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4-Star QB Spencer Rattler Commits to Oklahoma over USC

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Spencer Rattler announced Tuesday on Twitter he committed to the Oklahoma Sooners. According to Scout, Rattler is a 4-star recruit, the No. 51 player overall and the No. 4 quarterback in the 2019 recruiting class. Throug…

Kemp returns to San Diego as Padres host Braves

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The Padres will get a glimpse of a familiar face and an unfamiliar left arm when the Braves come to Petco Park on Tuesday night.

Podcast: The 2017 NBA Draft, the accuracy of mock drafts and the one-and-done rule

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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss last week's NBA Draft and look to next year's

Vince Young Rips Ryan Fitzpatrick, 'Garbage' QBs in Sports Illustrated Interview

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Former NFL quarterback Vince Young is unhappy about some of the fellow QBs who've received continued opportunities in the league at a time when he can't hold down a roster spot. On Tuesday, Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated passed along Young's comments about…

Jordan, Durant salute Westbrook for MVP nod

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Jordan, Durant salute Westbrook for MVP nod

The historic significance of Jordan Spieth joining the 10-win club at age 23

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The list of active golfers with 10 wins is not long

The incredibly long odds of Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather

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The incredibly long odds of Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather

Who is Victor Lindelof's girlfriend? Everything you need to know about Maja Nilsson

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The Swedish beauty is a big supporter of her partner, who moved to Old Trafford earlier this month from Portuguese champions Benfica

Supreme Court hearing N.J. gambling case could help NCAA hold events in Las Vegas

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A decision in either direction would help the NCAA move forward in Sin City

Terrible Giants Need to Rebuild and Have Trade Chips

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Matt Snyder, CBS SportsThe San Francisco Giants made the playoffs and won the NL wild card game last year, but that might have obscured the direction things were going. They were 30-42 after the All-Star break. Only the Twins and Phillies won fewer games in th…

MLB suspends Red Sox manager John Farrell one game over umpire dispute

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Red Sox manager John Farrell was suspended one game by Major League Baseball for his actions during an argument with an umpire over a balk call.

Francona questionable as Indians look for another win vs. Rangers

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Cleveland Indians' manager Terry Francona left their last game with illness but the Indians will look to remain strong against the Texas Rangers.

Scholarship Offers to 9-Year-Olds, Really?

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Scott Fowler, Charlotte ObserverMaybe you heard about this: there has been a recent and ridiculous surge in scholarship offers to young football players. And I mean really young football players.There was a 9-year-old in Los Angeles named Havon Finney Jr. who …

Soccer's Ugly Sexism Is Keeping Women From Coaching

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Stephanie Yang, SB NationAmanda Cromwell is one of the most well-known names in women's collegiate soccer. But, she says, you wouldn't know it from the way male NCAA referees have treated her.The refs go to my male assistant coach before the game assuming he's…

Paxson talks Wade's, Rondo's future with Bulls

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Paxson talks Wade's, Rondo's future with Bulls

Caroline Wozniacki & David Lee: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee are dating. Here's a look at their relationship.

Why Mariners Will End Postseason Drought This Year

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Matt Calkins, Seattle TimesThe following statement comes with no hedging or built-in excuses.You won't see phrases like assuming x works out or given y doesn't go awry.

Charlie Sheen owns prized pieces of Babe Ruth memorabilia that are up for auction

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Sheen owns Ruth's '27 World Series ring and the contract of his sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees

Report: Carmelo Anthony May Seek Buyout From New York Knicks

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According to ESPN, Carmelo Anthony's camp has tried to "engage" the New York Knicks in buyout talks.

Murray and Soares hope to ride momentum at Wimbledon

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(Reuters) - Briton Jamie Murray believes his doubles victory at Queen's with Brazilian Bruno Soares has given the pair a much-needed boost ahead of next week's Wimbledon as the duo target their third grand slam title.

WWE 'SmackDown Live' Match Results & Spoilers June 27th

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Tonight on SmackDown Live, another Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match will be held. Read all the match results and spoilers here.

