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$100k fine for James Harden, Mac McClung signs with Orlando

The NBA has fined disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden $100,000 over his recent comments calling team president Daryl Morey a “liar.” The disparaging remarks stemmed from Morey’s apparent promise to trade Harden as soon as he opted into his $35.6M Player Option. After trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers stalled, the Sixers took Harden off the trade market, …

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Big-money Fight with Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo

Jermell Charlo looms at least 3 inches above Canelo Álvarez when they stand face to face. When they pose side by side for photos, their upper torsos laden with their championship belts, Charlo clearly has longer arms. Anybody who doesn’t know better would just assume Canelo is the fighter moving up two weight classes next …

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With some PGA Tour ideas, the European tour schedule has seen a small increase in revenue

The European tour will feature a 44-tournament schedule for 2023-24 that has various swings in the 12-month season and finishes with a model similar to the PGA Tour. Among the changes is moving the Abu Dhabi Championship, which had become the signature event of the Middle East Swing, from January to November as part of …

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Neymar of PSG signs a two-year contract with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia

Paris Saint-Germain soccer superstar Neymar has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. France’s leading sports daily L’Equipe said on its website Sunday that the PSG and Brazil forward will receive a total of 160 million euros ($175 million) over two seasons. No details were given as to how much the …

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Winning $4 million is more difficult than winning a tour event

Varner’s comments come from an interview this week with Golfweek’s Adam Woodard, and you can – and should – read the full story here. The thoughts are also noteworthy as the Tour and Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund enter the second month of negotiations over a proposed agreement that would create a new, for-profit entity …

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West Ham and Harry Maguire reach a £30 million agreement to sign each other

West Ham have agreed contracts to sign Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse. Both signings are key targets for David Moyes, who has been looking to strengthen his squad since Declan Rice’s £105m sale to Arsenal. West Ham have slowly progressed since selling Rice but business has bounced back this week. They are …

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The NBA fined Edwards $50,000 for throwing his chair after the Timberwolves were defeated in Denver

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for a postgame outburst following the team’s ouster from the playoffs in Denver. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars announced that Edwards was punished for “recklessly swinging a chair in frustration that struck two bystanders as he exited the court.” The …

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New Buffalo Bills stadium cost overruns approaching $300M

Three months since construction began on their new stadium, the Buffalo Bills are already facing a potential cash crunch with the latest projections having the team on the hook for as much as $300 million in cost overruns, four people with direct knowledge or who were briefed on the financial details told The Associated Press this …

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A record $65 million has been reached in prize money and player compensation for the US Open

Total prize money and player compensation at this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament will reach a record $65 million, the U.S. Tennis Association said Tuesday, noting that the number is boosted by increases in the amount of expenses covered. Last year’s total payout was about $60 million. Play in the main draws for singles begins on Aug. …

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