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Watson win sets up Venus clash
Sky Sports - 1 Aug 2018 08:44
Heather Watson will play Venus Williams in the second round of the Silicon Valley Classic after struggling to a 6-4 3-6 6-4 win over wild card Claire Liu.
Nationals historic in 21-run demolition that leaves Mets with worst loss ever
USA Today - 1 Aug 2018 05:09
The Washington Nationals set a franchise record for margin of victory and scored the most runs by a National League team since 1995 in a 25-4 destruction of the Mets - New York's worst loss ever.
European Championships 2018: Swiss sprinter Pascal Mancini banned for 'racist' posts
BBC - 1 Aug 2018 18:31
Swiss 100m sprinter Pascal Mancini is banned from the European Championships after being accused of "racist" social media posts.
Reliever Kelley DFA'd following mound tantrum
ESPN - 1 Aug 2018 16:58
Reliever Shawn Kelley, who threw his glove after being told by umps to slow down and giving up a home run, was designated for assignment by the Nationals.
Man in mirror: Lamar Jackson's inventive way of play-calling
ESPN - 1 Aug 2018 16:48
The Ravens rookie QB has to learn a different (and more complex) language when relaying plays in the huddle, and he practices them in the mirror.
Big money means bigger expectations for Rams' Todd Gurley
ESPN - 1 Aug 2018 16:47
Gurley has a bounce in his step. A record deal will do that. But the Rams' star has things to accomplish in his second year with Sean McVay.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talks gambling negotiations
Sporting News - 1 Aug 2018 15:07
The NBA became the first major U.S. sports organization to sign with a betting sponsor Tuesday when it announced its partnership with MGM.
Abdul-Jabbar: NFL owners morally weak
Sky Sports - 1 Aug 2018 14:30
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has labelled a rule agreed by NFL owners earlier this year, introducing fines for players who failed to stand during the US anthem, as a "disgrace to the constitution".
John Wall: Eastern Conference 'Wide-Open' Without LeBron James
SLAMonline - 1 Aug 2018 14:25
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Johanna Konta inflicts Serena Williams' worst defeat of career
BBC - 1 Aug 2018 12:21
Johanna Konta inflicts the worst defeat of Serena Williams' career with a thumping 6-1 6-0 first-round victory over the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion in San Jose.
Magnussen: Haas right not to waste money testing
Total F1 - 1 Aug 2018 11:40
Kevin Magnussen feels Haas are right not to 'waste money' testing at the Hungaroring along with their rivals this week. While nine of the ten Formula 1 teams are in action over two days at the Budapest circuit, Haas have...
Decker works out for Patriots
Sky Sports - 1 Aug 2018 09:53
Free agent wide receiver Eric Decker worked out Tuesday with the New England Patriots, who are looking to bolster their depth at the position.
Wawrinka makes quick exit again at Citi Open
ESPN - 1 Aug 2018 05:43
With his loss to Donald Young at the Citi Open, Stan Wawrinka fell to 6-11 this season as he works his way back from two operations on his left knee.
Gail Brodsky trying to put herself back on the tennis map
ESPN - 1 Aug 2018 05:21
Gail Brodsky made headlines with a short run at the US Open a decade ago. Soon after, the spotlight faded, as did her love for the sport. But now, the American is looking to make a comeback.
Pirates cap eventful deadline day with 5-4 win over Cubs
USA Today - 1 Aug 2018 05:14
Polanco and Cervelli homer, Pirates beat Cubs 5-4 to continue surge after trade-deadline additions
Alexis Sanchez Brilliant as Manchester United Beat Real Madrid in 2018 ICC
Bleacher Report - 1 Aug 2018 05:13
Real Madrid had a disappointing start to their 2018-19 campaign, suffering a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the International Champions Cup ...
By the numbers: 21 stats from the Mets' 21-run defeat to the Nationals
Sporting News - 1 Aug 2018 05:07
The Mets had a rough night Tuesday.
French tennis player spikes, throws, breaks rackets in loss
USA Today - 1 Aug 2018 04:58
Benoit Paire caused quite a racket at the Citi Open, repeatedly spiking and throwing his equipment until the crowd booed him off the court
Manchester United wrap up US tour with win over Real Madrid
The Guardian - 1 Aug 2018 04:47
Manchester United 2-1 Real Madrid Alexis S nchez and Ander Herrera on target in Miami It will take much more than a pre-season win to cure José Mourinho's ever darkening mood. Beating a Real Madrid side who have just be...
Alexis responds to Mourinho's call & caps off strong tour with superb showing
Goal.com - 1 Aug 2018 04:40
The Chilean forward has taken advantage of his first preseason in years and hinted that he can return to the form he showed at previous stops
Mets pounded 25-4 for worst loss in franchise history
New York Post - 1 Aug 2018 04:39
WASHINGTON -- This is the vaunted pitching on which the Mets' 2019 fortunes rest? Only hours after assistant general manager John Ricco stood pat at the non-waiver trade deadline, expressing a desire to contend next seas...
Boyd throws 8 scoreless innings, Tigers beat Cincinnati 2-1
USA Today - 1 Aug 2018 04:37
Matthew Boyd allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings, and Niko Goodrum homered in the fourth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds