Sports Stories from April 29, 2017 (Change date)
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Devils buck odds to win NHL draft lottery; Vegas to pick 6thApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - A few weeks after the New Jersey Devils closed their worst season in nearly 30 years, general manager Ray Shero has something to smile about. "We finally won something,"...
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Arkansas star running back leaves practice in ambulanceApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - A year and a half after he broke his neck in a game, Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams suffered another injury scare when he was taken aw...
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Celtics ready for next challenge after tough Bulls seriesApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Boston Celtics got hit with a devastating emotional blow just as the playoffs were about to start. They dropped the first two games at home, too. Just...
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Sydney FC beats Perth to reach A-League finalApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - After dominating the regular season, Sydney FC strode into the A-League final with an emphatic 3-0 semifinal win over Perth on Saturday. Joshua Brillante, ...
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Harrison, Herrera lead NYCFC to 3-2 win over CrewApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Jack Harrison scored twice, 19-year-old Yangel Herrera added an assist and his first MLS goal and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Sa...
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Barcelona, Madrid win as Liga title race nears climaxApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona and Real Madrid maintained their neck-and-neck title race in the Spanish league on Saturday, when both teams won to stay level on point...
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Bengals getting backlash over drafting RB Joe MixonApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals are facing a backlash over their decision to draft running back Joe Mixon, who punched a woman in the face while at Oklahoma. Cincinnati ad...
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Bills take methodical draft approach under McDermottApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Similar to the deliberate and detail-oriented approach of their rookie coach Sean McDermott, the Buffalo Bills relied on function over flash du...
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Smoak homers, Blue Jays beat Rays 4-1 to end 3-game skidApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - TORONTO (AP) - As they try to recover from a tough start, the stakes sure feel high to the Toronto Blue Jays. Justin Smoak had three hits, including a two-run homer, and...
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What's a fan to do when Earnhardt leaves? History might helpApr 29, 2017 7:00 am - RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - For 14 years, NASCAR's largest fan base belonged to Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now the namesake son of racing icon and seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhard...