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Wimbledon 2015: Mahut no longer 'loser'

Mon, 06/29/2015 - 9:52am
Five years after losing the longest match of all time at tennis' most prestigious tournament, Nicolas Mahut is no loser.

Copa America 2015: Gonzalo Jara handed ban

Mon, 06/29/2015 - 9:43am
Chile's hopes of making the Copa America final on home soil were dealt a blow after key defender Gonzalo Jara was suspended for three matches and handed a $7,500 fine by South America's football confederation for poking his finger into Edison Cavani's backside.

Discovery nabs European TV rights to 2018-24 Olympics

Mon, 06/29/2015 - 9:34am
Discovery Communications is becoming the new European broadcaster of the Olympic Games.

Olivia Munn practices swords with Aaron Rodgers

Mon, 06/29/2015 - 2:19am
Olivia Munn is getting ready for her role in the upcoming movie "X-Men Apocalypse."

Late-inning homers lift Brewers to series win

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 11:11pm
Mike Fiers allowed one run over seven innings and Ryan Braun and Adam Lind homered to help the Brewers to their first winning homestand of the season

MLB roundup: Dodgers' Greinke finally gets a win

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:01pm
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke, who had gone 10 straight starts without a win even though he is leading the majors in ERA, beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Sunday at Marlins Park.

As expected, LeBron plans to opt out with Cavs

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 4:56pm
LeBron James, as expected, will bypass his $21.6 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers and become a free agent on Wednesday. ESPN.com reported Sunday that the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player has elected to decline the player...

No.1 Djokovic denies 'cheating' claims

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 12:28pm
World number one Novak Djokovic has denied claims of receiving illegal coaching during his matches but admitted Sunday that players do find a way to bend the rules to their advantage.

Pierce opts out of Wizards contract

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 4:34am
Forward Paul Pierce will not exercise the final year of his contract with the Washington Wizards and will become a free agent.

First Chinese player to be drafted picked by Islanders

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 4:31am
The New York Islanders made history by choosing Andong Song as the first Chinese-born player to be selected in the NHL draft.

Ex-NFL lineman Cook dies at 36

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 4:25am
Damion Cook, an offensive lineman who played in parts of seven NFL seasons, died after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was 36.

Report: 76ers pay $3 million to Pelicans for Holiday deal

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 4:19am
The Philadelphia 76ers were forced to pay $3 million to the New Orleans Pelicans last season for failing to fully disclose guard Jrue Holiday's leg injury before the 2013 NBA Draft, according to a report.

Search off Florida suspended for missing Olympic sailor

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 1:08am
A three-day search for a missing Olympic sailor has ended without success. The U.S. Coast Guard says it suspended the search for Trevor Moore, in Biscayne Bay, Florida, Saturday evening at sunset.

Marlins' Stanton breaks bone in wrist, out 4-6 weeks

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 6:34pm
Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, who leads the major leagues in home runs and RBIs, has a fracture of the hamate bone in his left wrist and will miss four to six weeks.

Rain ends Nationals-Phillies game in second inning

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 6:26pm
PHILADELPHIA -- Saturday afternoon's game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park was canceled after 1 1/2 innings due to rain. The game was rescheduled for Sunday as part of a single-admission doubl...

'New Hingis' wins first title at Wimbledon warmup

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 3:03pm
She's been dubbed "the new Martina Hingis" -- and Belinda Bencic delivered her first top-level title under the watchful eye of her tennis mentor on Saturday.

Defensive approach pays off for US women

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 12:49pm
The USWNT has not exactly been winning new fans at the Women's World Cup, but its defensive approach is paying off.

Bromell makes Bolt look lethargic

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 10:06am
Usain Bolt's status as the world's fastest man is not only under assault by Justin Gatlin this year -- an American teenager is also proving to be a threat.

Oilers take Connor McDavid No. 1 in NHL draft

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 2:30am
The Edmonton Oilers made 18-year-old center Connor McDavid the No. 1 pick of the 2015 NHL draft Friday. Buffalo took Jack Eichel second and Arizona grabbed Dylan Strome third.

Spurs expect Duncan back for 19th season

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 12:39am
The San Antonio Spurs are expecting power forward Tim Duncan to return in 2015-16 for his 19th NBA season.

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