Sports Stories from July 1, 2016 (Change date)
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Canucks grab Eriksson with 6-year, $36M dealJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The Vancouver Canucks acquired one of the top free agents in the NHL on Friday, signing Loui Eriksson to a six-year, $36 million contr...
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FIFA panel chairman Sexwale visits the Gaza StripJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip (AP) - The head of a special FIFA committee aimed at improving soccer relations between Israel and the Palestinians says conflict and politics ar...
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Gonzalez solid but White Sox shut out by Astros 5-0Jul 01, 2016 7:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - Miguel Gonzalez pitched well on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Chicago White Sox offense couldn't do anything to help him out. Carlos Gomez hit a two-ru...
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Bruins sign David Backes to $30 million, 5-year dealJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - Former St. Louis Blues captain David Backes said he got goosebumps thinking about joining a team that already includes centers like Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. "T...
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Ex-Rutgers football player gets jail, probation after fightJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) - A former Rutgers University football player has been sentenced to three days in jail after pleading guilty to his role in a fight that left a ...
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Twins drop 3-2 decision to Desmond, Dyson and Rangers in 10Jul 01, 2016 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The decisive blow for Minnesota came on Ian Desmond's leadoff home run in the 10th inning for the Texas Rangers. The Twins essentially lost the game a...
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Rudisha 3rd in Kenya Olympic trials, still makes Rio teamJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - ELDORET, Kenya (AP) - Olympic champion David Rudisha was beaten into third place in the 800 meters at the Kenyan trials on Friday but the world-record holder was still s...
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The Latest: Wales beats Belgium 3-1 to reach semifinalsJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - The Latest from the European Championship (all times local): ___ 10:50 p.m. Wales came from a goal down to beat Belgium 3-1 and advance to the semifinals of...
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Bolt has injured hamstring, status for Rio Games in doubtJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Usain Bolt's Olympic quest is in doubt, after the sprint superstar left his country's national championships with a hamstring injury shortly bef...
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6 players eligible for NFL's supplemental draftJul 01, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Six players have been declared eligible for the NFL's supplemental draft, which will be held July 14. Defensive linemen Ra'Zahn Howard of Purdue and Came...