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Tulane head coach has choice words for Northwestern after Hurricane Katrina uniform tribute gets denied

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Following Tulane’s 23-3 season opening win over Northwestern on Saturday, Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall shared his displeasure with their opponents after the program tried to recognize the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Sumrall told reporters he thought Northwestern disrespected the city of New Orleans after the Wildcats

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COD wins season opener 56-27 vs LA Pierce

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert Roadrunners won their season opener 56-27 vs LA Pierce on Saturday. The point differential of 29 points marked the biggest lopsided win at LA Pierce in program history. The roadrunners struck first in the opening quarter with a 17-yard touchdown reception from Palm Desert alum Ryland

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Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for comments made during heated US Open match against Taylor Townsend

By Thomas Schlachter, Ben Morse, Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Jelena Ostapenko has apologized for some of what she said during a heated back-and-forth with Taylor Townsend during their second round matchup at the US Open on Wednesday. After Townsend’s straight-sets victory over Ostapenko, the two players could be heard exchanging words beside the court,

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BLSS: Week 2 high school football highlights, scores and more

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We had some big games for week 2 of the high school football season. We’ve got the highlights on this week’s Best Local Sports Show. La Quinta32@Yucca Valley14FRancho Mirage30@Coachella Valley7FXavier Prep31@Desert Hot Springs0FSan Bernardino0@Cathedral City6FPalm Springs28@Grand Terrace21FShadow Hills19@Palo Verde Valley6FIndio0@Fullerton50FSan Jacinto Valley Academy22@Desert Mirage0FPalm Desert14@Central33FDCA25@Riverside Prep6F

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Taylor Townsend reached the fourth round of the US Open after defeating Mirra Andreeva.

‘It’s bigger than me:’ Taylor Townsend stuns world No. 5 to reach US Open fourth round after Jelena Ostapenko controversy

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Painted flames curled around Taylor Townsend’s sleeves as she stunned world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2 in the third round of the US Open on Friday. The American – who has unexpectedly found herself in the spotlight following a tense post-match exchange on Wednesday with Jelena Ostapenko –

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Deion Sanders during his time at the Atlanta Falcons (left) and Atlanta Braves (right)

Deion Sanders keeps baseball ‘close to’ him as he recovers from life-altering cancer scare ahead of Colorado’s season kickoff

By David Close, Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic ability in both MLB and NFL stadiums.

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Deion Sanders during his time at the Atlanta Falcons (left) and Atlanta Braves (right)

Deion Sanders keeps baseball ‘close to’ him as he recovers from life-altering cancer scare ahead of Colorado’s season kickoff

CNN By David Close, Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic ability in both MLB and NFL

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Naomi Osaka talking to the media after defeating Hailey Baptiste in the US Open second round.

Naomi Osaka on Jelena Ostapenko’s comments to Taylor Townsend: ‘One of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player’

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — After Taylor Townsend’s straight-sets victory against Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open, the two players could be heard exchanging heated words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had “no class” and “no education.” Reaction has continued to come in on the encounter, with Naomi

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Chris Froome crashed during a training ride on Wednesday.

Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after training crash

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Chris Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de France, was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday following a serious training crash. Froome, who currently races for Israel–Premier Tech, is in stable condition. “Fortunately, Chris is stable and did not sustain any head injuries, however scans have confirmed a pneumothorax,

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