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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announces retirement

BOSTON  — The party’s over for Rob Gronkowski. Then again, it might just be getting started. The New…

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Avenatti charged with trying to extort millions from Nike

NEW YORK  — Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits…

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Braves may have 3 open spots in pitching rotation

KISSIMMEE, Fla.  — When they started spring training, the Atlanta Braves had one opening in their pitching rotation.…

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North Dakota State holds off NC Central in First Four

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — North Dakota State is one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the country,…

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Georgia’s Deandre Baker says he’s the top CB in NFL draft

ATHENS, Ga.  — Deandre Baker proclaimed himself to be the best cornerback in the NFL draft after using…

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Jamerson carries Norfolk St. past Alabama 80-79 in OT in NIT

TUSCALOOSA  — Derrik Jamerson Jr. had 25 points and made two free throws with 17 seconds left in…

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Braves: Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening day

KISSIMMEE, Fla.  — Bothered by a sore elbow, Mike Foltynewicz will not be ready to pitch for the…

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Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

NEW YORK  — Nick Foles is headed to Jacksonville, Landon Collins to Washington and Trent Brown to Oakland.…

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Judge rules against NCAA in federal antitrust lawsuit

A judge ruled against the NCAA on Friday night in a federal antitrust lawsuit, saying football and basketball…

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Saban wants to rebuild “Alabama Factor” after falling short

Alabama enters spring practice with a largely new coaching staff and plenty of hot-shot recruits. Same old expectations,…