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Giambi, Swisher homer in Tribe loss

Bonded by the tragedy in Boston, the Red Sox won their fifth straight.


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Bombing traced to pressure cookers

Federal agents zeroed in Tuesday on how the Boston Marathon bombing was carried out — with kitchen pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails and other lethal shrapnel — but said they still didn’t know who did it and why.

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Phantoms hope to steal Gamblers’ advantage

Green Bay won the regular-season series, 5-1.

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Somber Red Sox rout Indians

It was the first game for Tribe manager Terry Francona against his old team.

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Long-time broadcaster Summerall dies at 82

Over four decades, Summerall described some of the biggest games in America in his deep, resonant voice.


Browns owner: Family company under criminal probe

Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service raided the Pilot Flying J headquarters in Knoxville on Monday.


Marathons offer security problems

A marathon course runs 26.2 miles along an open road. Much tougher to secure than an arena with doors and walls.


Weeden: Browns QBs will ‘push each other’

Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell threw passes side by side as the Cleveland Browns opened their first minicamp of the season.


Cavaliers’ Irving apologizes for skipping fan event

Irving, the league’s reigning Rookie of the Year, posted an apology on his Twitter account.


Rain gives Pirates some relief

Tuesday night’s cancellation could give the Pirates some flexibility.


Security beefed up worldwide after Boston Marathon blasts

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Police in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Washington and other


Families seek word on runners

Associated Press CHICAGO Far-flung family members, co-workers and friends frantically used


Baseball honors Jackie Robinson

Explosions turn celebrations of baseball star somber


Pilot Flying J under federal scrutiny

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league was aware of the investigation but had no other information or comment.


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Blasts shatter post-race euphoria

Two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday about three hours after Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo crossed it to win the race. At least three people were killed and scores more injured, some seriously.

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