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Saturday Sports: Expect More Politics In The New Year

Politics is expected to dominate sports in the new year much as it did in 2017, from the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl to the Olympics and World Cup.

Saturday Sports: Expect More Politics In The New Year

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Russian Olympic Committee Suspended From 2018 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee decided on Tuesday to suspend the Russian Olympic Committee from participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. The decision comes after a widespread doping program in Russia. Russian athletes can still compete, but it will be under the Olympic flag.

Russian Olympic Committee Suspended From 2018 Winter Olympics

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Team Russia Waiting To Learn Fate For 2018 Winter Olympics

On Tuesday, Russia will learn whether it will be allowed to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Officials have already stripped six medals won by Russia in the previous Winter Olympics because of doping.

Team Russia Waiting To Learn Fate For 2018 Winter Olympics

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What Kind Of Future Should America's Favorite Spectator Sport Expect?

Tomorrow a holiday tradition — Thanksgiving and the NFL. Fans have three different games they can devour, but TV ratings are down as controversy has dogged America's number one spectator sport. Is the future of the NFL at risk?

What Kind Of Future Should America's Favorite Spectator Sport Expect?

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Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Loses Latest Attempt To Block Suspension

Ezekiel Elliott, the Dallas Cowboys' star running back has an on-again, off-again six game suspension in connection with a domestic violence accusation. On Thursday, a panel of federal judges ruled against Elliott and for the NFL, which suspended him in August.

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Loses Latest Attempt To Block Suspension

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Dodgers Defeat Astros To Force A Final World Series Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series Tuesday night in LA, forcing a Game 7 to determine the series winner.

Dodgers Defeat Astros To Force A Final World Series Game

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Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in LA

Game 6 of the World Series is tonight as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Houston Astros. It's been a thrilling series so far with both teams having offensive explosions and defensive stops.

Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in LA

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Astros Tie World Series, Beat Dodgers 7-6 In Game 2

The Houston Astros won one of the wildest World Series games ever Wednesday night — to even the series against the LA Dodgers. The game went into extra innings with both teams slugging home runs.

Astros Tie World Series, Beat Dodgers 7-6 In Game 2

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In Game 1 Of The World Series, Justin Turner Is The Dodgers Breakout Star

Game 2 of the World Series is tonight in Los Angeles as the Dodgers take on the Houston Astros. The Dodgers won Game 1 on strong pitching and a homerun from Justin Turner, who is enjoying his time in the limelight.

In Game 1 Of The World Series, Justin Turner Is The Dodgers Breakout Star

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