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- WATCH: Clint Dempsey steals a point for Sounders with dramatic equalizerThe U.S. star came off the bench to nod home a last-gasp strike as the 10-man Seattle Sounders earned a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers
- Petra Kvitova revels in perfect comeback with Birmingham title"I couldn't have imagined a better comeback." Petra Kvitova was delighted to win the Aegon Classic.
- WATCH: Timbers' Asprilla scores towering header against rival SoundersThe Portland Timbers winger gave his side the lead in the Cascadia Cup clash with an emphatic strike just before halftime
- Ervin Santana helps Twins pull off rare feat against IndiansThe Twins claimed a half-game lead in the AL Central with Sunday's win and Scooter Gennett had another big day for the Reds.
- Liverpool transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from AnfieldGoal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp plans for another summer of spending on Merseyside
- Travelers Championship: Jordan Spieth had fun going 'nuts' after draining bunker shotSpieth earned his second wire-to-wire PGA Tour win Sunday after a one-hole sudden-death playoff.
- Dodgers use four wild pitches to overtake RockiesThe Dodgers scored a trio of runs off two wild pitches to grab a 7-6 lead on the Rockies in the seventh, then kept adding runs.
- NBA trade rumors: Nuggets reportedly in talks with Cavs, Pacers in possible Paul George tradeThe Nuggets reportedly could make a three-way deal possible that would send Paul George to Cleveland.
- Raiola says Donnarumma will meet with Milan amid confusionThe outspoken agent used Twitter to try to clarify the situation regarding the 18-year-old goalkeeper
- Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win LaLiga PromisesThe Blaugrana edged out Los Blancos 3-2 in an exciting final in the Under-12s tournament in New Jersey to make it two titles in a week for La Masia
- Giancarlo Stanton officially commits to Home Run Derby, excited to defend titleStanton hit a record-setting 61 home runs while winning the the 2016 derby.
- Pizzi hails 'model' Bravo as Chile go through in RussiaThe Roja boss reserved words of praise for the shotstopper after he helped his side reach the Confederations Cup semi-final
- NBA trade tracker: Rumors, reported trades ahead of free agencyWe have you covered with NBA trade rumors and reported trades as the 2017 NBA Draft and free agency approach.
- Long-time friend Justin Thomas called Jordan Spieth's incredible bunker shotJustin Thomas knew long-time friend Jordan Spieth would produce his magic at the Travelers Championship.
- Draxler sees bright Germany future for goal hero WernerThe RB Leipzig man brought his club form to the national team shirt in his side's Confederations Cup win over the Indomitable Lions
- Cahill: Once I lead, the others followThe Australia veteran reached 100 caps but couldn't help the Socceroos into the next round of the Confederations Cup
- Golden Nugget sports book releases lines on 106 college football gamesThe Golden Nugget in Las Vegas has released lines for 106 college football games in 2017. Here's the rundown:
- Jordan Spieth wins 10th PGA Tour event in playoff at Travelers ChampionshipJordan Spieth holed a shot out of the bunker to beat Daniel Berger in a playoff on the 18th hole at the Travelers Championship.
- Clyde Drexler says LeBron James is wrong about first Big ThreeJames had previously said that Drexler's Rockets teams were among the first "superteams".
- 'It's not easy to leave Real Madrid' - Bacca hints at James exitThe Colombian forward needs to keep a "cool head" as he contemplates a future away from the Bernabeu, according to his compatriot
- Cam Newton: Super Bowl ring is only thing missing from my lifeCam Newton is a franchise quarterback and a father. The only thing missing from his life is a coveted Super Bowl title.
- Jordan Spieth holes bunker shot on first playoff hole to win Travelers ChampionshipSpieth holed a bunker shot on the first playoff hole to win the Travelers Championship.
- Donnarumma claims he was hacked over AC Milan renewal postAfter seemingly pledging to discuss a new contract, the Italy international has claimed his Instagram was compromised
- NASCAR results at Sonoma: Kevin Harvick pulls away late to end winless droughtMartin Truex Jr. won the race's first stage — his NASCAR-leading 11th stage win of the season — but had engine trouble late.
