Sports

Rest in Peace

New York Knicks legendary captain Willis Reed dies at 80

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Briefing

March Madness 2023: Everything you need to know

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Flying With The Phoenix

Brittney Griner inks new deal with Phoenix Mercury after Russian imprisonment

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Rest in Peace

Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu among those killed in Turkey earthquake

Fake championship rings seized during a raid.

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No Ring for the Ringleader

Millions in fake sports memorabilia seized from South Carolina collector's shop

Skyy Moore of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates his Super Bowl win.

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congratulations

Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35

Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets for Super Bowl LVII.

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It Comes Down to This

Super Bowl LVII prepares for kickoff in Arizona

LeBron James sets new NBA scoring record, beating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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New King

LeBron James sets new NBA all-time scoring record, topping Abdul-Jabbar

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the kyrie question

Nets reportedly agree to trade Kyrie Irving at his request

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Super Bowl LVII

Chiefs, Eagles make it to Super Bowl LVII

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Briefing

Why do so many wrestlers die young?

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Briefing

Super Bowl LVII, predicted

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Briefing

Trevor Bauer, and domestic violence accusations in sports

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Briefing

How the sports world has fueled anti-vaccine conspiracies

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R.I.P.

Georgia football player, recruiting staffer die in wreck after title celebration

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Wonderful News!

Damar Hamlin home from hospital 9 days after collapsing on field

A surfer riding one of Nazaré's giant waves

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RIP

Mad Dogs surfer Márcio Freire killed in Nazaré, Portugal

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a positive update

Damar Hamlin has shown 'remarkable improvement,' Bills say

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Brigid Kennedy

Damar Hamlin and the fate of the NFL

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'no excuses'

UFC's Dana White seen slapping wife in TMZ-released video

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showing support

More than $5 million donated to Damar Hamlin's community fundraiser in 24 hours

The funeral procession of soccer star Pelé in Brazil.

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Rest in Peace

Thousands gather in Brazil to bid farewell to Pelé

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prayers up

Damar Hamlin's family releases statement following on-field collapse

Bills players pray following an injury to teammate Damar Hamlin.

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Prayers

Sports world reacts following Damar Hamlin injury

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Football

Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after on-field cardiac arrest

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The Beautiful Game

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

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Briefing

Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey

NFL sign celebrating 25 years of "Sunday Ticket."

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passing the ball

YouTube snags NFL 'Sunday Ticket' in 7-year deal

Argentina celebrates after winning the World Cup.

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A Flurry of Fans

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade

Franco Harris at Steelers training camp in 1982.

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Rest in Peace

Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dies at 72

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We Are The Champions

Messi finally leads his team to the mountaintop as Argentina wins FIFA World Cup

The Croatian national soccer team celebrates third place in the World Cup.

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Taking Bronze

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference.

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there's no war in soccer

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report

French supporters celebrate their team's win in the World Cup semifinals.

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tragic end

Teen fatally struck by car during World Cup celebrations in France

Tribute to late journalist Grant Wahl on a jumbotron prior to a World Cup match.

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no foul play

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl