Iranian champion wrestler Navid Afkari executed despite international campaign

Iranian champion wrestler Navid Afkari has been executed in Iran on Saturday, according to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA, despite a high-profile international campaign calling for the sentence not to be carried out.

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Nelly Korda leads at halfway in pursuit of maiden major title

Nelly Korda is closing on her her first major golf title as a five-under 67 saw the young American take a two-shot halfway lead at the ANA Inspiration in California.

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Texans’ Duke Johnson has sprained ankle

Texans running back Duke Johnson suffered a sprained ankle on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Johnson may have to miss next week’s game against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Texans wanted to get Johnson heavily involved in their offense, but he left after just five carries for 14 yards on Thursday night. [more]

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Peyton Manning expects big things from Tom Brady, Bruce Arians, Clyde Christensen

Tom Brady is playing this year for a coaching staff Peyton Manning knows well. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was Manning’s quarterbacks coach for his first three years in the NFL. Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen coached on the Colts’ offensive staff in various capacities for 10 years of Manning’s career. And Buccaneers offensive consultant [more]

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Alexander Zverev reaches first Grand Slam final after a comeback win at US Open

It wasn't a classic five-setter, but Alexander Zverev might not mind.

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Von Miller underwent surgery Friday

Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller underwent surgery Friday, coach Vic Fangio said. Dr. Joshua Metzl of the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Denver performed the surgery on Miller to repair the dislocated tendon in Miller’s ankle, Mike Klis of 9News reports. “He had surgery this morning, and I was told it went well, and we’ll see how [more]

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Broncos agree to four-year extension with Brandon McManus

The Broncos have agreed to a four-year contract extension with kicker Brandon McManus through 2024, the team announced Friday night. The deal is for $17.2 million and includes $9.5 million fully guaranteed, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. McManus was entering the final year of his contract, scheduled to make $3 million this season. McManus, 29, [more]

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