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Eleven-time and defending men's champion Joey Chestnut, left, and defending women's champion Miki S...
Associated Press

Coney Island hot dog eaters gear up to chow down

Coney Island plays host to the annual hot dog eating contests and their hungry competitors. The current title-holders for the men's and women's division will be competing.
7 years ago
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Adam Mason

Utah Jazz reportedly agree to sign forward Jeff Green and Emmanuel Mudiay

It's been a busy few days for the Utah Jazz as they continue to fill out the roster as the organization reportedly agreed to sign forward Jeff Green to a one year contract.
7 years ago
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CNN

USWNT advances to Women’s World Cup final with narrow win over England

The defending champion US Women's National Team shot down a talented England team 2-1 to reach the Women's World Cup final.
7 years ago
Wimbledon...
HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer

Gauff, just 15, shocks 5-time champ Venus, 39, at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff grew up admiring the Williams sisters. Picked up a tennis racket as a little girl because of them. And on Monday at Wimbledon, still just 15, Gauff beat one of them.
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Associated Press

The Latest: AP source: Jimmy Butler heading to South Beach

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Jimmy Butler has agreed to a $142 million, four-year contract and will be traded to the Miami Heat.
7 years ago
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Michelle Lou, CNN

Kevin Durant reportedly to sign 4-year contract with Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant is headed to New York after signing a four-season, $164 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
7 years ago
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CNN

US beats France to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals

In a colossal contest on a balmy summer night in Paris, the US prevailed over host France to move a step closer to successfully defending its title.
7 years ago
Wimbledon...
Ryan Prior, CNN

Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff, a 15-year-old Florida native, is the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon

American tennis prodigy Cori "Coco" Gauff, 15, just became the youngest player in the Open era to advance through qualifying to reach Wimbledon's main draw where she will play compatriot Venus Williams.
7 years ago
Utah Jazz rookies, left to right, Justin Wright-Foreman, Miye Oni and Jarrell Brantley speak to rep...
Adam Mason

Utah Jazz introduce its second round draft picks

It was a quiet first round, but the Utah Jazz were plenty busy in the next one towards the ends as they selected three different second round draft picks in the 2019 NBA Draft.
7 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Donovan Mitchell and mom talk about growing up Spida

Donovan Mitchell, a.k.a. Spida, writes that he was so "extra" as a kid, his mom had to put him on a leash -- while he was dreaming about basketball.
7 years ago
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ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

US in the World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain

Megan Rapinoe converted a pair of penalty kicks and the United States set up a much-anticipated quarterfinal meeting with host France at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Spain on Monday.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Real Salt Lake, Chicago Fire play to 1-1 tie

Chicago extended its home unbeaten streak to seven. Real Salt Lake has been outscored 8-1 in its last three games.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Jazz upgrade roster with Conley trade instead of NBA draft

This marks the second time in four seasons where the Jazz will not have a first-round NBA draft selection joining the team in the fall as a rookie.
7 years ago
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CNN

NBA draft 2019: Zion Williamson era set to begin

Zion Williamson going No. 1 to the New Orleans Pelicans may be all but certain, but the NBA draft still has the potential to be a roller coaster ride.
7 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Report: Jazz acquires Mike Conley, gives up Crowder, Allen & Korver in trade deal

A tweet from Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley appears to confirm a report from ESPN that the Arkansas native is coming to Utah to play for the Jazz.
7 years ago
Stanley...
JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

Arch Madness: Blues win 1st Stanley Cup, beating Bruins 4-1

Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Boston Garden.
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ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

Alex Morgan has 5 goals as US routs Thailand 13-0

Thailand was never a real threat to the U.S. national team. Even so, the three-time Women's World Cup champions had no desire to go easy on a lesser opponent in their opening game.
7 years ago
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts as he leaves the court after sustaining an i...
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer

Durant returns from injury _ then hurts his Achilles

Durant had been cleared by the Warriors' medical staff after Game 4, and participated in both a practice session Sunday and a shootaround practice earlier Monday. The Warriors had said throughout his monthlong absence that they did not want him back on the floor until he was right, for fear of a scenario where Durant aggravated the injury and had no chance of returning this season.
7 years ago
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reaches for the ball past Toronto Raptors' Marc Gaso...
BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors aren't letting go of the NBA title just yet. With Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson shooting and Draymond Green swatting, the champions found a way to win even after a gut-wrenching loss.
7 years ago
Leo Ortiz, left, the father of former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, sits in the ambulance tha...
MARTÍN JOSÉ ADAMES ALCÁNTARA and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press

David Ortiz back in Boston after being shot in Dominican bar

David Ortiz was back in Boston on Monday night for medical care, a day after authorities said the former Red Sox slugger affectionately known as Big Papi was ambushed by a gunman at a bar in his native Dominican Republic.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2016, file photo, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz encourages t...
MARTÍN JOSE ADAMES ALCÁNTARA Associated Press

Ex-Boston slugger David Ortiz shot at Dominican Republic bar

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized Monday following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.
7 years ago
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Gree...
Associated Press

With cracks in a dynasty showing, Warriors are on the brink

The Golden State Warriors, who have made five straight Finals appearances, are facing an elimination game against the Toronto Raptors, who are making their first ever Finals appearance.
7 years ago
Utah lawmakers are seeking to have more oversight into Utah's Olympic bid. It all centers around li...
Associated Press

Denver measure requires voter consent for any Olympics bid

Denver voters have resoundingly approved a ballot measure requiring the city to seek their consent before spending public funds on any future Olympics bid.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, people gather around the "Temple of Time" in honor of the...
Associated Press

Dwyane Wade surprises graduates at Stoneman Douglas

Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade was a surprise guest speaker Sunday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's graduation ceremony.
7 years ago