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Boxer Santillan dies aged 23

Maxim Dadashev died on Tuesday after suffering a brain injury, and Hugo Santillan has now passed away from a similar injury.

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Alvarez close to agreeing to Derevyanchenko fight, reports

The sides reportedly are negotiating for Alvarez to make the mandatory defense of his IBF middleweight title in October or November.

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Joshua-Ruiz rematch 'is happening'

Wales' Principality Stadium is the "front-runner" to host the rematch Dec. 14 with Madison Square Garden an alternative on Nov. 29.

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Mike Trout day-to-day as MRI shows 'small strain'

Trout, 27, has an AL-best 30 home runs as well as 75 RBIs while slashing .306/.456/.668 in building a case to win his third MVP award.

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Kendrick Norton's condition upgraded from critical to stable, report

His agent tweeted Thursday that Norton "suffered multiple injuries, including the amputation of his arm."

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Scarcely 24 hours earlier, the Angels had taken what team owner described Tuesday as "a punch in the heart.”

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David Ortiz shooting: Authorities say they've arrested alleged mastermind

The person alleged to be behind the June 9 shooting is identified as Victor Hugo Gomez Vasquez, who was arrested in Santo Domingo.

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Rays calling up top two-way prospect Brendan McKay to pitch, reports say

McKay, the No. 4 pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, has dazzled as a pitcher at Double-A and Triple-A. The lefty will start Saturday against Texas.

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Ohtani to throw off mound for first time since Tommy John surgery

Ohtani's recovery appears on schedule, but the Angels repeatedly have said he won’t pitch in games until 2020. He has DH'd since May 7.

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The Dodgers plan to extend the netting in the wake of Sunday's incident in which a fan was hit in the head by a foul line drive.

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Under the plan, the Rays would play their early-season home games in Florida and then the rest of their schedule in Canada.

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Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill to have MRI

Hill departed Wednesday's game after only one inning with forearm "discomfort" but says he doesn't think it's serious.

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Two men alleged to be linked to the shooting were revealed Monday, one by authorities and the other in his court hearing in the case.

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The Houston Astros' injury woes continued with Carlos Correa to be sidelined for up to six weeks.

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After missing the cut at the US PGA Championship, Tiger Woods is taking a different approach in the lead up to the U.S. Open.

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Cubs probe alleged racist gesture

The fan made the so-called "white power" gesture behind field analyst Doug Glanville's back during Tuesday's Cubs-Marlins telecast.

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A.J. Pollock on IL with old problem

Pollock, who is dealing with an infected elbow, underwent surgeries to repair a broken growth plate in that elbow in 2010 and 2016.

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Team president Theo Epstein says Russell, suspended under MLB's domestic violence policy, hasn't played enough to be ready for the majors.

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The video alleged to show the Patriots owner paying for and engaging in a sex act can't be made public, at least for now, the judge said.

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MLB suspends Mets' Rhame 2 games

MLB suspended the Mets reliever for two games for what it said was "intentionally" throwing near Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins' head.

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Russell, 25, is serving a 40-game suspension for violating MLB's policy against domestic abuse and is eligible to be activated May 3.

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Lynch, who turned 33 on Monday and isn't under contract for 2019, has retired before but played for the hometown Raiders in 2017 and 2018.

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MLB suspends White Sox's Anderson

Anderson's bat toss after a home run led to the Royals' Brad Keller beaning him and a benches-clearing scrum on Wednesday.

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Dustin Pedroia injury update

Pedroia, who left Wednesday's game against the Yankees because of his surgically repaired left knee, reportedly avoided serious injury.

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Dustin Pedroia injury update

Pedroia 'was down' after leaving Wednesday's game against the Yankees after having more problems with his surgically repaired left knee.

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The Patriots owner's attorney has asked a judge to bar release of the videos while criminal cases are pending.

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Seahawks, Wilson reach record deal

The average annual value of the contract, $35M, pushes Wilson, 30, past Packers QB Aaron Rodgers as the NFL's highest-paid player.

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Cody Bellinger injury update

Bellinger, one of MLB's hottest hitters this season, took a 96-mph fastball from Reds P Luis Castillo squarely on the right knee.

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Gary Sanchez injury update

Sanchez, who is slashing .268/.333/.902, has 11 RBIs, second only to Luke Voit's 12 on the team. He becomes the 11th Yankee on the IL.

