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Skylar Diggins-Smith’s 19 points lead Mercury to win over Dream
Diana Taurasi had 18 points in the Mercury's 92-81 win over the Dream on Sunday in both team's first game after a break for the Olympics.3 years ago
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Roger Federer to miss U.S. Open with 3rd surgery on right knee
Roger Federer is going to miss the U.S. Open and be sidelined for months because he needs a third operation on his right knee.3 years ago
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Lionel Messi breaks down, says he wasn’t ready to leave Barcelona
Lionel Messi began crying before he even started speaking. The “most difficult” moment of his career had arrived and he wasn't ready for it.3 years ago
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Cleveland baseball goes from Indians to Guardians after 106 years
The ballclub announced the name change Friday with a video on Twitter, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist.3 years ago
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Olympic ceremony begins with silent and empty stadium
The virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium.3 years ago
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Cleveland baseball goes from Indians to Guardians after 106 years
The ballclub announced the name change Friday with a video on Twitter, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist.3 years ago
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Ready or not: Short-handed USA men’s basketball team off to Tokyo Olympics
The three-time defending men's basketball gold medalists left Las Vegas on Monday for Japan en route to final preparations for the start of the Tokyo Games.3 years ago
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Olympic athletes test positive in Tokyo days before Games
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee confirmed that an alternate to the women's gymnastic team has tested positive for COVID-19.3 years ago
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Djokovic wins Wimbledon to tie Federer, Nadal with 20 Slams
Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title Sunday after beating Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final.3 years ago
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Trevor Bauer placed on 7-day leave by MLB following assault allegation
Dodgers RHP Trevor Bauer was placed on a seven-day administrative leave by MLB on Friday, three days after an allegation of assault was made against him.3 years ago
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Sha’Carri Richardson to miss Olympic 100 after positive marijuana test
American champion Sha'Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana.3 years ago
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Lightning advance to 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final after Game 7 win
The defending champions advanced to a Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, who upset the Vegas Golden Knights in the other semifinal.3 years ago
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Bucks blowout Hawks to even up Eastern Conference Finals series at 1-1
The Bucks never trailed, scored 20 straight points late in the second quarter and led by at least 30 throughout the second half.3 years ago
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AP sources: NHL reaches 7-year agreement with ESPN
The National Hockey League will return to ESPN beginning next season. The two sides have reached agreement on a seven-year contract.3 years ago
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Johan Larsson’s 3rd period goal carries Coyotes over Avalanche
Johan Larsson scored with one hand on his stick and the other holding off a defenseman in front of the goal as they recovered after blowing a 2-goal lead.3 years ago
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Curry sinks final shot, tops Conley for second 3-point title
Stephen Curry shot his way to another 3-point title and Domantas Sabonis made sure the Skills Challenge still belongs to the bigs.3 years ago
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Azuolas Tubelis’ late jump shot lifts Arizona over Washington
James Akinjo scored a career-high 26 points with seven assists, his final one a kick-out to Azuolas Tubelis who converted a baseline jumper for a 75-74 win.3 years ago
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Report: MLB slightly deadening ball amid recent home run surge
Major League Baseball is reportedly slightly deadening its baseballs after the recent surge in home run productivity in 2019 and 2020.3 years ago
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Arizona Wildcats go cold late, fall at home to Stanford
Thursday's victory marked Stanford's first win at the McKale Center — and first sweep of Arizona — since 2008. The Wildcats are now 115-15 at McKale.3 years ago
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AP sources: USA Basketball eyeing 60 players in Tokyo Olympic pool
USA Basketball is casting a wide net in its roster selection for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday.3 years ago
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Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2
Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in The Associated Press men's basketball poll Monday while UCLA made its first appearance.3 years ago
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Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Brandon Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams.3 years ago
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Urban Meyer named head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Urban Meyer agreed to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, leaving the broadcast booth and returning to the sidelines after a two-year absence.3 years ago
