1. Mayweather wins fight against Alvarez
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. topped opponent Saul Alvarez with a majority decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, maintaining his undefeated record. At the Saturday night ...

2. Supreme Court next stop for Barry Bonds?
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court ruled against former baseball star Barry Bonds, meaning he will likely soon be spending a month under home confinement. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. ...

3. Another step up in the career records for Serena Williams
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Serena Williams already firmly ensconced as the No. 1 player in the world, is looking at more all-time records after she picked up her 54th WTA title. Williams ...

4. Phil Mickelson surges to first British Open title with 5-under 66
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GULLANE, Scotland, July 21 (UPI) -- Phil Mickelson roared to a three-stroke victory in the British Open Sunday with a sterling round of 5-under 66 that included birdies on his final two holes. Mickelson ...

5. U.S. urges Moscow to keep NSA leaker Snowden on Russian soil
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...  The State Department, which issues and oversees U.S. passports, had no direct comment on the Post report. But spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said in a statement, "Persons wanted on felony charges, such ...

6. Tiger Woods has strong hold on No.1 ranking going into U.S. Open
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VIRGINIA WATER, England, June 10 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods occupies the No. 1 ranking in the world men's golf rankings going into this week's U.S. Open, the second major tournament of the year. Woods ...

7. Tiger Woods back on top of Forbes top sports earnings list
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NEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- Golfer Tiger Woods, paid more than $78 million in the last year, has regained the No. 1 position in Forbes magazine's list of the world's highest-paid athletes. Woods, ...

8. LeBron James leads All-NBA First Team
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NEW YORK, May 23 (UPI) -- NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was a unanimous choice for the 2012-13 All-NBA First Team, the league announced Thursday. James, who plays for the Miami Heat, was ...

9. No Triple Crown as Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness Stakes
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BALTIMORE, May 18 (UPI) -- Again this year, there will be no Triple Crown winner as Oxbow led the way to an upset win in Saturday's Preakness Stakes. Kentucky Derby winner Orb, seeking to break ...

10. O.J. Simpson testifies in bid for new trial
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LAS VEGAS, May 15 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday he was unaware his companions were armed when they visited a Las Vegas hotel room in to retrieve sports memorabilia. Simpson, 65, convicted ...

11. Tiger Woods outduels Sergio Garcia for Players Championship title
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PONTE VERDE BEACH, Fla., May 12 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods carded a 2-under-par 70 Sunday, winning the Players Championship for the first time since 2001 after rival Sergio Garcia crumbled down the stretch. ...

12. Alyne Payton, mother of NFL great Walter, dies at 87
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COLUMBIA, Miss., May 9 (UPI) -- Alyne Payton, mother of the late NFL Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, has died in Columbia, Miss. She was 87. Payton died Sunday night after an extended illness ...

13. Feds: Former Cowboy had role in $25 million Ponzi scheme
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FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 (UPI) -- A former Dallas Cowboys player had a part in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $25 million, federal officials say. Michael Kiselak, who played with the Cowboys ...

14. Reports: LeBron James to be named MVP
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NEW YORK, May 3 (UPI) -- Miami forward LeBron James will be named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the fourth time, multiple media outlets reported Friday. USA Today reported the announcement would ...

15. Gasol wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
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NEW YORK, April 24 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, the league said Wednesday. Gasol averaged 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals a game ...

16. Jay-Z selling share of Nets, to become player agent
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... said in a statement the decision was difficult, but if he wants to build Roc Nation Sports he had to sell off his share of the team. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said he remains a devoted fan, ...

17. Bryon Scott fired as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers
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CLEVELAND, April 18 (UPI) -- Byron Scott was fired Thursday, ending a three-year tenure as coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland dropped a 105-98 decision to Charlotte in Wednesday's ...

18. 49ers sign 5-year extension with A. Davis
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 5 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers have signed a five-year extension worth nearly $37.3 million with right tackle Anthony Davis, a source told NBC Sports. NBC quoted the source ...

19. Rick Ross says he doesn't condone rape, despite suggestive song lyrics
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...  CNN said scores of protesters picketed outside a Reebok store in New York Thursday, demanding the sportswear manufacturer boot Ross as a celebrity spokesman. "We are asking Reebok to drop their endorsement ...

20. Chris Bosh's home burglarized
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 5 (UPI) -- Police in Florida said the home of Miami Heat player Chris Bosh was robbed of $479,000 worth of items while the player was out celebrating his birthday. Miami ...