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Former MLB All-Star Sanderson dies

Though only 8-5 (3.14 ERA) in 1984, Sanderson was part of a Cubs team that won the NL East, ending a 38-year playoff drought.

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Tiger Woods starts well despite putting struggles at Augusta

The putter of Tiger Woods was not functioning perfectly on Thursday, but he still carded a one-under front nine at Augusta.

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Ross, who has played for the Bears and Redskins, had an AAF-leading seven receiving TDs for the Arizona Hotshots.

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Goodell: NFL seeks all Kraft facts

Goodell said he wouldn't speculate about how the NFL would handle the allegations of soliciting prostitution against the Patriots owner.

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Jimenez had a monster 2018 season split between Double-A and Triple-A, slashing .337/.384/.577 with 22 home runs and 75 RBIs in 108 games.

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DA won't charge Giants CEO

While the DA has declined to press charges, Baer still could face discipline under MLB's domestic violence policy.

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MLB, MLBPA talk roster expansion

As part of the deal, active rosters after Sept. 1 would decrease to 28 (from the current 40) with a maximum of 14 pitchers.

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Ravens RB Alex Collins arrested

Collins faces several charges involving marijuana possession and a firearms violation.

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Jason Witten will add to his franchise-record of 239 games for the Dallas Cowboys after ending his retirement.

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The Patriots owner faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from two alleged visits to a massage parlor in January in Jupiter, Florida.

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The San Diego Padres confirmed Manny Machado's blockbuster $300million contract.

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Raiders headed back to Coliseum?

The Raiders would pay $7.5M in 2019 and rent would rise to $10.5M in 2020 if the team's $2B stadium in Las Vegas isn't ready.

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His addition puts a two-time Gold Glove defender in the field and power bat in the middle of the Padres' batting order

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Romo to play in Byron Nelson

The Cowboys quarterback-turned-prescient NFL analyst has received a sponsor's exemption to play in the AT&T Byron Nelson in May.

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CC Sabathia to retire after 2019

Sabathia, 246-153 with a 3.70 ERA in 18 MLB seasons, signed a one-year deal with the Yankees in November.

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Murray to focus on NFL over MLB

Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray intends to focus on becoming an NFL quarterback, not joining the Oakland Athletics in spring training.

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Browns sign RB Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in November and has now signed for the Cleveland Browns.

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Mickelson wins Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In a weather-delayed finish, Phil Mickelson triumphed at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am - the site of this year's U.S. Open.

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Ellen shaves Julian Edelman's beard

Once Ellen had the trimmer in hand, there was no looking back. “I love you, beard," Edelman said. "It’s been a hell of a year.”

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MLB, players union discussing rules

A three-batter minimum for pitchers and bringing the DH to the NL are two changes reportedly being discussed by MLB and its players union.

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Super Bowl vs. government shutdown

Air travelers headed to Atlanta could face long lines at their airports, but also air traffic controllers aren't as prepared as they'd like.

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Tiger to open 2019 at Torrey Pines

Tigers Woods, coming off a resurgent 2018 in which he claimed his first tour win since 2013, joins a star-studded field at Torrey Pines.

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Kubiak won't be Denver OC

Kubiak, 57, remains under contract with the Broncos, so his immediate future in the NFL is unclear.

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Bucs finalizing Bruce Arians deal

Any new head coach's goal: seeing if Jameis Winston is the quarterback the Bucs can build around.

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Antonio Brown injury update

Coach Mike Tomlin said the wide receiver was undergoing tests on a sore knee that first landed him on the team's injury report Thursday.

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Not ideal.

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Nationals, Suzuki agree to deal

Suzuki, 35, represents an upgrade offensively in Washington, where he'll be paid $10 million.

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Cubs tender Addison Russell

Russell was assessed, accepted and will serve a 40-game suspension for violating MLB's policy against domestic violence.

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Saints credit Cowboys

Dallas defense stopped Drew Brees and held a Saints team that was averaging more than 37 points per game to only 10.

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Noah Syndergaard trade rumors

The Rockies have the organizational depth to interest the Mets, and the Brewers are looking for a frontline pitcher for 2019.

