Spurs tame Bulls 109-101 to stay hot at home

(The Sports Xchange) - Kawhi Leonard poured in 29 points and LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs rolled past the Chicago Bulls 109-101 Thursday to remain unbeaten at home this season.


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Forthright Murray says Sharapova should be banned

(Reuters) - World number two Andy Murray says Maria Sharapova should be banned after her positive test for meldonium and questioned the Russian's use of the drug for medical purposes.











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Verstappen in no rush for next big step

LONDON (Reuters) - After taking Formula One by storm last year, and becoming the youngest ever driver and points scorer, Max Verstappen is staying calm as he accelerates into the next phase of his career.











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Vettel and Rosberg aim to end Hamilton's run

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One is assured of novelty this season, with fresh faces and a record 21 races including the first in Azerbaijan, even if Lewis Hamilton becomes a four-times world champion with Mercedes.


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U.S. judge allows release of Venezuelan ex-soccer official on bond

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former South American soccer boss who was arrested last year as part of a U.S. investigation into corruption in soccer's world governing body FIFA won the right to be released from jail on Thursday on a $7 million bond.











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Thai elephant polo tournament earns money for charity

Bangkok - Ten teams competed in the 14th King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament on Thursday to earn money for elephant conservation projects in Thailand.


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Rejuvenated Phelps giving his all in final Games bid

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Michael Phelps has emerged from one of the darkest periods of his life as a happy man and immersed himself in a career revival, which is bad news for anyone looking to spoil his bid for a glorious Olympic farewell.


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