Sports Stories from January 6, 2017 (Change date)
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Germany set to regain FIFA Council seat in European electionJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Germany is set to regain a place on FIFA's ruling council in an election forced by corruption allegations linked to the 2006 World Cup. German s...
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Hello, Cleveland: Indians welcome slugger EncarnacionJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - With his family watching proudly, Edwin Encarnacion stood in front of his new locker inside Cleveland's clubhouse, pulled on a fitted cap and slowly but...
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France beats Switzerland, sets up Hopman Cup final vs. USJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - PERTH, Australia (AP) - France will play the United States in the Hopman Cup final after Richard Gasquet and Kristina Mladenovic combined to beat Swiss teammates Roger F...
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Kane, Blackhawks beat Sabres 4-3 in overtimeJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane stayed on the ice long enough to shoot the Chicago Blackhawks to a sorely needed victory. Kane scored 56 seconds into overtime, Artem Anisimo...
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USC transfer QB Browne gets early start at PittJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - PITTSBURGH (AP) - Max Browne spent four years at Southern California constantly competing for the starting quarterback job, with mixed results at best. The big-armed 21-...
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Hassan Whiteside rejoins Heat after scary eye injuryJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hassan Whiteside has rejoined the Miami Heat in Los Angeles one week after a scary eye injury. Whiteside was held out of Friday night's game against t...
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Hawks GM Wilcox apologizes after fan insulted by jokeJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Hawks general manager Wes Wilcox has apologized for making a joke a fan believed was racially insensitive. Wilcox insisted he was only trying to m...
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Rockets extend streak to 7 with 100-93 win over MagicJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Houston Rockets are edging toward elite status in the Western Conference, and learning that the climb comes with challenges. Facing a struggling...
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No NDSU: James Madison plays Youngstown State for FCS titleJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Youngstown State quarterback Hunter Wells had heard plenty of stories from family and friends about the glory days of Penguins football, and the fou...
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UMaine women's hoops coach takes indefinite medical leaveJan 06, 2017 6:00 am - ORONO, Maine (AP) - The women's basketball coach at the University of Maine is taking an indefinite medical leave. UMaine announced Richard Barron's leave Friday. The un...