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MLBPA Players Choice winners

Granderson was voted Man of the Year, while Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez topped balloting for the union's 2018 Player of the Year.

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Fournette to appeal suspension

Fournette was suspended by the NFL for one-game after a scuffle with the Bills Shaq Lawson.

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Kenley Jansen health update

The ablation, meant to prevent an irregular heartbeat, was termed a success and Jansen is expected to be available for opening day.

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Reds closer Iglesias signs new deal

The deal makes it easier to persuade the RHP to appear in different situations when he doesn’t need to reach certain statistical benchmarks.

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Ohtani: 'It was a good year'

The 2018 AL Rookie of the Year's understated assessment downplays that it was, in fact, a season like no other in more than a century.

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Mets talking Syndergaard deals

Any deal for Syndergaard would need to be "pretty lopsided," meaning the Mets expect established MLB players more than prospects.

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Rays DFA Cron after 30-HR season

The Rays are aiming to pursue high-profile free agents and trades, but also needed roster spots to protect their top prospects.

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12 crazy stats from Rams-Chiefs MNF

Diving into the numbers from Monday night's epic 54-51 Rams win over the Chiefs.

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Dodgers, Kershaw close to deal

Front-office executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi called negotiations with their ace as "ongoingly pleasant."

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Khabib threatens to quit UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov claims he is willing to walk away from UFC if Zubaira Tukhugov is severely punished for the ugly scenes at UFC 229.

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Red Sox fans find lost banner

Three guys in Somerset, Mass., came across a package on the highway that turned out to be the 2018 AL East Champions banner.

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Celia Barquin Arozamena, 22, was the 2018 Big 12 individual champion and Iowa State Female Athlete of the Year.

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Red Sox's Price won't opt out

Price, scheduled to make $31M next season and $32M in each of the final three years of his deal: 'Why would I leave?"

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Xander Schauffele, trying to land the last Ryder Cup captain's pick, signed for a 64 to hold the halfway lead at Aronimink Golf Club.

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Ohtani to return to mound Sunday

Ohtani hasn't pitched since June 6 because of a right elbow injury but he'll pitch in prime time Sunday against the first-place Astros.

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Serena seeded 17th at US Open

Ranked 26th in the world, six-time US Open champion Serena Williams is the only player seeded above her ranking in the 2018 draw.

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Jansen gives up 2 HRs in return

In his first relief appearance since a heart scare, the Dodgers closer allowed back-to-back homers to the Cardinals in a 5-3 loss.

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Foles hurt in preseason debut

The reigning Super Bowl champion QB suffered a shoulder strain against rematch with Patriots in first preseason appearance.

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Rangers' rare triple play

It was the first triple play without retiring the batter since June 3, 1912, when the Brooklyn Dodgers did it against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Paxton leaves game in first frame

Former ace Felix Hernandez, demoted to the bullpen this week, likley will step into the Seattle rotation while Paxton is out.

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Mariners activate Robinson Cano

Cano's return comes as the Mariners are fighting for their first postseason berth in 17 years and 2B Dee Gordon has a sore left shoulder.

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Mike Trout away from Angels

Trout is slashing .309/.459/.624 with 30 home runs and 60 RBIs and leads the majors with a .459 on-base percentage.

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Kenley Jansen heart update

Jansen, tied for the NL lead with 32 saves, has a history of heart issues.

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Two cycles in one game

Indianapolis Indians teammates Kevin Newman and Jacob Stallings accomplished accomplished the rare feat.

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Osuna perfect in Astros debut

Osuna hinted after Monday's appearance that a chance of scenery and the game itself offered a respite from his off-field issues.

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It is on.

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Tiger Woods' hopes of maintaining his fine record at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational were boosted by a strong start on Thursday.

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Rob Gronkowski contract update

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who says he's only "focused on getting better," reported to camp on time this week without a new contract.

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Pujols moves into sixth on HR list

Albert Pujols hit his 631st home run Wednesday night, a mammoth blast off the White Sox's James Shields, to pass Ken Griffey Jr. and move into sole possession of sixth place on MLB's all-time home run list.

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Josh Hader's season resumes

Friday is the first day in the rest of Josh Hader's season.

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MLB All-Star Game 2018 weather

The weather forecast for Wednesday morning's (AEST) MLB All-Star Game in Washington is improving.

