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Djokovic feeling torn after record

Novak Djokovic reflected on his latest achievement after ending the season as the men's number one player.

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Djokovic: ATP Finals toughest tournament to win

Novak Djokovic previewed the ATP Finals in London, where he is eyeing a record-equalling sixth crown.

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Mourinho hit with one-game UEFA ban

Jose Mourinho was sanctioned after Tottenham were late to kick-off in their 1-0 Europa League loss to Royal Antwerp on October 29.

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Pederson defends Wentz

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson responded to Brett Favre's comments regarding Carson Wentz.

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Maradona discharged from hospital

Argentina and Napoli great Diego Maradona, 60, left Olivos Clinic in Buenos Aires province midweek.

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Diego Maradona's doctor discusses recovery

Leopoldo Luque fronted the media on Friday to provide an update on Diego Maradona's health.

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Solskjaer thinking long term

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke ahead of Manchester United's crucial trip to Everton on Saturday.

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Ravens coach Harbaugh on Jackson

John Harbaugh discussed Lamar Jackson and Dez Bryant ahead of Sunday's clash with the Indianapolis Colts.

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Shanahan gives Garoppolo update

Kyle Shanahan provided an update on injured star Jimmy Garoppolo, who exited Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

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Brady demands improvement

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won, Tom Brady was not completely satisfied.

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Bucs sign free agent Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown will reunite with quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa after accepting a contract to join the Bucs.

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Bryant joins Ravens

Dez Bryant has not played a snap since the 2017 season, but the 31-year-old is on the comeback trail via the Baltimore Ravens.

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Stefanski discusses Beckham injury

Odell Beckham Jr. was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) after undergoing an MRI on Monday.

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Newton 'embarrassed' after display

Cam Newton addressed his performance against the San Francisco 49ers, which saw the former NFL MVP throw three interceptions.

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Wilson approves of Brown interest

Russell Wilson addressed speculation linking the Seattle Seahawks with wide receiver Antonio Brown.

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Wentz rallies Eagles past Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles trumped rivals the New York Giants late on Thursday.

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Dolphins QB Fitzpatrick heartbroken

Ryan Fitzpatrick discussed his demotion as the Miami Dolphins turn to Tua Tagovailoa for their November 1 clash with the Los Angeles Rams.

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Hatton leads star-studded CJ Cup

Tyrrell Hatton tops the leaderboard after one round of golf in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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McGregor accepts fight offer

UFC star Conor McGregor, who retired in June, is set to face Dustin Poirier.

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Sherman's 49ers return delayed

Richard Sherman is set to remain on injured reserve as he recovers from a calf injury.

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Saints rally past Chargers in OT

The New Orleans Saints rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.

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DeChambeau leads Shriners

Bryson DeChambeau continued where he left off on Thursday, setting the early pace in Las Vegas.

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Pederson optimistic about season

Doug Pederson was asked about the 2020 season as several NFL teams return positive COVID-19 results.

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GSP Reveals The Only Opponent He'd Come Out Of Retirement For

Georges St-Pierre left the door slightly ajar for a UFC return as Khabib Nurmagomedov prepares to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

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Kittle to make 49ers return

Kyle Shanahan confirmed George Kittle's return, while ruling out Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 4.

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Newton praises Mahomes

Cam Newton hailed Patrick Mahomes, who also praised the New England Patriots veteran ahead of Sunday's clash.

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McGregor slams UFC

Conor McGregor took to Instagram on Saturday, discussing his previous boxing bout and absence from the UFC.

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Serena previews French Open

Serena Williams previewed the French Open as she discussed her preparations at Roland Garros.

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Brady hails Bucs team-mate Evans

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady paid Mike Evans the ultimate compliment amid Randy Moss comparisons.

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Jackson not focused on Mahomes

Lamar Jackson previewed Monday's showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Fitzpatrick makes NFL history

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick starred against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.

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Giants signing Pro Bowler as Barkley replacement

The New York Giants and Devonta Freeman have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal following star Saquon Barkley's season-ending ACL injury.

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Reed feeling good in New York

Patrick Reed reflected on his second-round 70 as he moved top of the leaderboard at the unforgiving Winged Foot Golf Club.

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Woods ready for rest

Tiger Woods reflected on his second round in New York, where he failed to qualify for the weekend.

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Reed claims U.S. Open lead

American golfer Patrick Reed – the 2018 Masters champion – tops the leaderboard through 36 holes at Winged Foot in New York.

