Sports Stories from July 18, 2016 (Change date)
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Boyd terrific, Upton homers as Tigers shut down Twins 1-0Jul 18, 2016 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Matt Boyd reached out his glove and snagged Joe Mauer's liner to the mound. Looking pleased with himself, the Detroit left-hander flipped the ball from hi...
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In 'peanut punch' video, Tillman says he's retiring from NFLJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Longtime Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons. The 35-year-old Tillman, known for his "peanut punch"...
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USA women's field hockey believes it has joined the eliteJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - The United States is a real threat to return to the podium in women's field hockey. The Americans finished third in Los Angeles in 1984 but haven't medaled since, despit...
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Blue Jays give Justin Smoak $8.5M deal for 2017-18Jul 18, 2016 7:00 am - OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - First baseman Justin Smoak has agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays covering 2017-18. Smoak is making $3.9 mill...
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Former Cardinals exec sentenced to prison for hacking AstrosJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - A federal judge sentenced the former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals to nearly four years in prison Monday for hacking the Houston Astros' pl...
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American League-worst Twins fire general manager Terry RyanJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad's reverence for Terry Ryan has been evident for almost two decades, steadfastly supporting his general manager with a...
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Houston AD met with Pac-12 commissioner on West Coast tripJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - University of Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek met last month with Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott while on a trip to the West Coast as the school tries to attr...
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Indians' Gomes could miss 2 months with separated shoulderJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - A season of struggle for Yan Gomes has worsened. Cleveland's starting catcher could miss two months after separating his right shoulder, an injury that ...
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LB Justin Durant returning to Cowboys team needing depthJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys signed linebacker Justin Durant to a one-year deal Monday, adding a familiar face to provide some needed depth on defense. Durant...
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INSIDE THE REPORT: Doping scheme had magicians, cocktailsJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - The 97-page report into state-directed doping of Russian athletes is full of details on alleged wrongdoing dating back years. It also includes a number of references and...