GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Caster Semenya smashed the Commonwealth Games record to win the 1,500 meters in just over four minutes and set herself up for a middle-distance double on the Gold Coast.
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Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin
The NFL’s Wide Receiver Crisis
A few years ago, it seemed every year produced another superstar receiver in Round 1. Over the past three drafts, the 13 first-round wideouts have produced one Pro Bowler, and nine players who have never caught 40 passes in a season. From terminology, to routes, to how they’re taught to catch the ball
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Another big night for Australia in Commonwealth Games pool
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) There was yet more gold for Australia on the final night of swimming at the Commonwealth Games, along with personal milestones for South African Chad le Clos and Canadian teenager Taylor Ruck.
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South African court dismisses Pistorius appeal
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Legal experts say Olympian Oscar Pistorius has finally run out of options to appeal his 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.
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Preview: Twins vs. Astros
The Minnesota Twins host another chilly game Tuesday night against the Houston Astros.
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Skoglund gets his first action of 2018 in start against Mariners
Seattle Mariners-Kansas City Royals
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Holland ready to move on, Martinez ready for second dance with Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers-St. Louis Cardinals preview
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Madrid has depleted defense for 2nd leg against Juventus
MADRID (AP) Scoring hasn’t been a problem for Real Madrid recently, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo in top form.
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Slumping Swiss club Grasshoppers fires coach Murat Yakin
ZURICH (AP) Grasshoppers says it has fired coach Murat Yakin as the 27-time Swiss champions fight against relegation.
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England cyclist never had a chance at Commonwealth Games
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Australians Cameron Meyer and Katrin Garfoot won their time trial gold medals in Commonwealth Games road cycling on Tuesday. Melissa Lowther never had a chance in the women’s race.
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LEADING OFF: Yankees-Red Sox ramp up, Ohtani could return
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
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Goldschmidt key to Diamondbacks' success at Giants (Apr 10, 2018)
SAN FRANCISCO — Paul Goldschmidt will attempt to build upon a lifetime of success at AT&T Park when he leads the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants in the middle contest of their three-game series Tuesday night.
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Godley shuts down Giants, Bradley closes out D-backs' 8th win
Zack Godley has allowed just one run in 14 innings this season.
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Reds-Phillies Preview (Apr 10, 2018)
The Philadelphia Phillies’ future was on display Monday when Rhys Hoskins and Scott Kingery both homered. Aaron Nola will show more of what the Phillies are building around Tuesday night.
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Rockies hope to end rocky start at home vs. Padres (Apr 10, 2018)
DENVER — The path to the postseason for the Colorado Rockies is fairly straightforward. They must dominate at Coors Field and stay around .500 or a tad better on the road.
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Angels off to best start since 1987 after 8-3 win at Texas
Doug Fister (1-2) struck out five with no walks while allowing three runs in his five innings.
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Spurs, Pelicans, Thunder all in; 1 spot left in West race
A look at the NBA playoff picture, with two days remaining in the regular season and now only one berth left to be decided:
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Pelicans beat Clippers 113-100 to clinch playoff berth
Mirotic had 24 points and 16 rebounds in the Pelicans’ fourth straight victory.
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Rockets prep for playoffs against Lakers (Apr 10, 2018)
With the best regular-season record in the NBA all locked up, the Houston Rockets have begun looking ahead to the playoffs.
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Angels looking heavenly compared to Rangers (Apr 10, 2018)
Eleven games into the 2018 season, the Los Angeles Angels look as if they will have a team that can contend for the American League West, and maybe more.
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Holland wants better results when Cardinals host Brewers (Apr 10, 2018)
As first impressions go, Greg Holland’s debut with the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night wasn’t the one for which he hoped.
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Skoglund may get nod for Royals vs. Mariners (Apr 10, 2018)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are rumors of a probable Eric Skoglund sighting on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
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Australian rugby player Jordan Mailata picking up NFL interest, visiting five teams this week
Jordan Mailata — a 6-foot-8 rugby player from Australia — has never played a down of football in his life, yet has five visits with NFL teams this week.
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Wolves Twi-lights: Rose tosses two highlight-reel dimes
Catch up on all the best highlights and interviews from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 113-94 win over the Memphis Grizzlies
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Fister on climbing out of the early hole in young season
Doug Fister discusses how the Texas Rangers can still climb out of the early hole they dug in the young season after Monday’s loss.
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Fister on being pulled early: ‘I never want to come out of the game’
Doug Fister shares his thoughts on his early exit from the Texas Rangers loss on Monday against LA.
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Phillies edge Reds in series opener, 6-5
Philly outfielder Nick Williams broke a 5-5 tie with a solo homer off Kevin Quackenbush in the 8th.
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Thunder clinch: Oklahoma City runs past Miami 115-93
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching night was reminiscent of their season.
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Blue Jays bopping along against Orioles (Apr 09, 2018)
BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays have shown plenty of power in the first part of 2018. They will try to show more of it in the second game of their series with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.
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Mets face Marlins fishing for fourth straight series win (Apr 09, 2018)
MIAMI — The New York Mets will go for their fourth straight series win when they face the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
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