NBA: Knicks got away with key foul late in win over Timberwolves

The Knicks beat the Timberwolves on Wednesday, but maybe New York doesn’t deserve all the blame for spoiling Karl-Anthony Towns‘ 47-point, 18-rebound night. A late officiating error also factored into the Knicks’ 106-104 win. Towns missed with 1:28 left, and Gorgui Dieng should’ve drawn a loose-ball foul on Kristaps Porzingis while they jostled for a […]

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Sex abuse victim says he was paid to keep quiet

The child sex abuse scandal that has rocked the English football world has taken a new twist after a former player accused one of the world's biggest clubs of buying his silence.

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Watch Chris Paul in selfie with fan while game goes on behind him

CP3 was relaxed.

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Nico Rosberg: World champion retires to stun F1

He won the Formula One world title last weekend, but Nico Rosberg shocked the sporting world Friday by announcing his retirement.

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Three Things We Leaned Thursday: James Harden vs. Warriors, are you not entertained?

Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo is insanely good.

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'Mozart of chess' wins $600K birthday 'present'

As birthdays go, Magnus Carlsen's 26th will take some beating -- after a marathon battle, he retained his world chess title and won a "present" worth over $600,000.

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PHT Morning Skate: The 10 highest-paid NHLers (including endorsements)

Friday's collection of links.

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