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Top pick Celebrini has goal, assist in Sharks debut
Eighteen-year-old rookie Macklin Celebrini scored the Sharks' first goal of the season on his third shift as a pro Thursday night against the Blues.
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Down 18, 'mentally tough' Lynx stun Liberty in G1
The Lynx tied the largest comeback in WNBA Finals history by edging the Liberty in overtime in Game 1 on Thursday night.
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Fry's heroics save Guardians, forces G5 vs. Tigers
Pinch hitter David Fry hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Guardians force a Game 5 against the Tigers.
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Carsley coy on England as Saka limps off in loss
England interim manager Lee Carsley has distanced himself from taking the job full time by suggesting he would be happy to return to his previous role as the Under-21 boss.
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Carvajal, Rodri injuries show there are too many games. Are national teams to blame?
Spain are without two of their captains due to long-term injuries. Is there a way to fix this mess?
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Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers and a simmering 20-year feud
After working for the Lakers for 40 years, West's relationship with the team splintered beyond repair. "I almost wish," he told ESPN, "that I had never played or worked for them."
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Brazil score late for needed WC qualifying win
Lacklustre Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday thanks to a goal by substitute Luiz Henrique scored in the 89th minute.
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Greece gave 'soul' for Baldock in historic win
Greece's two-goal hero Vangelis Pavlidis paid an emotional tribute to George Baldock after his side's 2-1 Nations League victory over England at Wembley on Thursday.
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Sources: Utd's Mazraoui out after heart procedure
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing a heart procedure, club sources have told ESPN.
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Steffen 'proud' of USMNT return after WC snub
A surprise cut from the 2022 World Cup roster, goalkeeper Zack Steffen was called back to the national team for Mauricio Pochettino's first roster as Gregg Berhalter's successor.
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Ronaldinho joins ownership group of USL clubs
Brazil great Ronaldinho has joined the ownership group behind United Soccer League (USL) clubs Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty, the teams announced Wednesday.
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SEC, B10: No private funds; football not 'broken'
SEC and Big Ten leaders showed a united front, as any big changes that would include private equity are unlikely to garner national support without their backing.
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'What a career': From Federer to Alcaraz, tributes pour in after Nadal announces retirement
Sports stars and more gave Nadal his flowers as the 22-time Grand Slam champion announced that this year's Davis Cup will be his final tournament.
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What we know about new Valkyries WNBA coach Natalie Nakase
What Nakase's experience in the NBA and WNBA means for the new Golden State franchise, which will begin play in 2025, and the league's coaching cycle.
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'Something special here': Yankees back in ALCS
Behind seven brilliant innings from Gerrit Cole on Thursday night, the Yankees are back in the ALCS after clinching a divisional series that made them look as dangerous as they have in years.
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Mixon practices, questions NFL's safety policies
Texans running back Joe Mixon called out the NFL on Thursday, questioning the league's priorities regarding player safety.
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WNBA moving to best-of-7 Finals next season
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced a series of changes beginning next season, including a move to a best-of-seven Finals, a 1-1-1 format in the first round of the playoffs and an expansion to a 44-game regular season.
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Pickens says he was unaware of eye black rule
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens dismissed questions about the explicit message on his eye black and the postgame incident with Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis.
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Texas flips WR in latest hit to FSU's 2025 class
Texas flipped four-star receiver Daylan McCutcheon from Florida State on Thursday, marking the third top-15 receiver commitment for Texas in the 2025 class.
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Jets demote Hackett, tap Downing to call plays
Todd Downing will replace Nathaniel Hackett as the Jets' offensive playcaller going forward, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced.
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