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Brady dismisses Arians criticism

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady responded to comments made by his head coach Bruce Arians.

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Pouncey to miss rest of NFL season

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Mike Pouncey, 31, is set to have a season-ending operation after being placed on injured reserve.

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Cink wins Safeway Open

Stewart Cink claimed the 2020-21 season-opening Safeway Open ahead of Harry Higgs on Sunday.

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Thiem sets up Zverev final

Dominic Thiem – the first Austrian male to make the singles final at the US Open – took down last year's US Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev.

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Newton excited for Patriots debut

Cam Newton is preparing for his first game with a new team.

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Brady still playing catch-up days before opener

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady previewed his team's season-opener against the Saints.

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Serena to play French Open

Serena Williams reflected on Thursday's defeat to Victoria Azarenka as the 23-time major winner confirmed her French Open attendance.

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Osaka reaches US Open final

Naomi Osaka – the 2018 US Open champion – defeated Jennifer Brady in Thursday's semi-final on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Azarenka tops Serena to reach final

Victoria Azarenka will contest her first grand slam final since 2013 after producing a memorable fightback against Serena Williams.

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Fournette excited in Tampa Bay

After playing alongside the likes of Blake Bortles for the past three seasons, Leonard Fournette is excited to be linking up with Tom Brady.

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Osaka trying to be in the moment

Japanese star and 2018 champion Naomi Osaka is making the most of her run at Flushing Meadows, where she is preparing for the semi-finals.

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Naomi Osaka overpowers Rogers to reach semi-finals

Naomi Osaka – the 2018 champion and former world number one – was too good for Shelby Rogers 6-3 6-4 at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

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Medvedev dominates

Russian third seed and last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev eased past J.J. Wolf in straight sets in New York.

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Johnson leads Tour Championship

FedEx Cup leader and world number one Dustin Johnson carded an even-par 70 to claim the outright lead at 13 under on Saturday.

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'Perfectionist' Serena talks expectations after US Open win

Serena Williams is still trying to silence her inner critic after all these years. "Only Jesus was perfect," she says she tells herself.

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Serena sets up Sloane showdown

Sloane Stephens – the 2017 US Open champion – awaits after Serena Williams beat Margarita Gasparyan in straight sets on Thursday.

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Gronkowski feeling confident

Rob Gronkowski is feeling confident ahead of his NFL return with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Serena Williams powers past Kristie Ahn

Former world number one and third seed Serena Williams defeated Kristie Ahn 7-5 6-3 on Tuesday.

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Rahm stunned by victory

Jon Rahm tried to reflect on his incredible victory at the BMW Championship on Sunday.

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Rahm beat Johnson in play-off

The world's best two golfers put on a masterclass but Jon Rahm prevailed to win the second FedEx Cup play-off event on Sunday.

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Djokovic revels in triumph

Novak Djokovic revelled in his triumphant display at the Western & Southern Open on Saturday.

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Naomi Osaka to sit out semi-final

Japanese star Naomi Osaka, due to meet Elise Mertens in Thursday's final four, will not take to the court.

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Lakers president shows support

Jeanie Buss used Twitter to show her support after Wednesday's postseason games were postponed following the Milwaukee Bucks' boycott.

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Kenin, Pliskova fall

Sofia Kenin was ousted in straight sets by Alize Cornet, who soared through to the last 16 of the WTA Premier tournament on Sunday.

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Murray eyeing improvement

Andy Murray reflected on his three-set win over Frances Tiafoe on Saturday.

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Cilic falls to Shapovalov

It was not a good day for Marin Cilic, but Andy Murray passed his first-round test at the ATP Masters tournament.

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Venus vanquished in opening round

Venus Williams and Coco Gauff both lost in the first round of the WTA Premier event on Saturday.

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Johnson extends lead at Northern Trust

Dustin Johnson opened up a commanding lead heading into the final round, while Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy endured a difficult day.

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Woods to play BMW Championship

American superstar Tiger Woods will contest consecutive FedEx Cup tournaments after entering the BMW Championship.

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Cowboys release McCoy

Gerald McCoy ruptured his right quadriceps tendon in practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday and will miss the 2020 NFL campaign.

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Brady already one of my favourite team-mates, says Evans

Tom Brady has made an immediate impact after joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the New England Patriots.

