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SportsMay 25

Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse but receives judicial pardon

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for sexual abuse of a minor but will not serve jail time, while the victim's mother received a 10-year sentence.

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SportsMar 7

2026 Winter Paralympics Begin in Milan-Cortina Amid Ukraine-Led Boycott

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday with competition across six sports, as Ukraine leads ceremony boycott over Russian participation.

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SportsMar 25

North Carolina fires basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons

UNC dismissed head basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a 70-year tradition of promoting from within the program's coaching family.

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SportsMar 7

Arizona Cardinals to Release QB Kyler Murray After Seven Seasons

The Arizona Cardinals will release former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray on March 11, ending his seven-year tenure with the franchise.

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SportsApr 24

Pittsburgh Hosts NFL Draft as Raiders Select Quarterback Fernando Mendoza First Overall

The NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh with hundreds of thousands of fans attending, while the Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick.

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SportsMar 7

Braves' Jurickson Profar suspended 162 games for second PED violation

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar received a full-season suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second time.

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SportsMar 9

Eagles Sign DT Jordan Davis to Three-Year, $78 Million Extension

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis agreed to a three-year, $78 million contract extension with $65 million guaranteed.

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SportsMay 6

ADL Reports Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents Across US in 2024

Anti-Defamation League data shows antisemitic assaults rose 4% nationally with weapon attacks up 39%, while total incidents decreased.

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SportsMay 20

UEFA Announces Major Format Changes for European Competitions Starting 2028

UEFA's Executive Committee approved significant restructuring of men's national team competitions to take effect after Euro 2028.

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SportsMay 31

Transgender Athlete Advances at California State Track Championships Amid Political Attention

AB Hernandez competed in three girls' events at the California state track and field championships while receiving political support and facing protests.

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SportsJun 4

Liverpool Appoint Andoni Iraola as New Manager Following Arne Slot's Dismissal

Liverpool have officially announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new manager after dismissing Arne Slot from the position.

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SportsMay 27

New York, New Jersey Attorneys General Launch FIFA World Cup Ticketing Investigation

New York and New Jersey state attorneys general have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup.

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SportsJun 14

Lewis Hamilton Wins Barcelona Grand Prix in First Victory Since Ferrari Move

Lewis Hamilton secured victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his first win since joining Ferrari and ending a drought dating to July 2024.

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SportsJun 10

Congressional Hearing Examines NFL Broadcasting Practices Under 1961 Sports Act

House hearing scrutinized NFL's broadcasting arrangements, with testimony alleging high costs for fans and debate over Sports Broadcasting Act compliance.

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SportsMay 2

Former F1 Driver and Paralympic Champion Alex Zanardi Dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a 2001 racing crash before becoming a four-time Paralympic cycling champion, has died at age 59.

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