Craig Taylor

The past two games, the Thunder used a second half comeback to make what could have been a blowout into an excruciatingly close come-from
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In a continuing trend of promoting the team’s tradition and history, the Oakland A’s announced the hiring of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley as a special assistant on Friday.
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After perhaps the signature performance of his career, a high-cresting wave amongst a sea full of incredible games he’s had all season lo
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The economy was “robust” in late 2016, but economists warn of worrying signs as savings ratio falls.
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It will house Jewish families evicted from an outpost in Amona – the Palestinians condemn the move.
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Fears have been raised about democracy after the National Assembly was stripped of powers.
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A gold bar, cars and jewellery are taken as Europe and Australia raids target alleged tax evasion.
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Talks on a trade deal may be held once progress in Brexit talks have been made, the bloc suggests.
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Michael Flynn’s lawyer says the ex-national security adviser must guard against “unfair prosecution”.
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa describes the finance minister’s sacking as “totally unacceptable”.
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When A’s reliever Santiago Casilla walked into AT&T Park on Thursday afternoon, he was joined by Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, his teammate of the past six seasons. But instead of walking with Belt to the […]

ORLANDO – With the undeniable Russell Westbrook and this bruising, scrappy, relentless Thunder squad, there can be a fee
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The A’s may be lacking star power on their roster, but there are a handful of players who could sneak their way into the mix for regular-season awards with standout performances in 2017.
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The car maker wants to put money into marketing specific models.
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The Great Mosque of al-Nuri is where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a “caliphate”.
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In a second day of violence, prisoners set fire to cells at the Cadereyta jail near Monterrey.
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Theresa May formally triggers the process of leaving the EU as negotiating battle lines are drawn.
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Measures to end the supremacy of EU law come after the government formally triggered Brexit.
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The BBC has learned that US officials “verified” a key claim in a report about Russian involvement in Donald Trump’s election.
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Mourners cheer calls for South Africa’s president to resign.
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