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Daniel Romanchuk, 21, gears up for potentially historic New York City Marathon race

Daniel Romanchuk, 21, gears up for potentially historic New York City Marathon race

iStock/SMNovak(NEW YORK) — When Daniel Romanchuk first started competing in marathons in 2012, his main goal was to merely keep up with the pack. Just for a mile, at least. The next year he bumped up his expectations: stay with the group for 5 miles. Now, Romanchuk is in the […]

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Daniel Romanchuk, 21, becomes 1st American to win New York City Marathon wheelchair division 2 years in a row

Daniel Romanchuk, 21, becomes 1st American to win New York City Marathon wheelchair division 2 years in a row

iStock/SMNovak(NEW YORK) — Daniel Romanchuk, 21, has become the first American man to win the New York City Marathon wheelchair division two years in a row. Romanchuk was met by cheering fans as he became the first to cross the finish line in Central Park on Sunday morning. When Romanchuk […]

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Professional fighting world helps raise money for UFC star’s missing stepdaughter’s reward

Professional fighting world helps raise money for UFC star’s missing stepdaughter’s reward

Auburn Police Department(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) — The professional fighting world is helping raise reward money for a UFC fighter’s stepdaughter who disappeared nearly 10 days ago. Aniah Haley Blanchard, a 19-year-old Alabama college student, was reported missing by her family on Oct. 24. She last communicated with a friend on Oct. […]

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Professional fighting world helps raise money for UFC star’s missing stepdaughter’s reward

Professional fighting world helps raise money for UFC star’s missing stepdaughter’s reward

Auburn Police Department(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) — The professional fighting world is helping raise reward money for a UFC fighter’s stepdaughter who disappeared nearly 10 days ago. Aniah Haley Blanchard, a 19-year-old Alabama college student, was reported missing by her family on Oct. 24. She last communicated with a friend on Oct. […]

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Nationals return to DC as World Series champs

Nationals return to DC as World Series champs

miflippo/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Washington Nationals are back home after winning the World Series in Houston Wednesday. The first-time champions landed in Dulles International Airport Thursday night and are gearing up to celebrate their victory this weekend. A parade will be held for the Nats in the nation’s capital on Saturday, […]

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Scoreboard roundup — 10/31/19

Scoreboard roundup — 10/31/19

iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMiami 106, Atlanta 97New Orleans 122, Denver 107L.A. Clippers 103, San Antonio 97 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECalgary 6, Nashville 5 — OTMontreal 5, Vegas 4 — OT NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUESan Francisco 28, Arizona 25 TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLGeorgia Southern […]

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Free Agent Gerrit Cole thanks Houston Astros, fans after World Series loss

Free Agent Gerrit Cole thanks Houston Astros, fans after World Series loss

Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(HOUSTON) — One day after an awkward exchange with a Houston Astros employee, free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole thanked the Astros and their fans on Twitter Thursday. “Last night was a tough one for us and the heartbreak hasn’t gotten any easier today,” Cole […]

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Durant: Altercation with Draymond Green was part of decision to leave Golden State Warriors

Durant: Altercation with Draymond Green was part of decision to leave Golden State Warriors

Photo by Ben Solomon / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Last season’s spat with then-teammate Draymond Green played a role in Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors, Durant told ESPN’s First Take on Thursday. “I wish that wouldn’t have happened,” Durant said about the incident. “I feel like […]

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Denver Broncos QB Joe Flacco to miss 4-6 weeks with neck injury, won’t need surgery

Denver Broncos QB Joe Flacco to miss 4-6 weeks with neck injury, won’t need surgery

Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(DENVER) — Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco will miss at least four weeks with a neck injury, ESPN reports, and may be placed on season-ending injured reserve. The Denver Broncos still plan to have doctors review Flacco’s neck injury, but expect the 34-year-old to be […]

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Kansas City Royals hire Mike Matheny as 17th manager in franchise history

Kansas City Royals hire Mike Matheny as 17th manager in franchise history

Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Former Saint Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has been hired as the manager of the cross-state rival Kansas City Royals. Matheny, a long-time catcher for the Cardinals, as well as the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants. […]

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