Sports Stories from September 1, 2017 (Change date)
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Australian Olympic staffer Tancred cleared of bullyingSep 01, 2017 7:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Australian Olympic Committee media director Mike Tancred says an independent tribunal has cleared him of bullying claims. The AOC issued a statement Friday...
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Fister sharp, Red Sox hit 3 home runs to beat Yankees 4-1Sep 01, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Less than three months ago, Boston starter Doug Fister was standing on a minor league mound with an uncertain future. On Friday night, he hurled a gem ag...
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Northwestern's quest for titles starts with Nevada openerSep 01, 2017 7:00 am - EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - With more wins than any other Northwestern coach and two of the Wildcats' three bowl victories, Pat Fitzgerald could call his tenure a success. Yet...
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Minnesota native brings Stanley Cup back home for a daySep 01, 2017 7:00 am - MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - Moorhead, Minnesota, native Matt Cullen has brought the Stanley Cup back home for the second time in as many years. Cullen was part of the Pittsbu...
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Throwback NASCAR: Darlington honoring late 80s, EarnhardtsSep 01, 2017 7:00 am - DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - NASCAR's vibrant, colorful - and sometimes combative - past was on full display Friday during throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway. The sport ...
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The boys are back; Steelers' Bryant & Bell OK to play Week 1Sep 01, 2017 7:00 am - PITTSBURGH (AP) - Martavis Bryant's long journey back to the NFL is over. So is Le'Veon Bell's extended vacation. Two of the most dynamic components of the Pittsburgh St...
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Briscoe helps Sam Houston State beat Richmond 48-43Sep 01, 2017 7:00 am - WACO, Texas (AP) - Jeremiah Briscoe threw for 411 yards and four touchdowns and had a 41-yard scoring run to help Sam Houston State beat Richmond 48-43 on Friday night i...
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Jackson steps into spotlight for No. 21 Virginia TechSep 01, 2017 7:00 am - Josh Jackson will step into the spotlight when No. 21 Virginia Tech and No. 22 West Virginia renew a once-bitter Big East rivalry on Sunday night. The redshirt freshman ...
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Washington St looking for 1st season-opening win under LeachSep 01, 2017 7:00 am - SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Season openers have not been kind to coach Mike Leach. Leach has lost all five of his openers since arriving at Washington State in 2012. That incl...
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49ers release Barkley after Beathard wins backup QB roleSep 01, 2017 7:00 am - SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers released quarterback Matt Barkley on Friday, clearing the way for rookie C.J. Beathard to open the season as the backu...