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GRIZZLIES END WARRIORS STREAK AT 16
Memphis ends Golden State’s 16-game winning streak in clash of NBA’s two top teams.
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=aEK3PU1D
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FOUR CITIES IN RUNNING AS US CONFIRMS 2024 OLYMPIC BID
The U.S. Olympic Committee confirms bid for 2024 summer games, with race on between Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7c65cb452ce1443285b81d98f5d80f49/usoc-decides-bid-2024-city-still-undecided
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MADRID BEATS CRUZ AZUL, INTO CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL
Real Madrid beats Mexico’s Cruz Azul 4-0 to reach final of Club World Cup.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2014/12/16/real-madrid-coasts-into-club-world-cup-final/20497727/
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LEAFS END DUCKS SURGE TO THIRD-PERIOD BURST
Toronto scores four goals in third-period to end streak of NHL-leading Anaheim.
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268755/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=fpNuiJae
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MMA FIGHTERS LODGE LAWSUIT AGAINST UFC
Mixed martial arts fighters have filed a lawsuit arguing the Ultimate Fighting Championship is a monopoly that stifles competition.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/8870d304d39b4dc5aa9863f3c1074889/mma-fighters-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-ufc