Year: 2020
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Spanish coach suspended after release of intimate video
Second-division Spanish club Málaga has suspended its coach because of an intimate video released online
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Wisconsin reintroduces bill to make English the official language of state
iStock(MADISON, Wisc.) — Lawmakers in Wisconsin are reviving a proposal from a 2013 bill in hopes of making English the official language of the state. Sens. André Jacque, Steve Nass and Dave Craig, all of [Read More…]
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Orioles hope SS Iglesias provides defense, leadership
When it came time to find a new shortstop for the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles, general manager Mike Elias looked no further than José Iglesias
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Column: Reed digs himself a hole that will be hard to escape
Patrick Reed dug a big hole for himself in the sand of the Bahamas
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Pistons’ Blake Griffin out indefinitely after knee surgery
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is out indefinitely after having surgery on his left knee
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Court date set for UAE appeal against Qatar’s Asian Cup win
A highly charged legal case mixing soccer and politics in the Middle East is heading to sport’s highest court
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Rich Hill can earn up to $9.5M in bonuses from Twins
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill could earn up to $12.5 million this season.
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Quick hit of snow expected in Northeast as major storm crosses country
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Up to 18 inches of snow has already fallen in the Cascades and more than 3 inches of rain in the lower elevations. Heavy wet snow has downed dozens of trees [Read More…]
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Facebook’s ban on deepfakes a ‘baby step’ but won’t eliminate disinformation, experts say
alexsl/iStock(MENLO PARK, Calif.) — Facebook announced it will remove deepfakes on its platform, a move experts call a “baby step” in the right direction as the social media giant grapples with the spread of disinformation [Read More…]
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Cavs’ Love regrets recent ‘childish’ outbursts during games
Kevin Love says he should have better handled his recent frustrations with the Cavaliers
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NWSL president steps down, takes job with Orlando Pride
National Women’s Soccer League President Amanda Duffy is stepping down to become executive vice president of the Orlando Pride
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Senate Finance Committee approves USMCA
The Senate Finance Committee has approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by a vote of 25 to three. A vote by the full Senate could take place in the next few days, depending on if and when [Read More…]
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French midfielders Pogba, Sissoko have operations
French midfielders Paul Pogba and Moussa Sissoko have had operations to deal with injuries
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StaTuesday: Grading Matt LaFleur’s debut season with Packers
Where does Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur rank among his NFL peers?
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AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats’ Judge to be coach
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats’ Judge to be coach
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Kindley third Georgia offensive lineman to enter NFL draft
Kindley third Georgia offensive lineman to enter NFL draft
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Why the rain in Australia makes it harder to fight wildfires
Erin Donalson/iStock(SYDNEY) — With more than 100 fires still burning in Victoria and New South Wales, Australia, rain would seem like a welcome relief. But for firefighters battling the blazes, the wetness makes it nearly [Read More…]
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StaTuesday: Grading Mike Zimmer’s sixth season with Vikings
Where does Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer rank among his NFL peers?
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Sainz latest new leader after Dakar Rally 3rd stage
Two-time winner Carlos Sainz became the third new leader of the Dakar Rally after winning the third stage ahead of defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah
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Fotis Dulos arrested for murder of estranged wife Jennifer Dulos
New Canaan Police Department(NEW CANAAN, Conn.) — Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos, was charged Tuesday with capital murder, murder and kidnapping, police said. Fotis Dulos’ girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, was [Read More…]