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Golfers who defected to Saudi-funded tour file antitrust suit against PGA Tour

5:12am August 04, 2022

The feud between the PGA Tour and the new controversial Saudi-backed LIV golf series is in court. More than a dozen players have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour which suspended them.

Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, has died at 94

5:11pm August 03, 2022

One of baseball's most beloved voices is gone. Broadcasting icon Vin Scully died Tuesday at age 94.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the team's training camp on Monday in Berea, Ohio.

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NFL appeal opens the possibility for a longer suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson

4:55pm August 03, 2022

by The Associated Press

The NFL is appealing a disciplinary officer's decision to suspend Deshaun Watson for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy over sexual misconduct allegations.

Phil Mickelson lines up a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., on Friday.

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Mickelson and other pros sue over PGA suspensions for playing in LIV Golf events

3:02pm August 03, 2022

by The Associated Press

Players who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, the first step in a legal fight that could define the rules of where players can compete.

For a half-century, Vin Scully was the broadcast voice of the Dodgers (first in Brooklyn and then Los Angeles). His style and delivery were one of a kind.

Vin Scully, the famed Los Angeles Dodgers baseball broadcaster, has died

11:41pm August 02, 2022

by Ted Robbins

The longtime Dodgers broadcaster was known for his quick wit, keen insight and deep baseball knowledge. His distinct voice was a joy to listen to and for a half-century he was Dodgers baseball.

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto smiles in the dugout after a solo home run against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Monday in Washington.

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Nationals star Juan Soto heads to the Padres in a blockbuster deal

4:57pm August 02, 2022

by The Associated Press

San Diego acquired the superstar outfielder in one of baseball's biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding one of the game's best young hitters.

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QB Deshaun Watson is suspended for 6 games over sexual misconduct

3:36pm August 02, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks to ESPN panelist and Washington Post columnist Kevin Blackistone about the suspension of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for sexual misconduct.

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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is being hit with a $1.5 million fine and suspended through Oct. 17, after an NFL investigation into tampering and other allegations.

NFL punishes Miami Dolphins owner over inquiry into tanking, tampering and Tom Brady

3:32pm August 02, 2022

by Bill Chappell

"I know of no prior instance of a team violating the prohibition on tampering with both a head coach and star player" over several years, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.

NFL suspends quarterback Deshaun Watson for 6 games over sexual assault accusations

1:51pm August 02, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lindsay Jones, senior NFL Editor for The Ringer, about the NFL suspending quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games.

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Former President Donald Trump talks with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman on a green during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament on Thursday.

Greg Norman says Tiger Woods turned down a $700-800M Saudi offer to play LIV Golf

11:37am August 02, 2022

by The Associated Press

Woods has been opposed to LIV Golf since late last year. LIV Golf currently has only one player — Dustin Johnson at No. 18 — from the top 20 in the world.