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Rest in Peace

New York Knicks legendary captain Willis Reed dies at 80

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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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Justin Klawans

Is the legalization of sports betting a good thing?

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

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Briefing

Why do so many wrestlers die young?

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How the sports world has fueled anti-vaccine conspiracies

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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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'no excuses'

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

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

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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The Beautiful Game

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

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Briefing

Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey

Brittney Griner gets out of a plane after arriving in San Antonio, Texas

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Words of gratitude

Brittney Griner makes 1st public statement since prisoner swap: 'It feels so good to be home!'

France celebrates after beating England at the 2022 World Cup.

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The Final Four

FIFA World Cup semifinal matchups set with just four teams remaining

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Rest in Peace

Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies during World Cup match

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Briefing

The largest contracts in American sports history

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Iran protests

Home of Iranian climber who competed without hijab reportedly destroyed

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Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

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Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

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Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

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Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

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The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

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The World Cup controversies, explained

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Controversial

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar

Woman looking at Rekabi on monitor without hijab

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climbing concerns

Fears grow for Iranian athlete who competed without hijab

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Wrong goal

Paris won't hold big-screen World Cup broadcasts

San Diego Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan plays the ball during an NWSL game.

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A Scathing Conclusion

Report: Abuse ran rampant in women's pro soccer league

A view of the riot during a soccer game in Indonesia that left at least 131 people dead.

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Tragedy in Indonesia

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

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are you ready for some rihanna?

Rihanna to headline 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Final Serve

Tennis great Roger Federer announces retirement

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Serving up victory

Alcaraz becomes youngest No. 1 ranked player in men's tennis

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win win win

Tiafoe 1st U.S. man in U.S. Open semifinals since '06

A firetruck drives near the McKinney fire

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: August 1, 2022