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Ray Lewis' fake Twitter followers

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, the former NFL linebacker turned TV analyst, lost almost half of his 712,000 followers this week in Twitter's purge of fake accounts, Pro Football Talk reported.

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Dodgers' Muncy to be in HR Derby

Max Muncy, who began the season in the minors, has slugged his way not only into the Dodgers lineup but now the MLB All-Star Game's Home Run Derby, too.

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NFL seeks end to Kaepernick case

The NFL is attempting to force an end to Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case against the league, Yahoo Sports reported, citing unidentified sources familiar with the proceedings.

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Bennett arraignment postponed again

Eagles defensive lineman Michael Bennett’s already rescheduled arraignment hearing Wednesday in Houston, stemming from an alleged incident at Super Bowl 51, has been postponed again, his attorney told NFL Media.

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About James Winston's suspension …

Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will be suspended for three games to start the 2018 season, according to multiple reports.

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Beltre hits MLB milestone

Adrian Beltre doubled off Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda in the fourth inning Wednesday night for his 3,090th career hit, pushing the Rangers third baseman past Ichiro Suzuki for the most hits by a foreign-born player.

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Rory feels at home at Shinnecock

Shinnecock Hills will play host to the U.S. Open this week and Rory McIlroy feels at home at the New York golf course.

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Soroka sharp in return from DL

Braves rookie Mike Soroka knows how to make a return from the disabled list.

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Tiger: I've missed U.S. Open

Woods, the 14-time major winner, is 10 years on from his iconic victory at Torrey Pines and merely thankful to be where he is today.

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Haye is fresh off a fifth-round stoppage loss to Tony Bellew, dropping the former champ to 28-4 in his 16-year, 32-fight career.

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The reigning Euroleague regular-season MVP, Luka Doncic, 19, is projected to go as early as the top four picks in the June 21 NBA Draft.

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Broncos edge rusher Shane Ray, who sought a second opinion on his troublesome left wrist, according to KUSA, will undergo a fourth operation on the surgically repaired left wrist, ESPN.com reported, citing an unidentified source.

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Colon ties Marichal with 243 wins

Bartolo Colon edged toward a bigger piece of baseball history Wednesday with his 243rd career victory, tying him with Hall of Fame right-hander Juan Marichal for the most by a Dominican-born pitcher.

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Pistons part ways with GM

The Pistons and general manager Jeff Bower have parted ways, the Detroit News reported, citing confirmation from an unidentified source.

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George Hill sleepless after miss

George Hill took the blame on Saturday (AEST) for the Cavs' stunning loss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Johnny Manziel makes CFL debut

Johnny Manziel showed flashes of his old football self in his CFL debut.

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Chargers GM hints at Antonio Gates

Tight end Antonio Gates' potential return to the Chargers makes so much sense, even the team's general manager admits it's "a natural fit."

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Eovaldi pulled with no-no going

Rays right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, making his first start since 2016 coming off his second Tommy John surgery, was dazzling through six innings Wednesday against the A's.

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CP3 ruled out of Game 6

Rockets point guard Chris Paul's right hamstring injury suffered in Friday's (AEST) Game 5 win over the Warriors will force him to miss Sunday's Game 6, the team announced on Saturday morning.

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Red Sox DFA Hanley Ramirez

The Red Sox on Friday designated for assignment veteran first baseman/DH Hanley Ramirez to open a spot on their MLB roster for second baseman Dustin Pedroia (offseason knee surgery) to be activated from the disabled list, the team announced.

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Theo shoots down Machado rumors

The Cubs frequently come up as a potential landing spot for Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, but Cubs president Theo Epstein, appearing on 670 The Score radio in Chicago, says it's way too early for those kinds of rumors that he described as "out in fantasy land."

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Giants juggle equipment staff

The New York Giants have fired three longtime equipment room employees only weeks after the team settled a lawsuit brought by memorabilia collectors accusing quarterback Eli Manning of providing fake "game-worn" equipment, ESPN.com reported, citing multiple unidentified sources.

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Raiders' Davis abstained from vote

Raiders owner Mark Davis, like 49ers owner Jed York, abstained from what amounted to an informal show-of-hands vote on the NFL's reworked policy on player protests during the national anthem, he told ESPN late Thursday after the league confirmed that there was no formal roll-call vote on the new policy.

