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Pick Six Podcast: Wrapping up preseason Week 2 and looking at potential controversies

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John Breech and Sean Wagner join Will Brinson to break down everything from preseason Week 2

Simone Biles has power, and she's not afraid to use it

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Reigning Olympic champion Simone Biles recognizes leverage she has with USA Gymnastics, uses it to try and move organization forward

Report: This former first-round pass rusher may retire after just four seasons in the NFL

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The 26-year-old was released by the Seattle Seahawks this week

RB Peterson to sign 1-year deal with Redskins

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Running back Adrian Peterson will sign a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins, he told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Monday.

Candid Coaches: Who will be the best team in college basketball in the 2018-19 season?

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CBS Sports' college basketball experts polled more than 100 coaches to get their pick to win it all

NFL preseason overreactions: Rookie QBs are balling out

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SportsPulse: Trysta Krick overreacts to the top stories from this Week 2 of NFL preseason action. The high-profile rookie QB class is looking good.

Bold WWE WrestleMania 35 predictions

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With the tremendous amount of fallout from Sunday night's WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, the contributors of WWE on ESPN have each worked to extrapolate one key match on the WrestleMania 35 card, ranging from clearly foreseeable to intensely optimistic.

Minnesota names walk-on freshman Zack Annexstad starting QB

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Minnesota names true freshman walk-on Zack Annexstad the starting quarterback to open the season

Ueki and Japan keen to make history in France

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H – Ueki and Japan keen to make history in France

Mets' Todd Frazier celebrates 20th anniversary of Little League World Series triumph with former tea…

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The 1998 Little League star reunited with some old friends (and made some new ones) in Williamsport

VIDEO: Guinea's Horoya defeat AS Togo-Port to brighten qualification chances

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Goals from Ocansey Mandela and Bolaji Sakin handed the Gunieans a 2-1 home victory over the Togolese outfit at the Stade du 28 Septembre, Conakry

Five things we learned from Duke's domination of its exhibition games in Canada

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Duke crushed each of its opponents and got big time performances from Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett in Canada

At least two teams reportedly have expressed interest in Jets' Teddy Bridgewater

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The Broncos seem like an obvious choice but could the Patriots also be in the mix?

Adrian Peterson agrees to one-year contract with Redskins

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Four-time all-pro selection Adrian Peterson helps fill a void for a Redskins rushing attack that has been ravaged by injuries.

Redskins to sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrius Guice

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Peterson played for the Saints and Cardinals last season after spending the first nine years in Minnesota

DA: Davis accuser hasn't recanted allegation

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LSU wide receiver Drake Davis remains charged with felony second-degree battery against a former girlfriend, District Attorney Hillar Moore said Monday after Davis' bond hearing.

Making an Indy 360: Orlando Brown Jr. transforms from combine bust

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Brown returns to Indianapolis for his first MNF appearance with his stock soaring, the result of hard work, a good diet and listening skills.

The Giants have fallen out of the playoff race and there's still enough time to cash in some trade c…

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San Francisco is 7 1/2 games out of a postseason spot

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh names Shea Patterson its starting quarterback for 2018

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The Wolverines dealt with injuries and abysmal play at QB last season

College football rankings: Five takeaways from the 2018 preseason AP Top 25 poll

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Preseason polls are not meaningless, no matter how badly you might want them to be

WATCH: Difaa El Jadidi breeze past MC Alger

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The Moroccans got a 2-0 home win against the Algerians to brighten their chances of making it to the quarter-final of the championship

MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox remain on top, but what if the A's and Rockies crash the World Series?

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The vaunted 'big three' teams have been cracked thanks to the red-hot Oakland A's

WATCH: Ueki & Endo power Japan to World Cup final

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The Lionesses' hopes of reaching the U20 Women's final got dashed on Monday after losing to the Asians at the Stade de la Rabine, Vannes

Suh mocks Fins' run D in Instagram comment

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Now that Ndamukong Suh is with another team, he finds the Miami Dolphins' soft run defense funny.

Tsonga pulls out of U.S. Open with knee injury

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Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to a long-term knee problem, the United States Tennis Association said on Monday.

Gasly joins Verstappen at Red Bull F1 team

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French Formula One driver Pierre Gasly will graduate from Toro Rosso to Red Bull Racing as replacement for departing Australian Daniel Ricciardo from 2019, the team announced on Monday.

Florida State athletic director Stan Wilcox steps down from position to join the NCAA

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Wilcox had been Florida State's AD since 2013

WATCH: Primeiro de Agosto hold Etoile du Sahel

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The Angolans were heading for a shock away win before the hosts levelled scores through Mohamed Chermiti in the closing stages of the tie in Sousse

Nationals may have reached point where their season can't be saved

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Blowout loss to Miami Marlins drops preseason favorites below .500, leaves more unanswered questions.

Real Madrid had its worst attendance since 2009

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Ronaldo effect?

NFL DFS: Best Preseason Week 2 DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football picks for Monday, Augus…

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SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with more than $1M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice

Valencia 1 Atletico Madrid 1: Rodrigo strikes to deny Simeone's side

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Valencia held Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw in their LaLiga opener, with Rodrigo Moreno netting a second-half equaliser.

Colts vs. Ravens odds: NFL Preseason Week 2 picks by proven expert who's 12-4 on Indianapolis games

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R.J. White recently finished in the top 1 percent of the Las Vegas SuperContest

The Cactus Bowl has been renamed to the Cheez-It Bowl and Twitter is loving it

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Everything needs a brand, but not all brands are bad

LOOK: Miami unveils new uniforms made from upcycled materials to be worn vs. LSU

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The uniforms were created with Parley for the Oceans, and are made of repurposed plastic waste

Jets GM Mike Maccagnan impressed with Sam Darnold, open to Teddy Bridgewater trade

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Mike Maccagnan is "exceptionally impresssed" by the Jets' "unflappable' rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and isn't dismissing a Teddy Bridgewater trade.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

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The Reds will face their former manager in Roy Hodgson when they travel to Selhurst Park on Monday, with both sides looking for a win

Cavs' Love: Feared panic attack was heart attack

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Kevin Love continues to speak out on his challenges with anxiety.

Man City fear Bravo could miss rest of season through injury

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The Premier League champions could be left with just one senior goalkeeper after the Chilean suffered a serious-looking injury in training on Monday

Richard Sherman sounds off on 'idiotic' helmet rule: NFL 'will be flag football soon&…

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Richard Sherman called the revised rule aimed at taking the use of the helmet out of tackling 'idiotic' and said the NFL 'will be flag football soon.'

Cavaliers' Kevin Love opens up on his battle with anxiety and his November panic attack

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Love says he thought he was dying during a game in November, and was hospitalized with high anxiety

Ohio State set trustees meeting to discuss 'personnel matters' related to Urban Meyer

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Ohio State will discuss the future of Urban Meyer as the school investigates his knowledge of abuse allegations made against a former assistant Zach Smith.

LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

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Jurgen Klopp's side look to continue their winning start to the Premier League season as they travel to Selhurst Park - follow the action LIVE!

Maryland to wear helmet sticker to honor Jordan McNair

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Members of the Maryland football team will wear a helmet sticker with No. 79 to honor former teammate Jordan McNair, who collapsed during a practice session in May and subsequently died

MLB power rankings: Can red-hot Rockies keep climbing up NL West at Coors Field?

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Thanks to eight wins in nine games, the Rockies are tied for an NL wild-card berth and just a half-game behind the Diamondbacks in the West.

Little League World Series 2018: Full schedule, scores, bracket, dates, times, channels, live stream

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Keep up with the latest scores and schedule from Williamsport right here

The Northern Trust 2018 odds: Surprising FedEx Cup Playoffs picks from model that nailed Dustin John…

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SportsLine simulated the 2018 Northern Trust 10,000 times and came up with some surprising picks

Season of change: Lynx and Sparks help open the WNBA playoffs

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L.A. and Minnesota are meeting earlier than most expected in the playoffs -- yet another indicator of just how enthralling this season has been.

Fantasy Football Rankings 2018: Breakouts from model that predicted Christian McCaffrey's huge year

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SportsLine simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and identified must-draft breakout players

Can controversial helmet rule be subject to replay review? Here's why NFL head of officials isn't su…

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The helmet rule has been the biggest story of the preseason, and not for the right reasons

CSU coach Mike Bobo remains out as staff prepares for opener

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Colorado State coach Mike Bobo remains hospitalized with numbness in his feet while his coaching staff prepares for the Rams' opener against Hawaii this weekend

LOOK: One Knicks fan who has absolutely had enough is selling his fandom for $1,973 on eBay

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Apparently you can really buy and sell anything on eBay

What makes a successful season for each Top 25 team

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What should make fans of each Top 25 team happy this season? See which programs expect a title, a New Year's Six bowl or a couple of more wins.

LIVE SCORES: All the goals as they go in

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Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace in the Premier League while Valencia host Atletico Madrid in La Liga - follow it all as it happens!

Todd Bowles does excellent Herm Edwards, Jim Mora and Dennis Green impressions

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Who says Todd Bowles is boring?

Carson Wentz still unsure of Week 1 availability for Eagles

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Carson Wentz gives an update on his rehab and what it was like going back into 11-on-11 drills.

