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Tiger Woods score: Average effort ends season short of Tour Championship defense

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Big Cat's year is over after a disappointing 72 at the 2019 BMW Championship on Sunday

Fantasy Football Rankings 2019: Top busts from model that beat experts include Todd Gurley, Deshaun …

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SportsLine simulated the 2019 NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts to avoid.

Warriors: Will Klay Thompson's legacy forever be tied to Steph Curry's?

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Klay Thompson will probably always be closely linked to Steph Curry, but he won't be an afterthought in an era filled with elite players.

UFC 241: How Nate Diaz made his harshest critic tap and regained all his momentum

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In admitting Diaz is a massive draw, Dana White now has no choice but to feature the brash Californian

Little League World Series 2019: Cubs players go sledding with kids in Williamsport ahead of matchup…

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The Little League World Series brought out the kid side of MLB players

Clevinger fans 10, Indians tame Yankees 8-4 for 4-game split

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Mike Clevinger struck out 10 in five shutout innings, Mike Freeman had three extra-base hits and the Cleveland Indians tamed the New York Yankees 8-4 for a four-game split between AL pennant contenders

Red-hot Devers helps Red Sox rally past Orioles, 13-7

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Rafael Devers went 4 for 5 with a homer, two doubles and four RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox rallied from an early six-run deficit for a 13-7 victory that completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles

2019 BMW Championship: Live stream, watch online, TV channel, coverage, Tiger Woods start time

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Find out when and how to watch the 2019 BMW Championship live this weekend

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident

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Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, dies in motorcycle accident in Texas at age 36

McCoy injury likely makes Keenum Skins' top QB

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Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Colt McCoy may not be ready to play until "two or three weeks into the season," as he recovers from a broken leg.

Obama's high school basketball jersey sells for $120G at auction

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Former President Barack Obama's game-worn high school basketball jersey – nearly lost forever in the trash – has sold at auction for $120,000.

Phillies offense revives at crucial time; Indians storm back into contention and everything else we …

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Here's what you need to know from the last seven days of MLB action

Kikuchi throws 2-hitter for 1st shutout, Mariners top Jays

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Yusei Kikuchi pitched his first shutout in the major leagues, throwing a two-hitter that led the Seattle Mariners over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0

Jeremy Lin considering playing in China, reportedly close to deal with Beijing Ducks

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Jeremy Lin finally won an NBA Championship this summer with the Toronto Raptors, but maybe not the way he imagined. Lin already turned down offers from teams in Europe, as he continues to try to find a new home in the NBA, but now his attention may be turning …

Josh McCown calls coming out of retirement to join Eagles an 'easy sell'

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Josh McCown found the ideal situation in Philly

NFL Week 2 preseason scores: Cardale Jones leads long drive for Chargers, Seahawks-Vikings square of…

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Everything you need to know about the preseason games played on Sunday

Eagles won't commit to No. 2 quarterback after signing of Josh McCown

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Doug Pederson won't address the Eagles' No. 2 quarterback until Nate Sudfeld returns

Draymond Green says he's 'at a loss for words about' DeMarcus Cousins injury

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Everyone has been upset about the recent ACL tear suffered by DeMarcus Cousins. The Los Angeles Lakers big man just can't seem to catch a break, and has injured his Achilles, quad, and now ACL in the span of two years. Last year was supposed to be one of retri…

2019 BMW Championship leaderboard: Live coverage, Tiger Woods score, FedEx Cup golf scores in Round …

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Live scores, analysis, updates and highlights from the final round of the 2019 BMW Championship

Hall of Fame sportscaster Jack Whitaker dies at 95

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Jack Whitaker called Super Bowl I and Secretariat's Triple Crown victory and was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2012.

Hedges homers, has 4 hits to lead Padres past Phillies

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Hedges homers, has four hits to lead Padres past Phillies

Fantasy Baseball Week 22 Preview: Top 10 sleeper hitters include Willie Calhoun, Anthony Santander

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The Rangers play eight games in Week 22, and the Orioles have a couple hitters who could surprise. Scott White reveals his sleeper bats for the upcoming scoring period.

Chicago Bears moving closer to picking a kicker?

