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Djokovic starts quest for gold, eyes Nadal in 2nd
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, the top two seeds at the Paris Olympics in men's tennis, coasted to easy first-round wins at Roland Garros.
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Freeman leaves Dodgers to be with ailing son
First baseman Freddie Freeman was granted leave by the Dodgers to be with his ailing 3-year-old son.
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Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history
The Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million extension, his agency told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $167 million guaranteed.
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Brazilian track and field athletes OK'd for Games
Three Brazilian track and field athletes won a court ruling allowing them to compete at the Paris Olympics despite the country's substandard anti-doping program.
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D.C. Leagues Cup game moved due to poor field
The Leagues Cup match between D.C. United and Santos Laguna on July 31 will be relocated to Philadelphia Union's Subaru Park due to the unsatisfactory state of the pitch at D.C.'s Audi Field.
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IOC sorry for South Korea name error in ceremony
The International Olympic Committee has apologized after South Korea's delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday was introduced as from rival North Korea.
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China dives into medal table with Paris' 1st golds
China won the first two gold medals of the Paris Olympics, continuing its dominance in diving while defending its victory in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event.
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Mets' Senga wows, but hurt again in season debut
Mets ace Kodai Senga, making his long-awaited season debut Friday night, exited in the sixth inning with a left calf strain.
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Belgian Grand Prix: Preview, times, predictions, stats
Everything you need to know as F1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for Round 14.
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How Maresca is navigating first, complicated days at Chelsea
Enzo Maresca is trying to do what his three predecessors couldn't: succeed at Chelsea.
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'I feel super powerful': How meditation helps soccer players get in the zone
In a sport dominated by muscle and mettle, an increasing number of soccer players use meditation to help them find focus in their game and in life.
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Ex-Colts pass rusher Dwight Freeney put opponents in the spin cycle on his way to Canton
Freeney's speed, technique and strength made him one of the best pass rushers of all time.
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NCAA settlement details payouts, revenue sharing
The NCAA, its five power conferences and lawyers representing a class of Division I athletes filed the detailed terms of an antitrust lawsuit Friday that has the potential to reshape the business of college sports.
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Nuggets add Westbrook on veteran minimum deal
Russell Westbrook's deal to join the Denver Nuggets will be a two-year, veteran minimum contract with a player option for 2025-2026, his agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Iraqi judoka first to test positive at Paris Games
A male judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics and is provisionally suspended while a disciplinary case is prosecuted.
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Vandals target France rails with sabotage, arson
Vandals targeted France's high-speed railway network with a series of actions that brought disruption to the country's busiest lines ahead of the Olympics.
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Rodman touts 'Trin Spin' in new-look USWNT win
Trinity Rodman's dazzling spin move led to a gorgeous goal early in the first half and stood as the highlight of the United States' 3-0 victory over Zambia.
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The July 27 Paris Olympics schedule: Gymnastics, swimming, soccer
The July 27 schedule features popular events. Check out the full lineup now.
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O'Malley-Dvalishvili tops UFC showcase at Sphere
Sean O'Malley will defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili, and Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will face off in a trilogy bout on Sept. 14 at UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Orioles bolster rotation, acquire Eflin from Rays
The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed starter Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
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