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9-year-old girl smashes record with huge fish

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 4:53am
A 9-year-old girl has set a new state record by reeling in a massive 94.6-pound fish. It took 20 minutes for Emma Zajdel to bring in the record-breaking cobia that weighs more than she does, and towers over her at 66.5 inches long.

Ortiz says goodbye as AL wins All-Star Game 4-2

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 1:38am
The American League held off the National League to win the 2016 MLB All-Star Game 4-2. Playing in his 10th All-Star Game, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz left the game to a standing ovation in the bottom of the third inning. At 40, Ortiz is leading the majors with a .682 slugging percentage and is second with 72 RBI.

Senator Manny Pacquiao's comeback sparks debate

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:22am
Manny Pacquiao -- Filipino senator and former boxing star -- may be returning to the ring. The former world champion was believed to have hung up his gloves in the wake of high profile bouts with Timothy Bradley and Floyd Mayweather Jr., after which ...

Tenors member changes words in 'O Canada' at All-Star Game

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 11:45pm
A member of a Canadian singing group, The Tenors, changed a lyric in "O Canada" and held up a sign saying "All Lives Matter" during their pregame performance at the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Associated Press reports.

Packers legend holds annual football camp in Milwaukee

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 4:08pm
Gilbert Brown is teaching the fundamentals of football and life.

Coyotes re-sign Doan for 21st season

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 3:36pm
Shane Doan has agreed to remain with the Arizona Coyotes on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, ArizonaSports.com reported Monday.

Steelers' Harrison denied PED use in sworn affidavit

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 3:23pm
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs and said he never has met or had communication with Charles Sly.

Court documents: Paterno ignored claims of Sandusky's abuse in 1976

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 3:07pm
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno ignored the claims of a 14-year-old boy that he was sexually abused by assistant Jerry Sandusky in 1976, unsealed court documents obtained by the Washington Post revealed Tuesday.

MLB Preview: 87th All-Star Game

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 2:58pm
National League manager Terry Collins watched from the dugout as Johnny Cueto dominated in the 2015 World Series. On Tuesday, he hands the ball to Cueto as the starting pitcher against the American League in the 87th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Petco Park.

White Sox's Sale credits Gwynn for quitting chewing tobacco

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 2:39pm
Chicago White Sox star southpaw Chris Sale was so moved by the passing of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn that he quit chewing tobacco the day he died of salivary gland cancer in June 2014.

Hurricanes re-sign Rask to 6-year, $24 million deal

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 2:27pm
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that they have re-signed center Victor Rask to a six-year, $24 million contract.

US Open serves up biggest prizes in tennis history

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 2:09pm
The US Open will now offer $46.3 million in total prizes for this year's competition, which kicks off August 29, the U.S. Tennis Association said Tuesday.

The Open 2016: Licking the Postage Stamp

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 1:46pm
Although the shortest hole on the Open circuit at just 123 yards, many of the game's best have been unable to cope with the deep bunkers and unforgiving winds that often swirl around the narrow, tempting putting surface of Royal Troon's "Postage Stamp."

How will Rio's Olympic Park look?

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 1:26pm
Beijing had the Bird's Nest. London, a towering sculpture of twisted steel. How will Rio's Olympic Park leave its mark?

Rory McIlroy: I have not let golf down

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:57pm
Rory McIlroy has said he does not feel he has let golf down by missing the Rio Olympics amid fears over the Zika virus.

Usain Bolt fit for Rio Olympics after injury scare

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 4:07am
World record holder Usain Bolt has been named to the Jamaican Olympic team for Rio 2016. The sprint superstar gave fans a scare at the beginning of July by withdrawing from Olympic trials with a grade 1 tear in his hamstring.

Marlins' Stanton belts record 61 homers to win Home Run Derby

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:18pm
Giancarlo Stanton didn't just win the Home Run Derby on Monday night -- he pounded it into submission. The Miami Marlins right fielder routed defending champion Todd Frazier 20-13 in the championship round at Petco Park to finish with an event-record 61 homers.

Rams' Gurley on his fantasy stock: 'No. 1 overall for sure'

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 3:47pm
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has plenty of confidence in his abilities heading into the upcoming NFL season - and he wants his fantasy football owners to feel just as positive.

Penguins' Kessel has hand surgery

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 3:34pm
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel is expected to be ready for training camp despite having surgery on his hand Friday.

Warriors' Green faces assault charges in Michigan

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 3:26pm
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was arrested on assault charges in East Lansing, Mich., over the weekend.

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