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The Chicago Bears' offseason search to find a new kicker might not yet be over, but it's coming into focus now. On Sunday, Bears head coach Matt Nagy said the team waived Elliott Fry, who was in a two-kicker battle with Eddy Piniero for the starting job. The B…

Premier League scores: Takeaways from Matchday 2 as Pulisic and Chelsea fail to win again

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Here's what to know about the action so far

Report: Security guard wanted $500,000, jerseys, more after Las Vegas incident with Ezekiel Elliott

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not face charges after an incident with a security guard at the Electric Daisy Carnival festival in Las Vegas in May, his attorney told ESPN on Sunday. Elliott and his team described those charges as an extortio…

'They haven't figured out yet that long means nothing to us': Former world No1 Adam Scott says cours…

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Former world No 1 Adam Scott has claimed courses have become far too easy for his sport's best players. The Australian golfer launched his criticism after the Medina course record was shattered in successive days at the BMW Championship. Scott's comments were …

Fantasy Baseball Week 22 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings feature Aaron Sanchez, Elieser Hernande…

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Scott White tiers the two-start pitchers for Week 22 - the good, the bad and the considerable amount of ugly.

Choi has 2-run single in 9th, Rays beat Tigers 5-4

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Ji-Man Choi had a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth as the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a late three-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. Tommy Pham hit a two-run homer in the eighth that pulled the Rays within 4-3 &…

Phillies star Harper leaves game because of dehydration

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has left the game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning because of dehydration

Long: Fans, family and foes help Matt DiBenedetto leave Bristol with a smile

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After climbing from his car, Matt DiBenedetto celebrated his runner-up finish at Bristol Motor Speedway by unzipping the top of his uniform to remove a bag of ice on this hot, sticky night and toss it to the ground. DiBenedetto's slumped shoulders, pursed lips…

Phil Mickelson's hotel struck by lightning, evacuated; golfer still makes tee time

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Golfer Phil Mickelson had an electrifying Sunday, and that was before he even stepped on the course.

2019 AAC expert picks: Most overrated and underrated teams, predicted order or finish

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Taking a close, detailed and opinionated look at the AAC as the college football season approaches

Wake Forest to start Jamie Newman at QB

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Jamie Newman will begin the season as Wake Forest's starting quarterback

Done for the season: Tiger Woods fails to qualify for title at Tour Championship

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Tiger Woods won't have a chance to defend his title next week at the Tour Championship, falling well outside the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings.

Former Texas star, NFL running back Cedric Benson killed in motorcycle crash

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Law enforcement reported the accident, involving a motorcycle and minivan occurred at 10:22 p.m. on Saturday which left Benson and another person dead and two others injured. Details of the crash included a "vehicle and person on fire," according to Austin-Tra…

MLB roundup: Brewers outslug Nats in 14 innings

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Milwaukee's Eric Thames roped a two-run homer in the 14th inning and the Brewers scored a wild 15-14 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Saturday night.

Goldschmidt homers, Cardinals edge Reds 5-4 to stay in 1st

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Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer, Tommy Edman added a solo shot among his three hits and the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 to split their four-game series

Saints vs. Chargers odds, predictions: 2019 Preseason Week 2 NFL picks from top expert who's 18-9 on…

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Former Vegas bookmaker Micah Roberts has his finger on the pulse of the Chargers

Sporting expression 'caught fire' takes on literal meaning

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The sporting expression "caught fire" took on a literal meaning on Sunday as several players at the BMW Championship, including Phil Mickelson, were affected by a fire at their hotel.

Phil Mickelson almost missed tee time at BMW Championship after hotel is struck by lightning and eva…

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Mickelson had to evacuate his hotel after the strike started a fire

Former Texas star, NFL player Cedric Benson, 36, killed in motorcycle crash

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Benson was a four-year starter for the Longhorns and consensus All-American in 2004

Little League World Series 2019: Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has high praise for Maddy Freking at L…

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There are some big names noticing Maddy Freking's athletic ability

Bad call in Cowboys-Rams highlights more problems with PI replay review

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If you're concerned about the manner in which replay review for pass interference calls and non-calls will affect the NFL's 100th season, there's a chance you're not nearly concerned enough. Last night's Cowboys-Rams game included in the final four minutes of …

Steelers' Rocky Bleier continues to live his American dream

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From the fields of Vietnam to the Super Bowl and back, the Steelers legend has always lived his life at full speed.

Ex-NFL, Texas RB Benson dies at 36 in motorcycle crash

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Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Austin, Texas. He was 36.

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott will not face charges in alleged Las Vegas assault case, lawyer…

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not face assault charges for shoving a security guard at a Las Vegas music festival in May, per ESPN.

Maddy Freking becomes sixth girl to pitch at Little League World Series, gets team out of jam

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Maddy Freking became the sixth girl to pitch at the Little League World Series on Sunday and more than held her own on the mound.