2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Our experts answer five big questions after preseason Week 2

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How high should Josh Gordon go? Are we buying the Christian McCaffrey hype? Our experts tackle the biggest questions from around the league after preseason Week 2.

2018 Little League World Series highlights

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The best images from the 2018 Little League World Series.

Justin Verlander (200 wins) and Clayton Kershaw (150) reached milestones. Are they already Hall of F…

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Justin Verlander (200 wins) and Clayton Kershaw (150) reached milestones Sunday. It got us thinking about their Hall of Fame credentials.

OSU board to meet Wednesday on Meyer future

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Ohio State's board of trustees will meet Wednesday morning to discuss "personnel matters" related to the recently concluded investigation involving football coach Urban Meyer.

What's New, and What's Free, at the 2018 U.S. Open

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A Louis Armstrong Stadium with a roof, a serve clock, Hawk-Eye on every court and a plethora of free events are among the features as the tournament celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The $70 million powerhouse: How A's built a baseball machine on the cheap - again

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The Astros have won 40 of their past 54 games to pull within one game of the defending champion Astros. All with one of game's smallest payrolls.

2018 FedEx Cup Playoffs: Predictions, schedule, purse, past champions, information

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The favorites, the events, the players with the most to gain and what to watch for East Lake

Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Luka Modric shortlisted for UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award

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The award will be presented Aug. 30 in Monaco

Who Wants to Be a Gold Medalist?

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The Olympics has reality show auditions now, and they seem to be working.

VIDEO: Walid Azaro powers Al-Ahly past Esperance

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The Egyptians booked their place into the Caf Champions League last eight with an away victory against the Tunisians

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace live stream info, TV channel: How to watch on TV, stream online

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Liverpool hopes to continue to dominate, while Palace plans on pulling the upset

FIFA Ousts Top Lawyer, Last Senior Link to Blatter Era

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The departure of the Swiss lawyer, Marco Villiger, came as FIFA President Gianni Infantino tries to impose his authority on world soccer's governing body, and it may not be the last.

WATCH: TP Mazembe hold ES Setif in Algeria

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The former African champions grabbed a point from Setif thanks to Kabaso Chongo's 76th minute strike

Misery meter on rise for some MLB teams as October looms

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The Dodgers, Nationals, Pirates and Astros are just a few clubs that may have gut-wrenching winters regardless of their trade deadline decisions.

WWE news, rumors: Ronda Rousey's Evolution match, Daniel Cormier taunts Brock Lesnar

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The reported opponent for the new Raw women's champ may not be a popular choice

Gasly to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull in 2019

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French driver Pierre Gasly will replace the departing Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull next season.

Crystal Palace v Liverpool: Premier League – live!

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Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLoris Karius nears two-year loan move to Besiktas And feel free to email Ben or tweet him @benfisherj 9.23pm BST 66 min: Jordan Henderson is summoned in place of Milner, who has worked his socks off, and scored t…

Colts QB Andrew Luck is back (finally), but is he all the way back?

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After worrying for months about their QB's arm and NFL future, the Colts and their fans anxiously await what they hope is his return to greatness.

Tottenham's new stadium: How much it cost Spurs to build, capacity & ticket prices

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Spurs will be moving into a stadium which will be among the most state-of-the-art in the United Kingdom

Here's why Texas Tech football is the Big 12 team you need to watch in 2018

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There's plenty of potential for the Red Raiders to have a season to remember

Party like it's 1994: For one preseason game, Raiders retake L.A.

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The Raiders' first game in the L.A. Coliseum in 13 years was part nostalgia and part farewell ahead of another Raiders exit.

Seahawks release longest-tenured player, punter Jon Ryan

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The Seattle Seahawks have released punter Jon Ryan, who had been the longest-tenured member of the team

Fury and Wilder have the will, so they will fight

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Tyson Fury had an easy night beating Francesco Pianeta on Saturday, and his attention now is on an agreed-upon heavyweight showdown with Deontay Wilder.

Maryland players, team announce how they plan to honor Jordan McNair in 2018

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The Terps issued a statement as a team for the first time since McNair's death in June

Soccer Power Rankings: Bayern Munich No. 1 in new top 25, Barcelona climbs after La Liga opener

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Ranking the top 25 soccer clubs in the world as the Spanish and Italian season gets underway

Ayello: Robert Wickens gearing up for fight he can win after Pocono crash

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Between his own relentless and the the support system around him, Robert Wickens has path to recovery despite the serious injuries he sustained.

Ohio State trustees set Wednesday meeting on Meyer's future

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Ohio State trustees have set a private Wednesday meeting to talk about the future of football coach Urban Meyer

AP Top 25 poll: Alabama, Clemson top the preseason college football rankings

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The Tide have been the AP's preseason No. 1 three years in a row

IndyCar's Wickens suffers 'orthopedic injuries' in crash, may need surgery

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IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is being treated for injuries to his lower extremities, right arm and spine following an accident early in a race at Pocono

Danny Cipriani fined £2,000 by Gloucester after nightclub incident

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• Club describes incident at Jersey nightclub as 'minor'• Cipriani will face RFU charge next weekGloucester have fined their England outside-half Danny Cipriani, who has yet to play for the club after joining from Wasps in the summer, £2,000 following an incid…

QB Ehlinger wins Longhorns' starting job

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Texas sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger has won the starting job and will be behind center when the Longhorns open against Maryland on Sept. 1 at FedEx Field, coach Tom Herman announced on Monday.

Eagles QB Wentz out Thursday, aiming for September 6 opener

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Carson Wentz continues to ramp up football activity in practice, but the Philadelphia Eagles are not ready for expose their franchise quarterback in exhibition games.

Simone Biles Cruises to All-Around Title at U.S. Championships

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It was mostly a competition for second place as Biles, in her path to the 2020 Olympics, continued to dominate with ease.

Jose Mourinho: Former England striker Ian Wright fears for Man Utd boss

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There is "blood in the water" at Manchester United amid apparent discord behind the scenes, says former England striker Ian Wright.

WNBA Power Rankings: Storm still looking like class of the league as the playoffs begin

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The WNBA Playoffs begin Tuesday night with the single-elimination first round matchups

2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Where should you rank Adrian Peterson in Washington?

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It's a big-name move, but will Washington's signing of Adrian Peterson have big Fantasy ramifications? You should be skeptical.

Here's why Khalil Mack won't be there when the new Gruden-Raiders era begins

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If at some point Mack finally blinks, it won't before Week 1

WATCH: Wydad Casablanca pip Mamelodi Sundowns to qualify

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The South Africans' chances of reaching the Caf Champions League suffered a massive setback after bowing 1-0 at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca

Jim Harbaugh confirms quarterback Shea Patterson will start Michigan's opener at Notre Dame

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Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Shea Patterson will be the Wolverines' starting quarterback in the opener against Notre Dame.

Video: Premier League - week 2 in words

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Week two of the Premier League summed up in words by some of the biggest managerial names

WATCH: Township Rollers continue losing streak against KCCA

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Both sides have been eliminated from the Caf Champions League despite a game left to play in the competition

Kristi Toliver calls out airplane passenger for racist text

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"If you do nothing with your week, please just be kind and nonjudgmental."

Ohio State sets meeting for Wednesday that could decide Urban Meyer's fate

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Meyer was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 1 pending the result of this investigation

J.R. Smith explains why he wasn't paid for giant Supreme tattoo advertisement on his calf

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This might be the most J.R. Smith thing yet

Cheez-It Bowl is now the new name for college football's Cactus Bowl

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One of the bowl games in Arizona has a new name. The Cactus Bowl will now be renamed the Cheez-It Bowl. The game matches the Big 12 and Pac-12 in December.

Cipriani fined £2,000 by Gloucester for nightclub incident

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England fly-half Danny Cipriani is fined £2,000 by his club Gloucester over a nightclub incident in Jersey.

Aaron Hernandez suicide notes revealed by attorney

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Aaron Hernandez wrote suicide notes to his fiancee and attorney, who revealed the contents of the personal letters in a book "Unnecessary Roughness: Inside the Trial and Final Days of Aaron Hernandez."

How long can Manchester United be allowed to drift under Jose Mourinho? | Jamie Jackson

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The manager ought to have assembled a side to challenge for the Premier League title with the players he has at his disposalIn Manchester United's ongoing insipidness under Jose Mourinho a perfect storm of problems is found.The manager seems to have lost his m…

Roll Tide: Alabama No. 1 in AP preseason poll

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Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love on November panic attack: 'I really felt like I was going to die&apo…

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Cavs All-Star forward Kevin Love opened up about a November panic attack and shared more about how he manages mental health and anxiety.

Packers' Jamaal Williams accuses Steelers LB Vince Williams of injuring ankle, dirty play

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The Packers haven’t had much injury luck in their backfield this summer.

