Sports Stories from January 18, 2017 (Change date)
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High-octane offenses in title games. This should be fun.Jan 18, 2017 6:00 am - This should be fun. The conference championship teams feature big-time offenses - yes, we know, the Steelers didn't look like one in the red zone last weekend - that cou...
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As Isner falters, Sock poised to take next step for US menJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - John Isner has long been accustomed to carrying the torch for U.S. men's tennis, dealing with the heightened expectations at the Grand Slams ...
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Trevor Plouffe finalizes $5.25M, 1-year deal with A'sJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Infielder Trevor Plouffe has finalized a $5.25 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics and is expected to be the primary third basem...
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Kyle Korver, champion Cavs still getting to know each otherJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - Kyle Korver feels mostly moved in. Off the floor, that is. The newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers still has some adjusting to do before h...
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Davis leads Pelicans past Magic 118-88Jan 18, 2017 6:00 am - New Orleans (AP) - Given a huge assist by the NBA schedule-makers, the New Orleans Pelicans took full advantage. Anthony Davis had 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Peli...
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Darlington to celebrate late 1980s with throwback weekendJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Style up those mullets and pull out the Guns 'N Roses tapes, NASCAR is celebrating the late 1980s. Darlington Raceway officials announced Wednesd...
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Hokies a transformed women's program under Kenny BrooksJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - First-year coach Kenny Brooks is as surprised as anyone at how quickly the Hokies have embraced his team-building efforts. And the results have be...
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526 potential victims in sex abuse case, 248 clubs impactedJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Police say the number of clubs impacted by British soccer's sprawling child sex abuse scandal has climbed to 248, with 184 suspects and 526 potential victi...
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Celta stuns Madrid 2-1 in 1st leg of Copa del Rey quartersJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Celta Vigo took advantage of its breakaway chances in the second half to stun Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on ...
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Capitals are winning more, whining less at refereesJan 18, 2017 6:00 am - ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Shut up and play has been a mantra lately for the Washington Capitals. Too often early in the season players would harp on officials for missing a ...