Sports Stories from August 17, 2016 (Change date)
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Jaguars claim DT Barnes off waivers, sign OL McClendonAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed defensive tackle T.J. Barnes off waivers from Buffalo. To make room for Barnes on the 90-man roster, the ...
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Netherlands wins shootout in women's field hockey semifinalsAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Ellen Hoog shook off a miss in the shootout and came back to score the game-winner as the Netherlands defeated Germany on Wednesday in the Olympic ...
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After coach's arrest, Dibaba says she's 'crystal' cleanAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - New 1,500-meter Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon sat at a podium not long after winning her first major title - when she beat the world-record holde...
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Nancy Bidwill, wife of Arizona Cardinals owner, dies at 84Aug 17, 2016 7:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Nancy Bidwill, wife of Arizona Cardinals owner William "Bill" Bidwill, has died after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 84. Her son, Cardinal...
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"Awesome Hour" on the track as US captures 6 Olympic medalsAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Tianna Bartoletta reflected on her first Olympic title and a rush of American medals and gave it a catchy name: "awesome hour." In a span of about ...
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Montana's Shannon Schweyen names Mike Petrino as assistantAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Montana women's basketball coach Shannon Schweyen has named Mike Petrino as an assistant. Petrino comes to Montana after four seasons as an assist...
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Jaguars rookie Ramsey 'very, very close' to 100 percentAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey says he's "very, very close" to being 100 percent following knee surgery. Ramsey sat out th...
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KICKING OFF: Freeney expected to make debut with FalconsAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - A look at Thursday's NFL preseason matchups: NOW YOU SEE HIM The Falcons' latest hope for boosting their pass rush, defensive end Dwight Freeney, is expected to make his...
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Browns CB Williams suspended, fined for violating team rulesAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Browns have suspended cornerback K'Waun Williams for two weeks and fined him for multiple violations of team rules. The team announced the...
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Soler, Lester lead Cubs to 6-1 win over BrewersAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 ...