Sports Stories from May 15, 2017 (Change date)
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Lavezzi apologizes to Chinese fans over leaked photoMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Argentina international Ezequiel Lavezzi has apologized to his Chinese fans over a photo leaked online in which he pulls back his eyes with his fingers in...
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Loyd, Stewart lead Storm to 87-82 win over FeverMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - Jewell Loyd scored 27 points, Breanna Stewart made several key plays down the stretch and the Seattle Storm turned back the Indiana Fever 87-82 on Sunday....
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Rubber match: Cavaliers to wear Goodyear logo on jerseysMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cavaliers are teaming up with another Akron icon. Linked by geography and superstar LeBron James, the defending NBA champions on Monday announced a ...
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Win in Rome lets Sharapova try to qualify for WimbledonMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Three tournaments into her return from a 15-month doping ban, Maria Sharapova has already gained enough rankings points to enter qualifying for Wimbledon. Th...
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Argentina defender Martin Demichelis to retire after seasonMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Argentine defender Martin Demichelis, who won one Premier League and four Bundesliga titles, says he will retire after the season. The 36-year-old D...
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Carrasco injured, but Indians' bullpen stops Rays in 8-7 winMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - After Carlos Carrasco left with an injury Monday night, the Indians bullpen managed to close things out. Cleveland just hopes it doesn't have to cover f...
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CFP title game adds halftime concert, but bands will play onMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - The College Football Playoff is bringing a Super Bowl-style halftime show to the national championship game without bumping the marching bands. ESPN and the College Foot...
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Jose Altuve back in lineup after switching to shoes that fitMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Second baseman Jose Altuve is back in the Houston Astros' lineup after giving his team a scare because his special Mother's Day shoes were too snug. Altuve ...
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Column: NASCAR turns to softer tires to goose All-Star raceMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - This is a strange time in NASCAR and one that often feels very close to the Wild West. In this time of rebuilding, the mindset should be that anyt...
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Back home, Predators eager to match Ducks' physical playMay 15, 2017 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators finally are facing their first real adversity this postseason, with the Anaheim Ducks eager to push, hit and poke them ou...