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Jun 10, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors in game five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports DeMarcus Cousins likely will miss the 2019-20 season with a torn ACL,

Dakota Hudson held the visiting Milwaukee Brewers hitless for 6 2/3 innings Monday night, propelling the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 victory. Aug 14, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (43) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale’s inflammation in his pitching elbow is just that, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Monday afternoon. Aug 13, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) delivers in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Sale met with

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown showed up to work Monday as his search for a suitable helmet continues. Aug 15, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) stretches next to his helmet against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY

The Washington Nationals capped off a productive week on offense by slugging a franchise-record-tying eight home runs in a 16-8 rout of the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. Aug 18, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier (9) hits a three run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third

Madison Keys served 13 aces and won the fifth singles title of her career on Sunday when she posted a 7-5, 7-6 (5) victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final of the Western & Southern Open near Cincinnati. Aug 18, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Madison Keys (USA) returns a shot against Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) during

The Chicago Bears, still in the hunt for a kicker, waived Elliott Fry on Sunday. FILE PHOTO: Aug 8, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Elliott Fry (8) watches from the bench in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Still, no one should assume

Milwaukee’s Eric Thames roped a two-run homer in the 14th inning and the Brewers scored a wild 15-14 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Saturday night. Aug 17, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (7) is congratulated by left fielder Ryan Braun (8) after hitting a two run home run

(Reuters) – A resilient Daniil Medvedev changed tactics midway through the second set and shocked world number one Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals on Saturday. FILE PHOTO: Aug 16, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) returns a shot against Andrey Rublev (RUS) during the Western and Southern Open tennis

Aug 17, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Ashleigh Barty (AUS) returns a shot against Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – Ash Barty stunningly lost her chance to regain the number one world ranking when the Australian was beaten

TOKYO (Reuters) – After a week of Tokyo 2020 test events dominated by talks of sweltering heat and stifling humidity, it was hockey’s turn to experience it at the newly-built Oi Hockey Stadium on Saturday. FILE PHOTO: Summer sunshine is seen through Olympic rings displayed at Nihonbashi district in Tokyo, Japan August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Issei

(Reuters) – World number one Naomi Osaka retired from the Cincinnati Masters with an apparent knee injury on Friday, less than two weeks before the start of her U.S. Open title defence. Aug 16, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Ashleigh Barty (AUS) reacts to defeating Maria Sakkari (GRE) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament

Bryce Harper hit a walk-off grand slam into the second deck in right field off Derek Holland in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally the host Philadelphia Phillies past the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Thursday. Aug 15, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) is doused with water after

(Reuters) – Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week’s Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery, tournament officials told Reuters on Thursday. FILE PHOTO – Aug 12, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Andy Murray (GBR) serves against Richard Gasquet (FRA) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner

(Reuters) – Two U.S. safety agencies are investigating the crash of a small plane in Tennessee on Thursday that was carrying retired racecar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter, officials said. Earnhardt’s sister Kelley said on Twitter the two pilots of the Cessna Citation and three family members were safe and being taken

FILE PHOTO: Jul 31, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly (8) looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Don Mattingly is in the final months of his contract with the Miami Marlins but remains hopeful his tenure

(Reuters) – The female players who sued the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for equal pay reported that talks broke down on Wednesday and said they were now turning their attention to the courts where they are “eagerly look forward to a jury trial”. FILE PHOTO – Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup Final –

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday and may undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Aug 11, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) throws a pitch during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The 33-year-old Arrieta has been bothered

LONDON (Reuters) – Eleven-times champions Czech Republic have been handed a wildcard for next April’s revamped Fed Cup finals in Budapest, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Fed Cup Final – Belarus v United States – Chizhovka Arena, Minsk, Belarus, November 12, 2017 – President of International Tennis Federation

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a tiebreaking home run in the top of the 10th inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox overcame blowing a five-run lead to beat the Cleveland Indians 7-6 Tuesday night. Aug 13, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) celebrates his solo home run in

May 28, 2019; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown (84) participates during organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown returned to training camp Tuesday in Napa, Calif., one day after losing his helmet grievance with the NFL. Brown had not been

FILE PHOTO: Aug 3, 2019; Washington, D.C., USA; Cori Gauff of the United States hits an overhead against Fanny Stollar of Hungary and Maria Sanchez of the United States (both not pictured) in the womenÕs doubles final of the 2019 Citi Open at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Gleyber Torres hit two more homers off the Baltimore Orioles, and the New York Yankees recorded an 11-8 victory to complete a sweep of a day-night doubleheader Monday at Yankee Stadium. Aug 12, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (25) hits a three run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during

FILE PHOTO: Toronto Raptors guard Sebastian Telfair passes the ball in front of Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Sebastian Telfair, a former NBA point guard whose playing career ended in China in 2014, received a 3 1/2-year prison

LONDON (Reuters) – Anthony Joshua’s promoter has defended a decision to stage the Briton’s heavyweight title rematch with Mexican-American world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia and said it could change boxing forever. Boxing – Eddie Hearn Press Conference – The Savoy Hotel, London, Britain – August 12, 2019 Promoter Eddie Hearn and Omar

Yordan Alvarez hit three homers, including a grand slam, and drove in seven as the visiting Houston Astros finished with six homers overall and defeated the Baltimore Orioles 23-2 Saturday night. Houston now has won eight straight, the longest winning streak in the American League. Baltimore has dropped five in a row, and all have

(Reuters) – The PGA Tour is considering expanding its pace-of-play policy in the wake of vocal criticism by players and fans of recent slow play. FILE PHOTO: Aug 8, 2019; Jersey City, NJ, USA; Bryson DeChambeau lines up his putt on the 16th green during the first round of The Northern Trust golf tournament at

FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 9, 2019 Britain’s Andy Murray in action during his second round mixed doubles match against France’s Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo of the U.S. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Andy Murray has added

Yordan Alvarez hit three homers, including a grand slam, and drove in seven as the visiting Houston Astros finished with six homers overall and defeated the Baltimore Orioles 23-2 Saturday night. Aug 10, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) high fives third base coach Gary Pettis (8) after hitting a

(Reuters) – Patrick Reed, without a win since his major breakthrough at last year’s Masters, tamed demanding conditions to earn a one-shot lead over Abraham Ancer after the third round at the Northern Trust in New Jersey on Saturday. Aug 10, 2019; Jersey City, NJ, USA; Patrick Reed points out hit plan of direction for