Curtis Axel Blasts LaVar Ball, Calls WWE Appearance 'Embarrassing'

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After LaVar Ball and two of his sons, Lonzo and LaMelo, appeared on Monday's episode of WWE Raw, WWE Superstar Curtis Axel sounded off. Early Tuesday morning, Axel tweeted the following regarding the Ball family patriarch: Axel then appeared on Minneapolis' 9…

The Derailing of the Kyle Schwarber Hype Train

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Michael Baumann, The RingerLast Thursday, the Chicago Cubs sent struggling outfielder Kyle Schwarber down to Triple-A Iowa, a transaction both GM Jed Hoyer and manager Joe Maddon explained by using the word reset. That's a good word to use, because through the…

Serena's Success Speaks for Itself

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Will Leitch, Sports on EarthOn NPR's "Weekend Edition" last Sunday, tennis great John McEnroe was asked a question that was impossible to answer correctly in the year 2017. It is worth noting that McEnroe is as much of a media professional as there is in sport…

Red Sox manager John Farrell suspended one game by MLB after weekend tirade

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Farrell was not pleased with a balk call and let umpire Bill Miller have it

Phil Mickelson thinks his longtime former caddie will have a lot of big offers

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It doesn't sound like Jim Mackay will be out of work for long

Top 5 Best In Ground Basketball Hoop & Goal Systems 2017

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Summer is here, but that doesn't mean basketball season is over. Keep reading here to see some of the best in-ground basketball hoops and goals available today.

Manny Pacquiao says he won't watch Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao, who knows Floyd Mayweather well, predicts that the August fight against Conor McGregor could be "boring."

LOOK: Electrician hid secret 'Trust The Process' messages all over 76ers' facility

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Light fixtures and outlet covers across the facility are covered in hidden notes

Rickie Fowler responds to critics saying he wasn't angry enough after U.S. Open

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Rickie Fowler says he's always controlled his emotions, and he was disappointed by result at Erin Hills.

Seriously, Let Blake Griffin Play Point Guard

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Jonathan Tjarks, The RingerBlake Griffin was once one of the most popular players in the NBA. It feels like a lifetime ago now. His game has been picked apart mercilessly, while his body has betrayed him. He has been knocked out of the first round by injury in…

Young: 'Garbage' Fitzpatrick playing, not me?

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Young: 'Garbage' Fitzpatrick playing, not me?

DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players for June 27

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The DraftKings slate for Tuesday has a whopping 15 games, which means there's plenty of value on the board.

Carmelo Anthony's Wife La La Discusses Knicks Trade Rumors

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While Carmelo Anthony continues to be a member of the New York Knicks, his wife, La La Anthony, talked about the trade rumors around her husband. La La was a guest on Tuesday's edition of The Wendy Williams Show and discussed her desire to remai…

Michael Jordan's message for Russell Westbrook after winning MVP: 'Keep going'

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Westbrook, a Jordan Brand athlete, won his first NBA MVP award on Monday night.

Hawks draftee Alpha Kaba embracing Mr. Irrelevant tag, NBA opportunity

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International product stayed up past 4 a.m. in Belgrade to hear his name called on draft night.

Paul George, Gordon Hayward Reportedly Pursued by Celtics

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After leading the Eastern Conference with 53 wins last season, the Boston Celtics are reportedly going to make an aggressive play with the hopes of adding Gordon Hayward and Paul George. On Tuesday, the Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Ce…

ESPN Exec Fires Back at Fox Sports Over Liberal Bias Barb

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John Ourand, SBJOne of ESPN's top executives accused Fox Sports of advocating what he called a false notion that the network operates with a liberal bias.The whole narrative is a false one that was seeded and perpetuated primarily by a direct business competit…

FIFA Publishes Secret Garcia Report, Which Detailed Corruption in World Cup Bids

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FIFA on Tuesday published an American investigator's top-secret report into the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, acting, it said, "for the sake of transparency."

