Sports Stories from April 18, 2016 (Change date)
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Vinny who? Velasquez dominates to start his Phillies careerApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - Vince Velasquez needed just two starts with the Phillies to put himself in elite company. The 23-year-old right-hander dominated the San Diego Padres on Thursday, striki...
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Hickey scores in OT to lift Islanders past Panthers 4-3Apr 18, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Thomas Hickey saw an opening in overtime, went to the net and gave the New York Islanders a big win in their Brooklyn postseason debut. Hickey scored 12:...
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Coaching changes at 3 schools bring new look to SEC EastApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference Eastern Division's new look was on display this spring. Three of the division's seven teams - Georgia, Missouri and S...
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Veteran DT Chris Jones claimed off waivers by DolphinsApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Veteran defensive tackle Chris Jones has been claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins after missing last season because of an injury. Jones started for th...
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New York Giants re-sign placekicker Josh BrownApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Giants have re-signed Pro Bowl placekicker Josh Brown. The Giants announced the signing on Monday, although Brown said he agree...
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Clippers rout Blazers 115-95 with 3 double-doubles in Game 1Apr 18, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Blake Griffin is back to his old ferocious self just in time for the playoffs. Bulling his way to the rim, finding teammates for baskets and dunking w...
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Cardinals release veteran DT Cory ReddingApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Cardinals have released defensive tackle Cory Redding. The 14-year NFL veteran missed four games last season with an ankle injury but pla...
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Bears' Josh Bellamy signs rights tenderApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears wide receiver and special teams standout Josh Bellamy has signed his exclusive rights tender. Last season, Bellamy was second on t...
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Minnesota native Whitney Tinjum joins GophersApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota native Whitney Tinjum has joined the Gophers women's basketball program as a fifth-year graduate transfer. The university announced Monday t...
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Lackey strikes out 11 against old team as Cubs top Cards 5-0Apr 18, 2016 7:00 am - ST. LOUIS (AP) - John Lackey had a little extra something in the tank for his old team. The 37-year-old right-hander struck out 11 in seven innings of four-hit ball and ...