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ROYALS BOOK WORLD SERIES PLACE WITH SWEEP OF ORIOLES
The Kansas City Royals are into the World Series for the first time in 29 years after completing a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles.
http://wintergames.ap.org/article/rios-olympic-golf-course-grass-under-threat
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MCDOWELL BEGINS MATCH PLAY DEFENSE WITH VICTORY
Graeme McDowell begins his World Match Play defense with a win over Alexander Levy.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/adffc3165efb4987b82015c63f0869d9/mcdowell-begins-world-match-play-defense-win
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LEGAL THREAT TO GRASS AT RIO’S OLYMPIC GOLF COURSE
Grass being laid on Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic golf course may be torn up due to legal dispute.
http://wintergames.ap.org/article/rios-olympic-golf-course-grass-under-threat
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MLS CHIEF GARBER CRITICIZES KLINSMANN
MLS chief Don Garber criticizes national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann over his views on the U.S. league and failure to use Landon Donovan at World Cup.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c72fcd11339c4261bc6d55efd462e8bb/garber-calls-klinsmann-comments-damaging
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SERBIA AND ALBANIA FACE DISCIPLINARY PROBE OVER DRONE GAME
European authorities open disciplinary cases against Serbia and Albania after abandonment of match prompted by appearance of drone.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c72fcd11339c4261bc6d55efd462e8bb/garber-calls-klinsmann-comments-damaging