Sports Stories from July 6, 2017 (Change date)
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Kristick hired to run North American World Cup bidJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - John Kristick, a managing director of the failed U.S. bid to host the 2022 World Cup and a former executive of FIFA marketing partner Infront Sports & Med...
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Toronto takes top spot in MLS after Chicago held to a drawJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - ORLANDO, Florida (AP) - Sebastian Giovinco scored twice and set up Jozy Altidore's goal to help Toronto FC beat Orlando City 3-1 to take the overall lead in the MLS on W...
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Mario Goetze to return to Dortmund training after months outJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - Germany World Cup hero Mario Goetze is expected to return to training with Borussia Dortmund when the side reconvenes from its summer break on F...
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Shoop says he was fired in counterclaim against Penn StateJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Former Penn State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop has responded to the school's lawsuit against him by saying he was forced out and that he enc...
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US drops 12 spots to 35th, near low in FIFA rankingsJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - ZURICH (AP) - The United States dropped 12 spots to 35th in the FIFA rankings, one above the Americans' low in July and August 2012. Much of the drop is attributable to ...
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Twins plan a party to remember '87 World Series titleJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins aren't letting the 30th anniversary of a World Series championship pass unnoticed. The Twins have invited a long list of stars and...
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Pacers take next step in rebuilding by waiving Monta EllisJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers have waived backup guard Monta Ellis. Ellis has played the last two seasons in Indiana, averaging 11.3 points and 4.0 assists in 1...
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Bucks make deal with 76ers to get draft pick Sterling BrownJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired the rights to sign rookie Sterling Brown from the Philadelphia 76ers for cash considerations. Brown was the 46th overa...
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Schwarber returns to Cubs, goes 0 for 4 vs. BrewersJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Schwarber returned to the Chicago Cubs following a two-week stint in the minor leagues and started Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, whe...
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Perez homers in 10th to give Royals 9-6 win over MarinersJul 06, 2017 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - Less than two months after sitting 10 games below .500, the Kansas City Royals are rolling into the All-Star break and on the cusp of the lead in the AL C...