Sports Stories from July 18, 2016 (Change date)
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Column: Earnhardt the example of putting health firstJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - There was a time when drivers raced injured, when nothing could get them to climb out of their seat. The rules didn't allow racers to be hurt, sit...
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Some questions and answers about the Russian doping reportJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - GENEVA (AP) - A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency included more details from investigators about how Russian athletes - with help from government officials - doped ...
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Devils sign defenseman Reece Scarlett to two-way contractJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Reece Scarlett to a one-year, two-way contract worth $600,000 at the NHL level. General manager Ray S...
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Sharks re-sign forward Matt Nieto to 1-year contractJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Matt Nieto to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old Nieto was a restricted free agent, whose rights were r...
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Putin orders officials to speed up WCup stadium constructionJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered officials in St. Petersburg to speed up construction of a trouble-plagued stadium which is scheduled to ...
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China sending 416 athletes to Rio OlympicsJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - China is sending 416 athletes to the Rio de Janeiro Games, including 35 former Olympic champions, state media reported Monday. China's contingent includes...
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Bucks re-sign center Miles Plumlee, agrees to 4-year dealJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE (AP) - Restricted free agent center Miles Plumlee is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on what agent Mark Bartelstein said Monday is a four-year deal worth $52 ...
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Stenson, Mickelson forever linked after epic Open duelJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - TROON, Scotland (AP) - They walked off the 18th green together, arms wrapped around each other, forever linked by one of golf's greatest duels. Henrik Stenson and Phil M...
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Nigeria names Paul le Guen as new 'technical adviser'Jul 18, 2016 7:00 am - ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - The Nigeria Football Federation has chosen Frenchman Paul le Guen as the new coach of the national team. The NFF says Le Guen's appointment depends...
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Schmiedlova, Knapp through to 2nd round of Swedish OpenJul 18, 2016 7:00 am - BASTAD, Sweden (AP) - Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia won her first match on the main WTA Tour since January when she beat a local wild card in straight sets to st...