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Collaborative effort helps US men’s basketball cruise past Greece, into World Cup second round

Team USA had 11 of its 12 players score at least five points, led by Austin Reaves’ 15 points, in a rout that helps the Americans advance/

     

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The 15 best college football traditions from Army-Navy to Virginia Tech

What makes college football special? It’s traditions. And the best one are spread across the country. Our ranking of the 15 best spans the country.

     

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‘World champion of what?’ Noah Lyles’ criticism sparks backlash by NBA players

After winning the 100- and 200-meter races at worlds, Noah Lyles created a stir by saying NBA Finals winners aren’t “world champions.”

     

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Coco Gauff enters US Open as a favorite after working with Brad Gilbert

The Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert partnership has yielded a remarkable run of success that will carry her into the U.S. Open as one of the favorites.

     

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NFL roster cuts 2023: Live updates tracking teams’ moves before Tuesday deadline

NFL teams must get their rosters down to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, meaning a flurry of cuts (and possibly trades) are still to come.

     

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NHL offseason grades: Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs make the biggest news

The Penguins made the biggest trade by acquiring Erik Karlsson while the Maple Leafs signed Auston Matthews to a record deal. How each team fared.

     

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Trey Lance trade provides needed reset for QB, low-risk flier for Cowboys

At the end of the NFL preseason, we take a closer look at the Trey Lance trade, roster cutdowns, Anthony Richardson and the new kickoff rule.

     

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Simone Biles’ record eighth US gymnastics title will be one to remember

Simone Biles won her eighth U.S. title, the most ever after previously sharing the record with Alfred Jochim, who competed in the 1920s and ’30s.

     

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NFL preseason winners, losers: Final verdicts before roster cuts, regular season

From Aaron Rodgers to first-round rookies, quarterbacks once again seized the spotlight as teams made their final tune-ups before the regular season.

     

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MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Mookie Betts approach Braves country in NL standings, MVP race

The Dodgers have gone a ridiculous 25-4 this month, making a run at MLB’s best record, led by MVP candidate Mookie Betts.

     

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