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Tennis Australia reverses course on ban of Peng Shuai protest at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis Australia has reversed the decision to ban Australian Open spectators from protesting against the whereabouts of…
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NFL
Vancouver Canucks hire Émilie Castonguay as assistant GM, making her second woman in NHL history to hold the title
Émilie Castonguay, a player agent, has been hired as an assistant general manager by the Vancouver Canucks, becoming only the…
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Madison Keys routs No. 8 Paula Badosa to advance to Australian Open quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Australia — Former U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys became the first woman to reach this year’s Australian Open quarterfinals…
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Golf
Jessica Pegula, daughter of Buffalo Bills owners, into 4th round at Australian Open
American Jessica Pegula advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the second consecutive year with a 7-6…
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NFL
Penn will work with NCAA to ‘support’ transgender athlete Lia Thomas’ participation at swimming and diving championships
Penn Athletics said in a statement on Thursday that it would work with the NCAA “in support” of swimmer Lia…
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Golf
NCAA updates policy on transgender participation, to let each sport set requirements
The NCAA announced a new policy Wednesday in which eligibility requirements for transgender athletes will be determined by each sport’s…
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NFL
Alize Cornet upsets No. 3 Garbine Muguruza in second round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — No. 3 Garbine Muguruza became the highest-seeded player to lose a match at this year’s Australian Open,…
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NFL
Ashleigh Barty cruises into 3rd round at Australian Open; Paula Badosa also advances
MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty is breezing through the Australian Open. Things could get a lot more interesting soon…
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Golf
Naomi Osaka, ‘just happy to be here,’ posts first-round victory at Australian Open; Coco Gauff upset by Wang Qiang
MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Naomi Osaka posted a relatively trouble-free 6-3, 6-3 victory on Monday over Camila Osorio in…
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NFL
New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec says she’s living ‘American dream’ with new role
NEW YORK — Rachel Balkovec is aware of the negativity in her social media feeds and tries to leave it…
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