How Portugal lost Ronaldo and learned to 'suffer'

As qualification for Euro 2016 got underway, few would have earmarked Portugal -- a nation rarely short of footballing talent but with no major trophies to show for it -- as the tournament's eventual champion.

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WNBA has come too far to be silenced by Kelly Loeffler

Roxanne Jones recalls covering the launch of the WNBA and says that illustrious history, populated by the pioneers of women's professional basketball, laid the groundwork for the leadership the league is now showing on social justice issues.

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SEC athletic directors meeting Monday to discuss fall sports scheduling

The 14 athletic directors from the Southeastern Conference are scheduled to meet in-person on Monday at conference headquarters in Birmingham, Ala. to discuss the fall sports calendar, according to Pat Forde and Ross Dellinger of SI.com. While the meeting had been previously scheduled, the agenda for the meeting takes on a greater significance as the [more]

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Premier League targets September 12 for new season, with fans present

As the NFL prepares for a season that likely will commence with no fans present for games on September 10, the Premier League reportedly is targeting September 12 launch for its 2020-21 season. And the Premier League reportedly plans to have fans present. Via the Times, the Premier League hopes to start the season with [more]

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Packers hope to host future college game after losing Wisconsin-Notre Dame

The Big Ten’s announcement Thursday that it will play a conference-only schedule this fall has affected one NFL team. The Packers were scheduled to host a game between Wisconsin and Notre Dame on Oct. 3. They no longer will. It will save wear and tear on Lambeau Field. The Packers had requested a road game [more]

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Report: Dolphins have not discussed extension with Matt Breida

Dolphins running back Matt Breida moved to South Florida in recent days, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. Who knows how long Breida remains there? The Dolphins traded for Breida this offseason, giving up the No. 153 overall selection to get him. Breida is scheduled for unrestricted free agency in March. The Dolphins, who [more]

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British athlete calls for 'rigorous' investigation into handcuffing incident

British sprinter Bianca Williams says she hopes an investigation that has been launched into a controversial handcuffing incident involving herself and her partner will be "rigorous."

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