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BOSTON WILL BE AMERICAN BIDDER FOR 2024 OLYMPICS

Boston to bid for 2024 Olympics, after winning nomination as U.S. bidder.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/191045998f7644abaeb1d883f896ccc3/boston-will-be-american-bidder-2024-olympics

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ATLANTA HAWKS OWNERS APPROVE SALE OF TEAM, ARENA

The owners of the Atlanta Hawks have approved a plan to sell the team and operating right to the arena.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3f253922e8e54378ba524848ccb701c8/hawks-owners-approve-plan-sell-team

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INVESTIGATOR: NFL SHOULD HAVE PROBED MORE IN RICE CASE

An investigator's report says the NFL should have sought more information earlier when confronted with the Ray Rice assault case.

http://pro32.ap.org/article/investigator-nfl-should-have-sought-more-rice-case

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FOOTBALLER CONVICTED OF RAPE BLAMES MOB RULE FOR CLUB RENEGING ON DEAL

Ched Evans, who is trying to return to professional football after a rape conviction, blames "mob rule" for the collapse of his move to English club Oldham.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c6f262f3273946268cd03de86b1c3146/oldham-appears-scrap-plans-sign-convicted-rapist