Sean McVay breaks down plays as they happen during Rams-Cowboys preseason game

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Sean McVay impresses with his play-by-play of Saturday's game against the Cowboys

Woods misses chance to defend Tour Championship title

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There will be no defending champion at next week's Tour Championship after Tiger Woods failed to qualify for the season-ending event.

Keys claims Cincinnati title over Kuznetsova

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American Madison Keys overcame Svetlana Kuznetsova leads in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

Josh McCown said it was "an easy sell" to sign with Eagles

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Quarterback Josh McCown announced his retirement earlier this year and took a job as an analyst with ESPN, but he still heard from teams wondering if he'd reverse course to join them for the 2019 season. McCown said no to all of those overtures until the Eagle…

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten on return: 'The jitters were real'

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Dallas Cowboys tight end JASON WITTEN made his return to the NFL after spending one year as an ESPN analyst for "Monday Night Football."

Mickelson almost misses tee time after hotel 'struck by lightning'

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Phil Mickelson said he narrowly avoided missing his final-round tee time for the BMW Championship at Medinah on Sunday after his hotel room was "struck by lightning". "How's this for crazy?," Mickelson wrote on Twitter. "My hotel was struck by lightning, I was…

Former RB Cedric Benson remembered on social media

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As word spread of Benson's death in a motorcycle crash, former Longhorns and NFL teammates and coaches took to social media to pay their respects.

Braves' Acuna pulled after not running out blast

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Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was removed from the Sunday's win against the Dodgers after he stood at the plate admiring a long fly ball that did not leave the park.

2019 BMW Championship tee times, pairings: When Tiger Woods, field start Round 4 on Sunday

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Can anybody catch J.T. on Sunday at Medinah?

Lakers interested in bringing back Dwight Howard following DeMarcus Cousins' ACL injury, per report

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Howard, who is reportedly expected to be released by Memphis at some point, would be open to a second stint in L.A.

Jerry Jones makes 'Zeke who?' joke after Tony Pollard's strong preseason performance

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Tony Pollard is making Jerry Jones forget about Ezekiel Elliott

MLB's Chris Davis connects with young fan who helped end player's record hitless streak

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Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who set a record for the longest hitless streak in MLB history met with a very special youngster on Saturday, a nine-year-old boy whose heartfelt letter gave him the inspiration to end the dreaded streak.

For former NFL player Doug Baldwin, embracing newer helmet technology was a no-brainer

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Two years before Antonio Brown's ongoing helmet saga, ex-NFL receiver Doug Baldwin decided to switch to a new, safer helmet. He doesn't regret it.

2019 U.S. Open odds, picks, predictions: Tennis expert says Alexander Zverev primed for upset

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Sean Calvert called Dominic Thiem winning at Indian Wells at 80-1

Former NFL RB, Texas Longhorn Cedric Benson dies at 36 in motorcycle accident

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Former running back Cedric Benson died Saturday night in a motorcycle accident, his attorney told USA TODAY Sports. Benson spent eight years in NFL.

Vikings vs. Seahawks odds, predictions: 2019 Preseason Week 2 picks from expert who's 24-6 on Minnes…

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R.J. White has locked in his picks for Sunday's exhibition matchup between the Vikings and Seahawks.

Fantasy Draft Stock Report: Don't trust the consensus on these six tight ends

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STOCK UP (I like more than ADP) O.J. Howard (My Rank=TE3 vs. ADP=TE4) This is just one spot off ADP by position, but having Howard ahead of Zach Ertz probably qualifies him here. Howard needs to prove he can stay healthy, but he's so clearly a star in the maki…

Bears waive K Fry, will get better look at Pineiro

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The Chicago Bears, still in the hunt for a kicker, waived Elliott Fry on Sunday.

MLB DFS: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks and lineups for Sunday, August 18, 20…

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SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with nearly $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice

Bears cut Fry leaving Pineiro last kicker standing

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The Bears have waived kicker Elliott Fry. However, coach Matt Nagy stopped short of saying Eddy Pineiro has won the job outright.

