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Saints Release WR Hakeem Nicks, Sign Long Snapper Chris Highland

The New Orleans Saints released wide receiver Hakeem Nicks on Monday, the team confirmed. Saints Release WR Hakeem Nicks, Sign Long Snapper Chris Highland According to Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, coach Sean Payton announced the decision after…

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Giants’ Brandon Crawford Ties MLB Record With Seven Hits In 8-7 Win Over Marlins

Brandon Crawford tied an all-time single-game National League record with a franchise-record seven hits, including a go-ahead single off righty Andrew Cashner in the 14th inning to lead the San Francisco Giants to an 8-7 victory over the…

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U.S. Women’s Rugby Finishes Fifth At Rio Olympics, Australia Beat New Zealand For Seventh Rugby Gold Medal

The U.S. women’s rugby team defeated France 19-5 in Rio di Janeiro on Monday to finish fifth in the Olympic standings. U.S. Women’s Rugby Finishes Fifth At Rio Olympics France led 5-0 at the half,…

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Team USA’s David Boudia, Steele Johnson Win Silver For Olympic Synchronized Diving

As they stood on the platform before their final dive at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center in Rio on Monday, David Boudia and Steele Johnson recited Philippians 4:6, a bible verse concerning anxiety. The pair performed a back 2 ½…

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U.S. Women’s Basketball Rout Spain 103-63 To Move To 2-0 In Rio Olympics

Diana Taurasi scored 13 points and Elena Delle Donne added 12 to lead the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team to a 103-63 victory over Spain in Rio on Monday, thus improving their team to 2-0 at the Olympics. U.S.…

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A-Rod To Play Last Game Friday, Become Advisor To Yankees

Alex Rodriguez’s Yankees career will be remembered for both its highs and lows, and the veteran shortstop and third baseman’s news-making moments both on and off the field, positive and negative, will surely be forever sealed…

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Germany Defeat Canada 6-2 In Men’s Olympic First-Round Field Hockey

Reigning Olympic gold-medalists Germany cruised past Canada in their first game 6-2 in Rio di Janeiro on Saturday, although two players on the German team quickly became the source of hundreds of jokes online after they…

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Beat France 1-0 In First-Round Olympic Game

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team — the 2015 World Cup champions — were lucky to avoid a surprisingly powerful French team that lost to Germany in a quarterfinal match in which France appeared to be the…

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Novak Djokovic Upset By Juan Martin Del Potro In First Round At Rio Olympics

Novak Djokovic was reduced to tears after crashing out of the Olympic Games following a stunning 7-6 7-6 first-round loss to Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in Rio on Sunday. Novak Djokovic Upset By Juan Martin Del Potro In First…

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Team USA’s Simone Biles, Aly Raisman Qualify For All-Around Gymnastics Final In Rio

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team delivered in the all-around final in Rio on Sunday, hitting all 16 routines with ease, making no major mistakes. Simone Biles, Aly Raisman Qualify For All-Around Gymnastics Final At the…

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Serena And Venus Williams Fall In First-Ever First-Round Olympics Doubles Loss

Three-time Olympic doubles champions Venus and Serena Williams suffered their first-ever Olympic loss in the first round at Rio on Sunday. The sisters fell to Lucie Šafářová and Barbora Strýcová of the Czech Republic, who won the match 6-3, 6-4 in straight…

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Michael Phelps Earns 19th Olympic Gold, Katie Ledecky Smashes World Record To Win Gold

Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic gold medal as a member of Team USA after capturing the 4×100 relay in Rio on Sunday. France, Team USA’s traditional rival in the event, finished second, and Australia placed…

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Croatia, Defending Water Polo Olympic Champions, Beat USA 7-5 In Rio

Croatia, the defending Olympic water polo gold medalists, opened their Rio 2016 title defense with a 7-5 victory over team USA on Saturday. Croatia, Defending Water Polo Olympic Champions, Beat USA 7-5 In Rio In…

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USA Teen Ginny Thrasher Wins First Gold Medal Of Rio Olympics

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Thrasher, a 19-year-old Olympian competing with Team USA, has won the first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Games, beating out Chinese veterans Du Li and Yi Siling in Women’s 10m air rifle. USA Teen Ginny Thrasher…

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Rio Olympics Begin With Colorful Ceremony At Maracana Stadium

The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kicked off with a colorful and heart-pounding ceremony at Rio’s Maracana Stadium on Friday night. Rio Olympics Begin With Colorful Ceremony At Maracana Stadium Broadcast to an estimated audience of…

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Steelers LB James Harrison Throws His Kids Into A Pool By Tossing Them High Into The Air

James Harrison is already impressive for playing a 14th NFL season at the age of 38 but now, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker has shown us yet another reason why his strength is jaw-dropping. Steelers LB James…

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Portugal, Seeking First Olympic Medal, Beats Argentina 2-0 In Opener

Portugal defeated Group D rival Argentina 2-0 in their opening Olympic game in Rio di Janeiro on Thursday, thus beginning their bid for a medal on a positive note. Portugal, Seeking First Olympic Medal, Beats Argentina 2-0…

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Mark Teixeira Reportedly Set To Retire After Season

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will announce his retirement Friday, according to ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney. The Yankees have called for a 3 p.m. press conference Friday regarding Texeira, where he is…

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Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins Nearly Sinks 720-Degree Dunk

Andrew Wiggins could make jaws drop at next year’s NBA dunk contest, if he is interested in participating. Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins Nearly Sinks 720-Degree Dunk The Minnesota Timberwolves guard attempted a crazy, 720-degree dunk on Wednesday,…

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Rory McIlory Voices Support For Nike Staff After Company Announces End Of Golf Equipment Production

Rory McIlroy has jumped on Twitter to express his support for Nike employees after the sportswear giant announced it will stop making golf equipment. Rory McIlory Voices Support For Nike Staff The 27-year-old Northern Irishman signed…

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Derek Fisher Considers Possibly Resuming NBA Playing Career

Former New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher hinted at a potential comeback as a player Tuesday night when he posted two Instagram videos of himself working out and doing drills on a basketball court, including one with…

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