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Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement
Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media.
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Blue Jays claim RHP Paul Sewald off waivers from D-backs
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
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Tua Tagovailoa will start Falcons' preseason opener but no QB1 named
The Atlanta Falcons have named a starting quarterback, but only for their preseason opener.
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Nationals DFA Miles Mikolas, add LHP Jackson Kent
Coming off his best outing in a month's time, veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
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Reports: Miami coach Jai Lucas agrees to extension
Miami rewarded men's basketball coach Jai Lucas with a new five-year contract, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.
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Italy's Curtis takes McKeown's 50m backstroke world record
Italian teenager Sara Curtis smashed Australian Kaylee McKeown's 50m women's backstroke world record with a time of 26.63 seconds in the semi-finals of the European aquatics champ...
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New Project B league to follow Olympic gender policy
The new women's basketball league Project B said it will follow Olympic guidelines regarding gender eligibility, thereby banning transgender women from competing.
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'Contract or not,' Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon eyes season ahead
Star cornerback Devon Witherspoon said he plans to focus on the upcoming season despite being unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Former UNC G Seth Trimble commits to Louisville
Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville in the 2026-27 season.
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Cowboys ($15.5B) once again top NFL team valuations
The Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise at $15.5 billion, according to Sportico's annual valuation list released Wednesday.
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Aussie heavyweight Teremoana knocks out Savage in two rounds
Australia's Teremoana Teremoana stopped American DeAndre Savage in the second round on Wednesday to extend his professional record to 12 wins, all by knockout, in the heavyweight...
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After beating the odds in the NFL, Obada turns to helping children in care
Efe Obada spent a decade defying the odds in the NFL after rising from a traumatic childhood marked by trafficking, foster care and homelessness in London.
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MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's
Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over th...
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Astros 2B Jose Altuve headed for more tests on injured foot
The Houston Astros, fighting to maintain their lead in the American League West, could be facing a key absence after Jose Altuve sustained a foot injury on Tuesday in San Francisc...
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Former Wallabies and Ireland player Smith dies aged 59
Brian Smith, who represented Australia and Ireland at test level and was later attack coach for England, has died from cancer at the age of 59.
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Bell backs injured Suaalii to return to Wallabies colours in no time
Wallabies prop Angus Bell has backed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to be playing again sooner rather than later after the centre suffered another injury setback against Japan last weekend...
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Fever coach: 'We are united,' and 'everybody else can go to hell'
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White took a stand amidst those critical of her reaction after Sophie Cunningham was flagrantly fouled by Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington on Sat...
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GM: Stephen Curry 'wants to finish his career as a Warrior'
The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry plan to extend their marriage until Curry retires, team general manager Mike Dunleavy reiterated on Tuesday.
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