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Chipper Jones shines in Hall of Fame induction speech
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Chipper Jones didn’t bow to the pressure of the moment, and it was considerable. Jones…
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Freeman, Acuna go deep as Braves top Marlins 5-3
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead homer in the third inning, Ronald Acuna Jr. also went deep…
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Saints’ pass game evolving as Meredith, Smith vie for snaps
METAIRIE, La. — When Saints rookie receiver Tre’Quan Smith picked his jersey number, he had a choice between…
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Former first-round pick Nkemdiche out to show he belongs
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A crowd of reporters around his locker, Robert Nkemdiche was asked what he learned the…
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Braves’ Newcomb apologizes to team for inflammatory tweets
ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologized Sunday for racist, homophobic and sexist tweets he sent as…
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Puig, Wood power Dodgers past Braves, 5-1
ATLANTA — Yasiel Puig homered and drove in three runs following his return from the disabled list, Alex…
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Rehabbing QB Carson Wentz looking ‘really good’ at Eagles camp
PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz lunged to his right and then backpedaled to avoid a rush. After darting forward…
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Geraint Thomas effectively seals his first Tour de France title
ESPELETTE, France — No longer merely a support rider for Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas is going to Paris…
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Jimmie Johnson gears for another milestone with 600th start
LONG POND, Pa. — Jimmie Johnson had been plucked from NASCAR’s farm system to drive for owner Rick…
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Saints sorting out some uncertainty at defensive end
METAIRIE, La. — Saints training camp opened with uncertainty over who’ll help All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan bolster…