Toyo University takes lead in college ekiden

Toyo University took the lead in the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay on Tuesday, winning the first day of the two-day race for the first ...

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John Fox, Jim Caldwell fired; Bruce Arians retires

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions rang in the New Year by firing their head coaches, while Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians ended a stellar ...

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Looking at Hanyu’s chances of retaining gold in Pyeongchang

It is the $64 million question.Will defending Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu, coming off a significant injury, be able to go to the Pyeongchang ...

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J.T. Miller delivers winning goal in OT as Rangers skate past Sabres in Winter Classic

J.T. Miller was in the perfect spot in front of the goal to take advantage of a rebound in overtime and keep the New York ...

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Veteran forward Brian Gionta named U.S. Olympic hockey captain

Without the ability to pick from a generation of young American stars, USA Hockey is leaning on a longtime NHL winger as captain and hopes ...

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Browns end season 0-16, join 2008 Lions in infamy

The Cleveland Browns joined the 2008 Detroit Lions as the only teams in NFL history to go 0-16 when they failed to find a way ...

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Ragnar Klavan gives Liverpool win over Burnley

Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan’s 94th-minute header snatched a 2-1 victory at Burnley on Monday as the visitors coped without the injured Mohamed Salah and Philippe ...

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