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DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks towards the crowd during a timeout against the Denver Nuggets in the second half of the NBA Opening night game at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
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LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leads the team onto the field to play the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season
Major League Baseball (MLB) will test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year with the aim of implementing it in the 2026 regular season.
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MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
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
Nov 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action
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Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt had one sack as the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens.
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Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late: NFL Week 11 Sunday review
Nov 18, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 29: (Editorial Use Only) (Exclusive Coverage) Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood )
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Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix
Nov 18, 2024
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
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores against the Washington Commanders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 2024.
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Philadelphia Eagles pull away in the fourth to defeat Washington Commanders, extend win streak to six
LeBron James hints at his NBA future following Wednesday's Lakers win over the Grizzlies.
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LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’
The Tampa Bay Rays will play at the New York Yankees' spring training facility for the 2025 MLB season.
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Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 MLB season at AL East rivals’ George M. Steinbrenner Field
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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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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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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MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Jasmine Paolini of Italy lifts the Billie Jean King Cup trophy during the trophy presentation after winning the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 20, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images for ITF)
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‘It’s a joke’: Italian tennis star crowned world champion after winning Olympic gold, can hardly believe her own success
DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 08: Brian Harman of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 08, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning
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