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On off day, Clark, Fever secure a playoff berth
What's already been a landmark 2024 for Caitlin Clark got even better Wednesday, as the Indiana Fever qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, ending the franchise's seven-year postseason drought that tied for the longest in WNBA history.
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Tiafoe into all-American US Open semi vs. Fritz
Frances Tiafoe reached the US Open semifinals for the second time in three years when his quarterfinal opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, stopped playing because of an injury in the fourth set Tuesday night.
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'Drinks on me!': Sabalenka tries to sway NY crowd
No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday night to reach the US Open semifinals, where she will face American Emma Navarro.
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Wyatt walk-off: Langford grand slam dooms Yanks
What's already been a landmark 2024 for Caitlin Clark got even better Wednesday, as the Indiana Fever qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, ending the franchise's seven-year postseason drought that tied for the longest in WNBA history.
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Lindor adds to MVP case with 30th HR in Mets win
Francisco Lindor came through again Tuesday with two big hits that earned him MVP chants in New York as the Mets stayed hot with a win over Boston.
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WR Aiyuk admits he made it 'difficult' on Niners
After signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk practiced with the team on Tuesday, and in speaking afterward, he admitted, "I made it a little bit more difficult than it needed to at the end."
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Biggest betting storylines ahead of the 2024 NFL season
Will the new kickoff rules impact the lines? Will the Chiefs three-peat? We look at trends sportsbooks are seeing in advance of Week 1.
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UCF collective pokes fun at Napier's postgame comments with T-shirts
The Florida coach referenced the region, where UCF is located, after the Gators' 41-17 loss to Miami on Saturday.
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'Buffalo Joe': Local Bills fan Joe Andreessen makes 53-man roster
The University of Buffalo alum grew up in Lancaster, New York, and dreamed of playing for his hometown team.
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Valencia's Mir arrested for alleged sexual assault
Valencia striker Rafa Mir was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault, the club said on Tuesday.
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Judge denies Rocha appeal to run as RFEF chief
A judge has denied a request from Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha to grant a temporary injunction against his suspension, leaving him unable to continue in the position, barring an urgent appeal.
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Barça's Raphinha: All players need psychologists
Barcelona forward Raphinha has said working with a psychologist is essential if you want to navigate a career as a professional footballer and not let the sport "destroy you."
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Dutch boss Koeman slams Bergwijn move to Saudi
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has said Steven Bergwijn prioritised financial ambition over his own sporting aspirations following his €25m move to the Saudi Pro League.
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Suárez to retire from Uruguay with record 69 goals
Luis Suárez announced his retirement from the Uruguayan national team in a news conference Monday, stepping away from international duty after 17 years.
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Ronaldo: Portugal retirement 'never crossed' mind
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed suggestions he had considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro criticism did not worry him.
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Ohtani thankful after 'special' return to Anaheim
Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani was welcomed back warmly in his first official game back in Anaheim, California, save for some sparse boos along the way, during the first-place Dodgers' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
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Kelce 'wouldn't listen' if Chiefs pitched lesser role
If the Chiefs are making concessions for age this season for Travis Kelce, who will turn 35 in October, he doesn't know about it.
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Florida St. drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start
Florida State has fallen out of the Associated Press college football poll after starting the season with consecutive losses.
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Steelers, vet DL Heyward agree to 3-year deal
The Steelers and veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal that includes $16 million fully guaranteed, sources say.
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49ers GM: 'Miraculous' Pearsall not hurt worse
49ers GM John Lynch sounded certain Tuesday that Ricky Pearsall is going to be able to return to play and help the Niners this season.
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