Simone Biles sweeps all-around, event titles at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

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Give her all the gold! Simone Biles becomes first woman since Dominique Dawes in 1994 to sweep the titles at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

Jose Mourinho retains Manchester United backing despite Brighton defeat

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• Manager yet to have all of his squad fully fit and available• Alexis Sanchez deletes clothing range tweets after fan backlashJose Mourinho retains the full backing of Manchester United's hierarchy following Sunday's dismal 3-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albio…

Celtics legend Paul Pierce says brutal stabbing led to panic attacks and depression

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Ten-time All-Star was stabbed outside a nightclub in 2000'If I got in a crowded place, I'd start shaking inside'Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has said he suffered from depression and anxiety attacks after being stabbed 11 times.The attack happened in 2000 …

Jonny Bairstow faces missing final two India Tests with finger injury

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• Wicketkeeper fractures top of middle finger on left hand• 'It's not displaced and that is a big thing,' says BairstowInjury was added to insult for England on a demoralising third day of the third Test against India in Nottingham when Jonny Bairstow sustaine…

NFL's best position groups by team: Eagles are loaded

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When it comes to top-line talent and depth, the Eagles have it good at QB — and several other positions.

GM praises Darnold, open to Bridgewater trade

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Jets GM Mike Maccagnan offered his take on the team's quarterback competition, gushing about rookie Sam Darnold and all but confirming he's open to trading Teddy Bridgewater.

'Arthur Ashe: A Life': 5 fascinating things we learn about the tennis legend in new bio

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New bio of legendary African-American tennis champ Arthur Ashe details his activism, from equal opportunity in America to apartheid in South Africa.

Bairstow 'hopeful' of being able to bat despite broken finger

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Jonny Bairstow is "hopeful" of batting in England's second innings of the third Test against India, despite suffering a fractured finger.

Watch: Kohli makes century as England toil on day three

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England face a huge challenge to save the third Test after a century from India captain Virat Kohli on day three - the hosts need another 498 runs for an unlikely victory at Trent Bridge.

Simone Biles speaks volumes where USA Gymnastics does not at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

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Simone Biles wore a teal-colored leotard as she won a fifth title at U.S. Gymnastics Championships in a nod to survivors of abuse by Larry Nassar.

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England 23-0 at stumps chasing 521 to beat India in third Test – as it happened

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The home side ended day three needing a further 498 runs to win after Virat Kohli's masterful century cemented India's grip on the match 6.47pm BST Our match report has arrived, so I'll leave you with that. Thanks for your company; goodnight! Related: Virat Ko…

Kohli's ton leaves England facing battle to avoid defeat - highlights & report

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England face a huge challenge to save the third Test after a century from India captain Virat Kohli on day three at Trent Bridge.

Won and done? Sportsbooks banning the smart money

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Should bookmakers be allowed to refuse to take bets from customers? It's a growing debate in the legal U.S. sports betting market.

Arsène Wenger enjoying life after Arsenal and yet to decide next move

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• 'I can sit for hours contemplating the horizon,' says Wenger• Wenger confirms Thierry Henry interested in Bordeaux jobArsène Wenger has indicated he will wait a few more weeks before deciding on his future but admitted he is enjoying his spare time since lea…

Cracksman will be saved for October after swerving York International

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• Arc or Champion Stakes will be next, says trainer John Gosden• Gosden has strong hand with Roaring Lion and Without ParoleCracksman is unlikely to race before October, following the decision to take him out of Wednesday's Juddmonte International at the final…

Ranking head coach job security in each college football conference

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As the offseason draws to a close, here's a look at the safest and least secure head coaches in each of the Football Bowl Subdivision conferences.

County cricket: Moeen Ali hits century as Worcestershire lead Yorkshire

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Moeen Ali hit his first Championship century in almost two years at Scarborough while leaders Surrey struggled against Lancashire 8.15pm BST Moeen Ali, unusually restrained, posted his first Championship century since April 2016, while Daryl Mitchell's third o…

Kentucky high school football players who 'took bullets' now are playing for the victims

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Four football players returned to the sidelines for Marshall County (Kentucky) High School nearly seven months after they were shot.

Kahne felt he couldn't accept 2019 drive offers

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Retiring NASCAR Cup driver Kasey Kahne says he turned down offers to continue in 2019 - including one from top team Stewart-Haas - because of his declining form and commitment. The 18-time Cup race-winner ended up at the small Leavine Family Racing team this s…

Johanna Konta wins in Connecticut Open first round against Laura Siegemund

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Johanna Konta continues her preparation for next week's US Open with a first-round win over Germany's Laura Siegemund at the Connecticut Open.

Spain win thrilling semi to reach maiden final

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Marta: The star who keeps shining

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When it comes to time spent in the game's elite, no-one can match Marta. FIFA.com looks at the Brazil star's remarkable longevity following yet another nomination for the The Best FIFA Women's Player award.

The 100s tracker: Can Red Sox stay on record-setting pace?

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As we keep tabs on the best and worst teams this season, a tough test could challenge Boston's pace. Plus, which last-place team made history over the weekend?

Japan power past England to reach final

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EFL: 31 matches to be shown online in UK live streaming debut

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The EFL will stream matches live online in the UK and Ireland for the first time on Tuesday, with 31 games to be shown in midweek.

4 Japanese basketball players kicked out of Asian Games after night 'with women'

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Four Japanese basketball players have been kicked out of the Asian Games after the delegation head said they 'spent the night in a hotel with women.'

England meet defeat in Women's U-20 World Cup as Japan march into final

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• England 0-2 Japan• Japan to face France or Spain in Friday's finalEngland are out of the Under-20 Women's World Cup after falling to a 2-0 semi-final defeat by an imperious Japan side at the Stade de la Rabine.The teams met as the two highest scorers in the …

Loris Karius nears two-year loan move to Besiktas from Liverpool

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• Out-of-favour goalkeeper close to agreeing spell in Turkey• Alisson signing has limited Karius's chances at AnfieldLoris Karius is close to leaving Liverpool after the club agreed a two-year loan deal with Besiktas for their out-of-favour goalkeeper.The 25-y…

The top 10 contenders for the 2018 Heisman Trophy

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Bryce Love, Trace McSorley and Tua Tagovailoa lead the way in the final preseason look at the leading Heisman Trophy contenders for 2018.

Sizzling sluggers shake things up

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The Red Sox are still No. 1 atop a pile of quality clubs in the AL, but hot hitters are powering rising challengers from the NL.

He's no Khalil Mack, but Reggie Gilbert looks real for Packers

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As fans dream of Khalil Mack in a Packers uniform, Reggie Gilbert is showing he has earned a spot, and he might be just the guy they need.

Class, schoolings and some harsh lessons – Football Weekly

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Max and co on Manchester United's lacklustre defeat, Manchester City's rout of Huddersfield and entertainment at the BridgeRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitte…

Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage

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This week's sport on the BBC includes England v India in the third Test, rugby league's Challenge Cup final at Wembley and the Belgian Grand Prix.

Yannick Bolasie close to Middlesbrough loan switch from Everton

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• Winger to link up with ex-manager Tony Pulis• Championship leaders also keen on Mo Besic and Matt TargettEverton's Yannick Bolasie is close to joining the Championship leaders, Middlesbrough, on a season-long loan and could soon be followed by his Goodison P…

Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander says Jarvis Landry's block was 'dirty'

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Bills veteran Lorenzo Alexander took issue with Browns wideout Jarvis Landry's block ahead of a touchdown on Friday night, calling it a "dirty" play.

Surprises aplenty at the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final

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An overview of a surprise-filled FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final, where several favourites were knocked out early on against supposed underdogs.

Neid: Japan are my favourites for the title

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Neid: Japan are my favourites for the title

That Scrutinized Bit of Meyer's OSU Contract May Be New Norm

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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer stands along the sideline during the first half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. The investigation of how Meyer handled domest…

How the F1 driver market looks after Ricciardo, Alonso announcements

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Daniel Ricciardo's shock switch to Renault and Fernando Alonso's decision to quit Formula One at the end of 2018 have blown the F1 driver market wide open. Here's how the driver market looks as we near the end of the summer break.

World sport: 10 photos we liked this week: 13-19 August

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A selection of the most striking sports photographs from around the world this week.

England v India: Cheteshwar Pujara is dismissed for 72 after Alastair Cook takes a catch at first sl…

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Cheteshwar Pujara is the first wicket to fall as India build a huge lead over England on day three of the third test match at Trent Bridge.

La Liga returns as modest Huesca make a major impact | Sid Lowe

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Huesca are the 63rd team to make it up to primera and they marked their first game there with an historic successOn the opening day of the season, the happiest boy in the Basque country was in the stand on Indalezio Ojanguren street, when his cool older cousin…

Man United crisis: Club in disarray; who is to blame?

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Manchester United already appear to be on the brink of crisis under Jose Mourinho. Cracks are appearing in every corner with the club in disarray.

Burnley's 'greatest ever player' McIlroy dies aged 86

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Former Northern Ireland forward Jimmy McIlroy, described by Burnley as their "greatest ever player", dies at the age of 86.

Which playoff contender has the toughest path?

7 hours ago

With an unbelievably close playoff race in the NL, and an intriguing one in the AL, the difference may be strength of schedule the rest of the way. So let's rank them all.

Ohio State football: What we know as investigation into coach Urban Meyer wraps up

7 hours ago

Ohio State officials said an investigation into Meyer’s handling of domestic abuse allegations against an ex-assistant coach would finish Sunday.

Farah aiming for record fifth Great North Run victory

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The Olympic gold medallist and world champion says he is "looking forward to the challenge".

