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British government decides doping should not be criminalized

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Lazio soccer team president Claudio Lotito gives a statement to the press after laying a wreath outside Rome's Synagogue, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Lazio fans have a long history of racism and anti-Semitism and the Roman club's supporters established another low over the weekend when they littered the Stadio Olimpico with superimposed images of Anne Frank _ the young diarist who died in the Holocaust _ wearing a jersey of city rival Roma. In the background left is Lazio player Felipe Anderson. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Anne Frank diary to counter anti-Semitism in Italian soccer

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

EU Parliament head denounces Lazio fans for anti-Semitism

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FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch, third from left, gives the ball to pitcher Justin Verlander (35) for his very first Major League relief appearance during the fifth inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, in Boston. No need for catchers to worry about getting they're running in, especially during the postseason. They are taking so many trips to the mound for discussions, the average time of a nine-inning game is 3 hours, 32 minutes during the postseason, up 18 minutes since 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Late show: MLB postseason games stretch to record length

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

After 3 delays, North Korea and Malaysia to play in Thailand

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Washington Redskins offensive tackle Morgan Moses, center, is helped off the field by offensive tackle Trent Williams, left, and offensive guard Brandon Scherff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trent Williams, Redskins left tackle, hurt his knee further against the Eagles; is surgery next?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 1981, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan hurls the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers, en route to the fifth, no-hitter of his career, at the Houston Astrodome. Ryan had 11 strike-outs, while allowing three bases on balls in the nine inning stretch. Houston won the game, 5-0. Long before they made it to the World Series from separate leagues, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky, File)

Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) catches a long pass in front of Michigan cornerback Lavert Hill (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. Florida sure doesn't sound like a double-digit underdog against third-ranked Georgia. The Gators made it clear that they're the ones to beat in a rivalry known as &quot;The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.&quot; (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Double-digit underdog Florida feeling confident vs Georgia

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor is unable to hold onto a pass in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson in the first half on Sunday. Pryor dropped a couple of throws and finished with just one catch on four targets. (Associated Press)

Terrelle Pryor sees snaps heavily reduced against Eagles

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Overreaction: Kyle Shanahan, not Matt Ryan, was real MVP

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 21, 2015, file photo shows Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Fiers, right, being mobbed by teammates after his no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Houston. The 2017 baseball season has in many ways been defined by the dominance of three teams. The dominance of the Astros, Dodgers and Cleveland Indians raised a fun question: What was the best team in the history of those franchises? The AP took a shot at answering this for every team in baseball, creating a timeline of greatness spanning over a century. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Virginia Tech, South Carolina will play for hurricane relief

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) makes a run as Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) moves in to stop him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Carson Wentz, Eagles leave Redskins grasping

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins reaches to make a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Wentz tosses 4 TDs, Eagles beat Redskins 34-24

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, blocks Washington Wizards guard John Wall as he drives the lane to the rim in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Beal scores 20 points, Wizards beat Nuggets 109-104

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns head coach Jay Triano speaks with Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Phoenix. It was Triano's first game as the Suns' head coach. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NBA Capsules

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Aldridge, Murray power Spurs past Raptors, 101-97

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is chased by Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Everything’s cool: Warriors pull away from Mavs, 133-103

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots over the arms of three Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Antetokounmpo powers Bucks past Hornets 103-94

By DAVE BOEHLER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies Mario Chalmers, front, is restrained by teammate Tyreke Evans after an altercation with Houston Rockets James Harden (13) resulting in technical fouls on both in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Gasol leads Grizzlies to 98-90 win over Rockets

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