Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs — Schwarber a slugger, Martinez a bench coach.
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Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Undrafted, unheralded Taylor Heinicke took on big, bad Tom Brady — who had no idea who the QB out of Old Dominion was when they briefly were teammates a few years ago — and, while the end result went about as expected,
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Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Undrafted, unheralded Taylor Heinicke took on big, bad Tom Brady — who had no idea who the QB out of Old Dominion was when they briefly were teammates a few years ago — and, while the end result went about as expected,
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Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs — Schwarber a slugger, Martinez a bench coach.
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AP source: Schwarber, Nationals agree to 1-year, $10M deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slugging outfielder Kyle Schwarber has agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal.
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David-Goliath: Rivera eyes 2nd W with sub-.500 playoff team
Ron Rivera loves a good catch phrase and is fond of using visual presentations to convey messages to his players.
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Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year
With tennis, like so much of the world, shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Naomi Osaka found herself with time to read and think.
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Agent to AP: Federer to miss Australia; planning 2021 return
Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee and a tour absence that will have lasted longer than a year, his agent told The Associated Press.
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Agent to AP: Federer to miss Australia; planning 2021 return
Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee and a tour absence that will have lasted longer than a year, his agent told The Associated Press.
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Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year
With tennis, like so much of the world, shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Naomi Osaka found herself with time to read and think.
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Rivera trying to get Washington where Carroll's Seahawks are
WASHINGTON (AP) — Quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner already are assured of a ninth consecutive winning season — every year they’ve been in the NFL with the Seahawks.
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Rivera trying to get Washington where Carroll's Seahawks are
WASHINGTON (AP) — Quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner already are assured of a ninth consecutive winning season — every year they’ve been in the NFL with the Seahawks.
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'Shocking': King Henrik to miss season with heart condition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist looked straight into the camera and spoke haltingly, the out-of-nowhere news as difficult for him to comprehend as it must have been for fans of the Washington Capitals, his new club, the New York Rangers, his long-time employer — or any hockey team, really.
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Rivera trying to get Washington where Carroll's Seahawks are
WASHINGTON (AP) — Quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner already are assured of a ninth consecutive winning season — every year they’ve been in the NFL with the Seahawks.
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'Shocking': King Henrik to miss season with heart condition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist looked straight into the camera and spoke haltingly, the out-of-nowhere news as difficult for him to comprehend as it must have been for fans of the Washington Capitals, his new club, the New York Rangers, his long-time employer — or any hockey team, really.
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Caps goalie Lundqvist to miss season with heart condition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, he said Thursday, about two months after he joined the Washington Capitals following 15 years with the New York Rangers.
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Washington QB uncertainty: Haskins practices, not Alex Smith
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Smith’s strained right calf prevented him from practicing with Washington on Wednesday, so Dwayne Haskins took snaps with the first-team offense, and coach Ron Rivera said he would be OK with waiting until just before the next game to know who will start at quarterback.
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Washington QB uncertainty: Haskins practices, not Alex Smith
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Smith’s strained right calf prevented him from practicing with Washington on Wednesday, so Dwayne Haskins took snaps with the first-team offense, and coach Ron Rivera said he would be OK with waiting until just before the next game to know who will start at quarterback.
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Adding Westbrook to Beal, Wizards hope to return to playoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — At Russell Westbrook’s first practice as a member of the Washington Wizards, he already was setting a tone — showing up early, cajoling teammates and calling them to task, teaching younger players.
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Nats GM Rizzo: No 'serious conversation' about Kris Bryant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter, likely a corner outfielder or first baseman — and by the sound of things, he won’t do that by trading for a certain past NL MVP currently with the Chicago Cubs.
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Adding Westbrook to Beal, Wizards hope to return to playoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — At Russell Westbrook’s first practice as a member of the Washington Wizards, he already was setting a tone — showing up early, cajoling teammates and calling them to task, teaching younger players.
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Nats GM Rizzo: No 'serious conversation' about Kris Bryant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter, likely a corner outfielder or first baseman — and by the sound of things, he won’t do that by trading for a certain past NL MVP currently with the Chicago Cubs.