Lavar Ball knew LiAngelo Ball was unlikely to be picked in the NBA draft

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Lavar Ball was aware there was a slim chance LiAngelo Ball would be drafted. Despite many expressing doubt about LiAngelo Ball being selected in the NBA draft, Lavar remained defiant. He even went so far as to call LiAngelo one of the best guards in the draft.…

Tottenham to play first Champions League game at Wembley

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Tottenham will play their first home Champions League match this season at Wembley as a result of the delay to their new ground opening.

New Zealand, Tahiti fly high as gap narrows in the Pacific

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Novak Djokovic: Cincinnati Masters win a 'special moment in my career'

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Novak Djokovic describes his Cincinnati Masters title - which made him the first player to win all nine Masters 1,000 events - as a special moment in his career.

Japan basketball players kicked out of Asian Games after night with women

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Quartet went out in Jakarta following win over QatarDelegation chief issues apology to Japanese peopleFour players from Japan's men's basketball team have been sent home in disgrace from the Asian Games in Indonesia for spending the night with women in a Jakar…

Anthem Protests During NFL Preseason Stir Fans' Feelings

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Preseason games don't typically get as much attention as regular season games but that's not the case this year. Player protests during the national anthem continue - as the league discourages them.

Premier League stats: Man City, Aguero, Cardiff, Tottenham, Chelsea

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Manchester City score six but still fall way short of another record, while a keeper is close to a unique hat-trick - the weekend's key Premier League stats.

England v India: 'That was painful' - Jonny Bairstow leaves field with finger injury

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England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow fractures a finger during the third Test against India at Trent Bridge.

Jose Mourinho: 'Don't ask me to do what you criticised me so much for' – video

9 hours ago

Jose Mourinho's woes continued after his side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Speaking after the game Mourinho stated: 'I will be very happy to analyse my players' performances when they were very good. When I cannot do that, don't push …

Baseball Reaches Out to the Next Generation on Their Own Turf

9 hours ago

The second annual Little League Classic featured the Mets and Phillies, though the Little Leaguers will probably remember the players in the crowd as much as the game on the field.

Excelsior fans throw hundreds of soft toys to fans visiting from children's hospital – video

10 hours ago

A touching moment from the Eredivisie as Excelsior fans threw hundreds of cuddly toys on to fans visiting from a children's hospital during the game at Feyenoord. The children, who were from Rotterdam's Sophia Children's Hospital, had been invited to watch the…

Novak Djokovic Breaks New Ground, Completing Set of 9 Masters Titles

10 hours ago

With a win over Roger Federer in Cincinnati, Djokovic became the first man to triumph in singles at all nine Masters events on the ATP Tour.

England winger Ashton faces ban after punching player in friendly

10 hours ago

England and Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton faces a ban after punching a Castres player in a pre-season friendly.

Wayne Rooney thrust into unfamiliar role in MLS: an out-and-out goalscorer

11 hours ago

The former England captain has had a successful start to his career with DC United as he adapts to a new approach to the game across the AtlanticIf ever there was a moment to illustrate all that is good about Wayne Rooney, it came in his one-man crash-bang-wal…

Serie A: Lazio hardcore fans call for women ban in some seats

11 hours ago

Hardcore Lazio fans say no women should occupy the first 10 rows of the Curva Nord stand.

Brighton 3-2 Man Utd: Paul Pogba questions United's attitude

11 hours ago

Paul Pogba says his side did not have the right attitude against Brighton as the Seagulls stunned the visitors by scoring three goals in the first half.

Force of habit: Nun throws out perfect first pitch at White Sox game

12 hours ago

The Chicago White Sox may have just gotten a new showstopper of a recruit - from the holiest of places - to help their team elevate to the next level.

Yankees 10, Blue Jays 2: Yankees Keep Winning Games and Losing Players

12 hours ago

Didi Gregorius was the latest Yankees star to sustain an injury that could keep him from helping in the team's pursuit of Boston.

The Mozart of Fly Casting

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Maxine McCormick began fly casting when she was 9 years old. At 14, she has back-to-back world titles.

Best of the 2018 Major League Soccer season

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Biles wins fifth all-around title at U.S. Champs

12 hours ago

Olympic champion Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Championships in Boston on Sunday.

The hidden, merciless drama of the Wyndham Championship

12 hours ago

On the ninth hole at Sedgefield Country Club, Billy Hurley III missed a 22-foot birdie putt by inches. It was Hurley's last hole of the Wyndham Championship, and thus the last hole of his 2017-'18 PGA Tour regular season. Greensboro, N.C., is proud of its cham…

Advertising: To Reach Men, Advertisers Dial In to Sports Radio

12 hours ago

Sports is a niche area in radio over all, but it is increasingly attractive to marketers who want to reach an engaged audience that is primarily male.

MLB roundup: Astros hit 5 homers, Verlander wins No. 200

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Martin Maldonado finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle, and the visiting Houston Astros slugged five home runs to salvage the finale of their showdown series with the Oakland Athletics with a 9-4 victory on Sunday.

Biles wins record fifth title - wearing outfit to support sex abuse victims

13 hours ago

Simone Biles wins a record fifth US Women's Gymnastics Championship all-around title and wears an outfit to show her support for survivors of sex abuse.

2018 WNBA playoff schedule

13 hours ago

The WNBA playoffs begin Tuesday. Seattle and Atlanta earned double-byes into the semifinals. Who will capture this year's crown?

Japan apology after players who 'paid for sex' are sent home

13 hours ago

Four Japanese basketball players are sent home from the Asian Games in Indonesia for allegedly paying women for sex.

Robert Wickens treated in hospital following dramatic IndyCar crash

13 hours ago

Canadian driver injured after accident in PoconoCar soared into fence and spun round repeatedlyIndyCar driver Robert Wickens is being treated for injuries to his lower extremities, right arm and spine following an accident early in Sunday's race at Pocono. Ind…

Livingston part company with player-manager Miller after seven weeks

13 hours ago

Kenny Miller's tenure as Livingston player-manager is over after an "amicable" parting, the club says.

Staten Island Little League Team Is One Win Away From U.S. Finals

13 hours ago

'Mid-Island Mania' is sweeping the borough as the team beat a Houston team, 2-1. The team has dedicated its dream season to a player's father who died.

Stenson, Garcia do little for Ryder Cup hopes

13 hours ago

Major champions Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia missed out on a chance to stake their claim for Europe's Ryder Cup team with underwhelming performances at the Wyndham Championship.

MLB Little League Classic: Phillies vs. Mets

14 hours ago

The Phillies and Mets met Sunday night in the Little League Classic played in Williamsport, Pa.

Golf: Hovland wins U.S. Amateur Championship

14 hours ago

Viktor Hovland of Norway described his week as "flawless" after becoming the first Scandinavian man to win the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday.

'For the survivors': champion Simone Biles wears teal to highlight sexual abuse scandal

14 hours ago

Gymnast wins fifth nationals title in own-designed outfitAmerican was among victims of Larry NassarOlympic champion Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the US gymnastics championships in Boston and used her outfit to make a statement for those affec…

How much prize money each golfer earned at the 2018 Wyndham Championship

14 hours ago

Like few other events on the PGA Tour schedule, it's not about how much money you make at the Wyndham Championship, but how many FedEx Cup points you earn. Of course, that's mostly due to the fact that the tournament is the regular-season finale

Robert Wickens' violent IndyCar crash casts cloud over Alexander Rossi's win at Pocono

14 hours ago

Robert Wickens, James Hinchcliffe, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Pietro Fittipaldi and Takuma Sato were involved in the crash in the opening laps Sunday.

Dota 2: The International sets mark at $24.8M

14 hours ago

With a $24.8 million prize purse, Dota 2 tournament The International has broken its own mark for an esports prize pool.

A disturbing arrest, suspensions, quarterback controversy

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BATON ROUGE – It was a rare bit of levity in what has been a rough August for second-year LSU football coach Ed Orgeron. After Orgeron discussed losing two reserve – but valuable – reserve quarterbacks in Lowell Narcisse and Justin McMillan over a 12-hour peri…

Five Minor Leaguers Who Could Make a Splash in September

15 hours ago

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hardly the only top prospect ready to deliver on his minor-league promise should he get a call-up when big-league rosters expand.

Crystal Palace v Liverpool: Can Eagles upset Jurgen Klopp's side again?

15 hours ago

Crystal Palace have been a thorn in Liverpool's side in recent years, but can they upset the odds again on Monday night?

Stephen Jackson offers to slap reporter who asked if Kobe Bryant could handle BIG3 play

15 hours ago

Stephen Jackson is well aware of what Kobe Bryant can do on a basketball court. Stephen Jackson probably could have just said "yes," but leaving it at that might still have been disrespectful to Kobe Bryant. Both players' faces changed to disbelief as soon as …

Fantasy football: Position rankings for the 2018 season

15 hours ago

Here's how the players stack up at each of the major positions in fantasy football.

Patriots vs. Eagles report card: Grading New England's offense

16 hours ago

Six months removed from the their Super Bowl LII loss, the New England Patriots flipped the script in an impressive 37-20 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are our grades for the offense. Picking up where he left off in Super Bowl LII, Tom Brady…

USA Gymnastics ex-doctor moved from prison after alleged assault

16 hours ago

Disgraced USA Gymnastics ex-team doctor Larry Nassar has been removed from a federal prison where he has been held, records showed on Sunday, less than a month after his lawyers alleged he was assaulted.