- San Jose Earthquakes part ways with Dominic KinnearThe former Houston Dynamo coach's second stint at the helm of the MLS side has ended, with Chris Leitch set to take over
- Astros taking 'conservative' approach with Dallas Keuchel recoveryAstros manager A.J. Hinch said the team was "going a little bit slower" with Keuchel's recovery from a neck injury.
- Jason Williams suffers non-contact right knee injury in Big3 debutThe debut game of the Big3 league saw a fan favorite go down with a scary injury.
- Fringe players eye Russia 2018: Five takeaways from the U.S. Gold Cup rosterFrom Matt Miazga to Kenny Saief an Eric Lichaj, the final 23-man squad has several players who could propel themselves onto the 2018 World Cup radar
- Mustafi hopes 'brilliant' Sanchez will stay at ArsenalThe Chilean's future remains a source of rampant speculation but his team-mate hopes he can opt to remain at Emirates Stadium
- Danica Patrick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. have hard collision at Sonoma RacewayOff-track couple Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Danica Patrick had trouble on the track at Sonoma Raceway Sunday, with a hard collision.
- Padres use 103-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor to throw out first pitchLt. Jim Downing stood up from his motorized wheelchair and wound up his arm before delivering the ball to home.
- ‘Donnarumma 1-0 Haters’ - Raiola taunts AC Milan fans after goalkeeper backs agentThe goalkeeper's representative has taken the opportunity to have a swipe back at his detractors following a very public backing on Twitter
- Rory McIlroy finally finds a putter, shoots 6-under 64McIlroy had an adventure on the greens this week at the Travelers Championship, but he finally may have found the solution.
- Ronaldo doesn't want to play as a No.9, claims FerdinandThe Real Madrid superstar's former teammate says the Ballon d'Or winner is a different kind of player than he was several years ago
- Mets move Tim Tebow up to Advanced A LeagueMets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tebow deserved to the promotion since he has improved in low-A ball.
- Road to U-17 World Cup: India's progress under Luis Norton de MatosAs the Blue Colts ready themselves for the U-17 World Cup that is set to be staged in India, Goal keeps a track of the youngsters' results
- Centurion Low shares the credit after landmark Germany winThe players and staff deserve just as much plaudits as the coach after his 100th win in charge, said the reluctant hero of the hour
- VAR leads to Mabouka red after referee initially sends off wrong manCameroon defender Ernest Mabouka was sent off under VAR against Germany after referee Wilmas Roldan had wrongly dismissed his team-mate.
- 'Eid Mubarak everyone!' - Pogba, Ozil & Ribery celebrate Islamic feast dayA host of global stars were revelling in the celebratory mood as Muslims marked the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the feast
- Mets advance Tim Tebow to Advanced A LeagueMets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tebow deserved to the promotion since he has improved in low-A ball.
- Arsenal transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from the Emirates StadiumGoal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Arsenal as doubt continues to cloud the futures of the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
- NASCAR at Sonoma: Kevin Harvick wins for first time at Sonoma Raceway in Toyota/Save Mart 350Kevin Harvick captured his 36th career win — and his first at Sonoma — in an overall clean race for the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
- Barcelona transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from Camp NouGoal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Barcelona as the Catalans seek a new manager and improvement in their fortunes
- Transfer news: The latest rumours from Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the top teamsGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window
The U.S. star came off the bench to nod home a last-gasp strike as the 10-man Seattle Sounders earned a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers
"I couldn't have imagined a better comeback." Petra Kvitova was delighted to win the Aegon Classic.
The Portland Timbers winger gave his side the lead in the Cascadia Cup clash with an emphatic strike just before halftime
The Twins claimed a half-game lead in the AL Central with Sunday's win and Scooter Gennett had another big day for the Reds.
Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp plans for another summer of spending on Merseyside
Spieth earned his second wire-to-wire PGA Tour win Sunday after a one-hole sudden-death playoff.
The Dodgers scored a trio of runs off two wild pitches to grab a 7-6 lead on the Rockies in the seventh, then kept adding runs.
The Nuggets reportedly could make a three-way deal possible that would send Paul George to Cleveland.