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Alex Smith cleared for practice after 17 surgeries

Alex Smith developed life-threatening sepsis and required 17 surgeries to prevent his leg from being amputated but the 36-year-old is back.

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Bill Belichick on Cam Newton

Bill Belichick called his 31-year-old quarterback a "hard-working kid."

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Quartet lead Wyndham Championship

Tom Hoge is among the leaders at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour tournament, where Brooks Koepka failed to qualify for the weekend.

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Williams stunned by Rogers

Top seed Serena Williams was ousted 1-6 6-4 7-6 (7-5) by fellow American Shelby Rogers in Lexington on Friday.

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Rogers earns Serena showdown

Shelby Rogers was too good for Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez as Serena Williams awaits at the WTA International event.

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Prescott focused on playing entire career with Cowboys

The Dallas quarterback says he wants to see out his career with the storied franchise.

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Stafford removed from COVID-19 list

The Detroit Lions said Matthew Stafford returned a false-positive test following two negative coronavirus tests last week.

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Miller considered opting out

Von Miller, who contracted COVID-19 in April, thought about sitting out the NFL season.

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Carroll on Brown Seahawks rumours

Pete Carroll addressed the Seattle Seahawks' rumoured interest in suspended wide receiver Antonio Brown.

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White: McGregor won't fight in 2020

Dana White insisted there are no plans for Conor McGregor to return to UFC in the remainder of 2020.

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Trout placed on paternity list

Mike Trout is set to become a father for the first time, with he and his wife Jessica expecting the birth of a boy on Monday.

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Bieber ties 66-year-old MLB record

Shane Bieber produced a memorable performance, while the New York Yankees stayed hot.

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McCoy agrees to contract with Brady's Bucs

LeSean McCoy, 32, is set to join Tampa Bay on a one-year deal.

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Koepka leads by two in Memphis

Defending champion Brooks Koepka is two shots clear atop the leaderboard following Thursday's opening round.

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Lynn 'excited' about Bosa's deal

Anthony Lynn revelled in the news of Joey Bosa's new contract in Los Angeles.

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Cole earns 18th straight win

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole starred in Wednesday's victory against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Astros pick up Baker option

After replacing AJ Hinch in January, Dusty Baker will continue as manager of the Houston Astros.

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Nats drop to 1-4 after Jays loss

The Washington Nationals slumped to their third consecutive defeat as the Toronto Blue Jays emerged victorious on the road.

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Chiefs' Hill predicts seven titles

Tyreek Hill made a prediction as the Kansas City Chiefs eye more glory following their Super Bowl LIV success last season.

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MLB, MLBPA announce expanded 2020 playoffs

MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) agreed on expanding the postseason from 10 teams to 16 franchises.

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Betts discusses contract

Mookie Betts discussed his new deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which will keep him with the team through 2032.

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Woods takes positives from Memorial

Tiger Woods reflected on his performance at the Memorial Tournament, where Jon Rahm triumphed on Sunday.

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Tiger Woods: Ageing isn't fun

American superstar Tiger Woods reflected on his difficult second round at Muirfield Village on Friday.

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Palmer and Finau share lead

American pair Ryan Palmer and Tony Finau sit level atop the leaderboard heading into the weekend.

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Kershaw named Opening Day starter

Clayton Kershaw will take to the mound on Opening Day for the ninth time in his career, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday.

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DeChambeau wins Rocket Mortgage

Bryson DeChambeau marked his fourth consecutive season with a victory following Sunday's success in Detroit, Michigan.

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Hurricanes see off Chiefs

The Hurricanes claimed their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Sunday.

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A-League schedule revealed

The 2019-20 A-League season has some clarity following Wednesday's announcement.

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Silver: COVID spread may stop NBA

Adam Silver spoke about the NBA's planned return after Brooklyn Nets pair DeAndre Jordan and Spencer Dinwiddie tested positive for COVID-19.

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Newton joins Patriots - reports

A report claims former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton will join the New England Patriots on an incentive-laden contract.

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Mickelson discussed round two

Five-time major champion Phil Mickelson reflected on his second-round performance at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut.

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Mickelson takes lead

Phil Mickelson tops the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour tournament in Cromwell, Connecticut.

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Murray provides fitness update

Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals in the Battle of the Brits on Thursday.

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Ricciardo on racism

Daniel Ricciardo spoke about racism amid widespread protests following George Floyd's death.