Kyle Busch confronts heckling fan in heated post-race incident

16 hours ago

Kyle Busch was at the center of a controversy during the race after bumping Martin Truex Jr. Then, after the race, a fan looked to try to fight him.

Report: Chargers CB Watkins tears ACL

16 hours ago

Los Angeles Chargers safety Jaylen Watkins tore his ACL in a Saturday night preseason game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.

Snedeker seals wire-to-wire Wyndham win

16 hours ago

Brandt Snedeker saw off a challenge from Taiwan's C.T. Pan to claim a three-stroke win at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday and raise his hand for Ryder Cup duty.

Bell Tolls: Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott thinks NFL 'finally noticing the value of the running…

16 hours ago

Somewhere, absent Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell, yet to report to training camp while franchise-tagged for the second year, might beg to differ.

Tackle this: NFL players benefit from regular yoga practice

16 hours ago

Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6-foot-7, 317-pound frame over far enough to place his palms flat on the ground.

Djokovic beats Federer to complete Masters sweep

17 hours ago

Novak Djokovic finally clinched the title missing from his resume with a 6-4 6-4 win over Roger Federer on Sunday to win in Cincinnati and become the first player to complete the sweep of Masters series tournaments on Sunday.

IndyCar racer Robert Wickens' frightening crash halts Pocono race

17 hours ago

Sunday's IndyCar Series race at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania was halted after fewer than six laps when a multi-car wreck sent Robert Wickens' car soaring into the fence.

Bertens stuns world number one Halep for Cincinnati title

19 hours ago

Dutch surprise Kiki Bertens saved a championship point before going on to earn a shock Cincinnati Masters final triumph 2-6 7-6(6) 6-2 over a fatigued world number one Simona Halep on Sunday.

Instant analysis after Bengals cut George Iloka

19 hours ago

The Jessie Bates era has arrived for the Cincinnati Bengals. Earlier than expected, sure, but Marvin Lewis and Bengals coaches like what they have with the second-round prospect - so much so they cut veteran leader George Iloka on Sunday. The main reason is si…

Cabrera grand slam leads Indians over Orioles, 8-0

20 hours ago

Melky Cabrera hit a grand slam during a six-run fourth inning that broke the game open for Cleveland, and the Indians defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-0 in the finale of a weekend series Sunday at Progressive Field.

Wickens airlifted to hospital in IndyCar crash; race halted for 2 hours

20 hours ago

Driver Robert Wickens was taken to a local hospital by helicopter and racing was stopped after a violent crash on the ninth lap in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Fan tries to fight NASCAR star who caused huge wreck

20 hours ago

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Kyle Busch had cars strong enough to contend for his third sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway. Instead, he had two eventful races and left the track without a win and with a fight. Busch arrived at Bristol trying to add to his career 21 national …

Jon Jones Says He Never Left USADA's UFC Testing Pool

20 hours ago

"Glad you enjoyed the few seconds of training footage I shared the other day," Jones wrote on Twitter. "Just wanted to let everyone know, I never left the testing pool, not even for a day." Jones is currently mired in the adjudication of his latest UFC Anti-Do…

Buenos Aires 2018: women's futsal tournament line-up taking shape

20 hours ago

The Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions has confirmed seven of the ten teams that will take part in the Women's Youth Olympic Futsal Tournament Buenos Aires 2018.

Sherman: NFL 'will be flag football soon'

20 hours ago

Richard Sherman took to Twitter Sunday to voice his dislike of the NFL's new helmet rule.

Pichon: Women's football is going to the next level

20 hours ago

France legend Marinette Pichon gives FIFA.com her take on the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and her country's performances thus far in an exclusive interview.

From 'cool selfies' to breaking records - the British racer beating her hero

21 hours ago

Six years ago, Kare Adenegan just wanted a "cool selfie" with Hannah Cockroft, now she is breaking her world records.

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Cincinnati to complete Masters sweep

21 hours ago

Serb becomes first player to win all nine Masters titlesUnseeded Kiki Bertens shocks Simona Halep in women's finalNovak Djokovic finally won the tournament that had been eluding him, beating Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for his first Cincinnati Masters tit…

Jerry Jones: Angst with Rico Gathers comes when 'looking at the guy that's not on the roster because…

21 hours ago

Despite the highlights, the former sixth round pick is far from a lock to make the final 53-man roster. He has never appeared in a regular season game and is currently fourth on the tight end depth chart. Many are struggling to understand why Gathers' unique …

Buenos Aires 2018: men's futsal tournament line-up confirmed

21 hours ago

The Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions has confirmed which ten teams will take part in the Men's Youth Olympic Futsal Tournament Buenos Aires 2018.

Eric Lindros suggests banning body contact from hockey

22 hours ago

Eric Lindros wants to see some serious changes in hockey. Eric Lindros has seen it from both sides. The six-foot-four, 240-pounder earned his lunch during his time in the NHL by using his massive frame and furious physicality to create space.

Brighton 3-2 Manchester United: Jose Mourinho must right body-language issues

22 hours ago

Manchester United showed a lack of intent in defeat at Brighton and the body language of Jose Mourinho's players is concerning, says Danny Murphy.

Manchester United: Danny Murphy criticises players' effort

22 hours ago

Match of the Day 2's Danny Murphy questions the effort shown by Manchester United's players during their 3-2 defeat at Brighton.

These two are in, but who else makes Garth Crooks' team of the week?

23 hours ago

Who needs to go back to the drawing board? Who was 'frighteningly' poor? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week and pick your own.

Report: Thompson wants to be 'a Warrior for life'

23 hours ago

The much anticipated NBA free agency of 2019 is poised to be flooded with superstar options. But one of the most tempting targets might not be on the shopping list after all.

'Chaotic classic exposes Chelsea's and Arsenal's limitations'

1 days ago

Chelsea's 3-2 win over Arsenal was thrilling, but also showed why neither will challenge for the league title, writes Phil McNulty.

Best of the 2018 NFL preseason

1 days ago

Potential Lakers Target Klay Thompson Intends To Become 2019 Free Agent But Focus Remains On Re-Sign…

1 days ago

While there was an expectation the Los Angeles Lakers would sign two max-level players in free agency this summer, they instead added LeBron James to their young core and preserved salary cap space for what's expected to be a loaded class of 2019 free agents. …

England v India highlights: Hardik Pandya takes five wickets as hosts lose 10 in one session

1 days ago

An awful England batting collapse gives India complete control of the third Test on day two at Trent Bridge.

76ers' Simmons on LeBron: 'Would've been great to learn from him'

1 days ago

Philadelphia 76ers executives thought they had a good chance to sign LeBron James this summer and were disappointed when he spurned them in free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Steelers Stock Report: See whose stock is rising, and falling, after preseason Game No. 2

1 days ago

The following cursed image is brought to you by the Pittsburgh Steelers, courtesy of their 34-51 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night; viewer discretion is advised: Those are Green Bay's passing statistics, and the fella at the top of that chart is …

Sam Mikulak Wins His Fifth National Gymnastics Title

1 days ago

Eighteen months ago an Achilles injury threatened to derail Mikulak's career.

Eagles are looking smart to steal Nate Sudfeld away from Washington

1 days ago

Let's get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles turn Redskins' trash into potential long-term find in Nate Sudfeld - PhillyVoice At a minimum, Sudfeld is a clear roster-worthy NFL player. Best case, if he continues to progress at the rate that he has ove…

Fantasy football: Top 200 overall rankings for the 2018 season

1 days ago

Here's how the players stack up for the 2018 season, based on a 12-team PPR format.

On Soccer: Back From the Dead, Parma Embraces a Soccer Renaissance

1 days ago

Three years ago, Parma's soccer team had gone bankrupt and ceased to exist. On Sunday it makes its triumphant return to Italy's Serie A.

Hub Arkush: Floyd, Shaheen injuries might mean Bears lost big in Denver

1 days ago

For all practical purposes, anything that really mattered to the Chicago Bears in their exhibition game with the Denver Broncos Saturday night was wrapped up with 6:19 left in the first half, when Mitch Trubisky threw an interception to Broncos S Justin Simmon…

With Conor McGregor Back, Nate Diaz Picked The Wrong Time To Attempt A Power Play On The UFC

1 days ago

If Nate Diaz thought his shenanigans at the UFC 25th anniversary press conference would cause agita for UFC President Dana White, he was mistaken. Instead, Diaz's latest outburst was met with a shrug. Not long after his UFC 230 fight against No. 3 ranked ligh…

ESPN says it will not air national anthem ahead of Monday night NFL games in response to kneeling co…

1 days ago

Sports broadcaster ESPN will not air the playing of national anthem ahead of Monday night NFL games. The national anthem was also not aired during the 16-week plus preseason schedule of last season's Monday Night Football television programme and the network s…

Daoudi finds a way to shine in the shadows

1 days ago

Daoudi finds a way to shine in the shadows

'It will be a doddle for me' : Fury on facing Wilder in Vegas – video

1 days ago

Tyson Fury has agreed to fight WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Wilder was ringside at Windsor Park in Belfast to see the former world champion beat Francesco Pianeta. The date and venue of the fight is set to be announced next week.Tyson Fury sees off…

Chiefs use Twitter to point out Falcons' possibly troubling geography skills

1 days ago

The Falcons appeared to make a tiny mistake on their video board before playing Kansas City on Friday, and the Chiefs made sure to call them out. Before the game in Atlanta, the person who runs the video board at Mercedes-Benz Stadium decided to do some trash…

Corey Coleman says Hard Knocks 'should have shown the whole thing'

1 days ago

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Corey Coleman returned back to his former Lake Erie home on Friday when his new team met his old team, the Cleveland Browns, in the second week of the 2018 preseason. Coleman's impact on the game wasn't very big. He had a one catch …

Fortnite Summer Skirmish suffers from its spectating experience

1 days ago

Watching Fortnite is a lot like watching the Overwatch League solely from the perspective from Tracer or Genji -- it's practically unwatchable.

