Martina Navratilova expects no fairytale ending for Serena Williams

Navratilova said she completely understood the emotions Williams was wrestling with as she approaches her final match, having experienced many of them herself.

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Suspended Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. apologizes for actions

Tatis was remorseful and terse while facing reporters with general manager A.J. Preller to his left, hours before the Padres hosted the Cleveland Guardians on ...

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Angels owner Arte Moreno positioning team for sale

The Angels have made the postseason just six times since owner Moreno bought the team in May 2003, just seven months after winning their only ...

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Nets and Kevin Durant agree to ‘move forward’ together

The superstar's repeated trade demands this offseason are officially old news, according to a statement released Tuesday by Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks.

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Shota Imanaga pitches streaking BayStars to seventh straight win

The BayStars' victory kept them within four games of the Central League-leading Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

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Akane Yamaguchi cruises in badminton worlds opener

The reigning world champion beat Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in front of an appreciative home crowd to kick off her title defense.

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Usain Bolt files for trademarks to protect his victory pose

Bolt’s signature pose became internationally known in 2008, as the world’s fastest man dominated at that year's Beijing Olympics.

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