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August 1, 2018 at 8:33 am

Nationals jettison Kelley after mound outburst during rout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shawn Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Wednesday, a...

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July 30, 2018 at 6:34 pm

Osuna, Giles, more relievers move as trade deadline nears

Closers Roberto Osuna and Ken Giles switched spots. Adam Warren and Zach Duke moved into the Seattle bullpen. Lance Lynn got a new look in...

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July 25, 2018 at 2:11 pm

Hearing points to Putin’s role in Russian doping scandal VIEW

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a bill that would make international sports doping a crime argued Wednesday that the legislation would deter scandals like Russian...

• Nation & World

July 14, 2018 at 10:06 am

Pols play at Nationals Park; that’s not Trump’s game

WASHINGTON (AP) — During every previous All-Star Game in Washington, the president was part of the story. That might not be the case this year....

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July 2, 2018 at 10:08 am

Kickoff: Well-rested Kane still tops World Cup scorers VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — When Harry Kane takes the field for England on Tuesday, it will be his first match in nine days. He's still the...

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June 30, 2018 at 10:37 am

Kickoff: Spain coach Hierro can add to long World Cup resume VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — For a team that fired its coach two days before its first World Cup match, Spain has quietly played its way into...

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June 29, 2018 at 7:54 am

Messi vs. France with Maradona watching; Ronaldo vs. Uruguay VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — No matter what Lionel Messi does at the World Cup, Diego Maradona will be watching. With FIFA's in-stadium cameras cutting to Maradona's...

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June 24, 2018 at 7:52 am

Kickoff: Spain, Portugal can’t coast to World Cup 2nd round VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — Portugal and Spain opened up their World Cup campaigns with an entertaining draw. Now each team wants a routine victory to secure...

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June 23, 2018 at 7:46 am

Kickoff: Tiny Panama stands in way of England advancing VIEW

MOSCOW (AP) — For an England team that came to the World Cup with reduced expectations, things are setting up nicely. The younger, friendlier squad...

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June 20, 2018 at 7:32 am

Messi dogged by Ronaldo, history as Argentina meets Croatia VIEW

Lionel Messi faces pressure to deliver for Argentina at World Cup, keep pace with Cristiano Ronaldo

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