Sports Stories from February 20, 2017 (Change date)
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Roger Federer says Laver Cup will be a tough competitionFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - PRAGUE (AP) - The new Laver Cup team tennis tournament is supposed to be a "tough" contest, not an exhibition, according to Roger Federer. The competition will pit a tea...
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Lots of points, lots of dunks, not a lot of All-Star defenseFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - It was the fourth quarter of the All-Star Game, and a few fans started yelling loudly enough for DeAndre Jordan to hear them from his spot on the West...
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Optimism in high gear at Daytona for NASCAR's top teamsFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Optimism abounds after the opening weekend at Daytona International Speedway, especially for NASCAR's top teams. Teamwork at Joe Gibbs Racing ...
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Irish reserve Nelson to return for fifth seasonFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame reserve Kristina Nelson will return for a fifth season. Coach Muffet McGraw announced Nelson's decision on her radio show Monday. Nels...
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Charlotte QB Kevin Olsen arrested on rape chargesFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte quarterback Kevin Olsen has been arrested on rape charges. The Charlotte Observer reports (http://bit.ly/2lZ88Ei ) the 22-year-old Olsen...
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Swisher arrives as guest instructor, A-Rod on deckFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nick Swisher has arrived as a New York Yankees guest spring training instructor and Alex Rodriguez is on deck. Swisher worked with outfielders Monday ...
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Departing Clattenburg still on list of EPL refereesFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Mark Clattenburg remains on the list of English Premier League match officials and will referee the game between West Bromwich Albion and Bournemouth on Sa...
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All-Star game ratings are best since 2013Feb 20, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA All-Star game drew an average audience of 7.8 million viewers, making it the most-viewed All-Star broadcast since 2013. Turner Sports announced t...
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Fordham's 3 women's basketball seniors excel in classroomFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - It's not that rare in women's basketball for players to earn enough credits to graduate before their senior year is done. Not many of those athletes, how...
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Jaguars release veteran defensive lineman Jared OdrickFeb 20, 2017 6:00 am - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran defensive lineman Jared Odrick, saving $8.5 million against the salary cap. Odrick was due a $2 ...