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D'Antoni: CP3 'worried'

Rockets point guard Chris Paul's right hamstring injury suffered in Friday's (AEST) Game 5 win over the Warriors will be evaluated further on Saturday and his availability for Game 6 is in question, coach Mike D'Antoni says.

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Adam Scott is on the edge.

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Tiger Woods commits to Memorial

Fresh off a strong showing at the Players Championship, Tiger Woods has committed to playing the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio.

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Woods in danger of missing cut

In-form Australian Jason Day fired a second-round 67 to vault up the leaderboard at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, while Tiger Woods sits right on the projected cut line after carding a 71.

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Harvey ready for first Reds start

The first start of the rest of Matt Harvey's career is Saturday (AEST) in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

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Bortles helps stop truck thief

Blake Bortles helped thwart a would-be thief who tried to drive off in the Jaguars quarterback's new pickup truck at a party this week in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, police say (via News4Jax.com).

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Johnson among leaders at Sawgrass

Dustin Johnson, Webb Simpson and Alex Noren took advantage of good scoring conditions to share the early lead in the first round of The Players Championship on Friday morning (AEST).

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Johnson off to a flier at Sawgrass

World number one Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson made flying starts during the early stages of The Players Championship on Friday morning (AEST).

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D-backs can leave Chase after '22

A new stadium built on Native American tribal land is an idea that has been rumored.

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Gregory to seek reinstatement

Suspended Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is working through the process required for reinstatement by the NFL and the paperwork could be filed as early as next week, Pro Football Talk reported, citing unidentified sources.

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Reports: Rooney to join DC United

English soccer icon Wayne Rooney has agreed in principle to a $22.5 million AUD deal to join DC United of the MLS, according to multiple reports.

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Woods battling to make cut

A birdie at the last may just have helped Tiger Woods stick around for the weekend at the Wells Fargo Championship.

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Cowboys' Witten to retire, join MNF

Longtime Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is retiring and will become an analyst on "Monday Night Football," according to multiple reports on Friday morning (AEST), including by Sporting News.

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Reid files grievance against NFL

Free-agent safety Eric Reid has filed a collusion grievance against the NFL, the NFLPA confirmed Wednesday, and is being represented by Colin Kaepernick's attorney, according to ESPN.

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Rockies P Anderson cleared

Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson left Friday's game in Miami in the second inning after experiencing lightheadedness and shortness of breath the team attributed to a "heartbeat issue."

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Kris Bryant injury update

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, hit in the head Sunday by a 96 mph fastball, remained sidelined Thursday after seeing team physicians earlier in the day, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

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Josh Allen apologizes for tweets

Potential No. 1 overall pick Josh Allen has apologised for offensive tweets that were uncovered on the eve of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Stephen Curry injury update

It appears Curry's sprained left MCL is going take the full six weeks to heal, putting his return early in the second round of the playoffs.

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Kevin Love injury update

Love reportedly has a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, but he and his coach said he would be ready for Game 3 against the Pacers.

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'Love will be ready for game three'

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will be 'ready to go' in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers despite sustaining a reported left thumb injury, head coach Tyronn Lue assured.

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Hornets fire Clifford

The Charlotte Hornets have fired coach Steve Clifford, new president and GM Mitch Kupchak announced on Saturday morning (AEST).

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Luc Mbah a Moute injury update

Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute, a significant role-player in coach Mike D'Antoni's rotation, sustained a dislocated right shoulder on Wednesday (AEDT) in Houston's second-to-last game before the playoffs start this weekend, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Kyrie Irving injury update

Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will miss the playoffs because lingering problems with his left knee will require another procedure, the team announced Friday (AEST).

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Masters-bound charter bus crashes

Several people were injured on Friday (AEST) when a charter bus en route to the Masters crashed on Interstate 20 west of Augusta, the Georgia State patrol confirmed to multiple media outlets.

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Alvarez withdraws from GGG rematch

Two failed drug tests and an appeal that won't be heard in time led to Alvarez's withdrawal.

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Tryonn Lue to rejoin Cavs

Lue, 40, has been away from the team since March 19 because of chest pains, as well as other health issues.

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Pistons target Billups

Billups, 41, led the Pistons to the NBA title in 2004 when he was named the NBA Finals MVP.

