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Ohio State Suspends Head Coach Urban Meyer For 3 Games

Officials at Ohio State have suspended head football coach Urban Meyer for three games without pay for his handling of domestic violence allegations against a former assistant coach.

Ohio State Suspends Head Coach Urban Meyer For 3 Games

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Anthem Protests During NFL Preseason Stir Fans' Feelings

Preseason games don't typically get as much attention as regular season games but that's not the case this year. Player protests during the national anthem continue — as the league discourages them.

Anthem Protests During NFL Preseason Stir Fans' Feelings

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NCAA Announces A Sweeping Overhaul Of College Basketball

The NCAA, the organization that oversees college sports, is making changes to stem the tide of sandals in men's college basketball. The FBI is investigating college recruiting fraud.

NCAA Announces A Sweeping Overhaul Of College Basketball

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Fight Against Low, Low Pay In Minor League Baseball Continues Despite New Obstacles

Players from a Single-A minor league team in the West cast shadows across the dugout. The players here chase dreams of making it to the major leagues, but they are paid far less than their major league counterparts. Christopher Morris /Corbis via Getty Images hide caption

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Fight Against Low, Low Pay In Minor League Baseball Continues Despite New Obstacles

Minor league baseball players make very little money. Congress has locked in those low wages by exempting Major League Baseball from federal wage and overtime rules. Some players are fighting back.

Fight Against Low, Low Pay In Minor League Baseball Continues Despite New Obstacles

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As NFL Kicks Off Preseason, Anthem Controversy Is Front And Center

The NFL preseason begins Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game. Normally, it doesn't capture much attention, but last year's national anthem protests remain a hot button issue.

As NFL Kicks Off Preseason, Anthem Controversy Is Front And Center

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Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update

The NFL is struggling to handle players who want to protest during the national anthem and Ohio State is facing a sexual abuse scandal. We hear about those stories and more sports news.

Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update

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NFL And Players Union Agree To Freeze National Anthem Rule

The NFL and its players union have announced a "freeze" on a new league policy on football players who protest during the national anthem. The two agreed to the delay as they try to resolve the contentious issue.

NFL And Players Union Agree To Freeze National Anthem Rule

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NFL And Players Agree To Not Enforce Controversial Anthem Rules, For Now

The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to temporarily suspend enforcement of new rules requiring players to stand during the national anthem while discussions on the policy continue.

NFL And Players Agree To Not Enforce Controversial Anthem Rules, For Now

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Usain Bolt, The World's Fastest Man, Is Sprinting Toward Soccer

The fastest man in the world could soon be the fastest soccer player in the world. Usain Bolt, world record holder in the 100-meters and 200-meters, is about to sprint into a professional soccer career.

Usain Bolt, The World's Fastest Man, Is Sprinting Toward Soccer

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Scientists Hunt For A Test To Diagnose Chronic Brain Injury In Living People

UCLA researchers are using a radioactive tracer, which binds to abnormal proteins in the brain, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living patients. Warmer colors in these PET scans indicate higher concentrations of the tracer. UCLA hide caption

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Scientists Hunt For A Test To Diagnose Chronic Brain Injury In Living People

Doctors are closer to a test in live brains that could help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that's been linked to concussions and other repeated brain assaults.

What Will Serena Williams Serve Us At Wimbledon This Weekend?

Serena Williams serves against Evgeniya Rodina of Russia during their Ladies' Singles fourth round match on day seven of Wimbledon on July 9, 2018 in London. Clive Mason/Getty Images hide caption

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What Will Serena Williams Serve Us At Wimbledon This Weekend?

After a year in which she has dealt with some health scares, Williams reclaimed her fitness and her game. She is favored against Angelique Kerber to win her eighth Wimbledon singles title.

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LeBron James Leaves Cleveland To Play For Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James has signed a four-year contract worth $154 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. His agency made the announcement Sunday — less than 24 hours after the NBA's free agency market opened.

LeBron James Leaves Cleveland To Play For Los Angeles Lakers

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