Gilbert Arenas thinks Carmelo Anthony should join the Lakers

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The Lakers have 14 guaranteed contracts on their roster and now need to go out and add another traditional center to the mix after DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL. Gilbert Arenas thinks Carmelo Anthony should go to the Lakers as a 15th man. Go to the Lakers wher…

UFC 241 purses, payouts, bonuses: Salaries for main card fighters competing in Anaheim

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Daniel Cormier pocketed a sizable check for his efforts on Saturday night at the Honda Center

Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Week 22: Model that beat experts says start Willy Adames, sit Rafael Deve…

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Advanced computer model that has outperformed experts tells you who to sit and start

UFC 241 results, highlights: Stipe Miocic rallies to TKO Daniel Cormier, regains heavyweight title

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Miocic needed a gameplan adjustment late to solve the puzzle and stop Cormier in Anaheim

ESPN 'Sunday Night Baseball' broadcaster Jessica Mendoza on car accident: '(I) had ni…

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ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" analyst Jessica Mendoza said she was "shaken up" after the car accident that caused her to miss last week's broadcast.

Belgium's Pieters returns to winnings ways with Czech Masters title

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Belgian Thomas Pieters won his fourth European Tour title at the Czech Masters on Sunday, closing with a three-under 69 to seal a one-shot victory over playing partner Adria Arnaus of Spain.

Zeke won't face charges for Vegas incident

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Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not face charges from Las Vegas police for an alleged assault that occurred in May, according to Frank Salzano, one of Elliott's attorneys and agents.

Honduras soccer riot leaves 3 dead, at least 10 injured, officials say

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At least three people were killed and 10 were injured after riots broke out Saturday night in the capital of Honduras before a soccer game between two rival teams, officials said.

Rennes v Paris Saint-Germain: Ligue 1 – as it happened

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Even though Edinson Cavani opened the scoring, Rennes secured a deserved win over the champions after goals from Mbaye Niang and Romain Del Castillo 9.57pm BST PSG's troubles extend way beyond whether Neymar stays or goes, judging by that. They were stodgy and…

Yakou Meite: Reading striker calls out racist abuse

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Reading striker Yakou Meite has called out racist abuse sent to him on social media after Sunday's 3-0 win over Cardiff City.

Mickelson rushes to make tee time after hotel fire

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Phil Mickelson was evacuated from his hotel room Sunday morning following a fire and had to rush to make his tee time at the BMW Championship.

Young Red Sox fan uplifts Orioles' Chris Davis during slump with heartwarming letter

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A young Red Sox fan, 9-year-old Henry Frasca, wrote a heartwarming letter to the Orioles' Chris Davis in April. The two linked up at Fenway Park.

Chelsea vs. Leicester City updates: Live Premier League game scores, results for Sunday

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Live scores, highlights and updates from the Chelsea vs. Leicester City soccer game

Kristaps Porziņģis Has Super Jacked Arms Now

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Kristaps Porziņģis didn't hit the court at all during the 2018-2019 NBA season due to his ACL injury, but it looks like he's been hitting the gym instead. In a new post on Instagram, the 24-year-old Latvian basketball player showed off his arms, which are look…

Yoga, Pilates and balance challenges: How some NFL players take their training outside the box

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Several New Orleans Saints' 2019 offseason regimen goes beyond tried-and-true strength and speed training. One goal: find an edge over the competition

Lakers reportedly interested in Dwight Howard as possible Boogie Cousins replacement

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The first question to think about here: Who benefits from this report being out there? I'm in no way questioning the validity of the report - Charania is one of the best-connected reporters around the NBA - but things are told/leaked to media members with perc…

2019 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Chiefs shouldn't Hyde it -- Damien Williams is their best bet at r…

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After Andy Reid suggested he gave Damien Williams the starter's treatment, Dave Richard believes he's the Chiefs' best Fantasy bet. But he's not their only Fantasy-worthy running back.

2019 NFL win totals, odds, predictions: Proven computer model picks under 9 wins for Dallas Cowboys

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SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated the entire 2019 NFL season 10,000 times

Follow live: Saints, Chargers face off in preseason action

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Jofra Archer's emergence shakes up the Ashes series, says Joe Root

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• Captain says paceman has changed dynamic of England attack• Australia could be without concussed Steve Smith in third TestJoe Root said Jofra Archer has changed the dynamic of England's attack and given Australia something to think about after the tourists c…

Cubs vs. Pirates odds, line: Sunday Night Baseball predictions, picks from model on 41-31 roll

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SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Sunday's Cubs vs. Pirates game 10,000 times

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies at 36

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Former NFL and Texas Longhorns running back Cedric Benson died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night. He was 36.

Frank Lampard wants Chelsea to be tougher after being held by Leicester

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• Lampard is still waiting for his first competitive win in charge• Rodgers feels Leicester deserved victory at Stamford BridgeFrank Lampard said that Chelsea have to be tougher and show more personality after they failed to repel an impressive fightback from …

Ashes 2019: Australia repel England to draw second Test at Lord's

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England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's.

