NFL leaves Peyton Manning’s legacy intact after wrapping HGH investigation; It’s time for Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets to get serious about a deal; IOC decides not to ban full Russian team from Rio Olympics; IOC decides against complete ban on Russian team from Rio Olympics; Concussion-related lawsuit could influence future insurance policies for NFL players; Three takeaways from USA Basketball’s exhibition rout of Argentina; Washington Mystics wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirts to arena, voice defiance of WNBA; Josh Gordon reinstated from suspension by Roger Goodell; Kiwi jiu-jitsu fighter says Rio ‘police’ more or less held him for ransom; Video allegedly shows Aldon Smith hurting his chances of NFL reinstatement; Michael Jordan breaks his silence over racial violence in America; Cubs reportedly complete trade with Yankees for Aroldis Chapman; Promising high school basketball player among victims in Fort Myers shooting; NFL clears Peyton Manning in HGH investigation sparked by documentary; NFL wide receiver Greg Jennings announces retirement; Gisele Bundchen to have a sexy starring role in the Olympics’ Opening Ceremonies; Dallas Cowboys bus involved in highway crash that leaves four dead; The Cubs had a weakness. Now they have Aroldis Chapman.; Jonathan Papelbon is doing the Nats more harm than good; Fantasy football 2016: The smartest projected first-round picks; How Sam Allardyce can save England
 
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Josh Gordon reinstated from suspension by Roger Goodell
The first game in which he could play is Oct. 9 ... against Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Kiwi jiu-jitsu fighter says Rio ‘police’ more or less held him for ransom
Jason Lee was forced to withdraw around $600 from ATMs in exchange for his freedom.
 
Video allegedly shows Aldon Smith hurting his chances of NFL reinstatement
This isn't going to help a player who has been suspended for one year.
 
Michael Jordan breaks his silence over racial violence in America
"I can no longer stay silent," the Hall of Famer says.
 
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NFL leaves Peyton Manning’s legacy intact after wrapping HGH investigation
League's investigation of HGH allegations clears the retired QB of wrongdoing. Will the public accept the NFL's findings or will views be as polarized as they are with Tom Brady and Deflategate?
 
Cubs reportedly complete trade with Yankees for Aroldis Chapman
The trade deadline is fast approaching so it's time for some moves.
 
Promising high school basketball player among victims in Fort Myers shooting
Stef'An Strawder had hoped to play for a Division I team.
 
NFL clears Peyton Manning in HGH investigation sparked by documentary
Al Jazeera America made the claim late last year.
 
 
NFL wide receiver Greg Jennings announces retirement
He'll go down as one of the top wide receivers in Packers history.
 
It’s time for Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets to get serious about a deal
Does Fitzpatrick still think something better might come along? Do the Jets really believe Geno Smith is the answer at QB? That and more in NFL First and 10.
 
IOC decides not to ban full Russian team from Rio Olympics
Less than two weeks before the Games begin, the International Olympic Committee ruled against barring the full Russian team from competing.
 
IOC decides against complete ban on Russian team from Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee ruled against barring Russia from the Summer Olympics but did approve measures that could reduce the number of Russian athletes participating. The decision came in response to allegations of widespread state-sponsored doping in Russian sports. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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Concussion-related lawsuit could influence future insurance policies for NFL players
Haruki Nakamura, a former safety for the Ravens and Panthers, is suing his insurer after suffering a concussion and being denied in his attempt to collect on a policy for a career-ending injury.
 
Three takeaways from USA Basketball’s exhibition rout of Argentina
A glimpse at the Warriors' new trio; Paul George back in red, white and blue; and Argentina's ageless old guard.
 
Washington Mystics wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirts to arena, voice defiance of WNBA
Players said they would continue to voice their opinions on social issues despite fines doled out by the league recently for similar gestures.
 
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