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McIlroy rues poor start

Rory McIlroy reflected on his Charles Schwab Challenge performance, having ended the tournament tied for 32nd.

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Blues sell out Eden Park

A capacity crowd of 43,000 people will be in the stands for the Blues' return to Eden Park for the visit of the Hurricanes.

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McIlroy happy to be in the mix

Rory McIlroy is two strokes behind Charles Schwab Challenge leader Harold Varner III heading into Saturday's third round.

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Varner claims outright lead

American golfer Harold Varner III tops the leaderboard heading into the third round of the PGA Tour tournament.

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Mahomes wants to help the world

Super Bowl champion and MVP Patrick Mahomes is determined to drive change amid the anti-racism protests.

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V'landys: Tigers face sanction

Peter V'landys said the league will look into the incident involving Benji Marshall and confirmed Wests Tigers face a suspended penalty.

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New Zealand lifts restrictions

There will be no limits on crowd numbers when the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition gets underway this week in New Zealand.

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Jenkins hurt by team-mate Brees' comments

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins used social media to hit out at Drew Brees, who sparked controversy on Wednesday.

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Fangio: No racism in NFL

Vic Fangio, 61, discussed the issue of racism amid protests over George Floyd's death.

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Bogut open to NBA return

Andrew Bogut is pondering his future after quitting the Sydney Kings in the NBL.

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Mayweather to pay for funeral

Unbeaten American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has committed to paying for all of George Floyd's funeral costs.

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Ricciardo hits out at racism

Daniel Ricciardo used social media to vent his frustration following George Floyd's tragic death.

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Cowboys' Smith still feels great

Aldon Smith spoke to the media for the first time since signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Salvachua departs Victory

Carlos Salvachua stepped up from his role as assistant in January but will not return to Melbourne Victory following the COVID-19 crisis.

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Hopkins: I'm the best

Four-time NFL Pro Bowler DeAndre Hopkins thinks he is the best pass-catcher in the league.

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Ricciardo: Vettel still hungry

It remains to be seen where Sebastian Vettel will end up in 2021 but Daniel Ricciardo feels the 32-year-old has the passion to stay in F1.

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White hasn't spoken to McGregor

Dana White was asked about UFC star Conor McGregor and former boxer Mike Tyson.

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Rays and Astros open facilities

MLB franchise the Tampa Bay Rays took part in a voluntary and very light workout on Monday.

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Storm want to test crowd return

Fans could return to stadiums sooner rather than later as Melbourne Storm eye NRL crowds.

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Bogut leaves Sydney Kings

Andrew Bogut announced his exit from the Sydney Kings via social media on Monday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Donald: No fans not fun

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowler Aaron Donald is not a fan of playing behind closed doors.

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Kraft's Super Bowl fetches $1.025m

The winning bid for the fifth of Robert Kraft's six Super Bowl rings surpassed $1million on Thursday.

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Barrett re-signs with NZR

Scott Barrett recommitted to New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday.

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McIlroy, Johnson win skins game

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson teamed up and won, all in the name of charity.

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Diamanti: One month needed for A-League restart

Former Italy international Alessandro Diamanti spoke to Stats Perform about life in Australia, COVID-19 and the A-League.

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Packers have $385m in reserve

Green Bay, unlike other NFL teams, are publicly owned and Mark Murphy wrote a letter on Thursday in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Jones to call on Cowboys great Romo

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants are leaning on the Dallas Cowboys' past.

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Diamondbacks' president 'pleased' with Arizona governor's decision

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey opened the door for professional sports to return to the state, albeit behind closed doors.

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UFC 249: Gaethje wants Khabib, not Conor following huge win

Justin Gaethje turned his attention to the UFC's unbeaten lightweight champion after Saturday's stunning victory.

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Tiley preparing for 2021 Aus Open

Craig Tiley said the Australian Open has drafted contingency plans due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Spann on fighting without fans

Ryan Spann won by split decision in Jacksonville, Florida, where fans were kept away due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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White: McGregor ready to fight

While reluctant to have Conor McGregor fighting without fans, Dana White said the former champion is itching to return.

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Lynch in talks with Seahawks

What does the future hold for free agent Marshawn Lynch? A Seattle Seahawks comeback is on the cards.

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Beckham vows to bounce back in 2020

As Odell Beckham Jr. rehabilitates from January surgery, the 27-year-old is predicting big things in 2020.

