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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game ag...
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Rays’ Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate

Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball on Tuesday while authorities investigate.
1 day ago
Sean O’Malley throws a kick against Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UF...
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Phoenix fighter Sean O’Malley upsets Aljamain Sterling for UFC bantamweight title

In his first bid for the UFC bantamweight title, Sean O’Malley stopped defending champion Aljamain Sterling in the second round of the main event at UFC 292.
3 days ago
Team Spain celebrates after winning the Women's World Cup soccer final against England at Stadium A...
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Spain takes down England to win its 1st Women’s World Cup title

Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title over England less than a year after a player rebellion, after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal.
3 days ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports, KTAR News Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children’s sets record, raises $2.1 million

Arizona, thank you for your contributions during our annual Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children’s and allowing us to once again break records.
5 days ago
Taiwan starting pitcher Fan Chen-Jun (17) delivers a pitch against Canada during the first inning o...
Stephen Gugliociello

Chinese-Taipei throws 1st perfect game in Little League World Series since 2017

The Asia-Pacific region Little League team combined to throw the first perfect game in the LLWS since 2017.
6 days ago
Vlatko Andonovski, US women's soccer coach...
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US women’s soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns following World Cup defeat

U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
6 days ago
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull (26) during...
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Damar Hamlin returns to the field for Buffalo Bills, makes an immediate impact

What may have seemed unfathomable in January, Hamlin proved to be reality after being medically cleared to return to play in April.
11 days ago
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers in the first inning of a baseball game ag...
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Atlanta’s High-A affiliate dropping Braves nickname for 2024

Atlanta's minor league affiliate in Rome, Georgia, will be dropping its Braves nickname after the 2023 season.
11 days ago
Kelley O'Hara #5 comforts Julie Ertz #8 of the United States after loosing  during the FIFA Women's...
Stephen Gugliociello

Mesa native Julie Ertz hints at potential retirement from USWNT

"Unfortunately this is my last time in this crest," the Mesa native told ESPN's Alexis Nunes following the U.S.'s loss on Sunday. 
17 days ago
United States' Lindsey Horan heads the ball during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match b...
Associated Press

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women’s World Cup exit ever

The United States played its best game of this Women's World Cup and it wasn't good enough to avoid elimination against Sweden.
17 days ago
Alex Morgan, US women's soccer's draw vs. Portugal in the World Cup...
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United States relieved to move past World Cup group stage after draw vs. Portugal

The Americans came into the Women’s World Cup as the two-time defending champions. They are relieved to make it past the group stage.
22 days ago
Lindsey Horan, United States soccer...
Associated Press

How can US soccer get past group stage of Women’s World Cup?

If Portugal pulls off a Women's World Cup upset over the United States Tuesday at Eden Park in Auckland, the Americans could be in trouble.
23 days ago
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Associated Press

US women tie Netherlands in World Cup action

Lindsey Horan scored a revenge goal to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup.
23 days ago
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks during a press conference following  game six of the E...
Associated Press

Jaylen Brown agrees to NBA’s biggest deal ever worth $304 million

The Boston Celtics have answered their most pressing question of the offseason, signing Jaylen Brown to an extension.
29 days ago
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs a drill during the NFL football team's ca...
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Justin Herbert, Chargers agree to extension worth $262.5 million

Justin Herbert is set to become the NFL's highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, agreeing to a five-year, $262.5 million extension.
29 days ago
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Associated Press

Rangers avoid sweep by Dodgers after overcoming early grand slam

The Texas Rangers avoided a three-game sweep at home with a comeback victory Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1 month ago
Brian Harman...
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Brian Harman captures The Open Championship, Jon Rahm ties for 2nd

Brian Harman won The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, becoming the oldest first-time major winner since the Masters in 2017.
1 month ago
Leon Marchand, Michael Phelps...
Arizona Sports

ASU swimmer Leon Marchand breaks Michael Phelps’ 400-meter world record

ASU swimmer Leon Marchand of France set a new world world in the 400m individual medley, besting Michael Phelps.
1 month ago
Leo Messi...
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Lionel Messi scores game-winning goal in debut for MLS’ Inter Miami

Messi sent the ball over a wall of four Cruz Azul defenders for the winning goal, the greatest moment in Inter Miami's brief history.
1 month ago
Team USA...
Associated Press

USWNT defeats Vietnam to open 2023 FIFA World Cup

The United States kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.
1 month ago
Mountain West Conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez speaks during NCAA college football media days...
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San Diego State remains in Mountain West, could go to Pac-12 in future

San Diego State not only remains in the Mountain West, the Aztecs are getting the money that was initially withheld from them.
1 month ago
Bob Bowman, US Olympic team swimming coach and Arizona State coach...
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ASU swimming’s Bob Bowman kinder as coach but still impacting world stage

When Bob Bowman was coaching the world's greatest swimmer, he'd be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool.
1 month ago
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic to win the ...
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets to win Wimbledon for a 2nd Grand Slam trophy

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a 5-set thriller to win Wimbledon for his second Grand Slam trophy.
1 month ago
Vlad Guerrero Jr....
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins All-Star Home Run Derby 16 years after his father

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the All-Star Home Run Derby, matching his father's feat from 2007 by beating Randy Arozarena in final.
1 month ago