Sports Stories from August 20, 2017 (Change date)
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Vikings sign former University of Minnesota QB LeidnerAug 20, 2017 11:50 am - EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed former University of Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner. The 6-foot-3, 228-pound Leidner was not selected i...
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FANTASY PLAYS: Wide receivers more important as game shiftsAug 20, 2017 1:20 am - When it comes to fantasy football we all hear several pieces of advice. Don't draft quarterbacks early as that position is deep. Make sure to get at least one top runnin...
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Rosario hits slam in 9-run 1st as Twins rout D-backs 12-5Aug 20, 2017 8:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins knew Arizona spot starter T.J. McFarland would be on a pitch count, so they hoped to get into the Diamondbacks' bullpen early. Aft...
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Bills sign tight end Rory Anderson, safety Adrian McDonaldAug 20, 2017 10:10 am - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills have signed tight end Rory Anderson and safety Adrian McDonald. Buffalo freed up the two roster spots by designating tight en...
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More Wembley woes for Spurs, Chelsea reignites title defenseAug 20, 2017 4:05 pm - LONDON (AP) - Tottenham banners lined the walkways leading to Wembley. The stadium was rebranded inside in the club's colors. Even drumming was amplified over the speake...
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Kenseth puts on brave face as he's being shown the doorAug 21, 2017 10:53 pm - BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - It could have gotten very uncomfortable as Erik Jones and Matt Kenseth sat side-by-side shortly after an intriguing race at Bristol Motor Speedway....
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Honoring victims of attacks, Barcelona wins league openerAug 20, 2017 4:05 pm - BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Wearing shirts honoring victims of the recent attacks in Spain, Barcelona opened its Spanish league season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Real B...
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Stewart leads Storm to 103-66 win over SkyAug 20, 2017 8:30 pm - ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Breanna Stewart had 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Jewell Loyd and Alysha Clark scored 17 points apiece and the Seattle Storm never trai...
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AEK starts season with 2-0 win over PanetolikosAug 20, 2017 5:05 pm - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - AEK started its Greek league season with a 2-0 victory over Panetolikos on Sunday with both teams reduced to 10 men. Hugo Almeida scored with a pen...
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Heat sign former Celtics forward Jordan MickeyAug 21, 2017 6:50 pm - MIAMI (AP) - The Miami Heat have signed forward Jordan Mickey to a contract that will pay him about $1.5 million this season. Mickey spent parts of the last two seasons ...