Sports Stories from June 27, 2018 (Change date)
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Baez's grand slam, 2 HRs power Lester, Cubs over Dodgers 9-4Jun 27, 2018 2:30 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Javier Baez put on a show for the Chicago Cubs and appeared to nail his audition for a high-profile role later this summer. Baez hit two home runs, in...
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Longtime Vols broadcaster Ward honored at tribute ceremonyJun 27, 2018 8:10 pm - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer praised John Ward for bringing "life and feeling to our living rooms" during a tribute ceremony for th...
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Sweden dominates Mexico 3-0, but both head to knockout roundJun 27, 2018 6:56 pm - YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) - Sweden was so dominant against Mexico at the World Cup that the best Mexican plays of the night were made 600 miles away by South Koreans. T...
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DeShields, Quigley help Sky beat DreamJun 27, 2018 5:01 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - Diamond DeShields scored 23 points, Allie Quigley had 22 and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 93-80 on Wednesday. DeShields also had 11 rebounds to ...
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Grayson Allen ready to embrace new role with JazzJun 27, 2018 7:00 pm - SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Ongoing roster turnover from one season to the next forced Grayson Allen to become a basketball chameleon at Duke. He adapted to changes as they oc...
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AP source: Suns won't re-sign Len, Payton; free $10 millionJun 27, 2018 8:30 pm - PHOENIX (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation says the Phoenix Suns have decided not to re-sign center Alex Len and point guard Elfrid Payton, clearing some $1...
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Diego Maradona is Argentina's biggest fan _ and distractionJun 27, 2018 11:06 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - He danced, he dozed, he prayed, he gave a double middle-finger salute to spectators and then, when it was all over, he was helped out of hi...
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Loophole exposed to get easier entry to World Cup in RussiaJun 27, 2018 1:05 pm - KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) - Relaxing strict visa requirements for the World Cup, Russia made entry even easier than intended for foreigners. Supporters from England are b...
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Severino earns 12th win as Yankees beat Phillis 6-0Jun 27, 2018 1:30 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Luis Severino became the majors' first 12-game winner, Aaron Hicks and Didi Gregorius homered and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies...
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Switzerland and Costa Rica draw 2-2; Swiss advanceJun 27, 2018 4:06 pm - NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) - Switzerland was hoping for a drama-free route into the last 16 of the World Cup. It didn't get it. Switzerland qualified alongside Group E...