Sports Stories from January 31, 2017 (Change date)
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Egypt inspired by history, Burkina Faso by a phone callJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) - Egypt has a history of success at the African Cup of Nations for its inspiration. Semifinal opponent Burkina Faso got a phone call from Jose Mou...
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Saints Payton announces staff additions of Nolan, BantaJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints coach Sean Payton has hired former San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan as New Orleans' new linebackers coach and former NFL long snapper Bra...
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Mignolet saves late penalty, Liverpool holds Chelsea 1-1Jan 31, 2017 6:00 am - LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Antonio Conte strode across the field moments after the final whistle, punching the air with joy as Chelsea fans celebrated in one corner of An...
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Arizona State tabs Alabama's Napier as offensive coordinatorJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State has named Alabama assistant Billy Napier as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Napier will share coordinator duties with...
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Seattle signs reliever Nick Hagadone to minor league dealJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have signed left-handed pitcher Nick Hagadone to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. Seattle completed the sig...
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'Bama transfer Barnett eligible all season for Arizona StateJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - Alabama transfer quarterback Blake Barnett is eligible to play the entire 2017 season for Arizona State. The NCAA informed the school Tuesday that Barnett, who left Alab...
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Brazil's Pato latest to head to Chinese Super LeagueJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato has signed with Tianjin Quanjian, the latest major acquisition by the Chinese Super League. Pato posted on Twitter Monday...
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Hornqvist scores twice, Penguins top Predators 4-2Jan 31, 2017 6:00 am - PITTSBURGH (AP) - Patric Hornqvist scored twice, Matt Murray stopped 37 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins returned from the All-Star break with a 4-2 win over Nashville ...
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AP source: Cavs to work out free-agent guard Kirk HinrichJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Kirk Hinrich can run an offense, play gritty defense and has plenty of postseason experience. Everything the Cavaliers are looking for. Hinrich, a 15-ye...
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Super Bowl opening night a bit more tame than usualJan 31, 2017 6:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - A man traipsing around Monday's Super Bowl opening night in a full-length gown declaring himself "The Empress of Austria, Elizabeth I" was the most outrag...