Frank Lampard's homecoming with Chelsea strikes a tone of anticlimax | Dominic Fifield

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Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Leicester again emphasised that it will take time before Lampard's team find their best formFrank Lampard always envisaged enduring occasions such as this. He knew there would be periods of frustration mixed in with all the elation whip…

Blake blasts back with 100m Diamond League win, eyes world champs

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Former world champion Yohan Blake of Jamaica edged Britain's Adam Gemili in a photo-finish to win the 100 meters at the Birmingham Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

Lakers, Howard interested in reunion

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The Los Angeles Lakers might turn to one of their former players to fill the hole left by the potentially season-ending injury to center DeMarcus Cousins.

Breaking Chuckie Howard's record and other stories of Cubs' Little League days

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We asked Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Joe Maddon to share some memorable tales of childhood baseball.

Fantasy Football Rankings 2019: Sleepers, breakouts, busts from proven model that nailed Andrew Luck…

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SportsLine simulated the 2019 NFL season 10,000 times and identified must-draft Fantasy football sleepers, breakouts and busts

MLB odds, picks, lines, predictions, schedule, best bets for Aug. 18: This three-way parlay pays nea…

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SportsLine's top experts have released their best MLB parlay for today

Frank Lampard admits he was happier after 4-0 United defeat than Leicester draw – video

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Frank Lampard's wait for his first victory as Chelsea manager continues as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester. After a promising start Chelsea took the lead with a strike from Mason Mount, who spent last season on loan with Lampard at Derby County. …

LA Lakers may tab Dwight Howard to replace fallen DeMarcus Cousins

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Lakers may turn to Howard to fill hole left by injured CousinsHoward averaged 17.1 points and 12.4 rebounds for LA in 2012-13The Los Angeles Lakers might turn to one of their former players to fill the hole left by the potentially season-ending injury to cente…

Dina Asher-Smith finishes second in Birmingham to boost Qatar hopes

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• Winner Miller-Uibo will not compete in 200m in Doha• Johnson-Thompson impresses with third in long jumpThe biggest victories do not always come on pitch. Moments after Dina Asher-Smith finished second to Shaunae Miller-Uibo in a world-class 200m at the Birmi…

Chelsea vs. Leicester City: Premier League prediction, pick, TV channel, live stream, watch online, …

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Here's what to know about Sunday's game

Ashes 2019: England frustrated as Australia hold nerve to earn Lord's draw - day five highlights

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Watch highlights as Australia were given a huge fright by a Ben Stokes century and another electric Jofra Archer spell before earning a draw against England on a gripping final day at Lord's.

Former coach Mike Shanahan 'was close' to returning to Broncos for the 2018 season

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The former coach said he spoke with Broncos executive John Elway, but that talks "didn't work out" following the 2017 season.

Lefty scrambles to tee time after hotel evacuation

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Phil Mickelson had a hasty start to the final round of the BMW Championship on Sunday, arriving at Medinah Country Club less than 40 minutes prior to his tee time because of a lightning strike that caused a fire and an evacuation at his hotel.

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Wilfred Ndidi secures hard-earned point

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Wilfred Ndidi's header earns Leicester City a deserved point and denies Frank Lampard victory in his first game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea boss.

Hotel fire nearly causes Phil Mickelson to miss tee time at BMW Championship

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Phil Mickelson was left in jeopardy of missing his tee time Sunday morning for the final round of the BMW Championship.

Ashes 2019: England draw second Test with Australia – as it happened!

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Australia held out to ensure the second Test at Lord's was draw with England 9.11pm BST Joe on Jofra ... Related: Brutal Jofra Archer leaves cricket reeling from his Ashes blows 9.05pm BST Geoff on Marnus ... Related: Marnus Labuschagne fulfils his role as be…

Cedric Benson, NFL and Texas running back, dies in motorcycle crash aged 36

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Famed Texas running back killed in motorcycle crash in AustinBenson played for Bears, Bengals and Packers during NFL careerFormer NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Austin, Texas. He was 36.His family co…

Wilfred Ndidi rescues point for Leicester after first-half howler against Chelsea

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On the evidence of Sunday's draw Chelsea are going to be a work in progress for a while. For all that there were flashes of positivity for them to cling to, this was supposed to be Frank Lampard's big day and it ended up being remembered for the way his new si…

Archie Bruce: Batley Bulldogs player was a 'young fella with the world at his feet'

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Batley Bulldogs scrumhalf Archie Bruce is described as a "young fella with the world at his feet", after his death on Sunday morning.

