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China's Alibaba E-Auto signs 8-yr deal to sponsor Club WCup
TOKYO (AP) — FIFA signed its first major new sponsor on Wednesday after a gap of more than two scandal-filled years. (...)
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Storm Desmond takes its toll on English soccer club Carlisle
The first assignment was at the house of a friend they knew well, and involved emptying cupboards of pots and pans, throwing out a dining table and chairs, and removing toasters, deep-fat fryers and other electrical items from a rain-battered kitchen. (...)
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Van Gaal faces scrutiny after United's Champions League exit
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Louis van Gaal is 18 months and $375 million into his "process" of rebuilding Manchester United. (...)
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Barcelona aiming for 3rd Club World Cup title
TOKYO (AP) — Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez spearhead Barcelona's attempt to win a third Club World Cup title when the European champions arrive in Japan next week. (...)
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Greinke, Diamondbacks finalize $206.5M, 6-year deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Having finalized a $206.5 million, six-year contract, the Arizona Diamondbacks are married to Zack Greinke through the pitcher's 38th birthday. (...)
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IBF confirms its heavyweight belt stripped from Fury
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (AP) — The IBF has confirmed it stripped British boxer Tyson Fury of its world heavyweight belt because his next fight is not against its mandatory challenger. (...)
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Swansea fires manager Monk after dip in form
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Swansea has fired manager Garry Monk after nearly two years in charge, following a dip in form that has seen the team win just one of its last 11 Premier League games. (...)
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IOC VP: Brazil economic crisis will inevitably affect games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The political and economic turmoil in Brazil will "inevitably" affect next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, a senior IOC official said Wednesday, as Brazilian organizers declared that preparations remain fully on track for the games. (...)
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NHL rookies Panarin, Larkin, Domi making an instant impact
DETROIT (AP) — Baby-faced Dylan Larkin is just 19 and doesn't appear to be in much need of a razor. (...)
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Boxing champ Tyson Fury reported for 'hate crime' to police
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury struck trouble on two fronts Tuesday, with a police investigation launched into his comments about homosexuality, and reports that he had been stripped of one of his belts for not facing the mandatory challenger. (...)
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HEISMAN PROFILE: Steady, calm Watson leads No. 1 Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Deshaun Watson rarely panics, not as a high school star in Georgia watching his mother fight cancer or as Clemson's quarterback working to come back from knee surgery. (...)
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Torre: MLB hopes for new rule to protect middle infielders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Major League Baseball hopes to push ahead with a rules change to better protect middle infielders from getting hurt by baserunners trying to prevent double-play turns at second base. (...)
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AP PHOTOS: Sports selections from Latin America for 2015
The past year was filled with sports events in Latin America, both traditional and not so traditional. (...)
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IOC VP: Brazil economic crisis will inevitably affect games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A senior IOC official says the political and economic crises in Brazil will "inevitably" affect next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (...)
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Dusty Baker makes race-sensitive comments; defends Chapman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dusty Baker thinks the Washington Nationals need more speed, so he wants more African-American and Latino players on the roster. (...)
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AP source: D-backs get pitcher Shelby Miller from Braves
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to acquire All-Star right-hander Shelby Miller from the Atlanta Braves for overall No. 1 draft pick Dansby Swanson, outfielder Ender Inciarte and pitching prospect Aaron Blair, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. (...)
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