyMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - There's no question that Yale has had to deal with some tough off the court issues on their way to the NCAA Tournament following the expulsion la...
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Cardinals, guard Evan Mathis agree to 1-year contractMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Evan Mathis, a starting guard for the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos last season, and the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms on a one-year co...
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LEADING OFF: Prized youngsters on mound, Zimmerman at firstMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - A look at what's happening all around spring training in Florida and Arizona today: ___ THE NEXT BIG THINGS? Top prospect Julio Urias pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers...
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Injured Diego Godin left off Uruguay squad for qualifiersMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Injured defender Diego Godin has been left out of Uruguay's squad for its World Cup qualifiers later this month against Brazil and Peru. The U...
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Spurned by Chargers, Weddle embraces new start with RavensMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Eric Weddle enjoyed playing with the San Diego Chargers for nine seasons. He loved his long, scruffy beard, too. The three-time Pro Bowl safety ...
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Irving leads LeBron-less Cavaliers over Mavericks 99-98Mar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - There was no LeBron James to save the Cleveland Cavaliers in crunch time. He was on the bench. So Kyrie Irving stepped up. Irving scored 33 points and m...
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Johnson taking the long view after first season at AlabamaMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Avery Johnson generated some excitement, if not more wins, during his first season at Alabama. The Crimson Tide boosted attendance by nearly 3,00...
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NCAA Tournament CapsulesMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Zak Irvin hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the closing minute as Michigan pulled out another one at the end on Wednesday night, ...