The outspoken agent used Twitter to try to clarify the situation regarding the 18-year-old goalkeeper
The Blaugrana edged out Los Blancos 3-2 in an exciting final in the Under-12s tournament in New Jersey to make it two titles in a week for La Masia
Stanton hit a record-setting 61 home runs while winning the the 2016 derby.
The Roja boss reserved words of praise for the shotstopper after he helped his side reach the Confederations Cup semi-final
We have you covered with NBA trade rumors and reported trades as the 2017 NBA Draft and free agency approach.
Justin Thomas knew long-time friend Jordan Spieth would produce his magic at the Travelers Championship.
The RB Leipzig man brought his club form to the national team shirt in his side's Confederations Cup win over the Indomitable Lions
The Australia veteran reached 100 caps but couldn't help the Socceroos into the next round of the Confederations Cup
The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas has released lines for 106 college football games in 2017. Here's the rundown:
Jordan Spieth holed a shot out of the bunker to beat Daniel Berger in a playoff on the 18th hole at the Travelers Championship.
James had previously said that Drexler's Rockets teams were among the first "superteams".
The Colombian forward needs to keep a "cool head" as he contemplates a future away from the Bernabeu, according to his compatriot
Cam Newton is a franchise quarterback and a father. The only thing missing from his life is a coveted Super Bowl title.
Spieth holed a bunker shot on the first playoff hole to win the Travelers Championship.
After seemingly pledging to discuss a new contract, the Italy international has claimed his Instagram was compromised
Martin Truex Jr. won the race's first stage — his NASCAR-leading 11th stage win of the season — but had engine trouble late.
The former Houston Dynamo coach's second stint at the helm of the MLS side has ended, with Chris Leitch set to take over
Astros manager A.J. Hinch said the team was "going a little bit slower" with Keuchel's recovery from a neck injury.
The debut game of the Big3 league saw a fan favorite go down with a scary injury.
From Matt Miazga to Kenny Saief an Eric Lichaj, the final 23-man squad has several players who could propel themselves onto the 2018 World Cup radar
The Chilean's future remains a source of rampant speculation but his team-mate hopes he can opt to remain at Emirates Stadium
Off-track couple Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Danica Patrick had trouble on the track at Sonoma Raceway Sunday, with a hard collision.
Lt. Jim Downing stood up from his motorized wheelchair and wound up his arm before delivering the ball to home.
The goalkeeper's representative has taken the opportunity to have a swipe back at his detractors following a very public backing on Twitter
McIlroy had an adventure on the greens this week at the Travelers Championship, but he finally may have found the solution.
The Real Madrid superstar's former teammate says the Ballon d'Or winner is a different kind of player than he was several years ago
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tebow deserved to the promotion since he has improved in low-A ball.
As the Blue Colts ready themselves for the U-17 World Cup that is set to be staged in India, Goal keeps a track of the youngsters' results
The players and staff deserve just as much plaudits as the coach after his 100th win in charge, said the reluctant hero of the hour
Cameroon defender Ernest Mabouka was sent off under VAR against Germany after referee Wilmas Roldan had wrongly dismissed his team-mate.
A host of global stars were revelling in the celebratory mood as Muslims marked the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the feast
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tebow deserved to the promotion since he has improved in low-A ball.
Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Arsenal as doubt continues to cloud the futures of the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
Kevin Harvick captured his 36th career win — and his first at Sonoma — in an overall clean race for the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Barcelona as the Catalans seek a new manager and improvement in their fortunes
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window
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- Essay: At the Pride Parade, the N.B.A. Embraces Hard-Won VictoriesThe league entered a float in the parade for a second consecutive year, making it the only major sports league officially taking a prominent part in the gay pride event.
- Essay: In Pursuit of Millennials, More Fun in Sports. But Still No Twerking.Sports officials and leagues that have been flailing about to get young adults to care about their games are reaching out to them.
- Global Sports: For the Kiwis, a Win Could Mean Rewriting Rules for the Next America’s CupShould it hold on, Emirates Team New Zealand could set the rules for what type of boats to race and realize its desire to bolster the nationality rule for crews.
