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Organizers bar consumption, sale of alcohol at Tokyo Summer Olympics

World News // 50 minutes ago

Organizers bar consumption, sale of alcohol at Tokyo Summer Olympics

June 23 (UPI) -- With one month to go before the start of the postponed 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, organizers are planning to unveil rules against several things to mitigate COVID-19 infections at the Games -- including no alcohol.

U.S. skateboarders, track stars, golfers latest to qualify for Summer Olympics

Sports News // 5 hours ago

U.S. skateboarders, track stars, golfers latest to qualify for Summer Olympics

Sabres legend, 'French Connection Line' winger Rene Robert dies at 72

NHL // 8 hours ago

Sabres legend, 'French Connection Line' winger Rene Robert dies at 72

Detroit Pistons win 2021 NBA Draft Lottery; Houston Rockets get No. 2 pick

NBA // 9 hours ago

Detroit Pistons win 2021 NBA Draft Lottery; Houston Rockets get No. 2 pick

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried lands on IL with blister on index finger

MLB // 12 hours ago

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried lands on IL with blister on index finger

June 22 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves put left-hander Max Fried on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a blister on his left index finger.

Islanders' Mathew Barzal avoids suspension for hit on Lightning's Jan Rutta

NHL // 12 hours ago

Islanders' Mathew Barzal avoids suspension for hit on Lightning's Jan Rutta

June 22 (UPI) -- New York Islanders star forward Mathew Barzal dodged a suspension for his cross-check on Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta and will be available for Game 6 of the NHL semifinals series.

Blue Jays' Alek Manoah gets 5-game ban for plunking Orioles' Maikel Franco

MLB // 12 hours ago

Blue Jays' Alek Manoah gets 5-game ban for plunking Orioles' Maikel Franco

June 22 (UPI) -- Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Alek Manoah was suspended five games and issued a fine for throwing at Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco over the weekend and sparking a benches-clearing altercation.

Spurs assistant Becky Hammon a finalist for Trail Blazers head coaching job

NBA // 21 hours ago

Spurs assistant Becky Hammon a finalist for Trail Blazers head coaching job

June 22 (UPI) -- San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon is on the short list of finalists to become the next head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. If hired, Hammon would become the first female head coach in NBA history.

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Jon Rahm wins golf's U.S. Open, first major title

Notable Olympians returning to Summer Games

Highlights of the 2021 Belmont Stakes

Soccer: Lionel Messi, Argentina beat Paraguay in Copa America

Soccer // 23 hours ago

Soccer: Lionel Messi, Argentina beat Paraguay in Copa America

June 22 (UPI) -- Alejandro Gomez's 10th-minute score was enough to lead Argentina to a win over Paraguay in the group stage of the Copa America soccer tournament. Lionel Messi also tied an Argentine appearance record in the victory.

Cubs manager David Ross benches SS Javier Baez for forgetting outs

MLB // 23 hours ago

Cubs manager David Ross benches SS Javier Baez for forgetting outs

June 22 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs manager David Ross gave a brief lecture to Javier Baez and benched him during a recent loss to the Cleveland Indians after the All-Star shortstop committed a brutal base-running blunder.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning crush Islanders, take 3-2 lead

NHL // 1 day ago

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning crush Islanders, take 3-2 lead

June 22 (UPI) -- Steven Stamkos and Alex Killorn scored two goals apiece and the Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the New York Islanders in an 8-0 blowout to take a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinals.

Minnesota Wild assistant GM Tom Kurvers dies of lung cancer at 58

NHL // 1 day ago

Minnesota Wild assistant GM Tom Kurvers dies of lung cancer at 58

June 21 (UPI) -- Minnesota Wild assistant general manager and former NHL defenseman Tom Kurvers died at his home Monday from lung cancer, it was announced. He was 58.

Agent: Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman shot four times, expected to fully recover

NFL // 1 day ago

Agent: Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman shot four times, expected to fully recover

June 21 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman was shot four times while visiting a family member in Washington, D.C., according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 2 vs. Suns

NBA // 1 day ago

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 2 vs. Suns

June 21 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Clippers will be without star forward Kawhi Leonard for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

Las Vegas Raiders' Carl Nassib first active NFL player to come out as gay

NFL // 1 day ago

Las Vegas Raiders' Carl Nassib first active NFL player to come out as gay

June 21 (UPI) -- Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player in league history to come out as gay.

Super Bowl-winning QB Eli Manning rejoins New York Giants organization

NFL // 1 day ago

Super Bowl-winning QB Eli Manning rejoins New York Giants organization

June 21 (UPI) -- New York Giants great Eli Manning, who guided the franchise to two Super Bowl championships, is officially back with the organization in a business operations and fan engagement role.

U.S. Open golf: Back-9 meltdown cost Bryson DeChambeau $2.1M

Sports News // 1 day ago

U.S. Open golf: Back-9 meltdown cost Bryson DeChambeau $2.1M

June 21 (UPI) -- Bryson DeChambeau nearly carded a hole in one and took the lead briefly at the 2021 U.S. Open, but a back-nine meltdown led to a 26th place finish, representing a difference of more than $2.1 million in winnings.

Supreme Court votes 9-0 against NCAA in benefits battle with college players

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Supreme Court votes 9-0 against NCAA in benefits battle with college players

June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously issued a ruling that struck down part of the NCAA's rules on amateurism, opening the door for student-athletes to receive broader education-related benefits.

New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender Olympian

Sports News // 1 day ago

New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender Olympian

June 21 (UPI) -- Laurel Hubbard will make history this summer as the first transgender athlete to compete in an Olympic Games. Hubbard qualified for a spot on New Zealand's weightlifting team, the country's Olympic committee said Monday.

Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid cite Ben Simmons' struggles after 76ers' playoff exit

NBA // 1 day ago

Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid cite Ben Simmons' struggles after 76ers' playoff exit

June 21 (UPI) -- Coach Doc Rivers and All-Star center Joel Embiid cited numerous instances of Ben Simmons' struggles when questioned about the reasons for the Philadelphia 76ers' playoff series loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

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