SAO PAULO – The Brazilian football team Internacional says former striker and coach Fernando Lucio da Costa, better known as Fernandao, has died in a helicopter crash. The team says on its website that the 36-year old Fernandao was one of five passengers killed when the helicopter crashed early Saturday …
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LONDON – Wimbledon went to the dogs for a few hours Friday morning when members of the London Metropolitan Police dog support unit did a routine sweep for explosives at the All England Club. At least three dogs and their handlers did a thorough check of the hedges and a …
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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Welington Castillo and Mike Olt homered in a 4-2 victory on Sunday as the Chicago Cubs won a series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time since 2011. Travis Wood (4-4) gave up two hits in the fifth inning — including a two-run …
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NEW YORK – Olympic skier Bode Miller and former Marine Sara McKenna have reached a temporary truce in their New York custody fight over their 14-month-old son. McKenna and the Sochi bronze medalist will share time with the toddler over the next four months. Monday’s agreement came shortly before both …
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Boise, ID (SportsNetwork.com) – Bill Lunde fired a 10-under 61 on Friday to vault into a share of the lead of the Albertsons Boise Open. Lunde was joined at 15-under-par 127 by Zack Sucher, who carded a 4-under 67 during his second round at Hillcrest Country Club. Lunde has one …
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – College of Charleston basketball players say they agreed with the dismissal of men’s coach Doug Wojcik after allegations of verbal abuse and they “forgive” him. The school released a statement Wednesday saying it was from the members of the Cougars men’s basketball team this season. Wojcik was …
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(SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago White Sox can’t stop Joe Mauer, and they’re having a rough time containing him too. The Minnesota slugger will get another crack at his favorite target on Friday night, when the Minnesota Twins host the White Sox for the second of a four- game series at …
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(SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Rangers try to avoid their first home loss to Carolina in almost four years on Thursday night as they welcome the winless Hurricanes to Madison Square Garden. The Rangers have lost their first two home games of the season and three in a row overall …
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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Arian Foster ran for 138 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 139 yards on 14-of-19 passing with two touchdowns. DeAndre Hopkins hauled in a touchdown pass …
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ATLANTA – Atlanta Dream coach Michael Cooper has been diagnosed with early stage tongue cancer. The team says Cooper is taking a temporary leave of absence and will have surgery this week in Atlanta. The Dream say a full recovery is expected. Cooper is expected to miss about two weeks, …
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