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With Reynolds gone, Navy depends on Tago Smith to run option

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:22pm
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — To no one's surprise, the very first question asked of Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo at media day involved replacing quarterback Keenan Reynolds.

Colts' Luck ready to go against Bills

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:14pm
A look at Saturday's NFL preseason matchups:

Billy Bean to throw out 1st pitch at Mets Pride Night

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:13pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean will throw out the first pitch for Mets Pride Night.

Ancient games, modern times: Anyone for a truce?

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:05pm
The games go back to ancient Greece,

Etiquette of judo integral to Japanese martial art

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:57pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo is a Japanese martial art that was developed in the 19th century based on principles of self-defense. Its creator, Jigoro Kano, combined elements of jiu jitsu, wrestling and karate with other styles of fighting.

Olympic doping panel: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi receives provisional suspension after positive test

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:55pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic doping panel: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi receives provisional suspension after positive test.

NFL: Tyrod Taylor agrees to new deal with Bills

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:55pm
The Buffalo Bills announced Friday that they have agreed to a new deal with quarterback Tyrod Taylor. During 2015, Taylor's first year as an NFL starter, he threw for 3,035 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Polish weightlifter, Bulgarian steeplechaser kicked out of Olympics for doping

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:50pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Polish weightlifter, Bulgarian steeplechaser kicked out of Olympics for doping.

Pennsylvania talent fuels unbeaten US women's field hockey

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:44pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Take a glance at the Olympic roster for the United States women's field hockey team, and you'll notice a recurring theme — 12 of the 25 players on the undefeated squad are from Pennsylvania.

Set. Baseball. To. Stun.: Capt. Kirk pitching at Fenway Park

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:43pm
BOSTON (AP) — Set. Baseball. To. Stun.

Buffalo Bills sign QB Tyrod Taylor to contract extension

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:35pm
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have placed their faith in quarterback Tyrod Taylor by signing him to a contract extension.

US boxing medal drought ends with Nico Hernandez's bronze

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:34pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Nico Hernandez had a gnarly gash over his left eye that left him bloodied, with blurred vision and in need of stitches.

Company offers replicas of $1,200 USA gymnastics leotards

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:29pm
READING, Pa. (AP) — Swarovski crystals may not be included, but Olympic hopefuls can dress like the gold-medal-winning American women's gymnasts in replicas of their much-talked-about leotards.

Olympics open up new world for refugee runner

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:25pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — He's had no home for most of his life. Yet in a cavernous, mostly-empty stadium in Brazil, a world away from where he came from, Yiech Pur Biel felt as if he'd found one.

Kenya Olympic official suspended, IOC investigates runner

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:10pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The IAAF suspended the Kenyan track team's manager on Friday and one of the country's runners was being investigated by the IOC after both became involved in doping scandals at the Olympics.

Hopson's charge: Win quickly at Southern Mississippi

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:07pm
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — First-year Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson walks into a situation that many of his peers would envy.

Serbia beats China 80-72; 1st Olympic win in women's hoops

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:03pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ana Dabovic scored 23 points, and Serbia beat China 80-72 Friday in a game the Serbians had to win to have a chance at advancing to the medal round.

Uber driver to watch son at Olympics, thanks to passenger

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:01pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A chance ride, an hourlong conversation, and the generosity of strangers are making it possible for a Philadelphia Uber driver to go to Rio to see his son compete in the Olympics.

Seahawks, Texas A&M have 5-year extension for '12th Man' use

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 11:46am
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M and the Seattle Seahawks have extended a deal allowing the NFL team's limited use of the university's "12th Man" trademark to describe fans.

Giants won't play Eli Manning in preseason opener

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 11:44am
RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Quarterback Eli Manning won't play in the New York Giants' preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins.

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