NEW YORK — The Yankees’ latest dynasty ended seven years ago. Any pretense of trying to win now stopped Monday. Outfielder Carlos Beltran and pitcher Ivan Nova followed Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller out of the Bronx. Instead of contending for their accustomed playoff spot and a 29th World Series title, the Yankees will fight […]
August 2016
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US men’s basketball team tops Nigeria in last tuneup
HOUSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points and the U.S. Olympic basketball team wrapped up its unbeaten exhibition tour with a 110-66 victory over Nigeria on Monday night. The Americans weren’t quite as potent this time but were dominant defensively after pouring on the points in a record-setting romp over the Nigerians four years […]
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Reggie Bush eager to extend career after signing with Bills
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Running back Reggie Bush wasn’t going to let a freak accident on the concrete surface ringing the Edward Jones Dome field in St. Louis end his career. Declaring his surgically repaired left knee 100 percent, Bush eagerly looked forward to the opportunity of playing an 11th NFL season – and on […]
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Wrestling to use Rio Games as showcase for changes in sport
Three years ago, the wrestling community was forced to contemplate life without the Olympics. Now back on the program, the world’s oldest sport is hoping that the Rio Games can be a showcase for everything that’s changed since then. The IOC’s surprising decision to leave wrestling out of the Olympics after one final appearance in […]
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Recent graduate nervous about relocation
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently graduated college, and I finally found a job in my field. After eight long months, I can finally say that I have a job doing what I want to do. The only problem is that my dream job requires me to relocate. I’d have to leave Ohio behind and embark on […]
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When is a trick not a trick?
You surely know the answer to the riddle, “When is a door not a door?” In bridge, when is a trick not a trick? Well, I suppose a trick is always a trick, but sometimes the time when a trick is taken can be critical – as in this deal. South is in four spades. […]
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Timberlake, Alba bring seriousness to Teen Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES — The rowdy revelry of the Teen Choice Awards momentarily took on a somber tone Sunday when Jessica Alba, Ne-Yo and a group of teenagers called for an end to gun violence. The actress was joined on stage at the fan-favorite ceremony by a group of teens related to shooting victims in such […]
