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WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns
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WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said Wednesday the women's tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai. The WTA had planned 11 events in China this year before Covid-19 forced them to be relocated or cancelled.
Sources: Freeman favored to be Irish head coach
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Sources: Freeman favored to be Irish head coach

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman has emerged as the top candidate to be Notre Dame's head coach, sources told ESPN.
Source: Lefty Hill joining Red Sox on 1-year deal
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Source: Lefty Hill joining Red Sox on 1-year deal

Free-agent left-hander Rich Hill has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Boston Red Sox, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
CFP board again unable to agree on expansion
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CFP board again unable to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff's board of managers were again unable to agree on an expanded playoff format and instead will meet again in January.
Stroman set to 'get to work' with Cubs, he says
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Stroman set to 'get to work' with Cubs, he says

Free-agent pitcher Marcus Stroman announced on social media that he has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs and that he's ready to "get to work."
Transfer Talk: Bayern's Lewandowski eyes exit to Real Madrid
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Transfer Talk: Bayern's Lewandowski eyes exit to Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski wants a move to Real Madrid as he continues to drift towards the exit doors at Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Banged-up Seahawks take chance on Peterson
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Banged-up Seahawks take chance on Peterson

The Seahawks, who rank 25th in the NFL with just 92.5 rushing yards per game, signed veteran running back Adrian Peterson, 36, to their practice squad.
MLB lockout imminent; talks end after 7 minutes
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MLB lockout imminent; talks end after 7 minutes

A lockout of Major League Baseball players appeared imminent after discussions between the league and union cut off negotiations early Wednesday afternoon, less than 12 hours before the expiration of the game's collective-bargaining agreement.
WNBA again earns top grades on diversity hiring, per study
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WNBA again earns top grades on diversity hiring, per study

Sports/Basketball: A diversity report has awarded the WNBA high grades again when it comes to racial- and gender-hiring practices.
Karsten Warholm named men's World Athlete of the Year
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Karsten Warholm named men's World Athlete of the Year

Norwegian Karsten Warholm was crowned male world athlete of the year on Wednesday on the back of his astonishing season in the 400m hurdles, twice breaking the world record and taking Olympic gold in one of the greatest races of all time.
Saudi Arabia is using Justin Bieber, F1 event to 'whitewash' its human rights record: Human Rights Watch
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Saudi Arabia is using Justin Bieber, F1 event to 'whitewash' its human rights record: Human Rights Watch

Radio/The Current: Canadian singer Justin Bieber is facing calls to cancel his appearance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend to avoid whitewashing the country's controversial human rights record, according to the Canada director at Human Rights Watch.
2nd Test: Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 1
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2nd Test: Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 1

The untimely Mumbai monsoon threatens to play spoilsport as there is a fair chance of first day's play during the second Test between India and New Zealand being affected by rain as per weather forecast which may turn the 22-yard strip at Wankhede into a bowlers' paradise.
Vihari unbeaten on 45 as India A reach 198/5 in second unofficial Test
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Vihari unbeaten on 45 as India A reach 198/5 in second unofficial Test

Eyeing a senior national team return, Hanuma Vihari found some runs as India A reached 198 for five at stumps against South Africa A on the second day of the second unofficial Test on Wednesday.
'Absolute fireworks': Volkanovski breaks down Riddell-Fiziev
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'Absolute fireworks': Volkanovski breaks down Riddell-Fiziev

Alexander Volkanovski expects a high-volume lightweight showdown between Brad Riddell and Rafael Fiziev.
Lillard MRI shows ab injury; out at least 10 days
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Lillard MRI shows ab injury; out at least 10 days

Blazers guard Damian Lillard has lower abdominal tendinopathy, an MRI confirmed, and will miss at least 10 days, the team announced.
Sources: Dodgers expected to bring back Taylor
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Sources: Dodgers expected to bring back Taylor

Chris Taylor, who earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 while playing six positions for the Dodgers, is expected to return to the team via free agency, sources told ESPN.
Hill to start at QB for Saints vs. Dallas, per source
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Hill to start at QB for Saints vs. Dallas, per source

Taysom Hill will make his first start at quarterback this season for the Saints on Thursday night, a source told ESPN, after he practiced fully all week with a partially torn plantar fascia that has limited him since Week 10.
Source: D-backs add MLB saves leader Melancon
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Source: D-backs add MLB saves leader Melancon

Closer Mark Melancon and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
How the omicron variant has impacted sports — and what could be next
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How the omicron variant has impacted sports — and what could be next

Sports: CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the effects the newest variant has already had on international sporting events, and how it might impact the Winter Olympics.
Junior Hockey World Cup: India beat Belgium 1-0 to enter semifinals
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Junior Hockey World Cup: India beat Belgium 1-0 to enter semifinals

Defending champions India beat European giants Belgium by a solitary goal to progress to the semifinals and keep alive their title hopes in the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.