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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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Eagles Sign Free-Agent DE Chris Long To Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a two-year deal with veteran defensive end Chris Long on Tuesday. Chris Long Signs Two-Year Deal with Eagles Long helped lead the New England Patriots to a Super Bowl LI victory over the…

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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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