NFL rejects veterans group's ad for Super Bowl program

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL has denied advertising space in the Super Bowl program for a veterans group that declined to alter language about standing for the national anthem....

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Wilpon defends payroll as Mets announce medical changes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon defended the team's offseason spending, saying more moves are likely before opening day and during the season....

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NFL rejects veterans group's ad for Super Bowl program

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL has denied advertising space in the Super Bowl program for a veterans group that declined to alter language about standing for the national anthem....

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Victims' comments in former sports doctor's sentencing

Almost 160 women and girls are coming forward in a Michigan courtroom to confront Larry Nassar, the former spots doctor who molested them under the guise of medical treatment....

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The Latest: Michigan sports doc to be sentenced Wednesday

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Latest on the sentencing of Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar (all times local):...

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A-Rod again replaces Boone, joins ESPN Sunday Night Baseball

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez is taking over for Aaron Boone again, this time moving into the ESPN booth for Sunday Night Baseball....

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Ratings for NFL conference championships down 8 percent

NEW YORK (AP) -- New England quarterback Tom Brady is still television's biggest star during football season....

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