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Austria's Sepp Straka ties Olympic record, leads men's golf at Tokyo Games

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Austria's Sepp Straka ties Olympic record, leads men's golf at Tokyo Games

July 29 (UPI) -- Austria's Sepp Straka turned in a dominant round on the first day of Olympic golf, firing a bogey-free 8-under-par 63 on Thursday to sit alone atop the leaderboard on a day that saw rain and lightning suspend play.

Yankees to add All-Star slugger Joey Gallo in trade with Rangers

MLB // 5 hours ago

Yankees to add All-Star slugger Joey Gallo in trade with Rangers

Seattle Kraken sign ex-Colorado Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer

NHL // 6 hours ago

Seattle Kraken sign ex-Colorado Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer

Miami Marlins trade Starling Marte to Oakland Athletics for Jesus Luzardo

MLB // 7 hours ago

Miami Marlins trade Starling Marte to Oakland Athletics for Jesus Luzardo

Baltimore Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19

NFL // 9 hours ago

Baltimore Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19

July 28 (UPI) -- Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson was sidelined for his team's first practice of training camp Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19.

Nationals-Phillies game postponed as Washington deals with COVID-19 outbreak

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Nationals-Phillies game postponed as Washington deals with COVID-19 outbreak

July 28 (UPI) -- Wednesday's scheduled game between the Nationals and Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak within Washington's organization.

Olympics: U.S. 3x3 basketball wins gold, men's gymnasts miss podium

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Olympics: U.S. 3x3 basketball wins gold, men's gymnasts miss podium

July 28 (UPI) -- Team USA claimed six medals, including two golds, Wednesday in Tokyo, the fifth day of the 2020 Summer Games. The jewelry haul ended with title game win over the Russian Olympic Committee in women's 3x3 basketball.

U.S. teammates relate to Simone Biles: 'She's not a quitter'

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U.S. teammates relate to Simone Biles: 'She's not a quitter'

July 28 (UPI) -- Simone Biles' teammates hope she can return to Olympic competition soon and said the star gymnast "is not a quitter" in response to criticism after her withdrawal from two events in Tokyo.

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Reds trade for Yankees relievers Luis Cessa, Justin Wilson

MLB // 19 hours ago

Reds trade for Yankees relievers Luis Cessa, Justin Wilson

July 28 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Reds made an attempt to improve their MLB-worst bullpen, acquiring New York Yankees relief pitchers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson in a trade, the teams announced.

Phillies' Bryce Harper logs inside-the-park home run vs. Nationals

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Phillies' Bryce Harper logs inside-the-park home run vs. Nationals

July 28 (UPI) -- Bryce Harper's latest long-ball came against his former team, but occurred in peculiar fashion. The All-Star outfielder registered his first career inside-the-park home run in a 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Olympics officials delay start of tennis matches due to Tokyo heat

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Olympics officials delay start of tennis matches due to Tokyo heat

July 28 (UPI) -- Start times for tennis matches at the Summer Olympics will be pushed back by four hours in response to players' recent struggles with extreme heat in Tokyo, the International Tennis Federation said Wednesday.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final, citing mental health

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Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final, citing mental health

July 28 (UPI) -- Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's individual gymnastics all-around final at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics said Wednesday, a day after she withdrew from the women's team gymnastics competition.

Olympics: Damian Lillard leads Team USA to basketball blowout over Iran

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Olympics: Damian Lillard leads Team USA to basketball blowout over Iran

July 28 (UPI) -- Damian Lillard scored a game-high 21 points to lead Team USA to a 54-point blowout of Iran in the preliminary round of the 2020 Summer Games men's basketball tournament Wednesday in Saitama, Japan.

Katie Ledecky wins gold in first-ever Olympic women's 1,500-meter freestyle

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Katie Ledecky wins gold in first-ever Olympic women's 1,500-meter freestyle

July 27 (UPI) -- Olympic history was made in the pool at the Tokyo Aquatic Center in Japan on Wednesday when U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won gold in the Summer Games' first-ever women's 1,500-meter freestyle.

Trea Turner pulled from Nationals' game vs. Phillies after positive COVID-19 test

MLB // 1 day ago

Trea Turner pulled from Nationals' game vs. Phillies after positive COVID-19 test

July 27 (UPI) -- Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was forced to exit Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after testing positive for COVID-19.

Miami Dolphins star CB Xavien Howard demands trade: 'I'm not happy'

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Miami Dolphins star CB Xavien Howard demands trade: 'I'm not happy'

July 27 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard, unhappy with his current contract, has requested a trade.

Former President Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner, minority owner

NBA // 1 day ago

Former President Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner, minority owner

July 27 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner and minority owner, the NBA announced.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes purchases stake in MLS club Sporting Kansas City

NFL // 1 day ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes purchases stake in MLS club Sporting Kansas City

July 27 (UPI) -- Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Tuesday joined the ownership group of MLS club Sporting Kansas City, adding to the collection of sports teams that he has a stake in.

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg to undergo season-ending neck surgery

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Nationals' Stephen Strasburg to undergo season-ending neck surgery

July 27 (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals will be without pitcher Stephen Strasburg for the rest of the year after the club determined that the three-time All-Star right-hander will require season-ending neck surgery.

Olympics: Gymnasts, swimmers help Team USA take medal count lead

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Olympics: Gymnasts, swimmers help Team USA take medal count lead

July 27 (UPI) -- Swimmers, gymnasts, a triathlete and a surfer were among those who won Team USA's 11 medals Tuesday at the 2020 Summer Games. The performances helped the Americans take over as medal count leaders through Day 4.

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