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Column: Olympics should be reserved for the best athletes

February 21, 2018 Rick Solem

By PAUL NEWBERRY, Associated Press GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Liz Swaney deserves kudos for dedication. And she had enough sense not to attempt anything on the halfpipe — and we […]

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MLB

New MLB rules: Pitching change a must for 7th mound visit

February 21, 2018 Rick Solem

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Managers or coaches must make a pitching change if they head to the mound for the seventh time in a game under baseball’s new pace of […]

NFL

Another surgery? Luck says, “Not an option for me.”

February 21, 2018 Rick Solem

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck delivered some good news to Indianapolis Colts fans on Tuesday. He feels better. He ruled out additional surgery. And he’s eager to play football after […]

TWINS

Sano reports to Twins with several unanswered questions

February 20, 2018 Rick Solem

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — With his hulking 6-foot-4 body that’s built for football and a slugger’s mentality at the plate that can swiftly produce majestic drives soaring high over […]

NEWS

Column: NASCAR’s youth movement may be good for business

February 20, 2018 Rick Solem

By JENNA FRYER, AP DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Day was nothing short of a rousing success for NASCAR, which was able to celebrate both its storied past and youthful […]

NEWS

Forget tourism: Pyeongchang’s legacy probably debt and anger

February 20, 2018 Rick Solem

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The equation was supposed to be simple. To build a world-class ski destination, simply add the Olympics and wait. But even as South Korea basks […]

MLB

MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks

February 20, 2018 Rick Solem

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has imposed stricter limits on mound visits by players in an effort to speed games but decided against 20-second pitch clocks for 2018. […]

NEWS

Wardrobe issues causes Olympic stress for French skaters; other highlights

February 20, 2018 Rick Solem

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — The first notes of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” had just played when Gabriella Papadakis suddenly became aware that people were about to see a […]

NEWS

WATCH: Fergie’s cringe-worthy rendition of the national anthem

February 19, 2018 Rick Solem

Fergie’s rendition of the national anthem was like being asked to smell sour milk. You don’t want to but it’s hard to resist. Literally dying at these reactions. Fergie with […]

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