Manchester City warned against using facial recognition on fans

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Campaigners say scanning faces as alternative to tickets would be intrusiveManchester City have been cautioned against the introduction of facial recognition technology, which a civil rights group says would risk "normalising a mass surveillance tool".The reig…

Ashes 2019: 'As acrobatic as you like' - Denly's brilliant catch removes Paine

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Joe Denly produces an absolute stunning acrobatic catch to get rid of Tim Paine as England retain a slim hope of victory on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace updates: Live Premier League game scores, results for Sunday

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Live scores, highlights and updates from the Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace soccer game

Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze had surgery for life-threatening staph infection

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Ex-Ole Miss and current Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze underwent surgery last week for complications from staph infection, he confirmed to ESPN.

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Premier League – as it happened

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Wilfred Ndidi gifted Mason Mount an early goal before equalising himself as an impressive Leicester pooped Frank Lampard's homecoming party 9.34pm BST Not a classic homecoming ... Related: Frank Lampard's homecoming with Chelsea strikes a tone of anticlimax | …

Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 top scorers 2019-20

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Keep up with the top scorers in European football's leading five leagues, updated throughout the season4 Teemu Pukki (Norwich)4 Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) Continue reading...

This tiny Michigantown gym was once ruled by a goose in a diaper

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The high school burned down, but a handful of Michigantown residents saved its historic little gym to honor the tradition, the coach and the goose.

Little League World Series player shows how low a batter can go

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It may be the weirdest batting stance in baseball history. A hitter on the team from Venezuela participating in this year's Little League World Series in Pennsylvania may have crouched lower in the batter's box than any player ever has.

Ashes 2019: Jason Roy spills a catch of a Travis Head edge to leave England frustrated

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Ben Stokes draws an edge from Travis Head but Jason Roy spills it at second slip as England are left frustrated in their chase for victory on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and the most controversial US Open final in history

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It has been called one of the most controversial matches in tennis history. But what is the real story behind the 2018 US Open women's singles final? Don Van Natta looks back at the match that sparked debate on and off the court.

Sean McVay broke down plays on TV during a Rams game, and it was delightful

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Sean McVay hopped onto a headset with the NFL Network broadcast during the Los Angeles Rams' 14-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

County cricket: Sussex bowl out Middlesex for just 75

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Warwickshire's Rob Yates and Durham's Alex Lees racked up big scores while Middlesex were skittled for 75 at Hove 8.16pm BST County Championship cricket returned for a one-off August special, and strained every sinew to grab a little attention from Lord's. In …

Super League: Wakefield hammer Hull KR 38-10 to leave Robins in real peril at bottom

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Wakefield Trinity run in seven tries to hammer fellow Super League relegation rivals Hull Kingston Rovers.

Earthlight raises 2,000 Guineas hopes with victory in Prix Morny

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• Fabre-trained horse triumphs over Raffle Prize at Deauville• 'He will go further, he will be a Guineas horse for sure'Andre Fabre has a live contender for the 2,000 Guineas, following a game success in the Prix Morny by Earthlight. It was a victory to cheer …

Tampa Bay Rays pitchers make history with 24-strikeout game

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Tampa Bay pitchers racked up 24 strikeouts on Saturday against the Tigers without walking a single batter.

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze sidelined by life-threatening staph infection

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Liberty University head football coach Hugh Freeze was recovering from surgery this weekend after a life-threatening staph infection entered his bloodstream, according to a report.

League Cup: Holders Celtic face Partick Thistle, Rangers draw Livingston

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Holders Celtic draw second-tier Partick Thistle and Rangers face Livingston in the quarter-finals of the Scottish League Cup.

East Fife 0-3 Rangers: Filip Helander nets as visitors reach last eight

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Filip Helander delivers a debut goal and assist as Rangers overcome a spirited East Fife at New Bayview to reach the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.

Steve Smith hopeful of playing in third Ashes Test despite concussion

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• Smith replaced in Australia team by Labuschagne at Lord's• Third Test at Headingley begins on ThursdaySteve Smith remains hopeful of playing in Thursday's third Test at Headingley despite the delayed concussion diagnosis that led him to report headaches, diz…

Birmingham Grand Prix: Dina Asher-Smith shines to take second in 200m 'Olympic final'

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Dina Asher-Smith underlines why is she seen as a World Championships medal contender with an impressive display in the 200m at the Birmingham Grand Prix.

