Sports Stories from August 29, 2017 (Change date)
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Jim Leonhard looks at home as coordinator at No. 9 WisconsinAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - At Wisconsin practices, Jim Leonhard can often be found standing by himself about 15 or 20 yards behind the line of scrimmage, bent over at the wais...
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Ga Tech's Johnson in no hurry to reveal starting quarterbackAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - With less than a week to go before season opener against No. 25 Tennessee, Georgia Tech still hasn't revealed who will start at quarterback. That's not to...
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Twins plan retirement tribute for club saves leader NathanAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Six-time All-Star Joe Nathan, who is eighth on the all-time list with 377 saves, has decided at age 42 to retire. The Minnesota Twins, where Nathan sp...
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NFL making $40 million available for medical researchAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A year after the NFL pledged $100 million in support of independent medical research and engineering advancements, a huge chunk of that soon will be awar...
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Cardinals' roster hopefuls set for last preseason gameAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is glad he only has one roster cut down day this year. He said that the final cut is the worst day of the year. "It...
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Rutgers catalyst Grant ready for opener vs. No. 8 WashingtonAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Rutgers offensive catalyst Janarion Grant has waited 11 months to play in a game, and the stage could not be bigger for his return. The Scarlet K...
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Isaiah Thomas says "I am not damaged" in ESPN interviewAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened to void his recent trade to Cleveland. Tho...
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Eagles already miss popular teammate Jon DorenbosAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The magic's gone from the Philadelphia Eagles' locker room. A day after long snapper and celebrity magician Jon Dorenbos was traded to the New Orlean...
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US Open glance: Federer, Nadal, Kerber in 1st-round matchesAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - A quick look at the U.S. Open : LOOKAHEAD TO TUESDAY No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Roger Federer will play their first-round matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium - Nadal d...
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Czech forward Schick moves to Roma in record deal for clubAug 29, 2017 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Roma has completed the signing of forward Patrik Schick from Sampdoria in a club record deal adding up to around 42 million euros ($51 million). Schick had b...