- Team New Zealand, Rising Power, Closes In on the America’s CupThe innovative Kiwis have left the well-heeled defender, Oracle Team USA, so far behind that its star skipper is considering stepping aside.
- Petra Kvitova Wins Her First Title Since Being AttackedA player wounded six months ago by a knife-wielding intruder beat Ashleigh Barty in the Aegon Classic final in Birmingham, England.
- Germany 3, Cameroon 1; Australia 1, Chile 1: Germany and Chile Advance to Confederations Cup SemifinalsGermany gained a 3-1 victory against a Cameroon side that was reduced to 10 men after further confusion with video replays.
- Mets Promote Tim Tebow to a Higher Class A LeagueWith the major league debut of shortstop Amed Rosario seemingly imminent, General Manager Sandy Alderson instead informed reporters of Tebow’s progress in the minors.
- Mets 8, Giants 2: Progress in a Sweep for the Mets, and in a Win for a Shaky PitcherRafael Montero, once a well-regarded prospect, struck out seven to record his first victory in more than two years.
- Ailments and the Rangers’ Home Runs Leave the Yankees ReelingMichael Pineda gave up three home runs in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers, and Aaron Hicks appeared headed for the disabled list with an oblique injury.
- No Frills, No Crowds, No Money: The Lonely Road to Tennis GloryFor two players at distinct points in their careers, the path to the lucrative WTA Tour begins in small towns on the humbling Pro Circuit.
- Sports Briefing: Jordan Spieth Wins the Travelers in a PlayoffAfter having led the Travelers Championship in the first three rounds, Spieth defeated Daniel Berger on the first playoff hole with a 60-foot birdie putt.
- France’s Golf Dreams Take Form With 2018 Ryder CupFrance beat out other European bidders to win the coveted games. But the country has not embraced golf as warmly as its enthusiasts still hope.
- Thomas Pieters Works Hard to Make His Swing Look So NaturalPieters, one of golf’s rising stars, has all the skills, but its his dedication and determination that may take him all the way to the top.
- Thomas Levet Discusses the State of French GolfThe 2011 Open de France winner describes as “bizarre” the fact that France has many male players in the European Tour, but none in the PGA Tour.
- Carrying a New Kidney, an American Hurdler Returns to WorldsAries Merritt finished second in the 110-meter hurdles at the United States track and field championships, giving him a spot at the world championships.
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The league entered a float in the parade for a second consecutive year, making it the only major sports league officially taking a prominent part in the gay pride event.
Sports officials and leagues that have been flailing about to get young adults to care about their games are reaching out to them.
Should it hold on, Emirates Team New Zealand could set the rules for what type of boats to race and realize its desire to bolster the nationality rule for crews.
The innovative Kiwis have left the well-heeled defender, Oracle Team USA, so far behind that its star skipper is considering stepping aside.
A player wounded six months ago by a knife-wielding intruder beat Ashleigh Barty in the Aegon Classic final in Birmingham, England.
Germany gained a 3-1 victory against a Cameroon side that was reduced to 10 men after further confusion with video replays.
With the major league debut of shortstop Amed Rosario seemingly imminent, General Manager Sandy Alderson instead informed reporters of Tebow’s progress in the minors.
Rafael Montero, once a well-regarded prospect, struck out seven to record his first victory in more than two years.
Michael Pineda gave up three home runs in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers, and Aaron Hicks appeared headed for the disabled list with an oblique injury.
For two players at distinct points in their careers, the path to the lucrative WTA Tour begins in small towns on the humbling Pro Circuit.
After having led the Travelers Championship in the first three rounds, Spieth defeated Daniel Berger on the first playoff hole with a 60-foot birdie putt.
France beat out other European bidders to win the coveted games. But the country has not embraced golf as warmly as its enthusiasts still hope.
Pieters, one of golf’s rising stars, has all the skills, but its his dedication and determination that may take him all the way to the top.
The 2011 Open de France winner describes as “bizarre” the fact that France has many male players in the European Tour, but none in the PGA Tour.
Aries Merritt finished second in the 110-meter hurdles at the United States track and field championships, giving him a spot at the world championships.