BMW Championship: Phil Mickelson's hotel catches fire after lightning strike

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Phil Mickelson almost misses his final day tee time at the BMW Championship after lightning sets fire to the roof of his hotel in Medinah.

Sheffield United 1-0 Crystal Palace: John Lundstram earns Blades first win

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Sheffield United's first Premier League home game for 12 years ends in victory after John Lundstram's goal sees off lacklustre Crystal Palace.

Jacoby Brissett showing Colts he can be a starting quarterback

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Brissett finished 8 of 10 for 100 yards and a touchdown against the Browns.

Birmingham Grand Prix: Yohan Blake pips GB's Adam Gemili in photo-finish

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Great Britain's Adam Gemili has to settle for second after Yohan Blake wins the 100m by eight-thousandths of a second at the Birmingham Grand Prix.

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Nate Diaz decisions Anthony Pettis in UFC 241 co-main event, calls out Jorge Masvidal

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Tokyo Triathlon: Great Britain pipped in thrilling mixed relay photo-finish

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NASCAR Playoff Watch: Jimmie Johnson is really in trouble

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Tony Pollard slips through tackles for TD

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Bob Myers explains what attracted Warriors to D'Angelo Russell trade

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Daniil Medvedev stuns Novak Djokovic to set up Cincinnati final with Goffin

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Hamlin passes DiBenedetto for Bristol win

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Miocic reclaims heavyweight title with knockout win over Cormier

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The Antonio Brown helmet situation goes from weird to weirder

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Nate Diaz scores unanimous decision victory vs. Anthony Pettis in return at UFC 241

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Miocic knocks out Cormier to reclaim UFC crown

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Stipe Miocic got his revenge by knocking out Daniel Cormier in the fourth round of their rematch to reclaim the UFC heavyweight championship on Saturday at UFC 241 in Anaheim, California.

NFL notebook: Chargers S James to have foot surgery

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Backup QBs lead Browns past Colts 21-18 as Hunt returns

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Medvedev shocks Djokovic to reach Cincinnati Masters final

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Week 2 preseason takeaways: Titans QB Marcus Mariota makes strong statement

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Denny Hamlin chases down Matt DiBenedetto at Bristol, apologizes to soon-to-be-rideless driver

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Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca 'almost crashed his car' when he heard of Kemba's interest

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$250M worth of relievers has been a disaster

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Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

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Novak Djokovic acknowledged he had rarely faced the sort of barrage a resilient Daniil Medvedev used so effectively to shock the world number one 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals on Saturday.

History repeats itself as McIlroy gets another police escort

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Thomas shoots course-record 61 for six-shot lead at BMW

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Tiger Woods kept his hopes of qualifying for next week's Tour Championship alive by shooting a 5-under-par 67 on Saturday during the third round of the BMW Championship in Medinah, Ill.

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Report: Amanda Nunes to defend UFC bantamweight title against Germaine de Randamie

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Boston's Sale could be done for year

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Another week, another great play from Bills' rugby star Christian Wade

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Peter Schrager: New York Jets' potential is 'through the roof' in 2019

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Peter Schrager explains why the New York Jets potential for the 2019 season is "through the roof."

As Newton sits, again, Panthers risking it all without a backup plan

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Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey led a long list of popular observers who played the same number of snaps for the Carolina Panthers as the couple wearing those two jerseys in seats above the bench. Which shouldn't have been all that disappointing for the fan…

Final-round tee times moved back with severe weather in forecast at Medinah

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Mike Yastrzemski matches his grandfather with a 3-HR game

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Daniel Jones uncorks 40-yard sideline dime to Cody Latimer

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New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones completes a deep throw to Cody Latimer for 40 yards against the Chicago Bears. Watch this game on NFL NETWORK

Team USA basketball easily tops Spain in exhibition game, calming doubters

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Eagles signing Josh McCown, 40-year-old veteran quarterback, after injuries to backups

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With injuries to their backup QBs, the Eagles are adding QB Josh McCown, 40, who played when Philly coach Doug Pederson was still an NFL quarterback.

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Opinion: Jay-Z deserves the benefit of the doubt as he joins forces with the NFL

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Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z deserves some time to show what he can accomplish on the league's social-justice front in his Roc Nation partnership with the NFL.

