Saints release receiver Colston

(Reuters) - The New Orleans Saints ended the Marques Colston era on Monday after the franchise released their all-time leading touchdown scorer with a failed physical designation.

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Froome prepared to help Thomas win gold in Rio

LONDON (Reuters) - Chris Froome says he would work for British team mate Geraint Thomas at this year's Olympic Games if his own gold medal ambitions falter in Rio.

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Love helps refs, Cavs beat Pacers, end losing streak

(The Sports Xchange) - First, Kevin Love signaled that the Indiana Pacers should've been called for an eight-second violation in the backcourt.

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Gatlin's coach steps down as U.S. relay boss for Rio

(Reuters) - The coach of sprinter Justin Gatlin has stepped down as the head of the United States relay squads just months out from the Rio Olympics due to a change in USA Track and Field's criteria.

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Lack of blockbusters turns trade deadline into dud of a day

(Reuters) - With no blockbusters deals to be had Stanley Cup contenders tweaked their rosters while others waved the flag on the season, jettisoning contracts for draft picks in a muted National Hockey League trade deadline day on Monday.

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Infantino begins search for non-European chief exec

MIAMI (Reuters) - The victory celebration over, new FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s first major decision in charge of the troubled world football organization will be to appoint a secretary general, effectively a chief executive, to run day-to-day operations.

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Sportscaster Erin Andrews tells of shock after nude video posted

(Reuters) - In tearful testimony in a Tennessee courtroom on Monday, sports broadcaster Erin Andrews told a jury of her shock and humiliation after learning that a nude video of her, taken by a stalker, was posted on the Internet.

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Aregawi suspended by Sweden after failed dope test

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's 1,500 meters indoor world champion Abeba Aregawi has been suspended following a positive test for a banned substance, the country's athletics federation announced on Monday.

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