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Gordon Hayward injury update

The point of the Celtics president describing the soreness his star forward felt is that it's not likely he'll be back for the playoffs.

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Woods in Valspar co-clubhouse lead

A bogey at the last was the only blemish on an otherwise fine second round from Tiger Woods at the Valspar Championship.

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Seahawks to cut Sherman on Friday

Richard Sherman entered Friday as a Seahawk, but "barring something unexpected," the Seattle Times reported, he won't be by the end of the day.

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Antetokounmpo eye injury update

Antetokounmpo's right eye was tinged light pink and noticeably swollen after the game. He said his vision was blurry, too.

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The rookie's return in Saturday's (AEDT) 124-102 win over the Mavs was his first game action since spraining his left MCL on Jan. 13.

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U.S. men get women's curling medals

No matter the medal, US men's curling had proved its mettle.

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Not only is tanking NOT the Mavericks' best option, it's no option at all, franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki says.

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Kerr lets Warriors players coach

Steve Kerr let his Warriors players coach themselves on Tuesday (AEDT) against the Suns for a simple reason: It's not that they weren't listening to him, they weren't even hearing words when he spoke to them.

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OKC's two stars' status for Wednesday's high-profile game against the reconstructed Cavaliers remains up in the air.

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The rookie guard experienced soreness after some rigorous rehab work last week, so the Lakers have slowed things down.

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The big man's playing time has decreased in his second season in the NBA.

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The Cavaliers star is focused on the present and "will handle my summer situation when my summer get here."

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The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year suffered a partially torn quadriceps tendon against Minnesota.

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Malcolm Brogdon injury update

If Friday's tests reveal that Brogdon's quad tendon is torn or the injury is something more severe, then his season could be in jeopardy.

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John Wall injury update

John Wall will have a clean-up procedure on his persistently sore left knee and be out six weeks, missing the All-Star Game.

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John Wall injury update

Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall’s persistently sore left knee was bothersome enough on Tuesday (AEDT) that he met with team doctors, underwent an MRI and was to travel to Cleveland to seek more medical advice, The Washington Post reported.

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Larry Nassar sentenced

Disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State athletic department physician Larry Nassar has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison in a sexual abuse case that will continue ripple across the sports landscape for years if not decades.

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Woods grouped with Reed, Hoffman

It has been a year since Tiger Woods was last seen on the PGA Tour and he is grouped with Patrick Reed and Charley Hoffman at Torrey Pines.

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Bouchard set for Super Bowl date

Eugenie Bouchard and Twitter date John Goehrke are to celebrate a year since their famous Super Bowl bet after NFL Canada invited her to the showdown in Minneapolis next month.

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J.J. Redick injury update

Redick, 33, is averaging career bests of 17.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

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Kawhi Leonard injury update

The two-time All-Star, 26, has played in only nine games this season because of tendinopathy in his right quadriceps.

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Ejected before the Falcons-Eagles NFC divisional playoff, the fan is accused of attacking the police horse outside Lincoln Financial Field.

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The 15-episode series will premiere in March and provide "insights from one of the greatest players of all time," the network said.

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Jazz offer Favors in Mirotic talks

Previous reports said the Bulls were seeking a first-round pick for Mirotic, but the Jazz have countered with half-season rental Favors.

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Lakers serious about LaVar

Luke Walton joked about LaVar Ball after the Lakers snapped a nine-game skid, but the players were serious.

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Rockets to guarantee Green

The Rockets will guarantee guard Gerald Green's contract for the remainder of the season, a handsome reward for the Houston native who has scored 27 and 29 points since signing a free-agent contract only a week ago, ESPN reported, citing unidentified league sources.

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Lonzo Ball injury update

Lonzo Ball has missed six games because of the left shoulder injury, all Lakers losses.

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Popovich to fifth in NBA victories

Popovich now has 1,176 wins — and 518 losses — since 1997, all with the Spurs, after Tuesday's win over the Knicks.

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Lonzo Ball injury update

Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, who has missed five games because of an injured left shoulder, will be re-evaluated on Wednesday (AEDT), the Los Angeles Times reported.

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Joel Embiid injury update

X-rays on Embiid's hand were negative, but his playing status is undetermined after Monday's injury.

