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Undrafted Steelers rookie LB Jones making a splash
National Sports, Pro Teams
DAN SCIFO - Associated Press 
Aug 12, 2014
LATROBE, Pa. — Howard Jones realizes if he wants a roster spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it will have to come through his special teams work. Cons...
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Ex-Sabre Ott re-signs with Blues
Buffalo Sabres, National Sports, Pro Teams, ...
Jul 11, 2014
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward Steve Ott to a two-year contract. The 31-year-old Ott, who was acquired in the Ryan Miller...
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US World Cup ends with 2-1 OT loss to Belgium
Nation World, National Sports
Ronald Blum, AP Sports Writer 
Jul 01, 2014
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — They captured the eyes and hearts of a suddenly awakened soccer nation, who gathered in unprecedented numbers to watch the wor...
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Cavs take Wiggins with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
National Sports, Sports
BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer 
Jun 27, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Wiggins of Kansas was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. The Cavs went...
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Baron hoping the NBA gives him call tonight
Local Sports, National Sports, Sports
J.P. BUTLER Olean Times Herald 
Jun 26, 2014
His moment of realization, that he could actually hear his name called in the NBA draft, that he could be good enough, came last spring. Billy Baron h...
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Lincecum no-hits Padres for 2nd time in a year
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
JOSH DUBOW - AP Sports Writer 
Jun 26, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum’s days of dominance may be in the past. That doesn’t mean he can’t dial up flashes of the Freak he once was — especially ...
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Buyout of Leino’s contract 6th-largest in NHL history
Buffalo Sabres, National Sports, Pro Teams, ...
BILL HOPPE Olean Times Herald 
Jun 18, 2014
BUFFALO — As expected, the Sabres placed Ville Leino on unconditional waivers Tuesday and will be using a compliance buyout on the final three seasons...
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Bills DT Dareus reports for mandatory practice
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JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
Jun 18, 2014
ORCHARD PARK — Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams had a few cautionary words of advice for Marcell Dareus, in welcoming his teammate back to practic...
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Heat blown out again
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer 
Jun 13, 2014
MIAMI — LeBron James had a pained expression on his face during warmups, left the court for a trip the locker room just before tipoff and retreated th...
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Rangers avoid sweep with 2-1 win
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
Ira Podell AP Sports Writer 
Jun 12, 2014
NEW YORK — The champagne the Los Angeles Kings had ready for a coronation stayed in boxes. The New York Rangers suddenly have some life in the Stanley...
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Kings take commanding lead over Rangers
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
Ira Podell AP Sports Writer 
Jun 10, 2014
NEW YORK — Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings are close to finishing off the New York Rangers in a big hurry. The All-Star goalie had his best g...
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Galchenyuk nets OT goal, Canadiens beat Rangers
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
Ira Podell AP Sports Writer 
May 23, 2014
NEW YORK — Alex Galchenyuk tipped in a pass at the right post 1:12 into overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens overcame a late tying goal and beat the N...
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Bills rookie OT Henderson down to his last chance
Buffalo Bills, National Sports, Pro Teams, ...
JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
May 20, 2014
ORCHARD PARK — Seantrel Henderson listens to his weaknesses from the NFL’s pre-draft scouting report on the offensive tackle, and there are no signs o...
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Canadiens beat Bruins 3-1 in Game 7 to advance
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
May 15, 2014
BOSTON (AP) — Even as the Montreal Canadiens swept through the opening round of the playoffs — their first postseason series victory in four years — t...
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Clippers’ Sterling disparages Magic Johnson, HIV
National Sports, Pro Teams, Sports
Associated Press 
May 13, 2014
LOS ANGELES — In an interview aired Monday where he expressed sorrow for recorded racist remarks that earned him a lifetime NBA ban, Los Angeles Clipp...
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