Magic Johnson quits as LA Lakers president: It’s not fun for me

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Johnson had been saddled with the task of reviving the Lakers, and played a pivotal role in persuading LeBron James to join the team last year.

Wilder wants Fury rematch 'ASAP'

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Wilder on Tuesday rejected claims that he was ducking a rematch in the strongest possible terms, saying another fight with Fury was his priority

Deontay Wilder takes aim at Anthony Joshua, but Tyson Fury camp want a rematch

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Saturday?s thriller in Los Angeles means that Deontay Wilder may have to wait before climbing into a ring with Anthony Joshua.

Wilder, Fury ready to rumble in LA showdown

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America's love affair with heavyweight boxing will be restarted when Deontay Wilder take on Tyson Fury on Saturday

Sparks fly as Wilder, Fury face off ahead of title fight

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Wilder and Fury will collide in a high-stakes showdown on Saturday which could see the winner advance to a money-spinning unification bout

Varied responses to Woods, Mickelson's 'The Match'

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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will go head-to-head in Las Vegas on Friday in 'The Match'which will be shown on pay-per-view television

#WorldSeries: Pure joy for Muncy after walk-off home run for Dodgers against Red Sox

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?A lot of pitchers were used. Every position player was used. Injuries on both sides. Their guys are banged up, our guys are banged up. ?

PICS: ‘A clear victory’ as Canelo Alvarez ends Golovkin’s unbeaten reign

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When asked about a third fight, he said: ?Under the right conditions, yes. ?

Nike choose Colin Kaepernick as face of ‘Just Do It’ 30th anniversary

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?We believe Colin is one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation, who has leveraged the power of sport to help move the world forward. ?

Sevens knockout format under scrutiny after World Cup

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Reaction to the newly-introduced knockout format at the weekend's Rugby Cup Sevens tournament in the USA is been mixed

Blitzboks must hit ground running, says #RWC7s veteran Snyman

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There is little margin for error with this new Rugby World Cup Sevens format, so the Springbok Sevens plan to hit the ground running in San Francisco

USA could bid for 2027 World Cup, says World Rugby chief Gosper

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World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper believes this year's Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco could ignite rugby interest across America.

Golovkin: Forget Mexican meat, Canelo’s cheating

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And he admitted he was still smarting from the circumstances of his drawn first fight, branding those responsible ?terrorists?.

NBA, NFL hit back after Trump tirade

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Trump triggered a backlash from the US professional sports world after withdrawing a White House invitation to NBA champions Golden State Warriors.

#McGregor going for KO against #Mayweather

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MMA star Conor McGregor vowed to knock out boxer Floyd Mayweather on Friday as a horde of Irish fans descended on Las Vegas for the trash-talking rivals? cross-combat ...

US Open: Fowler fires a 65, solid start for Ernie

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Rickie Fowler scored a record-equalling 65 to grab the early lead in the opening round at the US Open on Thursday as World No 1 Dustin Johnson struggled to make ...

Brady fairytale as Patriots fightback seals Super Bowl

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Tom Brady inspired the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history as the New England Patriots stunned the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime.

England expect a 'hard and physical' SA

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Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen says "rugby is a physical game and we're going to play a physical game. " England, it seems, expect nothing less.

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