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James Harden injury update

Harden, who left Houston's 2OT win over the Lakers, has missed two regular-season games in the past three seasons combined.

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Mavs retiring Derek Harper's No. 12

Harper will join Brad Davis (No. 10) and Rolando Blackman (No. 22) as the only Mavericks to have their jerseys retired.

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Curry to get X-rays on ankle

Warriors guard Stephen Curry will undergo an MRI exam on the sprained right ankle he suffered late in Tuesday's (AEDT) 125-115 road win against the Pelicans, the team confirmed.

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Tiger Woods starts with a par

It has been nine months since Tiger Woods last played competitively, as he teed it up alongside PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas.

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Blake Griffin injury update

“It didn’t look good obviously," coach Doc Rivers said of the knee injury that knocked Blake Griffin from the Clippers' win Tuesday.

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'Griffin injury did not look good'

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin suffered a left knee injury on Tuesday (AEDT) that coach Doc Rivers conceded "did not look good" but would be evaluated further.

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Trump, Tiger and DJ to tee off

United States president Donald Trump tweeted early on Friday to say that he will "quickly" sandwich a round of golf with Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson at Trump National Golf Club between his official duties.

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A grateful LaVar Ball

LaVar Ball has millions of reasons to thank President Donald Trump for his Twitter barbs.

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Was Ray Allen catfished?

Allen filed a motion the day after he was accused in court of stalking a man who Allen says passed himself off online as several women.

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Celtics' Brown 'inspired' by friend

An emotional Jaylen Brown recounted how he used his best friend's death to inspire him in the Celtics' 92-88 comeback win over the defending NBA champion Warriors on Friday (AEDT).

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The King gave his version of "It Was a Good Day" along side Ice Cube.

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Lonzo Ball shoulders blame

The rookie says accountability is something he learned from his father, LaVar, and his childhood idol, LeBron James.

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The Taiwan-born, Yale-educated co-founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba is bullish on the Nets under GM Sean Marks and coach Kenny Atkinson.

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Lakers 'defend' Lonzo

The Lakers stood up for Lonzo Ball and knocked down the previously unbeaten Wizards, who had said they would "torture" the rookie.

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LeBron sets Cavs appearance record

LeBron James became the Cleveland Cavaliers' record appearance maker with his outing against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday (AEDT).

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Wade asks to come off bench

Coach Tyronn Lue says Wade approached him, saying the move would be better for the team and Wade. J.R. Smith will become a starter.

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Draymond Green MRI on knee negative

An MRI exam of Warriors forward Draymond Green’s left knee on Friday (AEDT) showed no structural damage, according to reports.

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Nets guard Lin out for season

Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin sustained a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced on Friday morning (AEDT).

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Chris Paul played 'on one leg' in victorious Rockets debut

Chris Paul's debut with the Houston Rockets ended with a victory over the Golden State Warriors but also him on the bench with a sore knee.

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Sixers' Embiid impressive in return

Joel Embiid has declared 'the future is bright' for the Sixers and it's hard to argue after his impressive return on Thursday (AEDT), his first game action after spending the past eight months recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee.

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The NFL has put a plan in place for how teams and players could proceed in the current dispute over protests during the national anthem.

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Coach Luke Walton also didn't rule out that Ball could miss the team's regular-season opener, Oct. 19 against the Clippers.

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Vegas-based UFC to donate $1m

Las Vegas-based UFC will donate $1million to the victims and families affected by Sunday's mass shooting in the city, president Dana White has said.

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Entering his fifth NBA season, he is coming off his best year, having averaged 17.9 points, 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 78 starts.

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Wade and the Bulls reached a buyout agreement last week, making him a free agent.

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Knicks trade Carmelo Anthony to OKC

Anthony goes to OKC, which sends Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a draft pick to New York.

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Tiger gets chatty

The blog post — all 1,500 words of it — shows a Tiger more open about, well, most everything.

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Wade picked up his $24 million option for the 2017-18 season only days before the team traded Jimmy Butler and went into rebuild mode.

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The fund has received more than 200,000 donations totaling nearly $33 million, well beyond Watt's final goal of $20 million.

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The 2004 lottery pick is the first to jump from Ice Cube's 3-on-3 league to the NBA, even if he's a long shot to stick with the Nuggets.

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