Ter Stegen, heir to Germany's goalkeeping throne

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Germany’s match against Cameroon officially marked the end of their goalkeeper rotation policy, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen can consider himself one of the team's biggest winners in Russia and the heir apparent to Manuel Neuer’s throne.

NBA Free Agency 2017: Breaking down the best 3-and-D guys on the free-agent market

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Need a two-way player to stretch the floor? From J.J. Redick to C.J. Miles and P.J. Tucker, here are the options

The New Saints lose first leg of Champions League qualifier

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The New Saints face an uphill struggle in the Champions League first qualifying round after losing the first leg 2-1 at home against Europa FC of Gibraltar.

NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and More

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If you are an NBA star, particularly an All-Star forward, there's a decent chance that you've been involved in free agency or trade rumors sometime this year. The news surrounding some of the NBA's biggest names never ceases to exist, and some more rumors dro…

Vanderbilt football players shot after trying to recover team-mate's phone

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Tae Daley and Frank Coppet received non-critical woundsDonaven Tennyson had earlier had his phone stolen Two Vanderbilt football players were shot in what police are calling an "ill-conceived plan" to recover a team-mate's stolen cellphone.Tae Daley, 18, suffe…

An equal playing field, atop a mountain

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FIFA.com takes a closer look at a remarkable undertaking by the Equal Playing Field Initiative: the highest altitude football match in the game's history, to raise awareness of gender equality.

Germany vs Mexico: TV channel, free stream, kick-off time, odds & match preview

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Despite leaving their biggest stars at home, Joachim Low's men remain on track to make another tournament final at the Confederations Cup

Zach Randolph Says He Wants to Build Superteam with Memphis Grizzlies

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Zach Randolph may turn 36 years old in July, but the veteran forward has big dreams for the Memphis Grizzlies. Randolph told TMZ Sports he wants to see the Grizzlies follow the trend of superteams and build a stacked roster in Memphis. His comments begin at t…

Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game

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John McEnroe reignited the battle of the sexes when he rushed the net to declare Williams is "an incredible player" and would be "like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's circuit.

College World Series 2017: Latest Comments Before LSU vs. Florida Game 2

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The Florida Gators are one win away from becoming college baseball national champions after their 4-3 Game 1 win in the 2017 College World Series against their SEC rivals, the LSU Tigers, on Monday night. NCAA baseball shared the highlights from an exciting o…

County cricket: Yorkshire v Surrey and more from the day-nighters – live!

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Updates from around the grounds as the pink ball gets another outing The Spin: when one-day cup's September spot provided all the narrativesSend your thoughts to Will via email or tweet him @willis_macp 9.31pm BST Just one game still going. Sam Billings, who l…

See you in September? The latest on Tim Tebow ... and his possible Citi Field debut

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See you in September? The latest on Tim Tebow ... and his possible Citi Field debut

Reds aim to keep Brewers' bats cool amid injury woes

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The Cincinnati Reds return home and look for a win against the Milwaukee Brewers despite their ever-growing injury list

Colt Lyerla to Serve 30 More Days in Jail for Escaping Correctional Facility

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Former Oregon Ducks tight end Colt Lyerla had his jail sentence extended by 30 days Tuesday after he escaped from the Washington County Community Correction Center in May, according to the Oregonian's Everton Bailey Jr. Lyerla is in the midst o…

D.C. United takes on New England Revolution in U.S. Open Cup

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D.C. United has won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times.

Canelo, Pacquiao among star boxers ripping Mayweather vs. McGregor 'sideshow'

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Joining them are Golovkin and Hopkins, though Fury has another take

Goal USA podcast: Gold Cup roster reactions and Quakes part ways with Kinnear

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Ives Galarcep and Thomas Floyd join to break down the U.S. Gold Cup roster, predict which fringe players will break out and if there were any snubs

WWE Raw: Burning Questions to Address After June 26 Show

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From Akira Tozawa joining forces with Titus O'Neil to Samoa Joe strangling Brock Lesnar, the images from Monday's WWE Raw left fans wondering what's ahead. Will the alliances in their early stages boost Superstars' careers? Where will the red brand's feuds hea…