Unai Emery sings praises of man-of-the-match Dani Ceballos – video

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Arsenal manager Unai Emery spoke about the impact of new signing Dani Ceballos, who put in a fine performance as his side beat Burnley 2-1. Ceballos put in a commanding display in the centre of the park and set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's winner.Emery was p…

Tate Martell to reportedly consider switching to wide receiver for Miami

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With Miami Hurricanes head coach Manny Diaz naming redshirt freshman Jarren Williams the team's starting quarterback on Monday, that seemingly left recent Ohio State transfer Tate Martell without a role. However, that may not last for long, as the AP's W.G. Ra…

Buttigieg offers most controversial statement yet on campaign trail: Get rid of the DH

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Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias accepts 20-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence po…

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MLB suspended Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Julio Urias for 20 games because of a violation of the league's domestic violence policy.

Bears, Matt Nagy make statement by leaving G Kyle Long off trip to face NY Giants

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German Group Aims To Use Soccer To Empower Female Athletes

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A German group gets women from around the world to play soccer - something that's not so easy for those coming from Iran and other places where it's considered a male pastime.

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This week talks between U.S. Soccer and 28 female players broke down. Also, Jay-Z signed a deal with the NFL to be the league's "live music entertainment strategist."

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche was critical of simulation in football after his side's 2-1 loss to Arsenal on Saturday. Dyche added that he was concerned that the worst punishment a player could suffer was a yellow card. Lacazette and Aubameyang give Ars…

Garoppolo bounces back from 5-interception nightmare

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Jimmy Garoppolo relished lining up against another team Friday, and not just because his own defense intercepted five consecutive passes off him at their last practice. It's a change-up to training camp," Garoppolo said after the San Francisco 49ers' joint wor…

Panthers’ Eric Reid on talk Jay-Z could be part owner of NFL team: 'Despicable'

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Panthers safety Eric Reid slammed Jay-Z over talk that the rap mogul could become part owner of an NFL team and for Roc Nation's league partnership.

Match of the Day: Handball rule is ridiculous - Danny Murphy

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Danny Murphy says the handball rule is "ridiculous" after Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus see his injury-time winner ruled out by VAR.

Little League World Series pitcher receives praise for 'unreal' sportsmanship

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A Little League World Series pitcher displayed some incredible sportsmanship after he allowed a deep home run during a game Friday.

Kings PG De'Aaron Fox becomes latest to withdraw from Team USA

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Carolina Panthers' safety Eric Reid slammed rapper Jay-Z as "despicable" Friday night after rumors swirled that once supporter of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick would be part-owner of a team, adding that the Roc Nation founder had no grounds to sugges…

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Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 and secured an 11th successive top-flight victory to equal their best-ever Premier League winning run on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp hailed his team as 'mentality giants' after his team won the game on the back of their Super Cup win …

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Minor league baseball owner to meet with faith leaders amid rift with CAIR

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A minor league baseball owner who had refused to meet with a controversial, self-described Muslim civil rights group announced Friday he now plans to meet with "influential leaders of various faith communities."

College football coach encourages unpaid student-athletes to contribute at least $50 to alumni fund

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Louisiana-Lafayette head football coach Billy Napier announced this week that scholarship players will be encouraged to pay to play.

Frank Lampard 'disgusted' by racist abuse directed at Tammy Abraham – video

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Ex-Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback becomes first player to join rebooted XFL

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Landry Jones became the first player to join the XFL as the rebooted league starts to churn toward its first season back on the field.

World Cup fever already gripping Goiania

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Tom Brady reminds rookie to 'study your playbook' in Instagram comment

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Tom Brady clearly wants his teammates focused on winning another Super Bowl this season.

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Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian, fresh off a European Super Cup victory over Chelsea, may miss the club's second English Premier League match of the season because of a bizarre injury suffered this week.

Georgia Tech quarterback receives sixth year of eligibility, set to play three more seasons

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Georgia Tech quarterback Lucas Johnson will be able to play three more seasons of college football after the NCAA granted him a sixth year of eligibility on Thursday.

Houston Rockets GM asserts that James Harden is a better scorer than Michael Jordan

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Boxing champion charged for letting pet cougar escape Florida home, officials say

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A heavyweight boxing champion was charged with allowing his pet cougar to escape from his Florida home earlier this year, officials said this week.

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Plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr and family crashes in Tennessee

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Morocco name Halilhodzic new head coach

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Make sure to dominate your fantasy football league with USA TODAY Sports' top 200 NFL player rankings for the 2019 fantasy football season.

Argentina building on positives

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Atlanta edge Club America to earn continental bragging rights

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Frank Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge was romantic, as was his Chelsea's commitment to attack, but it allowed Leicester to snatch a draw in SW6.

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FIFA President Infantino arrives in the British Virgin Islands

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