Aguero is one of the best strikers in the world, says Guardiola – video

1 days ago

Manchester City's comfortable 6-1 victory over Huddersfield was topped by a Sergio Aguero hat-trick, his ninth in the Premier League. Speaking after the match manager Pep Guardiola said that 'without a doubt' he is one of the best in the world Sergio Ague…

Ex-Ohio State coach Zach Smith took lewd photos at White House, ordered numerous erotic toys: report

1 days ago

Former Ohio State assistant football coach Zach Smith reportedly sent lewd photographs of his genitalia from a White House bathroom, had thousands of dollars-worth of sex toys sent to his office in 2015 and had sex with a staffer on the school's campus, a repo…

Fantasy Football 2018 Updated Big Board: NFL Preseason Week 2 Rankings

1 days ago

We've just about made it through Week 2 of the NFL Preseason and there have been quite a few developments. Nobody knows what a catch is. Fantasy sleepers are jumping all over the map! Since I'm no use helping solve the first two of those issues, I've updated m…

Six things we learned from 49ers-Texans

1 days ago

The San Francisco 49ers have concluded their second preseason game against the Houston Texans. The most important takeaway is that the starters fared much, much better than they did a week ago, the offense specifically. Beyond that, it was a good game to evalu…

Anderson Silva: 'I Think Khabib Nurmagomedov is the Best' Fighter in the World

1 days ago

Former middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva held the 185-pound title for a record 2,457 days. Silva's been out of action since February 2017, but expects to return to the Octagon next year. While not actively fighting, Silva continues to watch the…

'Tiger Factor' looms large over PGA's first playoff event

1 days ago

It didn't take long for the PGA Tour once again to revert to "Tiger Woods and everyone else." That same old song, revitalized with Woods' recent on-course resurgence, will be sung in full throat next week at the first of four FedExCup playoff events, The North…

Takeaways from Bristol: Kyle Busch's bump of Martin Truex Jr. clearly wasn't intentional

1 days ago

There was no reason for Kyle Busch to dump Martin Truex Jr. inside the final 100 laps Saturday night at Bristol. Busch was charging through the field after an early wreck and was chasing Truex for second. Truex did, but not as fast as Busch was anticipating.

4-star forward Malik Hall no longer considering Kansas

1 days ago

Class of 2019 forward Malik Hall announced his top 5 schools on Saturday and Kansas did not make the cut. The 6-foot-8 hybrid forward from Sunrise Academy in Bel Aire, KS, has narrowed his list to Oklahoma, Michigan State, Oregon, Texas and Purdue. Michigan St…

Browns cornerback E.J. Gaines carted off, suffers "significant" knee injury

1 days ago

Cleveland Browns cornerback E.J. Gaines suffered an apparently "significant" knee injury during the team's Sunday training camp practice in Berea. Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan was at the practice and provided a look at Gaines being carted off the field. Gaines…

England v India: Joe Root dismissed after a contentious catch by KL Rahul

1 days ago

England fall to 86-4 as captain Joe Root is dismissed after a contentious catch by KL Rahul in the third Test at Trent Bridge.

Report: Browns put Dez Bryant on back burner, won't sign him any time soon

1 days ago

The wait for Dez Bryant to find his next NFL team continues. Bryant visited the Browns this week but left without a contract, and Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports that Bryant is no longer on the front burner, did not come close to reaching an agreement,…

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen in a pro wrestling match

1 days ago

Ricochet just won the North American championship from Adam Cole at tonight's (Sat., Aug. 18, 2018) NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 event at the Barclays Center in New York, and they absolutely tore the house down. That is, somehow, an understatement. Because they di…

Spain's Egurrola talks tactics

1 days ago

Spain's Egurrola talks tactics

Artists Explore a New Canvas: Tennis Courts

1 days ago

Five tennis centers in the United States have received colorful makeovers this year from professional artists.

NFC North 2018 Previews: Detroit Lions by the numbers

1 days ago

The Detroit Lions, man. Say what you want about the Cleveland Browns - at least they are hilariously bad. The Lions may be the single most boring team in the league. They lose to good teams, they beat bad teams, they finish in the Jeff Fisher Zone almost every…

'So much blood' after angry golfer's club flies into crowd

1 days ago

Fans often have to be watchful after a bad golf shot. They just don't usually have to watch out for a flying club.

'Tiger Factor' looms large over PGA's first playoff event

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It didn't take long for the PGA Tour once again to revert to "Tiger Woods and everyone else." That same old song, revitalized with Woods' recent on-course resurgence, will be sung in full throat next week at the first of four FedExCup playoff events, The North…

Nick Saban: 'You just think whatever happens, we just s--t another player'

1 days ago

Nick Saban is not happy with the quality of depth his team has at the moment. Of course, Alabama's depth is better than nearly every other program in the country's. So talking about a lack of depth at Alabama is relative. "Well I've been concerned about this a…

Yankees 11, Blue Jays 6: Yankees Party Like It's 1998, at Least for a Day

1 days ago

The franchise celebrated the 20th anniversary of a championship season on Saturday, but this season poses much different challenges.

Vikes lose 6 players to injury in preseason game

1 days ago

Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer Covered the 49ers, Raiders and Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. She joined ESPN in 2017. MINNEAPOLIS -- Sloppy play, penalties and injuries hurt the Vikings in a 14-10 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday, and the …

WWE SummerSlam 2018: Dean Ambrose Turning Heel On Seth Rollins And 5 Potentially Huge Surprises

1 days ago

WWE SummerSlam 2018 is headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE title and Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz in a pay-per-view that could be chock full of surprises. Just last month at Extreme Rules, …

Fan injured after tour player's club slam sends iron head into gallery, causing stitches

1 days ago

Former PGA Tour player Kevin Stadler accidentally injured a fan at the WinCo Foods Portland Open on Friday by breaking his club. Shaun Micheel wrote about the incident at the Web.com Tour event Facebook Friday night. Micheel refused to name Stadler, referring …

McIlroy and Fowler skipping first PGA Tour playoff event

1 days ago

A few players usually skip the Northern Trust after a busy summer stretch, preferring to rest up for the remainder of the playoffs and, in even-numbered years, the Ryder Cup. Northern Irishman McIlroy suggested after a disappointing equal 50th finish at the PG…

Valentine's Views: 10 things I think about the Giants at halfway point of preseason

1 days ago

The New York Giants have reached the halfway point of the preseason. That means we have turned a corner and are heading down the home stretch toward the 2018 NFL regular season. Let's stop, catch our breath for a second, and assess where the Giants are right n…

Sister Mary Jo Sobieck steals show at White Sox game with epic first pitch

1 days ago

This is Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, and she just authored one of the most epic first pitches we've seen this season or any other season. It's an undisputed fact after she stole the show before the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox could even take the field …

Top scorers and Golden Boot hopefuls face off

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Top scorers and Golden Boot hopefuls face off

Lexi Thompson involved in another rules issue, but still shoots 64 to stay in contention in her retu…

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Until Saturday at the Indy Women in Tech Championship, Lexi Thompson's return to the LPGA after a month-long self-imposed break to mentally re-charge had been seemingly uneventful. The tournament's defending champion had shot a pair of 68s to jump up the leade…

Scout on Rodney Hood: 'Cleveland can get him for a song and dance at this point'

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Rodney Hood is the best free agent still available. Hood's problem is he's a restricted free agent, meaning the Cavaliers can match any offer for him. No team was interested enough in his skills - after last season when the Jazz traded him away to Cleveland an…

Lionel Messi's magical free kick earns Barcelona win in La Liga opener

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Lionel Messi hits his free kick for Barcelona against Alaves in the two clubs' 2018-19 La Liga opener. Lionel Messi's genius will never expire. With Barcelona stalling in its 2018-19 La Liga opener, Messi stepped up to a 64th-minute free kick.

Cowboys vs. Bengals: Five winners and five losers from the second preseason game

1 days ago

The Dallas Cowboys are halfway through the preseason, and the second game took way too long to end in everybody's collective opinion. There were some injuries, and they weren't fun. We'll be holding our breath until Sunday afternoon when word of Zack Martin's …

'Can't cope!' Silva's baby steals show as Man City mascot

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David Silva scores on his 250th Premier League appearance for Manchester City, but a very special guest steals the show.

Seahawks Stock Report: Risers And Fallers In Preseason Loss To Chargers

1 days ago

Preseason games don't mean anything. Repeat it like a mantra: They. Don't. Mean. Anything. That maxim is the best balm for the Seahawks' 24-14 loss to the Chargers in Los Angeles in Week 2 of the preseason. The Seahawks seemed to check off every kind of disapp…

Gymnasts Describe Emotional and Physical Abuse by a Prominent Coach

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Several athletes say a coach in an elite program in North Carolina berated them and in some cases physically abused them.