Missouri employee drives Passat on court during joyride in Mizzou Arena, cops say

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Mizzou's basketball arena has around $1000,00 in damage

Report: Utah Jazz interested in Ricky Rubio, who is once again on the trading block

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The Jazz are looking at other options in case they don't re-sign George Hill

McEnroe vs. Serena: The Same Dumb Debate

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Sally Jenkins, Washington PostHere we are in 2017 discussing whether Serena Williams can beat the 700th-ranked male tennis player or a 58-year-old guy with a big mouth. Why is it that we're still framing a battle of the sexes as the ultimate test, as if until …

Just revealed: Indiana's Archie Miller one of highest-paid coaches in college hoops

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Archie Miller's debut season at Indiana will be a top-10 storyline in college basketball

England beaten by Germany on penalties in U21 Euros semi-final

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Nathan Redmond missed the crucial spot-kick for the Young Lions with Stefan Kuntz's side set to face Italy or Spain in the final

Jonah Keri's ultimate sports celebrations bracket: Vote for the best in Round 2

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We're down to the Round of 32 in the Celebration's Bracket. Vote for your favorites

Cavs Shouldn't Go After Carmelo or Wade

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Nekias Duncan, FanRag SportsThe Cleveland Cavaliers are at a talent deficit.That's an absurd claim to the eyes and ears of 28 other NBA teams, but as we saw in this year's NBA Finals, the Cavaliers don't stack up to the Golden State Warriors.

Sixth America's Cup win may be last for New Zealand coach Jones

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HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - New Zealand's Murray Jones may be ready to call it a day on America's Cup campaigns after scoring a sixth win in Bermuda as performance coach for Emirates Team New Zealand.

Murray pulls out of Hurlingham exhibition match with sore hip

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British world number one Andy Murray pulls out of his first exhibition match at Hurlingham Club with a sore hip.

Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Fabinho and Nemanja Matic

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to sign AS Monaco's Fabinho, despite edging closer to a deal for Chelsea defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic. Mourinho is enamoured with Fabinho's versatility, particularly his ability to play right-back…

2 Vanderbilt Football Players Shot Trying to Recover Teammate's Stolen Cellphone

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Vanderbilt football players Tae Daley and Frank Coppet were shot Monday night when they attempted to recover a teammate's stolen cellphone, according to the Tennessean's Natalie Neysa Alund. Citing police in Nashville, Tennessee, th…

FIFA publishes Garcia World Cups report after leak

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ZURICH (Reuters) - The global soccer body FIFA said on Tuesday it had decided to publish the Garcia report into the decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively, more than two-and-a-half years after the investigation was comp…

Wheelchair basketball: Great Britain's men qualify for Euro semi-finals

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Great Britain's men's wheelchair basketball team reach the semi-finals of the European Championships by beating Poland in Tenerife.

Vanderbilt football player's stolen cell phone led to shooting outside Nashville Target, police say

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Metro police say the double shooting was not random and involved two groups.

Chile vs. Portugal live stream info, TV channel: How to watch Confederations Cup on TV, stream onlin…

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The first finalist will come from Wednesday's semifinal

You can now bet on whether the Mets will call up Tim Tebow this season

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Tebow recently received a promotion to High Class-A

Where Kyle Busch could get first 2017 Cup Series win

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He's high in the driver standings, but he needs a win to secure a playoff spot.

Cyle Larin returns to Orlando City following DUI arrest

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The Canada international was assessed by Major League Soccer's Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health program and has been cleared for team activity

Preview: Marlins begin home series against Mets

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The Miami Marlins open a three-game home stand against the New York Mets on Tuesday.

Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Ousmane Dembele and Thomas Vermaelen

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Barcelona reportedly won't face competition from Premier League side Manchester City in their mooted pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele. City, led by former Barca manager Pep Guardiola, reportedly held talks with the player in Manchester, ac…

Lucas Lima denies Barcelona offer as he weighs up Santos renewal

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The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou but insists he could yet stay in his homeland

The NFL's Season of Optimism

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Greg Bishop, MMQBAs the NFL entered its dead period this past week, that blink of a break between the end of minicamps and the start of training camps, optimism reigned. Always does this time of year.Every story about every player on every team oozed with hope…

Report: Three Vanderbilt players involved in shooting, two have non-critical injuries

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The shooting took place during an apparent meeting over a cell phone

John McEnroe Says Donald Trump Offered Him Money to Play Serena, Venus Williams

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Tennis legend John McEnroe told Dan Patrick on Tuesday that President Donald Trump once proposed a match between himself and either Serena or Venus Williams. McEnroe's comments come at the 20-second mark of the video below: "Over the course of time, people in…

Report: Carmelo Anthony now looking for buyout, but Knicks remain reluctant

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Phil Jackson has made it clear he wants Anthony out of New York, but would prefer to trade him

Leadership, Straight Talk From Cubs' Manager Maddon

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Travis Sawchik, FanGraphsThe Charlie Rose Show is a personal favorite of this author. There's little shouting, little over-the-top debate, few hot takes. Some of our greatest minds, innovators, and performers have gathered at Rose's iconic oak table over the y…

2017 NBA Free Agency, Trades and Rumors: Melo looking to Knicks for buyout?

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Everything you need to keep track of during the all NBA offseason madness

Vince Young's Quest to Rewrite His Football Ending

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Greg Bishop, Sports IllustratedVince Young is here, of all places, at this moment, in the city of Saskatoon, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, where vivid summer storms dance across endlessly flat horizons. The Land of the Living Skies. It's late May, …

Maldini beaten in professional tennis debut

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The former AC Milan defender and his doubles partner, Stefano Landonio, were soundly beaten having qualified for their first ATP competition together

Michael Garcia's Fifa report eases Russia and Qatar World Cup fears

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• Long-awaited report contains no explosive revelations of bribery in bids• Sepp Blatter criticism is striking difference to Hans-Joachim Eckert's summaryThe prospects of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups being hosted by Russia and Qatar have been strengthened afte…

McEnroe: Trump offered to pay him to play Serena

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A fascinating nugget from McEnroe while he continues to talk about a never-ending controversy.

Germany Outlast England in Euro U21 Semi-Final, Win on Penalties

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Germany needed penalties to get past England during Tuesday's 2017 Under-21 European Championship semi-final, winning 4-3 on spot-kicks after the match had finished 2-2. Davie Selke and Demarai Gray both scored during an entertaining first half that saw both t…

Stars make Niemi buyout official, cap hit to cover 2 seasons

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Dallas Stars have announced their buyout of the final year of goalie Antti Niemi

At Pride Parade, NBA Embraces Hard-Won Victories

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Scott Cacciola, New York TimesRick Welts, the president of the Golden State Warriors, arrived at New York's Pride March on Sunday with his partner, Todd Gage, wearing a T-shirt that read, Proud Champions. While the shirt commemorated the Warriors' recent romp …

Vince Young, former Titans quarterback, rips Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jeff Fisher

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Former Titans QB Vince Young reveals details of his rocky past and has harsh words for a current NFL quarterback, as well as his former coach.

Indians manager Terry Francona feeling ill, to miss Tuesday's game

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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona was hospitalized overnight and will not lead the team Tuesday.

USA Gymnastics needs 'culture change' to stop abuse, review finds

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USA Gymnastics needs a "complete cultural change" to better protect athletes from sexual abuse, according to an independent review of the embattled organization's practices.

Santos 'will go to the end of the world' with Portugal stars

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The Portugal boss as absolutely no doubt his reigning European champions will fight just as hard as Chile in the Confederations Cup semi-final

FIFA leaks Garcia Report, which has no evidence of corruption in World Cup bids

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FIFA decided to preempt the publishing of the information by Peter Rossberg of Bild

England lose Euro U21 semi-final to Germany on penalties

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England are denied a place in the European Under-21 Championship final as they lose a gripping semi-final against Germany on penalties.

What is FIFA's Garcia Report and why does it matter?

