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France turns on class, beats U.S. men at Olympics
France beats the United States 3-0 thanks to a second-half barrage as the teams began group play in the men's Olympic tournament in Marseille on Wednesday.
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Bisping, Edwards and Aspinall: Inside the making of English MMA's golden generation
How did England, with limited ties to MMA, find itself with multiple UFC champions and a pipeline full of talent?
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Barkley rebounds? TNT star might mull new job
Charles Barkley said he would listen to NBA partners ESPN/Disney, NBC and Amazon if the remainder of his current 10-year, $210 million contract with TNT Sports is not honored.
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Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch in Paris suburb
Snoop Dogg has been a hit musician, reality TV star and even Olympics broadcaster. On Friday, he added Paris 2024 torch bearer to that list.
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Daniels OK competing to be Commanders' starter
Jayden Daniels doesn't mind that he isn't being handed the starting QB job because he likes to compete.
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Dodgers deal Paxton to Red Sox for minor leaguer
The Red Sox acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Dodgers for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday, attempting to fortify their rotation as they chase a playoff spot in a wide-open American League landscape.
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Source: DB Peppers, Pats finalizing 3-year deal
The Patriots and safety Jabrill Peppers are finalizing a three-year extension with a base value of $24 million and that could be worth up to $30 million, a source told ESPN.
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Ex-Chief given hard labor in animal cruelty case
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and sentenced to a year of hard labor.
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Georgia WR Thomas charged with family violence
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been arrested on multiple family violence charges.
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Biles submits new uneven bars move for Paris
Simone Biles has submitted an original skill on the uneven bars ahead of the Paris Olympics that will be the American's sixth move named after her and first on bars if she can successfully complete it.
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Gotham signs Whitham, 13, youngest in NWSL
McKenna "Mak" Whitham, 13, has signed a professional contract with NJ/NY Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL champions, making her the youngest signing in the league's history.
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Source: Lions K Badgley suffers torn hamstring
Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a "significant injury" Thursday. Badgley suffered a torn hamstring, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Women's college basketball: Top players, games, new league rivals
South Carolina aims to run it back. Realignment arrives (again). And all eyes are on Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins as we preview 2024-25.
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Men's hoops: Top stories, players, games, more
From Cooper Flagg to Calipari at Arkansas, UConn's quest for a three-peat to top stars in new jerseys.
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Did Dylan Cease just have the best three-start MLB stretch we've ever seen?
Finishing off the second no-no in Padres history was just the latest in the San Diego ace's historic hot streak.
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Verstappen gets 10-place grid penalty in Belgium
Max Verstappen faces a 10-place grid penalty from wherever he qualifies at the Belgian Grand Prix after he exceeded his quota for engines this season.
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In need of spark, Mariners deal for OF Arozarena
With their offense struggling, the Mariners got a boost by acquiring All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Rays.
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The Brockalypse is near, and the 49ers have real issues: Should they really give Purdy $325 million?
One of the most fascinating decisions of the next year has to do with the 49ers' plan at quarterback, where Brock Purdy still has doubters.
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Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century
From Crosby to Thornton, Ovechkin to Chara, here are hockey's best from the past 25 years.
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Ranking the top 10 women's boxers
From Claressa Shields to Amanda Serrano; who tops our list of the top 10 women's boxers since 2000?
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