The NFL and lawyers for thousands of retired NFL players have reached an agreement to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing in the $1 billion settlement of concussion claims, according to a proposed deal filed Wednesday in federal court.

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After laughing and getting their minds off basketball for a few hours, the 76ers showed good chemistry while blowing out the Pelicans on Wednesday night.

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Wildcats point guard TyTy Washington is among the athletes to take advantage of new name, image and likeness rules.

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After a lackluster start in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, Houston's Framber Valdez bounced back at Fenway Park on Wednesday, silencing the Red Sox bats in a Game 5 victory that put the Astros within one win of a World Series berth.

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Bob Huggins wants the major conferences to control college basketball's biggest financial stream by ditching the NCAA tourney in favor of their own postseason event. Said Huggins of smaller programs: "The other people, they can have their own tournament."

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Chicago All-Star guard Zach LaVine got the new-look Bulls off to a flying start this season by dropping 34 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead them past the Detroit Pistons, 94-88, in their opener on Wednesday night.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the early indication is that Justin Turner has a Grade 2 hamstring strain. "So, I think that'll be it for him," Roberts said.

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Eddie Rosario banged out four hits -- including two home runs -- to lead Atlanta over the Dodgers on Wednesday night and to a 3-1 lead in the NLCS.

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New York blew a four-point lead in the final seconds of regulation, but survived to outlast Boston.

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Lynn Williams has had a big year, from missing the first Olympic squad to playing a key role. She talks to ESPN about her impact and the work ahead.

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The secret to solving Boston's offense? For Houston's pitchers, it all starts with 'sisu.'

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Get ready for a new NBA season with rankings, projections and breakout picks.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant for MVP? How could the ROY race between Jalen Green and Cade Cunningham shake out? Our experts make their picks for the 2021-22 NBA awards.

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Tom Brady quips that he has no interest in pulling an Aaron Rodgers in Chicago.

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Despite one of the most impressive résumés in league history, the 2017-18 MVP couldn't believe his latest feat.