Kansas State football players have called off a threatened boycott in response to an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd. * This article was originally published here
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Seven hockey players suspended in Belarus match-fixing case
The players — five from Belarus and two from Russia — told a domestic investigation they were paid to help arrange the outcome of a game in November. * This article was originally published here
MLB cancels All-Star Game for 1st time since 1945
Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer * This article was originally published here
Evert recalls ups and downs of long rivalry with Navratilova
Chris Evert’s view of Martina Navratilova went from up-and-coming danger to doubles partner to foil in a record 14 Grand Slam finals to, these days, close pal. First contested in the 1870s, Wimbledon is the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament… Read More ›
Patriots fan stole dozens of the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII rings: ‘They don’t deserve them’
Sean Murphy claims he still has some of the stolen Super Bowl rings, and that he may wear them when he's released from prison in a few years. * This article was originally published here
Ramos helps Madrid edge Getafe 1-0, increase lead over Barca
Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty to give Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Getafe on Thursday, increasing its lead over Barcelona to four points with the Spanish league nearing its end. Ramos converted the 79th-minute spot kick after Getafe… Read More ›
McCallie won’t return as Duke’s women’s basketball coach
“I want to provide an opportunity for change, growth and a sense of security relative to the future of the program,” McCallie said, noting she hoped the move would allow the team “to play free without the burden and uncertainty… Read More ›
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