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As MLB's 'robo-ump' experiment unfolds, Atlantic League feeling the benefit – and downside – of an automated strike zone

Umpire-player conflicts may be few. That doesn't mean players, managers and umpires don't feel somewhat conflicted about their roles as pioneers.

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'He lost the locker room': High school football coach quits after player protest

Taylor County (Florida) players had several issues with Maurice Belser that they voiced in a one-on-one meeting before it boiled over Sunday night.

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The 10 college football coaches with the hottest of hot seats entering the season

Job security as a college football coach is one year away from changing. A look at the 10 coaches on the hot seat entering the season.

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'Stealing first base' and baseball's experimental Atlantic League rules

Major League Baseball is using the independent Atlantic League as a testing ground for new rules and regulations.

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Floyd Mayweather Enlists Joakim Noah As Fitness Franchise Grows At Record Clip

Floyd Mayweather is enlisting the help of former NBA All-Star Joakim Noah as an investor to help accelerate the growth of his fitness franchise.

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Hope my Arjuna serves as inspiration to aspiring footballers: Gurpreet

National team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Monday hoped his Arjuna Award will serve as an inspiration to those trying to make a career out of football in India. Gurpreet is the 26th footballer to win an Arjuna. Gurpreet, who spent his formative years in the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Centre of Excellence in Goa, holds the distinction of being the only Indian to have played in the UEFA Europa League (qualifier). He achieved that feat while playing for Norwegian club Stabaek in June 2016, and he is also one of the youngest ever to captain India. "I am thrilled and honoured to be named for the Arjuna Award. I want this recognition to serve as an inspiration to everyone playing the sport in the country. My joy will then be complete," Gurpreet said. Gurpreet is the fourth goalkeeper since its inception to have been named for the award, the previous ones being Subrata Paul (2016), Brahmanand Sankhwalkar (1997) and the late Peter Thangaraj (1967). AIFF president Praful ...

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Let's discuss Tokyo's Olympics plans

An official from the International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics wants Japan to think long-term.

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Puskas Award 2019: Andros Townsend's stunner against Man City nominated alongside Lionel Messi for Fifa prize

Crystal Palace star Andros Townsend has been nominated for Fifa's Puskas Award alongside Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic thanks to his stunning strike against Premier League champions Manchester City last season.

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Christian Benteke blames Crystal Palace goalscoring woes on 'lack of animation'

Christian Benteke has blamed Crystal Palace's goalscoring woes on a "lack of animation" from himself and his team-mates.

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How to win your fantasy football draft using the Zero RB strategy

The Zero RB strategy advocates steering clear of running backs until the fifth or sixth round of a draft.

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