Sports Stories from May 22, 2018 (Change date)
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Ovechkin, Capitals prepare for 'biggest game of life'May 22, 2018 7:10 pm - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closer than ever to playing for the Stanley Cup, and he's determined to make the most of the opportunity. "I...
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Charles "CJ" Junior, former UGA wide receiver, dies at 57May 22, 2018 8:00 pm - BOGART, Ga. (AP) - Charles "CJ" Junior, a former wide receiver for the University of Georgia's 1981 national team, has died. Batts & Bridges Funeral Home in Athens confi...
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State TV: Ghana president orders arrest of FIFA executiveMay 22, 2018 5:05 pm - ACCRA, Ghana (AP) - Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday ordered police to arrest football federation head Kwesi Nyantakyi, a member of the powerful FIFA Council, o...
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Celta Vigo hires Argentine coach Mohamed on 2-year dealMay 22, 2018 4:05 pm - MADRID (AP) - Spanish club Celta Vigo has hired Argentine coach Antonio Mohamed on a two-year contract. Mohamed replaces Juan Carlos Unzue, who left after team failed to...
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Tomlin out of Indians' rotation, Plutko to take his placeMay 22, 2018 6:00 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - Struggling right-hander Josh Tomlin is out of the Cleveland Indians' rotation. Tomlin says he "definitely wasn't surprised" by the move to the bullpen. He...
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Former top prospect Singleton released by AstrosMay 22, 2018 6:00 pm - HOUSTON (AP) - The Astros have released former top prospect Jon Singleton, who was serving a 100-game suspension under baseball's minor league drug program after a third...
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Sanchez lifts White Sox over Orioles 3-2May 23, 2018 12:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Once Kevin Gausman was out of the game, the Chicago White Sox put together another winning rally. Yolmer Sanchez capped Chicago's three-run eighth with a ...
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AP source: Sharks closing in on 7-year deal with KaneMay 23, 2018 6:51 am - SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks are closing in on a seven-year contract with Evander Kane that will keep the high-scoring forward off the free-agent market. ...
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Dikembe Mutombo to receive Sager Strong AwardMay 22, 2018 9:37 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo will receive the Sager Strong Award at this year's NBA Awards show. The award is named for longtime Turner...
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Canadiens sign goaltender Antti Niemi to one-year dealMay 22, 2018 10:33 pm - MONTREAL (AP) - Goaltender Antti Niemi was seeking stability more than money when he agreed to a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Who ...