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(Reuters) – Patrick Reed was penalised two strokes for a rules violation in the Hero World Challenge third round in the Bahamas on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Golf – The 148th Open Championship – Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland – July 20, 2019 Patrick Reed of the U.S. on the 18th hole during the

The Portland Trail Blazers will change Carmelo Anthony’s contract into a guaranteed deal, ESPN reported Thursday. Dec 4, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) dunks against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports Anthony signed a non-guaranteed, one-year, $2.15 million

FILE PHOTO: Jul 25, 2015; Cooperstown, NY, USA; MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark speaks in recognition of the work that Curt Flood did for players right during the Awards Presentation at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – Major League Baseball (MLB) and the union representing its players

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes apologized Wednesday for his sideline tantrum during Monday night’s 37-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. FILE PHOTO: Dec 16, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Rhodes was

FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing the yukata, or casual summer kimono, walks past Olympic rings displayed at Nihonbashi district in Tokyo, Japan August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – The women’s marathon at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and all the race walks have been rescheduled, following the controversial decision taken in October to move

FILE PHOTO: Nov 30, 2019; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes watches the action during the third period of their game against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports The New Jersey Devils fired coach John Hynes hours before the team’s game on Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo totaled 29 points and 15 rebounds in 22 minutes Monday night as the host Milwaukee Bucks easily extended their winning streak to 12 games with a wire-to-wire, 132-88 rout of the New York Knicks. Dec 2, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) lays up a shot against New York

ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Former champions McLaren left the Abu Dhabi Formula One finale celebrating their best championship finish since their time as grand prix winners, but team boss Zak Brown isn’t expecting any miracles to speed up their climb back into the sport’s elite.  The Woking-based outfit ended the season fourth in the overall

David Backes scored the game-winner during a three-goal surge in the third period, as the Boston Bruins rallied past the visiting Montreal Canadiens 3-1 Sunday night. Dec 1, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Backes (42) carries the puck past Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during the third period at TD

(Reuters) – Team by team analysis of Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix (listed in championship order): Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 1, 2019 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton wins the race Luca Bruno/Pool via Reuters – MERCEDES (Lewis Hamilton 1,

FILE PHOTO: Athletics – World Athletics Championships – Doha 2019 – Men’s 10,000 Metres Final – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar – October 6, 2019. Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei celebrates winning gold. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) – Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei set a new 10km road world record in Valencia on Sunday, closing out his

Nov 29, 2019; Lake Louise, Alberta, CAN; Thomas Dressen of Germany finishes his run during downhill training for the Lake Louise FIS Men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – German Thomas Dressen made a triumphant return to North America by winning the men’s World

Anthony Davis had 26 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks in less than three quarters, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their 10th consecutive win by crushing the visiting Washington Wizards 125-103 on Friday night. November 29, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot against Washington Wizards

FILE PHOTO: Jun 11, 2019; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw (27) does tackling drills with a roll tackle ring during minicamp at the teams Tempe training facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo (Reuters) – Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw has been suspended until at least the end

(Reuters) – The National Hockey League (NHL) has been rocked by two high-profile racism scandals in recent weeks, and while it has condemned both incidents, experts agree it needs to take a dynamic approach and tackle the issue head on. Nov 19, 2019; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters during interview after

FILE PHOTO: UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor of Ireland poses on the scale during his official weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is set to return to the octagon on Jan. 18 where he will take