Jon Gruden sits 15 offensive starters because Raiders open with Rams

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The Raiders returned to the Los Angeles Coliseum for the first time in 23 years, but if the Raiders fans who showed up en masse wanted to see their stars, they were out of luck. Oakland sat 15 offensive players, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal …

Young Lionesses dancing to a winning rhythm

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Spencer Gallagher's roller-coaster season could soon hit ultimate peak

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Spencer Gallagher, who was suspended for a failed drug test just days after his first career Xfinity Series win, could become a full-time Cup competitor sooner rather than later.

Knicks' new rebounding machine looks to reboot career

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Noah Vonleh may be regarded as another lottery-pick disappointment on the Knicks' roster, but the 6-foot-9, 245-pound power forward has one exceptional attribute he will bring to the Garden - rebounding. "To be in the NBA, you have to have an elite skill and d…

Mets 3, Phillies 1: Jacob deGrom Goes the Distance as Mets Top the Phillies

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The Mets' ace pitched his first complete game of the season, did not allow an earned run and lowered his E.R.A. to a league-leading 1.71.

Chad Kelly continues to outplay Paxton Lynch in the preseason

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Chad Kelly is a former Mr. Irrelevant, while Paxton Lynch is a former first-round draft pick. Kelly passed Lynch on the depth chart last week, and in Saturday night's preseason game Kelly again outplayed Lynch. Kelly went 7-for-9 for 90 yards with one touchdow…

NBA trade rumors: Heat not interested in deal with Rockets involving Ryan Anderson

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Just a few months ago, the Houston Rockets took a 3-2 lead over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals. Since then, not much has gone right for the team. Chris Paul got hurt and they ended up losing that series, then they lost Trevor Ariza …

6 winners, 3 losers from Broncos 24-23 loss to Bears

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Yes, this is only the second preseason game, but the pressure was apparent. That sounds like hyperbole to say this early, but this time of the NFL season is all about habits and trends - good or bad. The Denver Broncos had the chance on Saturday night to show …

Hottest Take of the Week: Preseason Week 2 features Tim Boyle & Jake Kumerow

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With the second week of Preseason complete, the takes have begun to shift from Aaron Rodgers to the rest of the Green Bay Packers. Everyone's favorite General Custer, Andy Benoit, went on a bit of a Twitter rant. He made wild accusations about how to use the r…

University Of Maryland Football Abuse Scandal And The Rights Of College Athletes

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The University of Maryland Board of Regents met Friday in the aftermath of the football team's abuse scandal. NPR's Lakshmi Singh speaks to Ramogi Huma of the College Athletes Players Association.

49ers vs. Texans: 3 studs, 3 duds

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HOUSTON - Saturday night's exhibition provided the next clues as to who might make and miss the 49ers final cuts. So, in overlooking roster locks such as Jimmy Garoppolo and Marquise Goodwin, here's a progress report on others from the 16-13 loss against the h…

Saturday Sports: NFL Preseason, Lindsay Whalen

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It's a new season for the NFL but it's facing some of the same controversies. And basketball great Lindsay Whalen may be retiring from playing, but she's not going far.

Vilda according to Vilda

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FIFA.com speaks with Angel Vilda, the father of The Best FIFA Women's Coach 2018 nominee Jorge Vilda, about his son's journey as a coach and what makes him so special on the touchline.

Cascadia, New York, L.A. headline Rivalry Week

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It's MLS Rivalry Week and with so many juicy matchups on the docket, Jason Davis reviews the history of three of the league's most heated rivalries.

Usain Bolt lands in Australia before joining up with Mariners – video

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Eight-time Olympic sprinting gold medallist Usain Bolt says his attempt at a professional football career is not part of an elaborate PR stunt. Arriving in Sydney on Saturday, Bolt is set to begin an indefinite training period at Central Coast Mariners in Aust…

Texas Rangers make historic triple play in defeat of Los Angeles Angels

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The Texas Rangers pulled off a play on Thursday that reportedly hadn't been seen in more than 100 years.

FIFA discusses further with agents the revision of the intermediaries' regulations

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Happy days are here again for Takarada

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Happy days are here again for Takarada

1968 Created The 'Ultimate' Anti-Sport Sport

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Ultimate Frisbee was invented 50 years ago this summer. The sport has its own honor system, known as the "spirit of the game," that can be traced back to the counterculture of 1968.

Harry Kane to Mauricio Pochettino: 'In the end I scored, gaffer' – video

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Mauricio Pochettino gives his verdict after Tottenham Hotspur beat Fulham 3-1 at Wembley on Saturday. Harry Kane scored in August after failing to find the net in 14 previous games in the opening month of the seasonHarry Kane breaks August goal drought in Tott…

Stanway: We're not putting any limits on our dreams

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Evoking Led Zeppelin's classic 1971 track, England's Georgia Stanway has got her side climbing their own Stairway to Heaven.

Palace to hold Liverpool? Lawro's predictions v singer Tom Grennan

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Mark Lawrenson takes on singer Tom Grennan to predict this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

ESPN president says network will not air national anthem on 'Monday Night Football'

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ESPN will not show the national anthem during "Monday Night Football" broadcasts this year, the company's president said on Friday.

Ben Stokes brought back in for his own wellbeing, says Bayliss – video

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England head coach Trevor Bayliss expects Ben Stokes to issue a public apology after he was cleared of affray. Speaking ahead of Saturday's third Test against India Bayliss added the decision was made for Stokes's wellbeingTrevor Bayliss expects Ben Stokes to …

Simone Biles: 'Some days I'm like, why am I here? But in the end it's all worth it'

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Much has changed since Biles' history-making coronation at Rio 2016, but one truth remains: her only competition is herselfSimone Biles looked pissed off. The smile that lit up the 2016 Olympics in Rio, where she affirmed her presumptive status as the greatest…

In Japan, 100 Years of Glory Days for High School Baseball

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The national tournament draws 50,000 people to games in Koshien, is televised everywhere and turns teenagers into household names.

Johnny Manziel's comeback in CFL put on hold after he's placed in concussion protocol

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Johnny Manziel's comeback attempt was put on hold Wednesday when his Canadian Football League team placed him in the concussion protocol after the ex-college star missed a second straight practice due to concussion-associated symptoms.

More Strikeouts Than Hits? Welcome to Baseball's Latest Crisis

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This could be the first season in major league history to feature more strikeouts than hits, a slowdown that worries many league officials.

Calls For Widespread Change Challenge Incoming Head Of U.S. Olympic Committee

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The incoming CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee faces more challenges than just sexual abuse scandals. Elite athletes are calling for a complete overhaul of the USOC financial model.

All-rounder Andujar comes to Spain's rescue

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FIFA.com speaks with Candela Andujar about her debut at right-back after she helped Spain defeat Nigeria 2-1 to reach the semi-finals at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for the first time in the country's history.

Weerden and Pattiwael: Friends on both flanks

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England and Japan complete semi-final line-up

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The semi-final field has been set at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 after England and Japan secured their spots in the last four with quarter-final wins in Vannes on Friday.

Olympic gymnasts Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross say Larry Nassar abused them

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Two more Olympic gold medal-winning gymnasts have come forward to share their story of sexual abuse at the hands of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Aretha Franklin remembered across sports world

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Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," died Thursday of advanced pancreatic cancer at the age of 76 -- and the sports world took a turn paying tribute to the legendary singer.

France exact revenge, Spain dream on

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J.J. Redick claims he saw caged woman in back of NYC livery cab

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NBA journeyman J.J. Redick claims he freaked after seeing a woman apparently being caged under a blanket in the back of his car service in Manhattan, prompting him to jump out and call cops.

Keith Hernandez slammed for defending Marlins pitcher for plunking Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.

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Tempers boiled over on the field Wednesday night after an opposing pitcher fired a baseball into the left elbow of Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ronald Acuna Jr. -- and emotions continued to flare off the field Thursday as many fans slammed a New York broadca…

Second-half goals see Japan into semis

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Three second-half goals powered Japan to a 3-1 victory over Germany in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 in Vannes on Friday evening.

Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for the 2018 season

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It's the must-read column -- and final edition -- of the fantasy football preseason, highlighting Matthew Berry's most undervalued and overvalued players in drafts.

Stanway brace leads England to the last four

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John Elway says Colin Kaepernick 'had his chance to be' a Bronco but turned it down

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John Elway, the general manager for the Denver Broncos, revealed Thursday that the team once gave embattled former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick a "chance" to be on the team, but he turned them down.

Joe Root: 'You don't want to leave someone like Ben Stokes out' – video

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Ben Stokes has been recalled to face India in the third Test at Trent Bridge. England's Joe Root explained that it was one of his 'most difficult decisions' as captain. Sam Curran is omitted from the side Continue reading...

Bento appointed Korea Republic coach

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Serena Williams reveals why she suffered historic first-round loss

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Tennis superstar Serena Williams has run into a few roadblocks since returning to the court following her pregnancy and related health troubles, including a huge upset loss to Johanna Konta in California.