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With Young on young D, Rivera's Washington in 1st, relevant
WASHINGTON (AP) — The good news for Washington is that its young, Chase Young-led defense is terrific, propelling a four-game winning streak that put head coach Ron Rivera’s team alone in first place in the NFC East at 6-7 after a 1-5 start.
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With Young on young D, Rivera's Washington in 1st, relevant
WASHINGTON (AP) — The good news for Washington is that its young, Chase Young-led defense is terrific, propelling a four-game winning streak that put head coach Ron Rivera’s team alone in first place in the NFC East at 6-7 after a 1-5 start.
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Washington win streak directed by Mr. Comeback, Alex Smith
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Smith, in his words, could “see the blood pumping out” of a cut under his left sock late in the first half of Washington’s last game.
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Washington win streak directed by Mr. Comeback, Alex Smith
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Smith, in his words, could “see the blood pumping out” of a cut under his left sock late in the first half of Washington’s last game.
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PowerPoint: On 3-game run, Washington's Rivera eyes humility
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coach Ron Rivera came prepared with a slide presentation to show his players Tuesday, a day after Washington stopped Pittsburgh’s unbeaten run and remained in the thick of the playoff pursuit in the worse-than-mediocre NFC East.
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PowerPoint: On 3-game run, Washington's Rivera eyes humility
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coach Ron Rivera came prepared with a slide presentation to show his players Tuesday, a day after Washington stopped Pittsburgh’s unbeaten run and remained in the thick of the playoff pursuit in the worse-than-mediocre NFC East.
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Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17
With Alex Smith leading the way in the latest remarkable development of his oh-so-remarkable comeback, maybe it shouldn’t be so surprising that Washington — below .500, representing the lowly NFC East, with little help from two leading playmakers, facing a two-TD hole on the road against unbeaten Pittsburgh — would …
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Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17
With Alex Smith leading the way in the latest remarkable development of his oh-so-remarkable comeback, maybe it shouldn’t be so surprising that Washington — below .500, representing the lowly NFC East, with little help from two leading playmakers, facing a two-TD hole on the road against unbeaten Pittsburgh — would …
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Chase-down tackle, blocks just part of the job for McLaurin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sure, the ever-improving route-running, the key catches and the scores are what Washington pays Terry McLaurin for on game days — and the sorts of things that get plenty of attention around the NFL and from fans.
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Chase-down tackle, blocks just part of the job for McLaurin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sure, the ever-improving route-running, the key catches and the scores are what Washington pays Terry McLaurin for on game days — and the sorts of things that get plenty of attention around the NFL and from fans.
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Washington has 2-game streak but Steelers up next (probably)
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time under new coach Ron Rivera, Washington is the proud owner of a two-game winning streak.
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Washington has 2-game streak but Steelers up next (probably)
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time under new coach Ron Rivera, Washington is the proud owner of a two-game winning streak.
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Wizards GM says John Wall not on trading block: 'No issues'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard dropped by point guard John Wall’s workout Monday and they chatted. About their kids. About Thanksgiving Day plans. About their favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys.
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Wizards GM says John Wall not on trading block: 'No issues'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard dropped by point guard John Wall’s workout Monday and they chatted. About their kids. About Thanksgiving Day plans. About their favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys.
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Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deni Avdija became the highest-drafted player from Israel in NBA history by going No. 9 overall to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night — a year after the team made Rui Hachimura the first player from Japan to go in the first round.
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Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deni Avdija became the highest-drafted player from Israel in NBA history by going No. 9 overall to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night — a year after the team made Rui Hachimura the first player from Japan to go in the first round.
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Israeli teenager Deni Avdija drafted by Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli teenager Deni Avdija was taken by the Washington Wizards with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, giving them a versatile, playmaking forward with a still-developing game who could be a part of the team’s effort to turn things around after missing …
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Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just past noon on
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Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just past noon on
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Nats decline options for Kendrick, Eaton, Sánchez, Thames
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals declined 2021 club options on right fielder Adam Eaton and right-handed starter Aníbal Sánchez on Wednesday, and declined their part of mutual options for infielder Howie Kendrick and first baseman Eric Thames.
