NBA hammers Clippers with $30M fine, five first-round picks stripped, Ballmer suspended one year in Kawhi probe
The NBA issued the harshest penalty in league history after finding the Clippers secretly funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through a sponsorship deal, circumvent
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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving, driver's license suspended five years
Woods avoided jail time by striking a plea deal over his DUI charge from a Florida rollover crash, resulting in a five-year license suspension.
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Georgia AG urges SEC to suspend or remove LSU if Tigers roster former NFL players
A legal and conference battle escalates over LSU potentially suiting up ex-professional players, with Georgia's attorney general seeking severe penalties.
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Carlos Alcaraz drops first set then surges to US Open third-round win over Jaime Faria
The defending champion recovered by winning eight straight games to advance at Flushing Meadows.
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Arte Moreno sells Angels for $4 billion, underscoring MLB team values amid CBA negotiations
The sale price highlights the soaring worth of MLB franchises as owners push for a salary cap in labor talks.
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LSU could face massive fines and Kiffin suspension if former NFL players suit up, per reports
As a state judge prepares to rule on player eligibility, the SEC considers penalties including suspension.
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Fenerbahce's Guendouzi and Greenwood charged by UEFA for provoking Lyon fans at Champions League playoff
Both players, who previously played for Marseille, face UEFA disciplinary action after incidents during the qualifying match against their former club's rival.
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Lando Norris reveals he could have left McLaren before signing extension through 2030, hints at future Ferrari switch
The reigning champion admitted he had opportunities to leave his lifelong team before committing to a new deal.
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Jalen Hurts acknowledges he and A.J. Brown 'grew apart' this past season
The Eagles quarterback publicly addressed the fractured relationship with his star wide receiver.
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Shohei Ohtani 'visibly' ailing, Dodgers weigh giving him a day off after 0-for-4 night
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani is not close to optimal after he struck out four times in a loss to the Cardinals.
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Kirk Cousins named Raiders starting QB over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza for Week 1 vs. Dolphins
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak broke a six-year streak of top draft picks starting in Week 1 by going with the veteran.
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Manchester City spend record £458m on midfield overhaul but may lack Haaland cover
City revamped their squad with a Premier League record outlay, though questions remain about striker depth.
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Aryna Sabalenka cruises into US Open third round, then spars with reporter over 'partying' question
The two-time defending champion called a journalist's line of questioning 'a joke' after her dominant second-round win.
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Racist abuse of new signing Robinio Vaz condemned as 'abhorrent' by Hull City
The Championship club denounced the racial abuse directed at the player upon announcing his signing.
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Good Good Golf CEO and president exit after controversial ad backlash
Senior executives were ousted following an advertisement that showed a woman being pushed to the ground, sparking widespread condemnation.
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Kimi Antonelli to start from back of grid at Monza due to engine penalty, vows 'full attack'
The championship leader will drop to last place for his home race after taking a new power unit.
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North Carolina middle school student dies after cardiac arrest at football practice
A 13-year-old football player went into cardiac arrest during practice and later died.
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Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at US Open for first time in four years
The Williams sisters will reunite for a doubles run later this week at Flushing Meadows.
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