Sports Stories from January 17, 2017 (Change date)
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Federer's 17 majors stack up nicely against everyone elseJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The 64 players contesting second-round matches at the Australian Open on Wednesday have won a total of 36 Grand Slam singles titles. One guy,...
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Patriots happy to be home for latest trip to AFC title gameJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots have had what seems like an annual spot in the AFC championship game over the past decade. But the fact that this year'...
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Murillo spectacular goal with bicycle kick in Inter winJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - MILAN (AP) - Jeison Murillo scored with a spectacular bicycle kick and Antonio Candreva got the winner in extra time as Inter Milan beat Bologna 3-2 Tuesday to advance t...
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FA fines Man City defender Sagna over Instagram messageJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The English Football Association has fined Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna 40,000 pounds (around $50,000) for an Instagram post about a referee. Sagn...
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Redskins interview Manusky for defensive coordinator jobJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins have interviewed outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky for their defensive coordinator job. The team announced Manusky's int...
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Fernandez gets 300th win, No. 23 USF women beat MemphisJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Maria Jespersen tied her career-high with 26 points, on 11-of-18 shooting, Ariadna Pujol had a double-double and coach Jose Fernandez earned his 300th...
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Ayew penalty gives Ghana winning start to African NationsJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - PORT-GENTIL, Gabon (AP) - Andre Ayew scored a penalty as Ghana beat Uganda 1-0 on Tuesday in a lackluster opening to the four-time champions' bid for a first African Cup...
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Rangers sign slugger Josh Hamilton to minor league contractJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Slugger Josh Hamilton is getting another shot with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers said Tuesday they have agreed to a minor league contract with a...
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Predators claim Hunt, send Fiala to AHL, put Granberg on IRJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators have claimed defenseman Brad Hunt off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. In other moves announced Tuesday, the Predators a...
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Kings F Omri Casspi out for up to 2 weeks with calf injuryJan 17, 2017 6:00 am - SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi will miss up to two weeks with an injured right calf. The team said Tuesday that an MRI showed Casspi stra...