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Soccer - FIFA drops plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after backlash - July 31 (UPI) -- FIFA dropped Friday a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from worldwide soccer confederations.

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Dolphins' Paul, Proctor growing as AFC's biggest left-side 'shield'

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CBS places NFL broadcaster Tony Romo on leave after intoxication arrest

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Gianni Infantino adviser quits over FIFA World Cup stake sale plan

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Soccer -- 'Nobody is selling football,' FIFA tells investment-plan critics -- FIFA on Friday vowed to proceed with its proposed private-investment plan amid staunch opposition from the sport's major governing bodies.

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MLB: Chicago White Sox defeat New York Yankees in extra innings

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Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

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NFL -- Under-radar Dolphins thrive on technique, challenge 'rebuild' label -- First-year Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley says his immediate focus is on technique and challenges the idea of a franchise "rebuild."

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NBA -- NBA to halt Middle East preseason games due to war -- The NBA will not play preseason games this year in the Middle East due to war in the region, a source familiar with the matter told UPI on Thursday.

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NFL -- Green Bay Packers great Ahman Green diagnosed with Parkinson's disease -- Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he announced. Green said memory loss is among his symptoms.

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NFL -- Ex-Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64; family cites CTE -- Former San Diego Chargers defender Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died after a battle with dementia, his family announced. Smith's family also cited CTE.

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Sports News -- Tennessee linebacker Carter gets 2-game ban for accepting $427 flight -- The NCAA suspended Tennessee senior linebacker Arion Carter for two games for accepting a $427 flight from an agent, the Volunteers said Wednesday.

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Soccer -- Soccer great Neymar Jr. confirms Brazil retirement -- Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar Jr. effectively confirmed he will no longer play in international matches. He is Brazil's all-time leading scorer.

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NHL -- Sharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to 5-year, $94M extension -- The San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension, general manager Mike Grier announced Wednesday.

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NFL -- Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with injury 'flare-up' -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out due to an injury "flare-up," coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday in Flowery Brach, Ga.

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Soccer -- Brazil bans defender Gabriel until Pec returns from broken leg injury -- Internacional's Victor Gabriel is suspended until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec returns from a broken left leg, Brazil's sports court said.

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MLB -- Record-setting Sandy Alcantara aces Phillies to push Marlins to .500 -- Sandy Alcantara dazed deadwood swingers with lethal pitches, carrying the Miami Marlins to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Miami.

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NFL -- Reconstructed Miami Dolphins motivated by 'uncertain futures' -- Change was a chief motif of the Miami Dolphins' off-season, but players believe inherent uncertainty will motivate a nearly unrecognizable roster.

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NFL -- Chargers QB Justin Herbert, pop star Madison Beer get engaged -- Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Justin Herbert and pop star Madison Beer are engaged, the couple announced Tuesday on Instagram.

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New York Mets to trade A.J. Minter for two Minnesota Twins prospects

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San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Deebo Samuel agree to one-year deal

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3-year-olds clash again at Saratoga; Breeders' Cup bids awarded

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MLB: Toronto Blue Jays defeat Washington Nationals

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