Astros rookie Alvarez sets record with 35th RBI Houston rookie slugger Yordan Alvarez became the first player to reach the 35-RBI mark in 30 games, one more than Albert Pujols' in 2001.

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Skaggs remembered, praised at memorial service Andrew Heaney urged those at a private memorial service to remember a gift fallen Angels teammate Tyler Skaggs gave to them. "Think of a story or even an image that reminds you of all the good times you had with Ty," he said.

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Spencer on a Cyborg vs. Nunes rematch: 'I'm here to spoil that party' Felicia Spencer faces the biggest test of her career against Cris Cyborg. Here are her comments from the latest episode of Ariel Helwani's MMA Show.

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Castellanos calls Comerica's center field 'a joke' Nicholas Castellanos took issue with Comerica Park's massive center field after hitting a walk-off homer to snap a six-game losing streak on Sunday.

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Fundamental move: Duncan joins Spurs' staff "It is only fitting, that after I served loyally for 19 years as Tim Duncan's assistant, that he returns the favor," Gregg Popovich said in a statement.

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Will MLS show it can compete with Liga MX in upcoming Leagues Cup? The latest chapter in the MLS-Liga MX rivalry begins on Tuesday as the inaugural Leagues Cup kicks off. But can the U.S. league close the gap?

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Ronaldo won't face charges for sexual assault Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused him of raping her at a Las Vegas Strip resort in 2009.

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Manny Pacquiao defies Father Time once again Keith Thurman was the ultimate test to see what Manny Pacquiao had left. The 40-year-old legend passed with flying colors.

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Team USA at the FIBA World Cup: Latest rosters, schedules and news Which NBA stars are suiting up for USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup? Keep it here for the latest news and updates.

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Wizards to offer Beal 3-year, $111M extension The Wizards are preparing to offer guard Bradley Beal a three-year, $111M max extension on Friday, new GM Tommy Sheppard said. Beal's agent said he will need time to consider.

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Former StarCraft pro iNcontroL dies at 33 Veteran esports pro, personality and commentator iNcontroL died on Saturday due to a sudden illness.

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Why this Tour de France has become as much a chess game as a grind to the finish line A balance of strength and strategy will determine this year's Tour de France winner -- a winner that as of right now is still very much up in the air.

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2019 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, analysis and trade tracker Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.

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Lewis backs 'F1 great' Vettel to rebound from slump Lewis Hamilton is sure Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel will recover from his recent run of mistakes and rediscover the form which made him a four-time world champion.

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Power Rankings: LAFC stay top despite Zlatan dominating El Trafico Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have asserted his superiority over Carlos Vela, but LAFC still rules over the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Power Rankings.

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What we learned from Pacquiao-Thurman, and what's next Dan Rafael and Steve Kim answer some of the biggest questions raised after Pacquiao's dominant win over Thurman.

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Barnwell's NFL fact check: Don't be surprised if these seven things happen Expect Amari Cooper to regress. Same with the Bears' turnover-happy defense. Here's why you should never make assumptions in the NFL.

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What's next for UFC San Antonio fighters, including Edwards, Hardy? A Leon Edwards-Jorge Masvidal matchup should get UFC fans buzzing, while an advancement in competition level for Greg Hardy may have to wait.

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Major questions: What's next for Tiger, Phil and the rest of golf? Just how much can we expect from Tiger Woods? Has Phil Mickelson's major window closed? Who could be the next breakthrough winner? With the major season over, we answer all the pressing questions.

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What to watch for at PFL 5 Defending champions Natan Schulte and Lance Palmer look to continue their runs to a repeat, but first they and the lightweight and featherweight divisions vie for playoff spots at PFL 5.

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Our brave, wild predictions for football in the coming years: Pep to leave City, Ronaldo Juve's burden Who can really see into the future? ESPN FC, that's who. So we bring you 20 things that will absolutely, positively happen in the next three years.

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USWNT players draw sellout NWSL crowd to Chicago Red Stars game Women's soccer is not a cause to support, but a movement. And if the sold-out Red Stars game was any indication, it's growing stronger every day.

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Power Rankings: Surging Indians, A's and Nats reignite races As they climb up our rankings, second-place teams are showing it's way too early to count them out in any race.

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Beards, bunnies and Airbnb: What it's REALLY like to get traded From players and their families to travel directors, real estate agents and clubhouse attendants, here's how trade deadline swaps actually affect people's lives -- both on and off the field.