Top doubles players call on ATP to rethink proposed changes

"The current plans would shift about $20 million in prize money from doubles to singles," a group of players wrote.

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Brewers rout Rays to reach brink of World Series sweep

Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 at the plate, scored twice, stole a base and also drove in a run in the Brewers' historic eight-run fifth inning.

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Kane crowned Ballon d’Or winner as Putellas wins women’s award

Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won it in 2001.

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Poured to order: Inside the world of NPB fans and their beer vendors

A familiar face, a quick greeting and a cold pour can become an essential part of the game-day ritual, though aggressive patronage exists.

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Hawks show what a modern baseball dynasty looks like

The team may not win the Japan Series every year, but their droughts are never likely to last very long.

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NFL party goes off without hitch despite unrest in France

The nationwide protests largely overshadowed the buildup to the game, with some fan and NFL events canceled over the weekend, mainly due to their location in central Paris.

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Yuri Yoshida rallies for first victory on LPGA Tour

Yoshida, 26, became the fourth player from Japan to win this season and the fourth first-time winner on the LPGA Tour.

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