Your Top Plays for Today

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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—RUSSIA OUT OF RUNNING FOR HOCKEY GOLD

Russia loses its shot at hockey gold at Sochi 2014 after losing to Finland, providing the lowlight on a bad day for the host nation.

https://wintergames.ap.org/article/russia-loses-shot-olympic-hockey-gold

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—ATLETICO, BAYERN TAKE AWAY VICTORIES IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich win at Milan, Arsenal respectively to put one foot in Champions League quarterfinals.

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Atletico-beats-Milan-1-0-in-Champs-League-last-16-5249112.php

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—MCDOWELL COMEBACK HIGHLIGHTS MATCH PLAY

Graeme McDowell pulls off a big comeback on a day of memorable turnarounds at the Match Play Championship.

https://bigstory.ap.org/article/mcdowell-dufner-open-match-play-big-rallies?utm_campaign=AP_Sports&utm_source=SocialFlow&utm_medium=Twitter

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—BRAZIL’S ARMY ON ALERT FOR WORLD CUP DUTY

Brazil’s president says the nation’s armed forces could be called on to contain possible violent protests during the upcoming World Cup.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Brazil-president-guarantees-security-at-World-Cup-5248444.php

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