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Liverpool Stay Silent Amidsts Investigation, Possible Transfer Ban For ‘Tapping Up’ Stoke City 12-Year-Old Boy
Liverpool have not yet commented on allegations they could face a fine and potentially a transfer ban on academy players if they are found guilty of “tapping up” a 12-year-old schoolboy from Stoke City. Liverpool…
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Danny Willett Reflects On 2016 Masters Win, Prepares For Augusta Title Defense
One year ago, Danny Willett capitalized on a series of mistakes from Jordan Spieth to win the Masters Tournament, his first major title. Danny Willett gears up For 2017 Masters Willett took the fabled green jacket from Spieth…
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Carlos Martinez Strikes Out 10, Randal Grichuk Walks Off In Cardinals’ 4-3 Opening Day Win Over Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals began the 2017 strong on Sunday night, earning 10 strikeouts from starting pitcher Carlos Martinez and a walk-off single from Randal Grichuk to secure a 4-3 home victory over the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs.…
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Pistons Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Could Be Disciplined By NBA For DUI
Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was arrested in Auburn Hills, Michigan early Wednesday on suspicion of drunken driving, according to local police. Pistons’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Arrested For DUI The 24-year-old was pulled over for 45 mph— 20 miles…
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Rougned Odor Signs Six-Year, $49.5M Extension With Rangers That Includes Two Horses
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has reached an agreement with the team on a six-year, $49.5 million contract extension. Rangers’ Rougned Odor Signs Six-Year Extension, Gets Two Horses With Deal Odor’s new deal includes a club…
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British Cyclist Mike Hall, 35, Dies In Crash During Australian Race; Tributes Pour In
British cycling legend Mike Hall died early Friday after being hit by a car during the Indian Pacific Wheel race from Perth to Sydney, event officials stated. He was 35. British Cyclist Mike Hall Killed In Crash…
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LeBron James Passes Shaq For Seventh In NBA Scoring With 28,597th Career Point In Cavs’ Loss To Bulls
LeBron James moved past former teammate Shaquille O’Neal for seventh place on the all-time NBA scoring list with his 28,597th career point in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 99-93 loss to the Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday night. LeBron Passes…
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Canadian Business Executive Clarifies News That Montreal May Get New MLB Team
Canadian business executive Mitch Garber has clarified a story that began circulating on Wednesday that a group of investors from Montreal had met the conditions laid out by Major League Baseball to bring a team back to…
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Journalist Apologizes After Asking Bastian Schweinsteiger Question On Chicago Fire, Club World Cup
An AFP (Agence France-Presse) video journalist who asked a misguided question to newly-signed Chicago Fire forward Bastian Schweinsteiger at an introductory media conference on Wednesday has apologized for his awkward phrasing. Journalist Apologizes For Asking Bastian Schweinsteiger…
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Jordan Spieth Reveals Strategy For Defeating Dustin Johnson, ‘Guy To Beat’ At Masters
Dustin Johnson, the world’s number one golfer, is on a hot streak right now, coming off a victory in the WGC-Dell Match Play in Austin last weekend to secure his third win in as many starts in…
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NHL To Stage Preseason Games In China Between Kings, Canucks In September Ahead Of 2022 Winter Olympics
The National Hockey League will stage two exhibition games in China this September as it looks to gain interest in the nation that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics. NHL To Stage Pre-Olympics Exhibition Games…
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Miami Open 2017: Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams Reach Semifinals
Venus Williams made tennis history on Wednesday evening by becoming the oldest player (age 36) to beat a world No. 1 by defeating Angelique Kerber in the Miami Open quarterfinals. Venus Williams to Face Britain’s Johanna Konta In Miami…
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How U.S. Women Reached Wage Deal With USA Hockey To End World Championship Boycott
The U.S. women’s national hockey team ended their boycott of the IIHF Women’s World Championship on Tuesday night after reaching a four-year deal with USA Hockey, their governing body, regarding compensation. U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Reach…
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Duke Freshman Harry Giles Declares For NBA Draft Despite Short, Injury-Riddled Season
Duke freshman forward Harry Giles is entering this year’s NBA draft, the university announced Tuesday. Duke Freshman Harry Giles Entering 2017 NBA Draft The 6-foot-10 18-year-old, who missed two seasons in high school due to a pair…
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Russell Westbrook Scores 57 Points, Sets NBA Triple-Double Record In Thunder’s 114-106 OT Win Over Magic
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a great night on Wednesday, and Russell Westbrook in particular delivered a spectacular performance: he scored 57 points — the most in a triple-double in NBA history — 13 rebounds and 11…
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Manchester United Looking To Sign Tottenham’s Eric Dier This Summer
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier to replace Michael Carrick this summer. Tottenham’s Eric Dier Sought by Manchester United as Summer Signing According to The Sun’s Neil Ashton, Mourinho has long sought after the 23-year-old…
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Miami Open 2017: Federer And Nadal Advance To Quarter-Final, Alexander Zverev Beats Stan Wawrinka
Alexander Zverev, a 19-year-old German 16th-seed, stunned at the Miami Open on Tuesday by defeating top-seed Stan Wawrinka on the Swiss star’s 32nd birthday. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Reach Miami Open Quarterfinals Zverev, who also beat 2016 U.S.…
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Christian Pulisic, Clint Dempsey Lead USMNT To 1-1 World Cup Qualifier Tie vs Panama
Christian Pulisic assisted Clint Dempsey for the US. Men’s National Team’s lone goal in a 1-1 road tie against Panama in Tuesday night’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying game. Clint Dempsey, US. Tie Panama 1-1 in 2018 World…
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Wizards Top Lakers 119-108 To Clinch First Division Title Since 1979
The Washington Wizards had reason to celebrate in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, and they did so by engaging in a water bottle skirmish. The reason? They had just won the Southeast Division for the first…
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Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez Pursued By Bayern Munich, Chelsea As Summer Transfer
Several European teams are fighting to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich having emerged as the top contenders thus far. Chelsea, Bayern Munich Interested in Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez as Summer Signing Bayern Munich…
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Lionel Messi Suspended For Argentina’s Next Four Games After Insulting Official In World Cup Qualifier
Lionel Messi has been banned from Argentina’s next four games after he insulted an official during Thursday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Chile on Thursday, FIFA announced Tuesday. Lionel Messi Banned Four Games for Insulting Linesman The…
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