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Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Atlanta Braves’ Chris Sale earns first Cy Young.
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Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Braves’ Chris Sale win first Cy Young Awards
Josh Allen was pivitol in the Buffalo Bills' Week 11 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots against Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at TD Garden on November 19, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon reacts after running the ball near the Dallas Cowboys goal line during the first half of an NFL football game, on November 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
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Houston Texans pull away to hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss
Ashton Jeanty continued his stellar season with another record-breaking performance.
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‘He’s the best football player in the country’: Running back Ashton Jeanty makes history as he continues excellent season
Nov 17, 2024
Patrick Mahomes (left) and Josh Allen (right) will face off yet again as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to play the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.
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2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
Nov 17, 2024
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled by Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee.
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WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC
Nov 17, 2024
Antwione Williams during a game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on December 26, 2016.
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A former NFL linebacker is charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack
Nov 16, 2024
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne pose for a photo during the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show in Arlington, Texas on July 16.
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Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card
Nov 15, 2024

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Victor Wembanyama drives to the basket during the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Washington Wizards at the Frost Bank Center.
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Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 50 points as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo also shine
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke, the team announced Wednesday.
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Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs look on from the sidelines during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on January 07, 2024.
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Homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to local reports
Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra looks on during the Emirates NBA Cup game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on November 12, 2024.
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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons
Klay Thompson returned to the Golden State Warriors for the first time since leaving to join the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
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Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, left, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Inglewood, California, on November 11, 2024.
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Miami Dolphins snap three-game skid with victory over the Los Angeles Rams
Chicago, USA, November 11, 2024: Darius Garland (10 Cleveland Cavaliers) high fives Donovan Mitchell (45 Cleveland Cavaliers) during the game between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday November 11, 2024 at the United Center, Chicago, USA. (NO COMMERCIAL USAGE) (Shaina Benhiyoun/SPP) (Photo by Shaina Benhiyoun/SPP/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
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Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season
Nov 11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Victor Wembanyama joins legendary group of NBA players after posting another monstrous stat-line
Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren to miss action after suffering a pelvis fracture.
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Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture
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Historic stat lines, an electrifying comeback and the perfect end to a glittering career: Five athletes who stood out this weekend
Kyler Murray (left) had a historic performance as the Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Jets.
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QB plays like ‘best player on planet’ in win, receiver pushes teammate, Saints end losing run: NFL Week 10 Sunday review
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics during the first half of the game at Fiserv Forum.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
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Australia on five stars a day ... travel industry legend Arthur Frommer takes a close look at Australia in his room at the Ramada Renaissance. March 18, 1991. (Photo by Kylie Anee Pickett/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Pete Rose was a 17-time Major League Baseball All-Star who played more games and had more hits than anyone in league history.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F10%2F11%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fsimone-biles%2Findex.html">Simone Biles</a> is the most decorated gymnast in history, and the American superstar has a chance to add to her legacy in Paris. In 2016, she won Olympic gold in both the team and the individual all-around. But at the Tokyo Games five years later, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F28%2Fsport%2Fsimone-biles-gymnastics-tokyo-2020-mental-health-spt-intl%2Findex.html">she withdrew because of “the twisties,”</a> a mental block where gymnasts lose track of their positioning midair. Biles took time off to prioritize her mental health, and she came back in 2023 <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F10%2F04%2Fsport%2Fsimone-biles-team-usa-world-artistic-gymnastics-championships-spt-intl%2Findex.html">to win a world title</a> and dazzle us with more of her signature moves.
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3/1955- Willie Mays of the New York Giants. Waist-up photograph with hands on his hips.
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Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves' outfielder, is shown in a posed batting portrait at the Polo Grounds, Brooklyn, during the exhibition season, 1954. (AP Photo)
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Jackie Robinson portrait as a Brooklyn Dodger.
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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey honored before Wednesday's game.
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UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record
(L-R) Julian Alaphilippe of France, Rien Schuurhuis of Vatican, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Romain Bardet of France prior to the 95th UCI Road World Championships 2022, Men Elite Road Race a 266,9km race from Helensburgh to Wollongong / #Wollongong2022 / on September 25, 2022 in Helensburgh, Australia.
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Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence
Chris Cole #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. Georgia defeated Tennessee 31-17.
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Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Rafael Nadal waved to adoring fans after losing his Davis Cup Finals singles match on Tuesday.
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Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup