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May 22, 2026
Katherine Legge is first woman to attempt 'The Double,' driving the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one day
Katherine Legge not only will be the only woman among the 33 drivers in the Indy 500 on Sunday. She will then fly to Charlotte to race in the NASCAR Cup's Coca-Cola 600.
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May 21, 2026
Proudly steroid-fueled athletes to compete in Enhanced Games on Sunday to dismay of world anti-doping groups
The Enhanced Games made public the drug-use rates of 36 athletes scheduled to compete Sunday. A sprinter, swimmer or weightlifter who sets a record will be paid $1 million.
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May 20, 2026
Firing Jason Kidd removes the last reminder of the Luka Doncic trade from Dallas
Mark Cuban's comments saying that Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was complicit in the trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers perhaps contributed to Kidd's firing.
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May 19, 2026
Tennis great Billie Jean King graduates from Cal State L.A. 65 years after enrolling
Billie Jean King, 82, received her bachelor's degree in history from the same school she attended more than 60 years ago and also gave a commencement speech.
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May 5, 2026
A star pitcher at USC, he was cut after six years in the minors. Then Banana Ball came calling
After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball's minor leagues. The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.
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May 1, 2026
Tallest college basketball player in history transferring to UC Irvine from Florida
At 7-foot-9, Olivier Rioux follows in the very large footsteps of former UC Irvine center Mamadou Ndiaye, who was 7-6. Rioux announced he will transfer from Florida.
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May 1, 2026
Ex-Dodger Alex Cora's wild roller-coaster departure from the Red Sox explained
Despite his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal in 2017, ex-Dodgers infielder Alex Cora remains a respected manager who should rebound from the Red Sox firing him.
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April 30, 2026
Saudi Public Investment Fund cuts ties with LIV Golf, which says it has plans to stay afloat
LIV Golf has established an independent board that does not include Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan in an effort to keep the league afloat.
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April 29, 2026
More March Madness: NCAA basketball tournaments reportedly set to expand to 76 teams
The NCAA and its media partners favor schools with large, established fan bases for viewership and revenue, so expect the new bids to go to power conference schools.
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April 28, 2026
Ex-Lakers assistant Damon Jones pleads guilty in federal gambling probe
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.
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April 28, 2026
Angels say rodent infestation at one offending stadium concession stand has been cleaned
One concession stand out of about 160 at Angel Stadium was flagged by Orange County health inspectors for rodent infestation. The team says the stand has been cleaned.
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April 27, 2026
Sabastian Sawe's sub 2-hour marathon pushes Adidas ahead in race to fit feet for record feats
Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the 2-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.
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April 24, 2026
Rare Kobe Bryant rookie trading card 'at the top of every wish list' sells for record sum
A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.
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April 23, 2026
Steve Ballmer blasts Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg's bid for leniency ahead of sentencing
Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg submitted letters asking a judge for a light sentence in his fraud case. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer countered with a different message.
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April 23, 2026
Robot Supreme? Table tennis clanker Ace beats elite human players in AI milestone
On the heels of an AI-powered humanoid robot setting the world record in the half-marathon, a study reveals that AI robots have defeated elite players in table tennis.
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April 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama's concussion puts Spurs in peril the Lakers avoided without Luka Doncic
The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.
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April 21, 2026
Dave Roberts has a sharp reply to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's criticism of 'Ohtani roster exception'
Cubs manager Craig Counsell termed a rule that helps only the Dodgers 'bizarre.' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made no apologies for the 'Ohtani roster exception.'
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April 20, 2026
Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing
Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.
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April 20, 2026
Georgia and former USC star WR Zachariah Branch arrest may not impact his draft status
With the NFL draft looming, record-setting USC and Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks and a law enforcement officer.
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April 17, 2026
Angels' World Series hero and taciturn slugger Garret Anderson dies at 53
Garret Anderson's most memorable moment was belting a decisive three-run double in Game 7 of the only World Series ever played by the Angels.
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April 17, 2026
Is the end near for LIV Golf? Saudi funding commitment only through 2026, LIV CEO says
The Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund reportedly will continue funding PGA Tour rival LIV Golf through the 2026 season.
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April 16, 2026
Chris Paul apparently not sad that the Clippers suffered season-ending loss to the Warriors
Chris Paul was unceremoniously cut loose by the Clippers in December. The future Hall of Fame guard apparently took pleasure in the team's play-in loss to the Warriors.
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April 13, 2026
Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers out in Milwaukee. Is superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo next?
The Milwaukee Bucks had a down year largely because Giannis Antetokounmpo played in only 36 games. Coach Doc Rivers is out and Antetokounmpo might be traded.
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April 8, 2026
Davey Lopes, part of Dodgers' historic infield and World Series winner, dies at age 80
Davey Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the Dodgers' leadoff batter and second baseman as part of a historic infield from 1973-1981.
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April 8, 2026
Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great
Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI and headed for rehab after another car accident. How his dependence on painkillers toppled the golf great.
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April 7, 2026
Eric Kay's attorney withdraws after accusing Angels of failing to pay legal fees
Lawyer David Gerger said he is withdrawing from representing Eric Kay in his ongoing appeals because the Angels broke a promise and stopped paying his legal fees.
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April 1, 2026
C.B. Bucknor's week gets worse: Umpire leaves game with injury days after ABS and replay reversed his calls
Veteran umpire C.B. Bucknor's nightmare week continued when he left a game after a foul tip hit him in the face mask. He had calls reversed by ABS and replay in recent games.
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April 1, 2026
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI, says he will 'seek treatment and focus on my health'
Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to charges of suspicion of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a urinalysis stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.
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March 31, 2026
Tiger Woods failed a sobriety test and possessed hydrocodone pills after crash, arrest
Tiger Woods failed field sobriety tests, had bloodshot eyes and two hydrocodone pills in his pants pocket, according to the arrest affidavit after his car crash last week.
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March 31, 2026
Westlake High athletes formed 'Make Great Plays' to help elementary school students believe
'Make Great Plays' is a group of Westlake High athletes who give elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they can achieve anything.
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