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Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers on May 24.
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Cleveland Guardians pitcher placed on leave hours before his start as MLB reportedly investigating gambling
Buffalo Bills cornerbacks Maxwell Hairston (31) speaks to the media after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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Maxwell Hairston, the Buffalo Bills’ 1st-round pick, is accused of sexual assault
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Pete Sampras of USA in action during his victory over Patrick Rafter of Australia during the Men's Singles Championship Final at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 9th, 2000 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
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The next American Wimbledon champion is probably ‘playing wide receiver on an NFL team’ as US men endure grand slam drought
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up against the Memphis Grizzlies before the game of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 26, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to massive 4-year extension with NBA champion Thunder, AP source says
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley looks on during a game against the Miami Heat in Miami on March 19.
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NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
Jun 29, 2025
Shohei Ohtani's pitch to Vinnie Pasquantino clocked in at 101.7 mph.
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Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of MLB career in third mound start for Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 29, 2025
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington looks on from the dugout during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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‘Forget about the baseball stuff, just get healthy’: Angels manager Ron Washington to miss season, unspecified issue
Jun 28, 2025
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‘We’re still here. We’re still going to enjoy our game’: What it’s like being a trans sports fan in Trump’s second term
Jun 27, 2025
A flag is raised during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Super Bowl halftime performer arrested after police say he held flag stating ‘Sudan and Free Gaza.’
Jun 26, 2025

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On the brink of retirement, this NFL player turned to psychedelics to help with his OCD
Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Taylor Swift surprises with performance at Tight End University as she supports Travis Kelce
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Khaman Maluach answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Aaron Rodgers earlier this month at Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Aaron Rodgers on whether this upcoming NFL season is his last: ‘I’m pretty sure this is it’
Caitlin Clark (right) has had a big hand in helping the WNBA grow in popularity.
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Study says WNBA franchises increased in value by an average of 180% since last year, setting a record
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) falls to the court with an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
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‘The frustration is unfathomable’: Tyrese Haliburton has operation on torn right Achilles suffered in Game 7 of NBA Finals
Seattle Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton had to be helped off the field during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field.
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Elly De La Cruz vomits, Trent Thornton has to be helped from field as MLB games disrupted by extreme heat
Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as they celebrate after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City Thunder cap off incredible season with a hard-earned NBA title
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 22: Jake Brown #7 of the LSU Tigers leaps onto the dogpile in celebration after defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in game two of the Division I Baseball Championship held at Charles Schwab Field on June 22, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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LSU sweeps Coastal Carolina in College World Series to win national championship
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during media day at Footprint Center on September 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Source: Phoenix Suns trade two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics rebounds during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2025 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Sales prices for sports teams are soaring to record levels. Here’s why, and what that means for fans
Before Jacob Misiorowski, no starter in the modern era had ever given up no hits in each of their first 11 innings in the majors.
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Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski breaks 125-year-old record with six perfect innings against Minnesota Twins

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Pete Rose was a 17-time Major League Baseball All-Star who played more games and had more hits than anyone in league history.
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WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers apllies chalk to his hands prior to playing against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quaterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Kendrick Lamar opens his Super Bowl halftime show on the hood of a car on Sunday, February 9.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore works against the Dallas Mavericks during an NBA basketball game Friday, April 8, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. squares up against Jake Paul at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on June 28.
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Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained by ICE and on track to be deported just days after fighting Jake Paul
Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in northern Spain at the age of 28.
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Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies at 28 in car crash in Spain
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 02: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Vinny Capra #41 of the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning to record his 3,000th career strikeout at Dodger Stadium on July 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw’s 3,000th strikeout