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In a press conference the Italian, who was heading into the Monte Carlo Masters having lost seven of the previous eight matches played, said: "I hope that the b...

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Folau requests code of conduct hearing over Social Media posts

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Browns not planning to honor Duke Johnson's trade request

Whether they just want to hang onto Johnson as insurance until Hunt comes back, or whether they haven't gotten a sufficient offer yet, Dorsey seems prepared t...

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Rochester John Marshall's Matthew Hurt chooses Duke as college destination

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Ovechkin protests 'dirty play' leading to Oshie's injury

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Scott Woodward Hired As LSU Athletic Director

LSU confirmed the news , which had been broken earlier in the day by multiple outlets, with an announcement Wednesday evening. Wade was suspended by Alleva and...

Djokovic falls to Medvedev in Monte Carlo quarters

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Florida Prosecutors Will Release Kraft Spa Surveillance Video

The court motion demanded police and prosecutors be held in contempt of court for a "direct violation of this Court's Order", per CNN. Spokesman Mike Edmondson ...

Maple Leafs Game 5 Notes: Bruins tweak lineup; Drake curse ‘crazy’

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