Semenya blocked from competing at World Championships

Runner Caster Semenya will not be able to compete internationally without taking testosterone-reducing medication, after a Swiss judge reversed an earlier ruling on Monday.

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Jill Ellis to step down as USWNT coach

Jill Ellis, the legendary coach of the US Women's National Team who led the team to back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup titles, is stepping down in early October, US Soccer announced Tuesday.

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Alex Smith on desire to keep playing: “I want to see what I’ve got”

It’s already been a lengthy and rocky recovery for Washington quarterback Alex Smith after a compound leg fracture last season led to multiple surgeries and an uncertain future. Smith still has a long road ahead of him as his injured right leg continues to heal. Smith was only recently able to shed the external fixator [more]

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Does Sean McVay get tired of Todd Gurley questions? “I do”

Rams running back Todd Gurley recently told reporters to stop putting bad energy on his knee. Rams coach Sean McVay would prefer that reporters not put any energy into asking questions about Gurley’s knee. “I do,” McVay told reporters on Tuesday when asked whether he gets tired of questions about Gurley’s knee. “And you know [more]

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49ers limiting Jason Verrett in return from Achilles injury

When Jason Verrett has been able to play football, he’s shown himself capable of playing at a level among the best in the league at cornerback. However, numerous serious injuries have significantly curtailed Verrett’s ability to play during his first five seasons in the NFL. Verrett is with a new team but again working back [more]

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Pau Gasol’s introductory conference call repeatedly disturbed by heavy breathing (audio)

Which member of media covering Trail Blazers didn't mute line?

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Does Nathan Peterman have a real future with the Raiders?

Quarterback Nathan Peterman, whose career to date has included historically bad performances, is performing for Raiders coach Jon Gruden in practice. So will Peterman ever perform for Gruden during games? It’s an intriguing situation, given that Peterman makes this year 3.2 percent of the salary that the Raiders will pay to starter Derek Carr. Gruden [more]

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