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No Sounders picked in the MLS Expansion Draft

Major League Soccer’s incoming clubs, Atlanta United and Minnesota United, continued to stock their rosters Tuesday by selecting…

New coach needs to get the Rams refocused in a hurry

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New coach needs to get the Rams refocused in a hurry

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams barely had time to process the news that head coach…

Sounders fans hit the streets to celebrate the MLS champs

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Sounders fans hit the streets to celebrate the MLS champs

SEATTLE — Brian Schmetzer hopped off the trolley carrying the MLS champions along their celebration route, and joined…

Rams fire Fisher three days before game with Seahawks

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Rams fire Fisher three days before game with Seahawks

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Fisher’s tenure in Los Angeles didn’t last one full season.

Wilson throws five interceptions as Packers rout Seahawks

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Wilson throws five interceptions as Packers rout Seahawks

GREEN BAY — In their hushed locker room, the Seattle Seahawks had far more adjectives than positives.

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Manslaughter conviction in death of ex-NFL player Will Smith

NEW ORLEANS — The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted…

Seahawks’ pass rush AWOL in loss to the Packers

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Seahawks’ pass rush AWOL in loss to the Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers had so much time to find receivers, you may have been able…

Seahawks notebook: Seattle had success running the ball

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Seahawks notebook: Seattle had success running the ball

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Usually, when the Seattle Seahawks rush for 136 yards and a 5.2-yard average, they…

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NFL notes: Broncos’ Marshall receives racist, threatening letter

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Chiefs beat Raiders, seize control of AFC West

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Chiefs beat Raiders, seize control of AFC West

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyreek Hill had touchdowns receiving and on a punt return, Kansas City’s defense made…

Earnhardt cleared to race after recovering from concussion

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Earnhardt cleared to race after recovering from concussion

CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr., who missed the final 18 races of last season because…

RG3 back in the starting lineup for the winless Browns

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RG3 back in the starting lineup for the winless Browns

BEREA, Ohio — RG3’s getting his second shot with the Browns.

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MLB roundup: White Sox trade Eaton, get haul in return

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AP source: Ex-Mariner Rodney agrees to deal with D-backs

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AP source: Ex-Mariner Rodney agrees to deal with D-backs

OXON HILL, Md. — Closer Fernando Rodney and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year…

Play stopped at Dubai Ladies Masters after caddie dies

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Play stopped at Dubai Ladies Masters after caddie dies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A caddie collapsed and died during the Dubai Ladies Masters on Wednesday, forcing…

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Man who shot ex-NFL player charged with manslaughter

HARVEY, La. — The man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute has…

Yankees to retire their final single digit: Jeter’s No. 2

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Yankees to retire their final single digit: Jeter’s No. 2

NEW YORK — Derek Jeter’s No. 2 is being retired, the last of the New York Yankees’ single…

Phillies sign ex-Mariner reliever Benoit

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Phillies sign ex-Mariner reliever Benoit

OXON HILL, Md. — Reliever Joaquin Benoit and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract.

Red Sox acquire ace left-hander Chris Sale from White Sox

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Red Sox acquire ace left-hander Chris Sale from White Sox

OXON HILL, Md. — All-Star pitcher Chris Sale is joining the reloading Boston Red Sox.

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Mariners notebook: Potential pitching options emerge

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — If the Mariners acquire a starting pitcher this week at the Winter Meetings, general…