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SportsApr 18

Spanish Teams Struggle in European Competition as English Clubs Battle for Spots

Atletico Madrid remains Spain's sole Champions League semifinalist while Chelsea and Manchester United compete for European qualification.

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SportsApr 18

NBA Commissioner Silver Considers European Division for League Expansion

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is exploring the possibility of creating a European division within the NBA structure.

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SportsApr 12

WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum Signs One-Year Contract with Los Angeles Sparks

All-star guard Kelsey Plum has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Sparks.

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SportsMar 14

Indiana and Illinois Compete for Chicago Bears with Stadium Financing Plans

The Chicago Bears are considering relocating as Indiana offers a domed stadium in Hammond while Illinois proposes tax incentives for development projects.

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SportsMar 31

Xiaomi Co-Founder Buys 1% Stake in Miami Dolphins at Record $12.5B Valuation

Lin Bin, Xiaomi co-founder, acquired 1% minority stake in Miami Dolphins at record $12.5 billion team valuation, deal approved by NFL.

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SportsMay 21

Afghanistan Women's Refugee Team to Tour England for International Recognition

The Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour England this summer as part of their effort to gain recognition for international competition.

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SportsMar 13

Rhode Island Hockey Player Scores Championship-Winning Goal Month After Family Tragedy

Colin Dorgan scored an overtime goal to send his team to the championship one month after losing three family members in a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink.

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SportsMar 13

IndyCar Asked to Return to Phoenix for NASCAR Doubleheader in 2027

Phoenix Raceway has invited IndyCar to return for another joint weekend with NASCAR in 2027 following their recent Desert Double event.

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SportsMay 20

Major college basketball programs in talks for new tournament event in 2027

Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan and UConn are reportedly discussing participation in a proposed eight-team basketball tournament called the Diamond Cup.

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SportsMar 12

Runner with Multiple Sclerosis Sets New Half Marathon Record

Chris White achieved a record-breaking half marathon time despite medical advice to avoid intense exercise following his MS diagnosis.

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SportsApr 16

MLB honors Jackie Robinson's legacy on 79th anniversary of breaking color barrier

Major League Baseball commemorated Jackie Robinson Day with all players, coaches and umpires wearing his No. 42 jersey number.

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SportsApr 15

Former Alabama Football Player to Plead Guilty in $20M NFL Identity Fraud Case

Luther Davis and partner allegedly impersonated NFL players including Michael Penix to fraudulently obtain nearly $20 million in loans.

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SportsMay 19

Blue Owl Co-Founder Sells Remaining Washington Commanders Stake

Doug Ostrover has sold his final stake in the NFL team as his investment firm's stock has declined significantly.

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SportsMar 22

Phillies Sign Cristopher Sánchez to Six-Year Extension Through 2032

Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher Cristopher Sánchez to a six-year contract extension covering 2027-2032 seasons.

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SportsMay 19

Transgender athlete wins CIF track event, sparking debate over podium arrangements

AB Hernandez won a girls' track event at CIF Southern Section finals, with subsequent podium arrangements drawing criticism from multiple parties.

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