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After years of speculation and mystery, the report into the bidding and voting processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been released

For Dodgers' Bellinger, This Is Just the Start

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Tyler Kepner, New York TimesClay Bellinger played high school baseball in Oneonta, N.Y., in the shadow of Cooperstown. He hit .193 over four major league seasons, but collected more championship rings than many members of the hallowed institution near his home…

Britt McHenry suggests ESPN fired her because she was 'openly conservative'

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Former EPSN reporter Britt McHenry tweeted that her political views were the reason behind her firing.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Michael Wacha, Tommy Pham and Randal Grichuk make waves for the Cardin…

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A trio of Cardinals standouts have some availability in CBS Sports leagues. Scott White gauges the prospects of Michael Wacha, Tommy Pham and Randal Grichuk.

Bueno deal: Restaurant signs Taco Charlton

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Bueno deal: Restaurant signs Taco Charlton

Colts' Luck at Crossroads Must Work to Save Career

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Doug Farrar, Bleacher ReportThe Indianapolis Colts selected Andrew Luck first overall in the 2012 draft, and through his first three seasons, Luck did just about everything one could expect of a franchise quarterback for a franchise that has surrounded him wit…

Taco Charlton fulfills his destiny by signing an endorsement deal with Taco Bueno

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Taco Bueno has been angling for a deal with Charlton ever since he was drafted

Willson Contreras 1st Catcher with Leadoff Homer in 1st Start from Leadoff Spot

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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hit atop the team's batting order for the first time in his career Monday evening against the Washington Nationals. Contreras responded by hitting a 3-1 pitch from Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez over the fence to give the…

MLB's average time of game hits another all-time high: 3 hours, 5 minutes

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MLB will likely break the season-long mark for time of game for the second time in four seasons.

Pirlo taught Vidal how to play football at Juventus, says former Chile boss Borghi

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One of the Bayern Munich man's former coaches believes playing alongside the Italian great in Serie A was crucial for his development

Report: Celtics looking to add both Gordon Hayward and Paul George in offseason

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Boston is working on adding serious star power this summer

WWE 'SmackDown Live' Stream: How to Watch Online June 27th

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Tonight on SmackDown Live, a Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match will be held. Here's how to watch the show online.

World Cup corruption report: England friendly plan 'a form of bribery'

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Investigators looking into the bids to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups were told plans to stage an England-Thailand friendly were "a form of bribery".

4-Star ATH Prospect Tre'Shaun Harrison Commits to Oregon over USC, UCLA, Others

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The Oregon Ducks added another piece to their recruiting class Tuesday as 4-star athlete prospect Tre'Shaun Harrison committed to the school. Harrison announced his decision on Twitter: One of the more versatile talents in the 2018 class, Harrison gained 1,48…

LOOK: Bill Belichick's cover for swanky Nantucket Magazine is epically regal

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The Patriots coach looks pretty cool on the 15th anniversary cover of Nantucket magazine

Kevin Durant Congratulates Russell Westbrook for Winning MVP on YouTube Page

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The ice-cold relationship between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook thawed for a moment Tuesday when the Golden State Warriors star congratulated his former teammate on winning the 2016-17 NBA MVP award. Durant offered his congratulations to Westbrook in a co…

Planned Circuit of Wales suffers funding blow

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LONDON (Reuters) - The developers of a proposed circuit in South Wales with a contract to host a MotoGP race suffered a major blow on Tuesday when the Welsh government ruled out underwriting half of the costs.

WATCH: LaMelo Ball Drops the N-Word Live on WWE 'Monday Night Raw'

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During an appearance on WWE's Monday Night Raw last night, LaMelo Ball used a racial slur on live television.

