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US Open: Venus Williams Beats Petra Kvitova To Reach Semifinals (Watch Highlights)

Venus Williams has advanced to her 23rd Grand Slam semifinal and is now one step closer to reaching her third Grand Slam final of 2017 after defeating Petra Kvitova 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2) in a thrilling quarterfinal at…

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Brazilian Officials Investigating Potential Vote-Buying In 2016 Rio Olympics Bid

Police in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday searched the home of the head of Brazil’s Olympic Committee as part of an investigation into allegations that politicians, wealthy businessmen and Olympic officials bribed members of the…

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US Open Quarterfinals Preview: Roger Federer Vs. Juan Martin Del Potro, Venus Williams Vs. Petra Kvitova

Roger Federer easily eliminated German qualifier Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday to reach the US Open quarter-finals, thus inching one step closer to winning his 20th Grand Slam. US Open Quarterfinals…

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Kyrie Irving: Leaving Cavaliers ‘Wasn’t About Basketball,’ But About ‘Maximizing Potential’

Shortly before the Cleveland Cavaliers sent Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas earlier this month, rumors began swirling that the point guard had demanded a trade because he was tired of living in LeBron James’ shadow. Kyrie Irving…

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J.J. Watt’s Online Fundraiser For Hurricane Harvey Passes $14M

J.J. Watt has managed to rally scores of people behind him to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. JJ Watt Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser News The Texans defensive end began an online fundraiser for the…

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Three Teens Charged In Murder Of MMA Fighter Aaron Rajman

Three Florida teenagers have been accused of killing professional mixed martial arts fighter Aaron Rajman. Aaron Rajman murder news Summer Church, 16, and 18-year-olds Roberto Ortiz and Jace Swinton were held without bail Monday after a Palm…

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Premier League Clubs Break Summer Transfer Fee Record By Spending $1.8 Billion

English Premier League teams have broken the record for spending on summer transfer fees for the sixth straight year, dishing out £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) on players during the transfer window. Premiere League Summer Transfer Deadline…

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Watch Highlights: Giants Beat Patriots 40-38 To End Preseason

Geno Smith had a big night at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, completing ten of 11 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown to lead the New York Giants to a 40-38 victory over the New England Patriots.…

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Tickets: Ring Of Honor Wrestling (Sept. 23), Sams Town Live, Las Vegas [Ticket Info]

Attention, all wrestling fans! Tickets to the 2017 Ring of Honor Wrestling competition in Las Vegas are now on sale at Ticketmaster! > TICKETS: Ring Of Honor Wrestling The event will be held at Sams…

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Los Angeles Lakers Fined $500K For Violating NBA’s Tampering Rule

The National Basketball Association has fined the Los Angeles Lakers organization and their general manager Rob Pelinka $500,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule after Pelinka made contact with Paul George‘s agent after being told not to. In…

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Cleveland Indians’ Jay Bruce Pledges To Donate Up To $100,000 Towards Hurricane Relief Efforts

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jay Bruce made a pledge on Wednesday to match up to $100,000 in donations made towards relief efforts for his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, which, like neighboring Houston, has been ravaged by Hurricane…

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Tickets: Monster Jam (Sept. 29) In Dayton, Ohio [Ticket Info]

Attention, all motorsports fans: tickets for the 2017 Monster Jam in Dayton, Ohio are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com! Monster Jam tickets (Sept. 29) The Jam will be held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center…

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Serge Aurier Signs With Tottenham, Puts Troubled Past Behind Him

Former right-back with Paris Saint-Germain Serge Aurier completed a deal with the Tottenham Hotspurs on Wednesday after signing a six-year contract worth £23 million, or about $27 million. The deal went through after the 24-year-old was cleared…

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Nick Kyrgios Loses To John Millman In Spectacular Fashion, Eliminated From U.S. Open Men’s Singles Tournament

Nick Kyrgios, the hot-headed and uber-talented 22-year-old tennis player, had another spectacular meltdown in the middle of a match on Wednesday in the first round of the U.S. Open. Playing fellow Australian, John Millman, Kyrgios, who…

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Jerry Jones Says “No Evidence” In Ezekiel Elliott Suspension

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones again came to the defense of his suspended running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, saying that there is “no evidence” in the case against him. “Unfortunately you get confused in this conversation,” Jones…

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ESPN College Football Analyst Ed Cunningham Resigns, Citing Unease With Brain Trauma

ESPN was dealt a major blow on Wednesday, as longtime college football broadcaster Ed Cunningham resigned, citing concerns over the brain damage he witnessed players repeatedly suffering from. Ed Cunningham & ESPN News “I take full ownership…

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Tickets: Presidents Cup 2017 (Sept. 26-Oct. 1), Liberty National Golf Club [Ticket Info]

Attention, all golf fans: tickets for the 2017 Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com! Presidents Cup 2017 Golf Tickets This annual tournament —…

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Watch: Anthony Rizzo Cries After Donating $3.5M To Children’s Hospital

Anthony Rizzo did not seem afraid to appear emotional Tuesday during a ceremony commemorating his foundation’s $3.5 million donation to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Anthony Rizzo children’s hospital donation news The 28-year-old Cubs first baseman…

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