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Paralympics: Durand powers to second gold

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 12:25am
Day five's action in Rio was packed with emotion and drama as 48 gold medals were awarded across eight sports.

Army CB Jackson dies in car crash

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:19pm
Army starting cornerback Brandon Jackson died Sunday following a single-car crash in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. The academy released a statement Monday morning confirming that Jackson, a native of Queens, N.Y., died in the accident. He was 20.

Browns place RG3 on IR with shoulder injury

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:01pm
The Cleveland Browns placed quarterback Robert Griffin III on injured reserve Monday after medical tests revealed a fractured bone in his left shoulder.

Ryder Cup 2016: Rickie Fowler wins US wildcard

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:39pm
Rickie Fowler may have failed to reach the final of the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs, but the US golfer has been handed a chance to salvage his season at the Ryder Cup.

Steelers thrash Redskins

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 9:43pm
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, DeAngelo Williams ran for 143 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Washington Redskins 38-16 Monday night at FedEx Field.

Schebler drives in 2 in Reds' 3-0 win over Brewers

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 9:07pm
Scott Schebler hit a two-run single in Cincinnati's three-run first inning and four pitchers teamed up on the Reds' eighth shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

NCAA pulls championships over so-called ‘bathroom bill’

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 6:55pm
The NCAA is moving seven championship events from North Carolina due to a state law that some say can lead to LGBT discrimination, The Associated Press reported Monday.

Cruz condemns athletes' anthem protests

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 2:11pm
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday condemned athletes protesting police violence against African-Americans.

Manchester United's $761 million revenue sets world soccer record

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 1:11pm
Manchester United may have lost its most recent match, but the fact that it set a new world record for revenue may lessen the blow.

Rio's Paralympic ticket turnaround

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 12:44pm
At first it seemed like Rio's Paralympics could be a disaster -- but a recent upsurge in sales has made the Brazilian event the second biggest Games in terms of ticketing, with an estimated 1.9 million sold.

Stan Wawrinka: How mental strength helped me win US Open

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:46am
The index finger pointing to his temple was a gesture that came to define the 2016 US Open.

Euthanasia option gives Belgian Paralympian control

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 9:26am
For Marieke Vervoort, the power to take her own life is really what's keeping her alive.

NFL opening day: Reaction to Kaepernick's protest

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 4:46am
The NFL season is barely underway, but already the focus is being taken away from the field and directed at the sidelines. Colin Kaepernick started protesting racist police practices and behavior by sitting during the national anthem ahead of preseas...

Youth soccer injuries have skyrocketed

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 1:40am
Youth soccer in the United States has exploded in popularity since it first emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. But as the number of players has increased, injuries have soared as well.

Shorthanded Patriots hang on to defeat Cardinals

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 11:53pm
Even without their stars and other starters as well, the New England Patriots proved they're no pushovers when playing short-handed.

Central Michigan-Oklahoma State officiating crew draw suspensions

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 10:35pm
The Big 12 and Mid-American conferences suspended the on-field and replay officials who worked Saturday's Oklahoma State-Central Michigan game that ended in controversy in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Close calls lead to changes in Top 25 poll

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 10:21pm
Several close calls and a controversial ending created some changes in the latest Associated Press college football poll released Sunday.

Paralympics day 4: Tatyana McFadden begins gold rush, Brazil's sprint stars

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 9:47pm
Day four of Rio 2016 saw another 54 gold medals on offer.

US Open: Wawrinka upsets Djokovic for title

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 7:40pm
Stan Wawrinka considers himself to be a cut below the "Big Four" in tennis. But when it comes to toppling Novak Djokovic lately at grand slams -- the leading member, on current form, of the illustrious quartet that also includes Roger Federer, Rafael...

Lions kick Colts in 39-35 shootout

Sun, 09/11/2016 - 7:22pm
Matt Prater's 43-yard field goal with four seconds remaining, and then a safety on the ensuing kickoff, gave the Detroit Lions a wild 39-35 victory against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Lucas Oil Stadium.

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