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WOODS SHOOTS A DISAPPOINTING 77 IN RETURN TO TOUR
Tiger Woods makes a disappointing return to tour, shooting an opening-round 77 at his old home course Isleworth.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ddbb49d3ffdd49509d25279f5386141e/woods-stumbles-77-his-return
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RUSSIA ANTI-DOPING CHIEF REFUTES PROGRAM CLAIMS
The head of Russia’s anti-doping agency refutes reports of systematic doping.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3f5f394bb3574bcfa9fee2d1acb2e004/rusada-head-kamaev-no-proof-systematic-doping
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PLAYER BEATEN TO DEATH AS ARGENTINA TOLL CLIMBS
Argentina’s football-related deaths reach 15 as player is beaten to death post-match in front of his wife and daughter.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9c61f3edfa834447b15d59feb55ab5a2/argentine-football-related-deaths-hit-15-year
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JAPAN COACH AGUIRRE DENIES SPANISH FIXING CLAIMS
Japan national team coach Javier Aguirre denies allegations of match fixing during his time at Zaragoza in Spain.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2014/12/04/japan-coach-aguirre-denies-match-fixing-reports/19878161/
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BRODEUR LOSES ON RETURN TO NHL ACTION
Goaltending great Martin Brodeur returns to NHL action but cannot stop the St. Louis Blues losing to Nashville.
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=qaYNK978