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White focused on Broncos, not NRL

Paul White has been touted as a possible replacement for Todd Greenberg, but the Brisbane Broncos boss has no interest.

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Storm to base camp in Albury

Melbourne Storm will initially set up camp in Albury, with the coronavirus-hit NRL campaign set to return on May 28.

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PL season could finish in Perth

Gary Williams said Perth is ready to host all 20 Premier League clubs to see out the season, which has been halted due to COVID-19.

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Broncos using Brady approach

Six-time NFL Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is being used as inspiration by Brisbane Broncos, who are preparing for the NRL to return.

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Djokovic desperate to play again

Novak Djokovic spoke about tennis, which has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Brady jokes about park incident

Tampa Bay Buccaneers recruit Tom Brady made light of an incident, which saw him kicked out of a public park.

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Red Star dreaming big in rugby

Red Star Belgrade's rugby league team owner Colin Kleyweg spoke to Stats Perform about the fledgling Serbian outfit.

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Nadal worried about his future

Rafael Nadal has not played since February due to the COVID-19 crisis and he is concerned.

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Murray in action during Madrid Open

The Madrid Open Virtual Pro got underway on Monday, with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray in action.

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Leishman braced for Masters

World number 15 Marc Leishman spoke to Stats Perform about the rescheduled Masters and Olympics.

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Leishman braced for Masters

World number 15 Marc Leishman spoke to Stats Perform about the rescheduled Masters and Olympics.

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Nadal 'pessimistic' about return

Rafael Nadal is not optimistic about playing again soon due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Storm coach Bellamy hails V'landys

Craig Bellamy praised Peter V'landys and his proactive approach, with the NRL set to return following the coronavirus crisis next month.

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Leishman itching for Tour return

World number 15 and five-time PGA Tour champion Marc Leishman spoke to Stats Perform about golf's plans to return in June.

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Paul: Players need time to prep

Chris Paul spoke about the coronavirus-hit NBA season and the league's potential return.

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RA eyeing rugby return in 2020

RA chief executive Raelene Castle spoke about a potential domestic competition and 2020 Bledisloe Cup series.

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Welch discusses Origin & NRL

Christian Welch spoke to Stats Perform about State of Origin, the NRL's proposed restart and the coronavirus pandemic.

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QLD premier open to NRL talks

Annastacia Palaszczuk spoke to the media on Monday as the NRL prepares to resume training on May 4.

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Vettel addresses future

Sebastian Vettel said there is plenty of time to discuss his future with Ferrari due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has delayed F1.

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Boyd may retire

Darius Boyd, 32, has no plans to move away from his family for the rescheduled NRL season.

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Bellamy hits out at Roosters boss

Craig Bellamy took aim at Nick Politis for suggesting existing competition points should be wiped as the NRL eyes a May 28 return.

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Coronavirus: NRL hiatus might help Melbourne Storm, says Cronk

Cooper Cronk believes Craig Bellamy's fast-starting Melbourne Storm will return stronger amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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F1 could start behind closed doors

Ross Brawn provided an update on the 2020 Formula One season, which has been delayed due to COVID-19.

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Gaethje replaces Khabib at UFC 249

The location of UFC 249 remains undisclosed, but Tony Ferguson will now step into the octagon against Justin Gaethje.

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Gronkowski wins first WWE belt

Rob Gronkowski enjoyed a stellar NFL career. Now the former New England Patriots tight end has a piece of WWE silverware for his collection.

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Viduka on Milan, United interest

Former Socceroos captain Mark Viduka, 44, provided an insight into his career with Leeds United in England.

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Zverev suspects he contracted coronavirus

German tennis star Alexander Zverev discussed coronavirus, which has wreaked havoc across the world.

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V'landys confident of NRL returning

Peter V'landys believes the NRL season can restart as early as June, not July, amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Kaka picks Messi over Ronaldo

Former Real Madrid star Kaka was asked about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Pats still team to beat in East, says Bills GM

Tom Brady has left but the New England Patriots are still the benchmark, according to Brandon Beane.

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Henry signs franchise tender

The move ensures 2019 Pro Bowler and Titans star Derrick Henry is officially under contract for the 2020 season.

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Reid working on Super Bowl defence from his basement

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc globally but Andy Reid is still working hard ahead of the NFL season.

