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Roger Goodell Finalizing Extension With NFL Through 2024

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is near close to agreeing to a five-year contract extension with the league that runs through 2024, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Monday citing a source informed of the negotiations. Roger Goodell NFL Contract…

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MLB Umpires End Protest After Commissioner Rob Manfred Agrees To Meet With Union Board

Major League Baseball umpires have ended their protest of players’ treatment of them following commissioner Rob Manfred’s offer to meet with their union’s governing board. MLB Umpires Protest News Several umpires donned white wristbands during games on…

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NBA Investigating Lakers For Alleged Paul George Tampering Following Pacers’ Accusation

The NBA has opened an investigation into the Los Angeles Lakers for potentially violating the league’s tampering rules when attempting to sign Paul George in free agency from the Indiana Pacers, who filed the request for the…

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NFL Preseason Preview, Giants Vs. Browns (Aug. 21): Game Time Start, How/What To Watch

The New York Giants will visit the Cleveland Browns on Monday night for their second preseason game of 2017, and here is everything you need to know to watch the matchup. NFL Preseason Preview: Giants…

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Watch: World Champion Boxer Robert Guerrero On His Career, Nickname And More [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

Robert Guerrero, a former world champion boxer, had quite a number of interesting bouts during his 16-year career. Robert Guerrero Talks Career, Nickname, and His… by uSports The 34-year-old Mexican-American fighter — who is a two-time…

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NFL Preseason Preview, Patriots Vs. Texans (Aug. 19): Game Time Start, How To Watch

The New England Patriots will visit the Houston Texans on Saturday for their second preseason game of 2017, after the teams held joint practices at The Greenbrier in West Virginia this week. Patriots vs. Texans Preseason…

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Eagles’ Chris Long Puts Arm Around Malcolm Jenkins In Support For National Anthem Protest

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins protested the national anthem during Thursday’s preseason matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field, and one teammate joined him in his effort: defensive end Chris Long. Eagles national anthem protest news…

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Yankees Tease Mets On Twitter After Four-Game Sweep

The New York Yankees completed a four-game Subway Series sweep of the Mets with a 7-5 victory at Citi Field on Thursday night thanks to strong performances from Luis Severino and Gary Sanchez, and decided to troll their cross-town…

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African Billionaire Says He Wants To Buy Arsenal And Fire Arsene Wenger

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has expressed an interest in purchasing English soccer club Arsenal, and added that his first move should he succeed in this venture would be to fire the team’s longtime manager Arsene Wenger. Arsenal acquisition…

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Turner To Launch New Streaming Service In US For UEFA Champions League In 2018

Turner Broadcasting has become the latest media conglomerate to venture into the sports streaming world. Turner Sports Streaming Service news The media giant — which is a division of Time Warner — announced Thursday that…

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Bayern Munich’s Mats Hummels Pledges 1 Percent Of Salary To Charity

Two weeks ago, Manchester United’s Spanish midfielder Juan Mata announced his decision to support a collective fund named Common Goal that is run by streetfootballworld, a group of 120 charities in 80 countries. Mats Hummels Charity Donation…

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NFL Preseason Preview, Bills Vs. Eagles (Aug. 17): Game Time Start, How To Watch

The Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles will face off at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, the second preseason game for each team. Bills vs. Eagles Preseason 2017 preview Both teams lost their preseason opener last…

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Serena Williams Discusses Power, Race, And Returning To Tennis After Pregnancy

Serena Williams opened up about issues such as power and race, as well as her plan to return to tennis shortly after the birth of her first child, in an exclusive interview with Vogue this week. Serena Williams…

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NFL, NFLPA Spar Over Reports On Alleged Victim In Ezekiel Elliott Case

The NFL and NFL Players’ Association issued opposing statements Wednesday regarding Ezekiel Elliott’s appeal of a six-game suspension for an alleged domestic violence incident, with the league citing “shameful” attempts to discredit the victim in the Dallas…

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USA, Mexico And Canada Unveil Preliminary 49-Stadium List For 2026 World Cup Hosting Bid

The United States, Mexico and Canada unveiled on Tuesday their preliminary list of candidate host cities and stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as part of their joint bid to organize the tournament. 2026…

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