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MLB commish Rob Manfred gets extension through January 2029 - ESPN
Major League Baseball's 30 owners voted to extend Rob Manfred as the sport's commissioner Wednesday, keeping him in place through January 2029.
Svitolina, Andreescu get Washington Open wild cards
Former Ukrainian world number three Elina Svitolina and 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu have been handed wildcards to compete in the Washington Open later this month, the organisers said on Wednesday.
Deodhar Trophy: Mayank Agarwal Makes 98 As South Zone Beat West Zone
Skipper Mayank Agarwal's 98 provided the foundation for South Zone's nervy 12-run win over West Zone in a Deodhar Trophy match in Puducherry on Wednesday. The win took South Zone to the top of the table. On a day when bowlers generally called the shots, Agarwal made 98 (115 balls) to guide South Zone to 206. South Zone bowlers then rose to the occasion, restricting West to 194 to give their team valuable four points. South Zone now have eight points from two matches. South Zone owe that position of comfort to captain Agarwal, who played a fine innings.
Pass Act aims to protect athletes, 'integrity' of college sports - ESPN
For the second time in the past week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators proposed a federal law that would regulate how college athletes are allowed to make money and reshape the healthcare they are guaranteed to receive from schools.
Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike suspended for betting on NFL games - ESPN
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's policy on gambling, the league announced Monday.
Saudi soccer club Al-Hilal makes world record $332M US bid for France's Mbappe
After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million US) bid for Kylian Mbappe on Monday, an offer which could see the France striker join Cristiano Ronaldo in the oil-rich kingdom.
Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov awarded 1-year, $3.55M US deal in arbitration
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov was awarded a one-year contract worth $3.55 million US in an arbitration decision Sunday.