Dwyane Wade Contract Buyout Talks Would Have to Be 'Advantageous' to Bulls

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If Dwyane Wade wants to engage the Chicago Bulls in buyout talks, he will have to come up with a scenario that's beneficial to the team. Per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, John Paxson, Bulls vice president of basketball operations, told report…

Coaches' Pitch for 'Baseball Rule' in NBA Draft Is Junk

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Mike DeCourcy, Sporting NewsFinding a college basketball coach in love with the idea of the NBA adopting the baseball rule for eligibility to its annual player draft is about as easy as finding a child who'll happily eat candy bars for dinner.Some bad ideas so…

Baseball's Everyday Players Are a Dwindling Breed

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Paul Sullivan, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon rested Kris Bryant for two days recently, and he gave Anthony Rizzo a breather Saturday in Miami before a late pinch-hitting appearance.Both are healthy, well-conditioned athletes in their prime, but Maddon…

Matt Barnes pleads guilty to disorderly conduct after nightclub incident

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Barnes must perform 10 days of community service.

Andre Iguodala Reportedly Draws Interest from Spurs, Clippers, Jazz, 76ers, More

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At least seven teams have circled 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala as a potential target ahead of free agency. On Tuesday, ESPN.com's Chris Haynes reported the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles…

Taco Charlton Inks Endorsement Contract with Restaurant Taco Bueno

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Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end Taco Charlton has inked an endorsement deal worthy of his name. On Tuesday, ESPN.com's Darren Rovell reported Charlton and the restaurant chain Taco Bueno struck a deal that will make the pass-rusher one of t…

Supreme Court to hear New Jersey case on legalized sports betting

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New Jersey governor Chris Christie has been trying to offer legal betting for five years

La La: Carmelo prefers to stay close to son

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La La: Carmelo prefers to stay close to son

Time for Baseball to Allow the Use of PEDs

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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-TelegramA former Major League Baseball trainer is fairly certain that ballplayers are using steroids again.That's if they ever really stopped, the trainer, who worked for more than 10 seasons with a big league ballclub, recently told…

Panthers Still Failing to Protect Cam From Himself

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David Steele, Sporting NewsNot surprisingly, that 36-second video the Panthers released Monday morning of Cam Newton throwing in the locker room was pretty extra. Newton himself is pretty extra. Everything around him, football and non-football, is extra.Howeve…

Metta World Peace: Lonzo Ball will lead Lakers to championship 'very soon'

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Add this to the list of lofty expectations being placed on the 19-year-old point guard.

Supreme Court decision to take on sports gambling issue might force NCAA to accept Las Vegas

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The court has decided to take on New Jersey's case, arguing that states should get to make their own decisions.

One TD Allowed Ever: Undefeated USA Women's Tackle Football Team Wants Respect

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Her father, Mike, coaches the Howard University football team and her brother Brandon has a Super Bowl ring, but neither man inspired Kristen London to start playing football. Instead, it was her mother who signed up the then-eight-year-old for Pop Warner. "I…

Freddie Roach Says Manny Pacquiao Wants Floyd Mayweather Rematch

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Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach hasn't given up on a rematch against Floyd Mayweather and has told reporters that's the bout the Filipino wants if he beats Jeff Horn. World Boxing News shared the comments Roach made ahead of the upcoming bout: "Manny is…

Rain and wind washes out Wimbledon fine-tuning

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EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon preparations were left drenched and flapping in England's south coast wind on Tuesday as Eastbourne's Aegon International was scrapped for the day with no matches completed due to rain.

Davies, Bernier headline Canada Gold Cup squad while Larin left off

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The teenager and 37-year-old are the big names on Octavio Zambrano's roster for the group stage, while the Orlando City striker has been left off

Tim Tebow knows he has 'a long way to go,' ready for next step

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Tim Tebow is ready for the next step in his baseball career, but still realizes he's a long way from the big leagues.

John McEnroe's ranking of Serena Williams may be generous

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Don't diminish her accomplishments with talk of where Williams fits in men's game

Mexico out to banish bogeymen blues

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If the the head-to-head record between the two sides is anything to go by, Mexico will have their work cut out when they meet Germany in the semi-finals at Russia 2017.

Sources: Iguodala targeted by several teams

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Sources: Iguodala targeted by several teams

LOOK: Jordan sends Russell Westbrook a short but sweet MVP congratulatory note

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M.J. reminds Russ that even he won an MVP before winning an NBA title

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