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Nats decline options for Kendrick, Eaton, Sánchez, Thames
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals declined 2021 club options on right fielder Adam Eaton and right-handed starter Aníbal Sánchez on Wednesday, and declined their part of mutual options for infielder Howie Kendrick and first baseman Eric Thames.
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'We weren't good at all': Cowboys lose Dalton in rout at DC
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — When a
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'We weren't good at all': Cowboys lose Dalton in rout at DC
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — When a
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Perfect in Paris, Nadal overwhelms Djokovic to tie Federer
PARIS (AP) — All the years of work, all the many wins, led to this moment, with Rafael Nadal preparing to serve against Novak Djokovic, one point from a 13th French Open championship, one point from a 20th Grand Slam trophy to tie Roger Federer's record for men.
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Theismann impressed by Smith's remarkable comeback
Joe Theismann didn't cringe, but he was curious to see how Alex Smith would react to getting hit. Smith had been waiting a long time for this moment — and that contact.
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Theismann impressed by Smith's remarkable comeback
Joe Theismann didn't cringe, but he was curious to see how Alex Smith would react to getting hit. Smith had been waiting a long time for this moment — and that contact.
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Thiesmann impressed by Smith's remarkable comeback
Joe Thiesmann didn't cringe, but he was curious to see how Alex Smith would react to getting hit.
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Perfect in Paris, Nadal overwhelms Djokovic to tie Federer
PARIS (AP) — All the years of work, all the many wins, led to this moment, with Rafael Nadal preparing to serve against Novak Djokovic, one point from a 13th French Open championship, one point from a 20th Grand Slam trophy to tie Roger Federer's record for men.
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Lucky 13 in Paris lets Nadal tie Federer with 20 Slam titles
PARIS (AP) — For years, Rafael Nadal pursued, and achieved, greatness at the French Open and other major tournaments. He never made a big deal out of his trophy total or the way he kept gaining on rival Roger Federer in the Grand Slam standings.
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Nadal ties Federer at 20 Slams by beating Djokovic in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal tied Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam titles by producing a nearly perfect performance against Novak Djokovic in the French Open final.
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Just 19, ranked 54th, Swiatek wins French Open for 1st Slam
PARIS (AP) — Minutes after suddenly becoming a Grand Slam champion at age 19, while ranked just 54th, Iga Swiatek held a microphone during the French Open trophy presentation and was hesitant for pretty much the only time over the past two weeks.
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Wimbledon canceled for 1st time since WWII because of virus
Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played.
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As MLB ponders post-virus season, players worry about health
As Major League Baseball and the players' union contemplate various ways to create a schedule for whenever the coronavirus pandemic subsides, Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart raised a concern that is surely shared by others around the sport: Could trying to cram in games, and maybe extend the season into …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Olympians face uncertainty with Tokyo delay because of virus
Would-be Olympians and their coaches have gone from days and weeks of mulling one sort of uncertainty raised by the coronavirus pandemic — Are the Tokyo Games going to be held as scheduled? — to a whole other set of questions now that an indefinite postponement is official.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
After losing Bryce Harper, Nats move on from Anthony Rendon
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A year after moving on from Bryce Harper, the Washington Nationals must move on from Anthony Rendon.
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Wizards' Bradley Beal turns All-Star snub into all-NBA talk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal dished the ball to Washington Wizards teammate Davis Bertans for a 3-point attempt, then turned the other way with a trio of fingers in the air, prematurely celebrating.
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Ross, Voth, Fedde vying for 5th starter spot for Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Erick Fedde and Austin Voth take their pets to the dog beach together. They check out new restaurants together, too.
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After Butler leaves, Heat end road woes, beat Wizards 100-89
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler figures his bothersome left toe is not that big a deal, even if it forced him to the locker room for most of the second half Sunday night.
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Sharapova can't say what's next after Australian Open loss
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Her Grand Slam losing streak up to four matches, Maria Sharapova surely was aware questions about her future would be coming.
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Only 2nd time 3 of last 4 QBs already own a Super Bowl ring
With Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson headed to the NFL's conference title games, this is the first time in 21 years - and only second time ever - that three of the final four teams are quarterbacked by a Super Bowl champion.
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Flacco wins MVP
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Defense still matters
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Roddick-del Potro match suspended
NEW YORK - His match, and his retirement, put off for at least another day, Andy Roddick stepped out of Arthur Ashe Stadium and into the drizzly night, a black jacket's hood pulled overhead, a bag of ice soothing his right shoulder.