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NRL announces payment agreement

The NRL and the Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA) reached an agreement on financial measures while the 2020 competition is suspended.

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Khabib ready to fight Ferguson

Unbeaten UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is still eyeing a blockbuster clash with Tony Ferguson amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Greenberg: 'No bad ideas'

The NRL is determined to restart the season as soon as possible and all ideas are on the table, according to Todd Greenberg.

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NBL respond to Ball claims

LaMelo Ball enjoyed his time in Australia, so much so the projected number one NBA draft pick wants to invest in his former team.

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Davis 'ready to roll right now'

The start of the MLB season has been pushed back because of COVID-19 but Chris Davis is raring to go.

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Sale undergoes Tommy John surgery

The Boston Red Sox deemed Chris Sale's elbow procedure – performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles – a success.

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Slater: Patriots' standards don't change

Tom Brady's exit following a glorious two-decade run in New England leaves an obvious void, but Matthew Slater backed his team to step up.

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Aussie captain Paine robbed

Attempting to stay fit amid the shutdown, Tim Paine relocated his car onto the street in Hobart, where the wicketkeeper was robbed.

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Mickelson hints at Tiger rematch

Could a rematch between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods be on the cards? Apparently so.

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PFA respond to Mariners

The PFA served Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth with a letter of demand following the club's decision to stand down players.

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Maguire: Players ready in a week

In comments that will divide sports scientists, Michael Maguire expects players to be ready to take to the rugby league field.

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Arians dismisses Brown talk

Antonio Brown will not be joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Bruce Arians.

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Montana: Patriots made Brady mistake

Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana talked about Tom Brady's exit from the New England Patriots.

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Suh stays in Tampa Bay

Ndamukong Suh committed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are aiming high in 2020 following the arrival of legendary quarterback Tom Brady.

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Manfred provides MLB update

The start of the MLB season has been put on hold by the COVID-19 crisis and Rob Manfred provided an update on Wednesday.

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Bucs coach Arians backs Brady

Bruce Arians addressed concerns about Tom Brady, who swapped the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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NRL coronavirus: Hodgson on NRL pay

Josh Hodgson is unsure what the future holds for NRL players amid the COVID-19 crisis, which has brought sport to a standstill.

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White trying to build baddest card

UFC president Dana White is looking at adding fights to the upcoming Khabib Nurmagomedov-Tony Ferguson card, which will be a closed event.

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Roger Goodell tells NFL teams to close facilities

Goodell said the shutdown, a response to the global health crisis, will continue until April 8.

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Boone on Stanton's fitness

Aaron Boone provided an injury update on New York Yankees pair Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge.

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Gostkowski follows Brady out of New England

The New England Patriots parted with the NFL franchise's all-time leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski on Monday.

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Khabib raises doubts over UFC 249

UFC president Dana White allayed fears over the main card between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson.

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Warriors plead for support

Cameron George has requested additional assistance to keep the New Zealand Warriors viable, with the NRL on hiatus.

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FFA postpones A-League season

With Australia introducing strict travel conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the A-League has been brought to a halt.

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Mariners shut down spring training

Seattle had planned to keep their Arizona facility open, but decided to shut down spring training operations due to dwindling numbers.

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Brady to Bucs: How Tampa got here

With Tom Brady landing in Tampa Bay, we look at why the Buccaneers turned their backs on Jameis Winston.

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Verlander undergoes groin surgery

Justin Verlander, 37, had surgery on his right groin, which will sideline the Houston Astros pitcher for six weeks.

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Shazier on reserve/retired list

Ryan Shazier suffered a severe spinal injury in December 2017, but he remains part of the Pittsburgh Steelers organisation.

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Brady to join Bucs

NFL great Tom Brady is poised to move to Tampa Bay to play for the Buccaneers.

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A-League to continue without fans

The A-League will continue for the remaining six regular-season rounds but without fans.

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Brumbies 47-14 Waratahs

Tom Wright and Solomone Kata scored two tries apiece to lead the Brumbies to their fourth consecutive victory over the Waratahs.

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Yankees stay in Tampa

The New York Yankees voted unanimously to remain in Florida and hold informal workouts as they look to stay prepared for the season.

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Kershaw named Opening Day starter

Clayton Kershaw will take to the mound on Opening Day when the San Francisco Giants visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26.

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Verlander in doubt for Opening Day

Justin Verlander, 37, is set to miss Opening Day for the Houston Astros.

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