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US runner Kendra Harrison finished first in her race and then learned that she had broken a 28-year-old record and it was perfect. US runner Kendra "Keni" Harrison, 23, came in first place in the 100-meter hurdles at the IAAF Diamond League track and field meet in London on July 22. Be…

The notoriously apolitical NBA legend tells ESPN site The Undefeated he is “saddened and frustrated by the divisive rhetoric and racial tensions.” Streeter Lecka / Getty Images Michael Jordan, known for his career-long record of being apolitical — nearly to the point of avoidance — released a st…

The girlfriend of the former Ohio State star posted photos of bruises on Instagram Friday. Jon Durr / Getty Images Former Ohio State star and incoming NFL rookie Ezekiel Elliott has been accused of assaulting a woman in Ohio. On Friday morning, Elliott's girlfriend Tiffany Thompson posted p…

Minnesota goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock looks like he attempted to throw the ball back into play after making a save near the edge of the 18-yard box, but the ball slipped from his hand and bounced into the goal. Minnesota lost 4-0 to visiting team AFC Bournemouth at the July 20 game. Minnesota United …

The three-day event likely will move to New Orleans, a top NBA journalist writes Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images The NBA has pulled the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte after North Carolina lawmakers failed to repeal or repair an anti-LGBT law passed in spring, according to top NBA reporte…

Felipe Dana / AP The World Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday reinstated Rio de Janeiro’s testing laboratory just in time for the Olympics in August. The lab was suspended in June , citing “non-conformity with the International Standard for Laboratories,” but did not elaborate. The lab, however, ha…

MLB could still decide to punish the Cardinals for the security breaches. Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images A former St. Louis Cardinals executive was sentenced Monday to 46 months in prison for illegally logging into a proprietary database used by the Houston Astros. Christopher Correa pled guilt…

Real Madrid’s Portugal-born striker certainly is expressive, isn’t he? You while you're watching an episode of Game of Thrones : Dan Mullan / Getty Images You when someone spoils an episode of Game of Thrones for you: Miguel Medina / AFP / Getty Images You when you have your period: …

Tom Brady announced on Facebook that he won’t be take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Doug Pensinger / Getty Images Tom Brady will end the Deflategate debacle and not attempt to bring his legal case to the U.S. Supreme Court, he wrote on Facebook on Friday. "I'm very grateful for …

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Family vacation goals. 🚨 ATTENTION, EVERYONE! 🚨 The Curry family just got home from vacation in Hawaii and you’ve got to see the pictures. Instagram: @ayeshacurry Sure, there are the usual warm-weathered vacation pics, like this one Ayesha shared of a palm tree. Instagram: @ayeshacurry She…

Slay, Cait! It's been one year since Caitlyn Jenner was honored at the ESPYs with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award and delivered an emotional, powerful speech about her transition. "But this transition has been harder on me than anything I could have imagined. For that reason alone, trans…

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“Enough is enough.” At the start of the 2016 ESPY Awards, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James all shared the stage to share a message about gun violence and racial justice. ABC In the past, these athletes have also been vocal about racial injustices and police brutality. …

The Sunday morning altercation between the Warriors player and an MSU football player started at a campus dive bar on Friday night, the alleged victim said. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images The man who alleges Draymond Green slapped him early Sunday morning outside a bar said the argument first began at…

At this point, the story is just about the particulars of labor law. Doug Pensinger / Getty Images If you stopped following the Deflategate saga long ago, here's where it stands now: No longer is the drama about the inflation levels of some footballs, but about the power NFL Commissioner Goo…

Ali Krieger, who will compete in her first Olympics with the U.S. Women’s National Team, spoke to BuzzFeed News about trying to make history, the Zika epidemic, and equal pay. Ali Krieger Tony Gutierrez / AP Photo With the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro less than one month away, several athl…

One of those baseballs is still waiting to land, probably. Miami Marlins star Giancarlo Stanton won Monday night's MLB Home Run Derby, finishing with a total of 61 home runs. Denis Poroy / Getty Images Stanton hit one ball 497 feet, making it "the longest home run EVER" tracked by…

My dream in life is for Marta Karolyi to give me a dirty look. *Sips gatorade* Via mohinimeansillusion.tumblr.com Her name is Marta Karolyi and she is the one true HBIC of gymnastics. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images She has been basically responsible for Team USA's gymnastics slayage over…

The Warriors say they are aware of the report. Draymond Green was reportedly in Michigan Sunday for assault, according to a court document. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Green is a Michigan native and attended Michigan State, in East Lansing. A court document says Green was arrested at 2:28 A…

The 40-year-old has quietly decided to hang it up. Legendary San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan announced his retirement Monday morning after 19 years in the NBA, all with the Spurs. Patrick Smith / Getty Images Duncan was a five-time NBA Champion, 15-time All-Star, and two-time NBA MVP. The…

Andy Murray was crowned Wimbledon champion on Sunday for the second time, with a strong win over sixth seed Milos Raonic. Pool / Getty Images The Scotsman enjoyed a 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) victory to claim his third Grand Slam title. Xxstringerxx Xxxxx / Reuters So, how did Murray celebrate w…

22nd Grand Slam titles? NBD. In case you weren't watching, Serena Williams just slayed the hell out of Wimbledon, defeating Angelique Kerber and winning her 22nd Grand Slam title. Glyn Kirk / AFP / Getty Images It was fucking awesome. Andy Rain / AFP / Getty Images Twitter: @fivefifths …

“This has been an extremely emotional and tough decision to come to.” Last night, NBA player Dwyane Wade officially announced he will be leaving the Miami Heat and playing for the Chicago Bulls in the upcoming basketball season. Ronald Martinez / Via Getty Images After winning three national c…