High hopes for new high-tech Atlanta stadium despite delays

ATLANTA (AP) - Several high-profile failures have plagued Atlanta's reputation on a national stage over the years: unpreparedness for ice and snow storms, a recent highway collapse and subsequent shutdown from a fire, and chronic traffic and public transportation woes.

Now, the city's new $1.5 billion stadium - touted as ...
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Dawn Staley has been on whirlwind tour since winning title

NEW YORK (AP) - It's been a whirlwind few weeks for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley since her Gamecocks won their first national championship.

She's been honored at the South Carolina State House and in her of hometown Philadelphia. Now she's in London for a few days. Staley was also ...
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A look at the most successful managers in Mets history

NEW YORK (AP) - This weekend, Terry Collins will break the record for most career games as manager of the Mets. Only five of the franchise's 20 bench bosses have compiled 300 wins with New York. Here's a look at the other four:

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DAVEY JOHNSON

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Nelson event ends an era, LPGA Tour has battle for No. 1

Ben Crenshaw won the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in 1983 the first year it moved from Preston Trail to what is now the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas. This will be the 35th and final year before the tournament moves to a new golf course designed by Crenshaw and his ...
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Mr. Met: As team slumps, Collins hits managerial milestone

NEW YORK (AP) - By the end of this week, Terry Collins will be the longest-tenured manager in New York Mets history.

Hard to believe, really.

Then again, nothing is ever easy when it comes to Collins and the Mets.

With his team on a seven-game losing streak 6 1/2 ...
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Reema Lagoo, who played mother to top Bollywood actors, dies

NEW DELHI (AP) - Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo, the ever-smiling screen mother to some of India's top actors, has died. She was 59.

Condolences and tributes to the actress poured forth on Twitter, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor tweeted "Good friend. heartfelt condolences."

Lagoo died ...
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LA Chargers sign 4th-round draft pick Rayshawn Jenkins

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Chargers have signed safety Rayshawn Jenkins, their fourth-round draft pick.

Jenkins agreed to a four-year deal Wednesday. The Chargers also signed undrafted free-agent punter Toby Baker.

Jenkins is the sixth draft pick to sign with the Chargers, and their highest-drafted defensive player. The ...
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