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June 22, 2018 at 3:32 am

Saransk swells from building boom of World Cup proportions VIEW

SARANSK, Russia (AP) — Valerie Fayzullina expresses a hopeful sense of wonder as she stands near a wire sculpture of a soccer player, in the... Updated 3:34 am

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June 18, 2018 at 7:19 am

Japan team at World Cup troubled by earthquake, hotel alarm VIEW

Word of a deadly earthquake in Japan and an early-morning false alarm at a team hotel have given the country's World Cup squad some unsettling...

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June 15, 2018 at 5:26 am

Peru coach says Guerrero fit for World Cup, ready to play

Peru coach Ricardo Gareca will not commit to playing recently reinstated striker Paolo Guerrero in their World Cup opener against Denmark on Saturday

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May 29, 2018 at 6:22 pm

Brees nabs Wooden jersey for Purdue to display VIEW

When Drew Brees heard a 1930s-era Purdue jersey worn by John Wooden was being sold at auction, he saw an opportunity to help his alma...

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May 7, 2018 at 12:54 pm

Pelicans’ preferred pace presents dilemma vs. Warriors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans' penchant for pushing the pace looks more and more like a quixotic mission to out-Warrior the Warriors. That's been...

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April 25, 2018 at 2:39 pm

Spieth seeks third straight strong finish at Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Jordan Spieth suspects he could be on the cusp of a banner year. That's why he's trying to strike the right...

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April 21, 2018 at 11:37 pm

Dominant Davis wills Pelicans into 2nd round of playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Now that five-time All-Star Anthony Davis has his first taste of a playoff triumph, he sounds eager to see what's next....

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March 13, 2018 at 8:06 am

AP sources: Brees agrees to 2-year extension with Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The rest of the NFL can dispense with any notions of luring Drew Brees away from the team — and city...

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March 8, 2018 at 4:45 pm

SE Louisiana opens postseason amid gun violence fallout

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — The sight of Southeastern Louisiana starter James Currington recuperating from a bullet wound from a shootout near student housing has provided...

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February 1, 2018 at 12:04 pm

Pelicans acquire Mirotic from Bulls for 3 players and pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans acquired forward Nikola Mirotic and a second-round draft pick from the Chicago Bulls for center Omer Asik,...

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