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Joaquim Rodriguez To Retire From Cycling After 2016 Season

Spanish cyclist Joaquim Rodriguez has confirmed he will retire at the end of the 2016 season. Joaquim Rodriguez To Retire From Cycling After 2016 Season The Barcelona native made the announcement Monday morning at his Katusha team’s…

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Minneapolis Cops Leave Security Posts At Lynx Game Over ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-Shirts

‘Black Lives Matter’ t-shirts worn by the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx players with a message of “justice and accountability” following the fatal police shootings of Arlon Sterling and Philando Castile — two black men prompted four off-duty Minneapolis police officers to abandon…

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Molly Huddle Completes 10k/5k Double, Rio Olympic Team Includes Shelby Houlihan, Kim Conley

Molly Huddle reaffirmed her status as America’s top female distance runner Sunday afternoon by winning the 5,000 at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, in 15:05.01 to complete the distance double (she won the 10,000 on…

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Giancarlo Stanton Defeats Todd Frazier In All-Star HR Derby

The All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night saw a brilliant final-round matchup at Petco Park in San Diego: Chicago White Sox third baseman and defending champion Todd Frazier and Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton. Giancarlo Stanton Defeats…

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Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian Headline 2016 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team

The 2016 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials were held at SAP Center in San Jose, California on Sunday, and five talented athletes secured their spots on one of the most difficult Olympic teams to qualify…

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Brittany Lang Wins U.S. Women’s Open After Penalty On Anna Nordqvist

American Brittany Lang captured her first major title at the US. Women’s Open at CordeValle Gulf Club in San Martin, California on Sunday in a play-off with Anna Nordqvist after the Swede was handed a two-stroke penalty. Brittany Lang…

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Andy Murray Wins Second Wimbledon Title, Serena Williams Ties Steffi Graf Record For 22 Grand Slams With Finals Win

Serena Williams defeated German fourth-seed Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in London on Saturday to earn the women’s singles Wimbledon 2016 title, thus securing her first major victory in 12 months. Andy Murray Wins Second Wimbledon Title, Serena Williams…

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Portugal Loses Ronaldo But Beats France 1-0 In Extra Time For First-Ever Euro 2016 Title

Portugal defeated France 1-0 in extra time in the UEFA Euro 2016 final at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on Sunday, despite losing star forward Cristiano Ronaldo early in the game to injury. Portugal Loses…

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Madison Bumgarner Has One-Hit Shutout In Giants’ 4-0 Win Over Dbacks

Madison Bumgarner struck out 14 batters and pitched a one-hit complete game to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 home victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday night. Madison Bumgarner Has One-Hit Shutout In…

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Argentina Name 18-Man Olympic Team Amid Participation Doubts

Argentina announced their 18-man squad for the Rio Olympic Games late Wednesday, a team headlined by Manuel Lanzini, Luciano Vietto and Angel Correa. Argentina Name 18-Man Olympic Team Amid Participation Doubts The announcement comes during an…

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Eddie Alvarez Beats Rafael Dos Anjos To Win UFC Lightweight Title

Puerto Rican-American fighter Eddie Alvarez defeated star Brazilian opponent Rafael dos Anjos to capture the UFC lightweight title via first-round TKO at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Thursday night. Eddie Alvarez Beats Rafael Dos Anjos To…

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Antoine Griezmann Scores Two To Lead France To 2-0 Euro 2016 Semifinal Win Over Germany

Antoine Greizmann scored twice to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Germany in the UEFA Euro 2016 semifinal in Marseille on Thursday. Antoine Griezmann Scores Two To Lead France To 2-0 Euro 2016 Semifinal Win Over…

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Didi Gregorius, Bullpen Lead Yankees To 5-4 Win Over Indians

Didi Gregorius scored a solo homer in the fifth inning, and three New York pitchers — Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman — shut down the Cleveland Indians over 3 2/3 combined innings to lead the Yankees to a…

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Roger Federer, Andy Murray Advance To Wimbledon Semifinals

Roger Federer and Andy Murray both won their quarterfinal matches at Wimbledon on Wednesday to advance to the next round. Roger Federer, Andy Murray Advance To Wimbledon Semifinals Federer continued to impress, defeating ninth-seeded Croatian Marin Cilic 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6,…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Header And Quick Nani Second Lead Portugal Past Wales 2-0 In Euro 2016 Semifinal

Cristiano Ronaldo and winger Nani led Portugal to a 2-0 victory over Wales in the UEFA Euro 2016 semifinal in Lyon, France on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo Header And Quick Nani Second Lead Portugal Past Wales 2-0 Ronaldo scored…

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Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-5 For Seventh Straight Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 at Busch Stadium on Wednesday night to earn their seventh consecutive victory and jump to second place in the NL Central. Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-5 For…

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Rockies Rookie SS Trevor Story Makes All-Star Final Vote List

Trevor Story made the Major League Baseball All-Star Game final vote ballot on Tuesday, an incredible victory for the rookie Colorado Rockies shortstop. Rockies Rookie SS Trevor Story Makes All-Star Final Vote List The game is set…

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Lionel Messi Sentenced To 21 Months In Jail For Tax Fraud, But Will Avoid Time

A Barcelona court handed superstar Argentine forward Lionel Messi and his father suspended sentences of 21 months in prison for tax fraud. Lionel Messi Sentenced To 21 Months In Jail For Tax Fraud, But Will Avoid Time…

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Venus and Serena Williams Advance To Wimbledon Semifinals, Kei Nishikori Pulls Out

Top seed and defending champion Serena Williams and her older sister Venus Williams both advanced to the semifinals of Wimbledon 2016 with victories Tuesday. Venus and Serena Williams Advance To Wimbledon Semifinals, Kei Nishikori Pulls Out The Williams…

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Jaguars RB Denard Robinson Found Asleep In Car After Driving Into Pond In Florida

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Denard Robinson was found asleep at the wheel by police as his car was sinking into a retention pond in Jacksonville, Florida, early Sunday. Jaguars RB Denard Robinson Found Asleep In Car After…

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Steven Brault Strikes Out Five In MLB Debut To Lead Pirates To 5-2 Win Over Cardinals

Left-hander Steven Brault made his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, and helped lead his team to a 5-2 road victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Steven Brault Strikes Out Five In MLB…

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