Tsitsipas gets win he craved over Medvedev
Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated victory over fellow ATP Finals debutant Daniil Medvedev like he had won the title on Monday as he finally snapped a jinx against his Russian bogeyman.
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Divisive Comments by a Hockey Institution Prompt Calls for His Firing
Many Canadians say that Don Cherry, who has offered his bombastic opinions on television for nearly 40 years, has finally gone too far.
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College Basketball Just Started. Here’s What There Is to Know So Far
Cole Anthony had a strong debut for North Carolina, Memphis already has drama swirling, and some surprises have made for an eventful start to the season.
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Venezuelan baseball's bid to save sanctions-shortened season hits snag
The U.S. Treasury Department has told Major League Baseball that a change to its sanctions on Venezuela last week does not allow MLB to resume a partnership with the Venezuelan baseball league, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Report: NFL investigating Lions following Stafford scratch
Matthew Stafford was scratched with a back injury by the Detroit Lions before Sunday's game at Chicago, and the NFL is looking into when the team knew its quarterback wouldn't be able to go against the Bears, according to multiple reports on Monday.
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Bush fires reduce Rally Australia to four repeated stages
Bush fires have forced organizers of the Rally of Australia, which is set to decide the manufacturers' title between Hyundai and Toyota, to reduce the route to less than a third of the original distance.
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Raonic withdraws from Canada's Davis Cup team
Canada's Davis Cup Finals hopes suffered a blow when Milos Raonic withdrew from the team on Monday with a back injury.
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Boise State's Harsin earns extension with win
Boise State coach Bryan Harsin earned a one-year contract extension after his team's 20-17 overtime win against Wyoming on Saturday night.
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Tsitsipas beats Medvedev in battle of debutants
Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-4 in a high-quality battle of the debutants at the ATP Finals on Monday.
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Report: Falcons RB Freeman (foot) to have MRI
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his foot injury, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
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Mercedes boss Wolff to skip Brazil now both F1 titles won
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will miss Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, making it the first race he has not attended since 2013, now that his team have won both Formula One championships for an unprecedented sixth year in a row.
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Athletics: CAS confirms Salazar appeal against four-year ban
American Alberto Salazar, who has coached some of the world's top distance runners, has appealed against his four-year ban for doping violations, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said Monday.
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After Another Knicks Loss, Executives Express Dissatisfaction
The Knicks were blown out by the Cavaliers, dropping their record to among the worst in the N.B.A. The front office brass was not happy.
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Ronaldo 'is not a problem,' says Juve coach
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri says the team's star player Cristiano Ronaldo "is not a problem" after substituting the Portuguese international for a second consecutive game.
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Brazilian Taison sent off after reacting to racist abuse
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison was shown a red card for his reaction to racist abuse from the traveling Dynamo Kyiv fans during a Ukrainian league fixture on Sunday.
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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 10
Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees lost, Lamar Jackson put on a clinic and Kyler Murray’s record-setting streak ended at the worst possible time.
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Frankfurt's David Abraham sent off for barging over opposition coach as Bundesliga match ends in chaos
Two red cards, a mass brawl, and a coach lying flat on the floor by the touchline -- it wasn't your average end to a football game.
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Seattle Sounders' coach feels the love after MLS Cup victory
The word 'family' was emblazoned on Brian Schmetzer's T-shirt and it is what the Seattle Sounders have become to its head coach.
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‘An Overwhelming Feeling’: L.S.U. Solves the Alabama Puzzle
Louisiana State ended an eight-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide and put itself in the driver’s seat for the College Football Playoff.
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NBA roundup: Jokic, Nuggets recover to top Wolves in OT
Nikola Jokic hit a 15-foot jumper with 3.3 seconds left in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 100-98, in Minneapolis on Sunday.
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NHL roundup: Kane, Blackhawks outscore Leafs
Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks poured in four goals in the first period before holding on for a 5-4 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday evening.
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NFL roundup: Tannehill, Titans stun Mahomes, Chiefs late
Ryan Tannehill fired a decisive 23-yard touchdown pass to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds remaining Sunday, and the Tennessee Titans stunned the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-32, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Seattle beat Toronto to claim MLS title
Seattle Sounders claimed their second MLS Cup in four years as three second-half goals gave the hosts a 3-1 win over Toronto FC in front of a capacity crowd at CenturyLink Field on Sunday.
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Seattle wins Major League Soccer Cup by beating Toronto 3-1
Seattle Sounders claimed their second MLS Cup in four years as three second-half goals gave the hosts a 3-1 win over Toronto FC in front of a capacity crowd at CenturyLink Field on Sunday.
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Federer up against it after Thiem defeat
Roger Federer said he had no more margin for error if he wanted to avoid an early exit at the ATP Finals after losing his opening group match to Dominic Thiem on Sunday.
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Thiem overpowers Federer in ATP Finals opener
Roger Federer's pursuit of a seventh ATP Finals title got off to a poor start on Sunday when the Swiss great lost 7-5 7-5 to Austrian Dominic Thiem in his opening group match.
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Jets Wrestle a Win Away From the Giants
To perhaps everyone’s surprise, the two beleaguered teams fought out an exciting and entertaining game.
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Seattle Beats Toronto to Win M.L.S. Cup
Three second-half goals deliver the Sounders’ second title in four years, to the delight of a record-setting home crowd.
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At Liverpool, Another Symphony Brings the Crowd to Its Feet
Liverpool overpowered Manchester City with style and substance, opening an eight-point lead in the Premier League.