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Serena eases into 4th round
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Roddick, Venus keep on keeping on at Open
NEW YORK - That Andy Roddick's last match as a twentysomething would not be his last match at the 2012 U.S. Open was hardly in doubt Tuesday, especially whenever he was launching that intimidating, tough-to-handle serve of his.
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Federer, Djokovic, Williams sisters highlight Open
Somehow, it seemed so easy for so many people to write off Roger Federer.
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Trying to live up to '08
Michael Phelps, in the pool, raising a fist. Usain Bolt, on the track, slapping his chest.
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Serena nets 5th championship
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Playing for history
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Serena aces her semifinal test
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Federer takes care of business in quarters
WIMBLEDON, England - After curling in a 102 mph ace to grab a two-set lead a mere 56 minutes into his Wimbledon quarterfinal Wednesday, Roger Federer casually pulled an extra tennis ball from his pocket and strolled to sit in his changeover chair for a sip to drink.
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Serena's next foe wins a perfect set
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One day later, other Williams wins
WIMBLEDON, England - On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a forehand into the net and dropped to a knee, her jaw clenched as she let out a shriek.
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Rain stops Nadal, Djokovic in French Open final
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Sharapova reaches finals, back at No. 1
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Djokovic, Federer rally in quarters
PARIS - As the chilly evening air swirled, and raindrops fell, and the thousands of spectators pulling for his opponent hushed, Novak Djokovic stood a single point from exiting the French Open.
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Serena loses in 1st round
PARIS - For more than a decade, whatever the state of her health or her game, no matter the opponent or arena, Serena Williams always won first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments.
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Roddick makes a quick exit as French Open begins
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Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life
Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players.
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Saints get hammered
Meting out unprecedented punishment for a crush-for-cash bounty system that targeted key opposing players, the NFL suspended New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton without pay for next season and indefinitely banned the team's former defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams.
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Clarkson to sing anthem at Super Bowl
"American Idol" Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at America's most popular sporting event: the Super Bowl.
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Djokovic beats Nadal to win 1st US Open title
NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic produced a nearly perfect performance to match his nearly perfect season.
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Nadal wins, but is in pain afterward
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal rolled his head back, squeezed his eyes shut, covered his contorted face with his left arm and leaned awkwardly in the leather chair used by players during U.S. Open news conferences.
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Serena, Djokovic, Federer, Fish advance
NEW YORK - If anyone still harbored any doubts about whether Serena Williams is back at her best, she put on a pretty persuasive performance during the first 17 minutes of her third-round match Saturday at the U.S. Open.
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Maria toughs it out at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Trailing big in the first round of the U.S. Open, Maria Sharapova thought - well, no, she was certain - that she'd pull through if she could push her inexperienced opponent to a third set.
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Ochocinco, Haynesworth to Pats; Bush, Kolb traded
There goes Albert Haynesworth, heading from Mike Shanahan's Redskins to Bill Belichick's Patriots - where he'll be joined by New England's other big pickup Thursday: Chad Ochocinco.
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Now we're ready for some football!
WASHINGTON - After months of public nastiness and private negotiations, of court filings and rulings, of players and owners squabbling over more than $9 billion a year, NFL fans finally saw the handshake and heard the words they awaited: "Football's back."
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Lockout may be nearing an end
The NFL told club executives they could be schooled in the ins and outs of the new labor contract as early as Thursday, and the players' association summoned its leadership for a potential vote - the strongest signs yet the lockout might be nearing an end.
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NFL, players: We're making progress
Noting that "progress has been made," NFL owners and players wrapped up a round of intensive talks Friday without a full agreement to end the league's four-month lockout, but determined to keep pushing over the weekend.
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Kvitova upsets Sharapova in final
WIMBLEDON, England - One might reasonably have expected Petra Kvitova, not Maria Sharapova, to be betrayed by nerves in the Wimbledon final.
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Federer ousted in Wimbledon quarters
WIMBLEDON, England - For two superb sets Wednesday, everything looked so routine for Roger Federer, precisely the way it did for so many years at Wimbledon - and nearly everywhere else, too.
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Sharapova returns to semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England - Maria Sharapova's coach called it "a statement."
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Williams sisters fall at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - Walking away from Centre Court, Oracene Price - mother and sometimes-coach to Serena and Venus Williams - shook her head after watching one daughter lose at Wimbledon, then the other.
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Top contenders still around for Week 2
WIMBLEDON, England - About 18 months removed from his last Grand Slam championship, Roger Federer figures it's about time for another - his record-tying seventh at Wimbledon.
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Serena wins in return to Slam play
WIMBLEDON, England - The 352 days Serena Williams lived through between Grand Slam appearances were filled with health problems and hospitalizations, doubts and depression.
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Reaching high and low
WIMBLEDON, England - Back on one of tennis' top stages, Venus Williams cut a familiar figure Monday at Wimbledon, from her latest original, somewhat-see-through outfit to her trademark booming serves and aggressive groundstrokes.
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Wimbledon 2011 marks the return of the Williams sisters
WIMBLEDON, England - Two simple words at the end of a June 7 tweet said it all: "Serena's back!"
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Feat of clay
PARIS - Regardless of the setting or the surface, Rafael Nadal confounds Roger Federer the way no other man can.
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Li wins French Open for China's first Slam title
PARIS - As China's Li Na tossed the ball while serving at match point in the French Open final, a cry from a fan in the stands pierced the silence at Court Philippe Chatrier.
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No Djok
PARIS - Dusk was descending, wind was swirling and full-throated chants of "Ro-ger! Ro-ger!" from 15,000 or so fans finally were hushing as Roger Federer stepped to the baseline to serve - one point from returning to the French Open final and one point from ending Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning …
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Nadal, Sharapova reach quarters
PARIS - Decoding Rafael Nadal's self-evaluations can be a tricky proposition.
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42 matches and counting
PARIS - What was shaping up as a struggle for Novak Djokovic at the French Open suddenly turned into something of a stroll.
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No. 1 Wozniacki loses in French Open's 3rd round
PARIS - If Caroline Wozniacki truly was torn up inside about her latest loss at a Grand Slam tournament, she certainly hid it well. Wozniacki smiled and shrugged while deflecting questions about being No. 1 in the rankings despite never having won a major title. Her wait for a breakthrough …
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Clijsters stunned; Sharapova rallies at French Open
PARIS — There were plenty of excuses available for Kim Clijsters after a stunning collapse in the second round of the French Open against a woman ranked 114th.
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Djokovic matches Federer with 41st straight victory
PARIS - Even if Novak Djokovic is tennis' man of the moment, there's a long, long way to go before he'd approach most of Roger Federer's many accomplishments.
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Djokovic wins, now 38-0 in 2011
PARIS - Shhhhhh! Don't say a word. Novak Djokovic is perfect so far in 2011, and superstition demands silence, lest he be jinxed.
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Switch to different ball creates stir
PARIS - No one went quite so far as to blame a Day 1 loss at the French Open on - or credit a victory to - the different tennis balls being used this year at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament.
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Federer out of spotlight at French Open
PARIS - It's been eight years since the last time Roger Federer was not seeded No. 1 or 2 at a Grand Slam tournament.
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NFL labor deadline nears
WASHINGTON - With time running out on the NFL's labor contract, one team owner - the New York Giants' John Mara - joined mediated negotiations between the league and players Tuesday, and the union won a key court ruling about TV contract money.
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NFL files charge against union with labor board
WASHINGTON - The NFL filed an unfair labor practice charge against its players' union with the National Labor Relations Board on Monday.
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Goodell, Smith talk about 'range of issues'
DALLAS - Trying to kick-start lagging labor talks as the Super Bowl fast approaches, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and union executive director DeMaurice Smith met Monday in New York and drew up a schedule for new negotiating sessions.
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Pittsburgh: Hard-nosed or dirty?
With two scary hits on a single Sunday - and with the fines, attention and acrimony that followed - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison became the symbol of a season in which the NFL tried to make clear what is and isn't the right way to tackle.
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Clijsters rallies past Williams in semifinals
NEW YORK - After trailing for much of the third set, Venus Williams suddenly was right back in the thick of her U.S. Open semifinal against Kim Clijsters, serving at 4-all, 30-all.
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Williams lone American player left standing
NEW YORK - Venus Williams arrived at this U.S. Open with a bum knee. She hadn't played a match in more than two months. She hadn't reached the semifinals at any Grand Slam tournament in more than a year.
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Querrey provides U.S. hope
NEW YORK - Sam Querrey wants to put the "U.S." back in the U.S. Open.
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Past Open champions win on Day 1
NEW YORK - Once you reach a certain age, birthdays tend to make you reflect on your own mortality. They also, in the case of a professional athlete such as Andy Roddick, tend to prompt questions about the state of your career.
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Federer feeling no less confident
NEW YORK - Riding in a car a few days before the start of the 2010 U.S. Open, Roger Federer was discussing the state of his game during a telephone interview when he suddenly interjected a warning.
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Rafa's back on top
WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal looked like a guy who absolutely couldn't wait to get out there, clutching his racket and hopping in place near the entrance to Centre Court before the Wimbledon final.
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Serena makes it 13
WIMBLEDON, England - Getting set to accept her latest Wimbledon trophy, Serena Williams lifted both arms and held aloft 10 fingers. Then, raising only her right hand, she wiggled three more fingers, bringing the total count to 13.
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Serena reaches third straight final
WIMBLEDON, England - After Serena Williams moved within a victory of her fourth Wimbledon championship and 13th Grand Slam title overall, she was asked to assess the woman she'll face in Saturday's final, little-known Vera Zvonareva of Russia.
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Shocked Federer Czechs out
WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer covered his face with both hands, no doubt wishing he were doing anything at that moment other than dissecting his latest earlier-than-expected Grand Slam exit.
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Venus, Clijsters ousted
WIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams would shank a shot — and she shanked many on this day — then turn toward the Court 1 player guest box where her parents were seated and put her palms up or shrug her shoulders, as if to indicate, “I don’t know what’s happening …
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Roddick upset at Wimbledon by man ranked 82nd
WIMBLEDON, England - Andy Roddick's mood was subdued, his words curt.
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2008 champion Nadal triumphs
WIMBLEDON, England - Trying to switch directions while chasing a shot beneath the Royal Box at Wimbledon's Centre Court, Rafael Nadal lost his footing and took a nasty-looking spill, flinging his racket in the air while he fell.
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Roger dodger
WIMBLEDON, England - The situation was so unfamiliar to Roger Federer, so "uncomfortable," to use his term.
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Roddick ready for Wimbledon
"Rodd-ick! Rodd-ick! Rodd-ick!"
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Nadal defeats Soderling
PARIS - Scurrying along the baseline as only he can, sliding through the red clay he rules, Rafael Nadal stretched to somehow dig the ball out of a corner and fling it back over the net - once, twice, three times - during a 14-stroke exchange that ended when Robin …
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Roger and out
Soderling topples defending champion
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Henin ousted by Stosur
PARIS - Justine Henin kept saying it, even if no one was listening. She's not back to being the player she was before taking a 20-month hiatus from tennis. She's still searching for consistency on court. Too many "ups and downs," to use her term.
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Venus loses; Henin ousts Sharapova
PARIS - So much for the thought that this might be the year Venus Williams would make a strong showing at the French Open.
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Roddick wins in 5; Henin, Nadal advance
PARIS - Andy Roddick's preparation for this French Open was hardly traditional. Or ideal, from a purely tennis perspective, anyway.
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No. 1s cruise at French
PARIS - The French-speaking voice booming through loudspeakers at Court Philippe Chatrier recited Roger Federer's bona fides during prematch introductions, detailing his six titles at Wimbledon, five at the U.S. Open, four at the Australian Open and then, reaching a crescendo, concluded this way:
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Venus opens with easy win
PARIS - Whistles and whispers circulated through the stands at Court Suzanne Lenglen on Sunday, a reaction brought about not by Venus Williams' play at the French Open, but rather by her outfit.
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Will Vonn ski or will she go?
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Lindsey Vonn took a deep breath, and her words trickled forth slowly, as she began to discuss the badly bruised and swollen right shin she fears could force her out of an Olympics many predicted would become her personal showcase.
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