Lexi Thompson, the 2018 winner at the CME Group Tour Championship, leads by a stroke after opening with a 7-under 65
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College roundup: UCLA joins list of teams opting out of bowl consideration
The school says the the decision was largely made by players and supported by the administration.
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NHL notebook: Caps goalie Lundqvist to miss season because of heart condition
Henrik Lundqvist, who signed with Washington after 15 years with the Rangers, won’t be able to play in 2020-21.
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NBA notebook: Jeff Teague shows immediate value in preseason loss
Teague was a calming influence off the bench for the Celtics on Tuesday night, and the veteran guard will play a key role as he gets acclimated to his new team.
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Negro Leagues now ‘major league’ in eyes of MLB, stats a part of official record
Elevating the Negro Leagues to “major league” status means the statistics and records of the 3,400 players will officially be recognized.
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Patriots notebook: Flores, sounding a lot like Belichick, praises Cam Newton
Miami Coach Brian Flores, the longtime assistant under Bill Belichick, says nothing but good things about his opponent this Sunday, including QB Cam Newton, “I think he’s a problem,” says Flores.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA athlete compensation case
The high court agreed to review a court decision in an antitrust lawsuit the NCAA has said blurred ‘the line between student-athletes and professionals.’
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Texas high school player who hit referee apologizes, gets ban at league hearing
Emmanuel Duron’s high school athletic career is over after the 18-year-old was suspended from all sanctioned sports events for the rest of his senior year.
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Celtics have faith a youthful core can get them over the hump
This Boston team is built around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and with a revamped roster the sights are set on taking the next step.
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NBA notebook: Antetokounmpo agrees to supermax extension with Bucks
Milwaukee and star Giannis Antetokounmpo agree to a reported five-year contract worth $228 million that includes an opt-out clause in 2025.