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PHOENIX (AP) — Wilmer Flores endeared himself to New York Mets fans when he got emotional during a game in 2015 after believing media reports he had been traded. About 3½ years later, a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks suits him just fine. Flores and the Diamondbacks finalized a one-year contract on

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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the NFL's head of officiating told him the referees "blew the call" as a sports-book in New Jersey is refunding losing bets on the Saints.

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Mike Mussina's approval rating has gradually climbed to the point he's within striking distance of the Hall of Fame. Whether the former Yankees pitcher belongs to the Class of 2019 will be known Tuesday, when the Baseball Writers' Association of America releases its voting results around

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The officiating debacle acknowledged by the NFL at the end of Sunday's NFC title game in New Orleans, which prompted widespread criticism from fans, players and coaches over what many deemed an outcome-changing call, could lead to a significant rule change. The league and its rulemaking competition

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Going through junior college can be a tough road to travel for some football players. For Jamar Montgomery, it wound up being the perfect path, and one that will lead him to Boulder. On Monday, the Independence (Kan.) Community College linebacker gave his verbal commitment to play for the Colorado Buffaloes

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