Author: Howard Fendrich
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Wimbledon: Defending champ leaves when Keys is surprised by Siegemund
LONDON This most unpredictable of Wimbledons delivered yet another surprise Friday when reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, the No. 6 seed, was a lopsided loser in the third round, eliminated 6-3, 6-3 by 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund of Germany. Keys’ exit left just one of the top six women in the bracket before the end…
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Eddie Rosario and the Washington Nationals agree to a minor league deal, AP source says
Outfielder Eddie Rosario and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training
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Why was Simona Halep’s doping suspension reduced? And when can she return to playing tennis?
Simona Halep is allowed to resume her tennis career whenever she wants
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Jenson Brooksby, an American tennis player, has his whereabouts suspension cut. He can play in March
American tennis player Jenson Brooksby’s suspension for missing three doping tests will end on March 3
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No. 1 UConn overwhelms Georgetown 89-64 to extend winning streak to 12 games
Top-ranked UConn picked up its 12th consecutive victory, leading by as many as 26 points in the first half en route to beating Georgetown 89-64 behind Alex Karaban’s 25 points
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Who is the Super Bowl referee for the Chiefs vs. the 49ers? How do NFL officials prepare?
The seven NFL officials who will be on the field during the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers probably would prefer it if no one realizes they are there in Las Vegas on Sunday
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NFL officiating can create controversy, even at a Super Bowl. Here are some memorable calls
NFL officiating tends to be memorable to fans, players and coaches only when it involves an error — especially in a Super Bowl
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Everyone hopes the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl won’t come down to an officiating call
One of the biggest fears when it comes to the biggest sport’s biggest games is that a high-profile officiating mistake will play a role in the result
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Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams to win first Wimbledon title
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON — Angelique Kerber won her first Wimbledon championship by stopping Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. Kerber played cleanly as can be, covering the court so well and picking her spots for big shots, in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over…
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Djokovic tops Nadal in 5 sets to reach 5th Wimbledon final
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON — Novak Djokovic sent the strongest signal yet that he is back at full strength by reaching his fifth Wimbledon final with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9), 3-6, 10-8 victory over rival Rafael Nadal on Saturday in a match suspended overnight. Djokovic is bidding…