The Week in Numbers

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Cherchesov: Five things you didn't know about Russia's coach

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A hero in his homeland after Russia defied expectations at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Stanislav Cherchesov is still relatively unknown in many parts of the world. With that in mind, we turned the spotlight on one the 11 nominees for The Best FIFA Men's Coach awa…

Spain's top soccer league set to play regular-season matches in the US

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Some of Spain's top soccer teams -- including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid -- are slated to play regular-season matches in the United States for the first time in history as part of a promotional effort to boost soccer's popularity in North America.

Kevin De Bruyne will be a big miss, says Pep Guardiola – video

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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is expected to miss three months of football after suffering a knee injury in training. Manager Pep Guardiola said his absence will be a significant loss to his side. City host Huddersfield at home on Sunday Continue reading..…

Deontay Wilder argues with Tyson Fury's father at weigh-in – video

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Deontay Wilder gatecrashed Tyson Fury's weigh-in with Francesco Pianeta. The heavyweight champion then had an aggressive altercation with Fury's father, John. Wilder has flown to Belfast to get a closer look Fury before they meet in Las Vegas in November Conti…

Clemson Tigers could be facing one of their own to start college football season

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The Clemson Tigers' road back to the College Football Playoff National Championship could begin against one of their own, thanks to a weird quirk.

Last-eight show moves to Vannes

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Every NFL team's most critical person for 2018

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Here is every NFL team's most critical player, coach or front office person heading into the 2018 season.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in numbers

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FIFA.com provides an overview of the facts and figures from the FIFA World Cup, one month after the final whistle.

Texans star DeAndre Hopkins, 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward fight at joint practice

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Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins and San Francisco 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward were both benched Wednesday after getting into a fight during their teams' joint practice.

Tahiti, New Zealand set for Poland 2019

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Gwinn: We need to be on our guard

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Gwinn: We need to be on our guard

Delabre penalty sends France through

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Amelie Delabre's first-half penalty earned France a 1-0 victory over Korea DPR in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 on Thursday evening.

Fenech: No-one can touch me at my best

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Malta's Kurt 'kurt0411' Fenech impressed the crowds at the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018 but lost in the semi-finals to eventual champion 'Msdossary'. Fenech reflects on his Grand Final experience with FIFA.com.

Children of the Cube

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My son and his cubes have been inseparable for years. Like hundreds of other children, he found his tribe at the CubingUSA nationals.

Essien: Black Princesses will come back stronger

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Michael Essien speaks to FIFA.com about Ghana's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign in France.

Spain beat Nigeria to reach semis for the first time

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Spain booked their spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 after first-half goals from Aitana Bonmati and Patri Guijarro gave them a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Ex-coach Rick Pitino, linked to stripper scandal, denies naming horse Party Dancer

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Former University of Louisville men's basketball head coach Rick Pitino -- fired over a scandal involving strippers hired to entertain the team's players -- claims he had nothing to do with choosing "Party Dancer" as the name for a racehorse he co-owns.

Experiences shape Japan captain Minami

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Japan's captain at France 2018 is Moeka Minami, one of the oldest and most talented members of the squad and one of the few with a world title already to her name.

The Week in Quotes

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In this week's edition of The Week in Quotes we feature some of the best soundbites from the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Pep Guardiola explains how Benjamin Mendy can improve and a commentator in Australia receives an unforgettable message from his hero.

Maldonado officially receives the U-17 Women's World Cup

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The presentation event took place at the city's World Cup stadium, where six group-phase fixtures will be played. A Japanese delegation took part after the U-17 side contested a friendly against their Uruguayan counterparts.

Clarification concerning the revised FIFA Code of Ethics

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Sam Kerr in numbers

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Wilhelm: I can't wait for it to start

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Asian quartet battle for continental gold

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University Of Maryland Accepts Responsibility For Football Player's Death

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President Wallace Loh admitted at a news conference on Tuesday that the school's athletic training staff "misdiagnosed" Jordan McNair's collapse and that their failures led to his death.

Corey Bellemore Is Disqualified From Beer Mile Race

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Bellemore broke his own record in the beer mile - drink a beer, run a lap, drink another beer, etc. Race officials at the Beer Mile World Classic disqualified him for not drinking enough.

'Why am I still hiding this?': The state of mental health in the NBA

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Stars such as Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan opening up has been an important step, but the stigma of mental health remains alive in NBA locker rooms.

Sunday's 2nd Place Finish Was A Huge Victory For Tiger Woods

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David Greene talks to sports journalist Kevin Blackistone about Tiger Woods, who returned to form last weekend at the PGA Golf Championship. It's been 10 years since he last won a major title.

Goalkeeping comes naturally to Kim

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Korea DPR goalkeeper Kim Sun-Yong, the hero in the holders' 2-1 win over Brazil that saw them qualify for the quarter-finals at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018, speaks with FIFA.com about her footballing journey.

Golden Ticket winner: It was an unbelievable experience

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As the prize in a competition leading up to the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final, FIFA awarded two Golden Tickets that included return flights, hotel accommodation and VIP access to the event in London. Here, the winner Nurul Wahieda from Malaysia talks about her t…

How Bad Are The NFL's Cleveland Browns?

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The team failed to win a game last year. This season, Bud Light has set up special refrigerators at local bars full of free beer. But smart technology will unlock them only when the Browns win.

Giants clash as quarter-finals begin

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University Of Maryland Reeling After Reports Of 'Toxic Culture' Inside Football Program

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The university placed head football coach DJ Durkin on leave following reports of "toxic culture" and the death of a player, who had a heatstroke during practice two weeks earlier.

Ticket sales for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 are now open!

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FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 are pleased to announce the opening of the first ticket sales window for the competition, which will take place in Montevideo, Colonia and Maldonado from 13 November…

The seven secrets of Deschamps's success

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FIFA.com reveals seven key factors in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia-winning coach Didier Deschamps's success on the back of his nomination for The Best FIFA Men's Coach 2018 award.

France on top as new Ranking formula introduced

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Subasic, Mandzukic call time on international careers

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Nearly a month after playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final, Mario Mandzukic has announced his retirement from international football.

'Skate Kitchen' Follows Teenage Girls Skateboarding Their Way Through NYC

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Director Crystal Moselle's new film explores New York City through the eyes of a group of teen female skateboarders that she met on the subway. NPR's Lakshmi Singh talks with Moselle about the movie.

Hayes's 'treble' marks unforgettable year

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The Sound Of The Golf Swing

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Manufacturers work to perfect the sound drivers make when the ball is hit just right. Scott Simon talks with Tom Mase, who teaches mechanical engineering at California Polytechnic State University.

Saturday Sports: NFL Protests And Trump, Baseball Payrolls

9 days ago

President Trump has taken to Twitter again to criticize NFL players protesting during the national anthem. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine.

NFL Players Renew Anthem Protests As Preseason Starts

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Several players knelt, raised fists or refused to take the field protesting police brutality. Last month the NFL said it would temporarily suspend enforcement of a new "must-stand" policy.

Personalise your BBC Sport app and sign up for notifications

10 days ago

With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport.

Five burning questions and players to watch in the SEC in 2018-19

10 days ago

The Wildcats received a boost from veteran grad transfer Reid Travis, who puts John Calipari's team ahead of the rest in the SEC.

NCAA Announces A Sweeping Overhaul Of College Basketball

11 days ago

The NCAA, the organization that oversees college sports, is making changes to stem the tide of sandals in men's college basketball. The FBI is investigating college recruiting fraud.

'Only up from here': reason for hope amid Johnny Manziel's dire CFL debut

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The quarterback threw four interceptions and was benched in his first start since 2015. But there's reason for optimismThere was Johnny Manziel in Montreal on Friday night, the shadow of a sensation, dashing across a field high above the downtown lights. And y…

Outlooks for the Top 25 college football teams in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll

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Outlooks for the Top 25 teams in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll

NFL training camp power rankings: Eagles have competition in NFC

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As training camps ramp up, the NFL preseason landscape is starting to take shape, and plenty of up-and-coming teams appear ready to push the Eagles and Patriots at the top.

An open letter to the NFL's owners | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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To deny professional athletes the right to express dissent in a peaceful manner is a disgrace to the Constitution, the opposite of patriotism and shameful moral weaknessDear NFL owners:Whew! What a tumultuous year for your league. Slipping attendance and ratin…

NBA team-by-team offseason grades: Who won the summer?

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With offseason player movement essentially done, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt grade each team's summer changes.

2018 NFL record projections: Will Patriots falter on road to Super Bowl LIII?

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USA TODAY Sports releases it annual NFL record projections, which suggest the Patriots and Seahawks will falter in 2018 on the road to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.

Get on the gridiron and join our new Facebook Group, 'The Ruling Off the Field'

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If you're as excited about football season as we are, we've got the perfect spot for you.

2018 NFL training camp previews, questions for all 32 teams

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The NFL offseason is complete, and training camps are just around the corner. With that in mind, here are questions facing all 32 teams heading into the 2018 season.

2018 NFL schedules for all 32 teams

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Take a look at every NFL team's schedule for the 2018 season, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.

How Villanova learned to beat college basketball's NBA talent factories

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The Wildcats have their second title in three years. Along with his innate smarts, Coach Jay Wright looked to an NBA team from the past for inspirationThe NCAA Tournament that featured the first-ever victory by a 16-seed and a run to the Final Four by Loyola-C…

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