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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former NFL star Darren Sharper has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a case where he was accused of drugging and raping as many as 16 women in four states.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on sentencing for ex-NFL star Darren Sharper (all times local):

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ex-NFL star Darren Sharper sentenced to 18 years in prison for drugging, raping women.

BERLIN (AP) — A German marathon runner who was criticized for holding hands with her twin sister as they crossed the Rio Olympics finish line — far behind the leaders — celebrated a belated victory in her home country Thursday.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — In appears minor league baseball is coming to Fayetteville.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed plans to make an announcement amid reports that Turner Field, the stadium built for the 1996 Olympic Games and later converted into a baseball stadium for the Atlanta Braves, will be renovated for…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The late Bruce Bosley's No. 77 jersey number at West Virginia is being retired.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Most Brazilian players were already back in the locker room when Neymar rushed across the field at Maracana Stadium to celebrate with the fans.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels had their chances Wednesday night, but couldn't get enough going against the Seattle Mariners' power pitchers.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two American Olympic swimmers were taken off their flight from Brazil to the U.S. by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery targeting 12-time medalist Ryan Lochte and his teammates.

MONCLOVA, Mexico (AP) -- Mark Serrano struck Jose Ruiz out with the bases loaded to end the game in the 11th inning, leading the Toros de Tijuana to a 4-2 win over the Acereros del Norte on Wednesday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ketel Marte drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly, Leonys Martin scored from second base on a bunt, and the Seattle Mariners held on for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic hurdler Kristi Castlin used the occasion of her bronze-medal performance to speak out about gun violence.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Todd Glaesmann hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, leading the Reno Aces to a 10-4 win over the Memphis Redbirds in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Strong. Capable. Enough.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt crossed the finish line and wagged his finger at the brash up-and-comer who dared challenge him.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Trent Giambrone hit a walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning, as the Eugene Emeralds topped the Boise Hawks 3-2 on Wednesday.

BOSTON (AP) — Despite moving more than 1,000 miles from Boston, an ex-mob boss remained an ardent supporter of the New England Patriots while in witness protection.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Jared Hoying hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Round Rock Express to a 10-8 win over the Las Vegas 51s on Wednesday.