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The entire sporting world lost one of its great legends on Sunday with the passing of golfing superstar Arnold Palmer at the age of 87. Not only a premier talent, Palmer was one of golf’s most charismatic personalities and a gentleman’s gentleman. Palmer had a NASCAR connection doing work with driver Brian Vickers to raise awareness about blood clots. Earlier this year,  Vickers drove  the No. 14 Janssen Arnie’s Army…

11:30 AM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment LOUDON, N.H. — Matt Kenseth and Martin Truex Jr. had a tight battle for several laps during the Sprint Cup race Sunday at New Hampshire. It appeared that Truex could have used the front bumper at times a little more than he did. But Truex’s driving code told him not to, that Truex already had a win to advance to the…

Scottsdale’s Foothills Academy College Prep does not have a girls soccer program, so female players Alyssa and Colette Hocking play for the boys team — at least they try to. Controversy has erupted in Arizona after the boys high school soccer team from Faith Christian refused to play against the girls on Friday. According to The Arizona Republic, Faith Christian cited religious beliefs while saying the school would not compete…

If you have been paying attention to the hockey world lately, you may have realized that international hockey has been front and center. The World Cup of Hockey is an exhibition showcasing the world’s finest talent and it has produced some wild and exciting games so far, the type of hockey that will make your heart race. That’s all great, but it is still nowhere near the excitement that is…

MIAMI – As the news of the death of 24-year-old ace pitcher Jose Fernandez spread through the baseball community over the weekend, the tears started flow. CBS This Morning Fans mourn Marlins star José Fernández Major League Baseball is mourning the death of one of its brightest young stars, Marlins pitcher José Fernández. He and two other people were fou… Fernandez, killed in a boating accident with two others off Miami Beach,…

1:05 PM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Here we are: one week to go. The division races are all wrapped up, with only a few bows left to be tied. The AL’s best record is still up for grabs, but most of the attention will be directed toward the wild-card races. Let’s examine the final week (with playoff odds courtesy of FiveThirtyEight.com). American League Toronto Blue Jays (86-69,…

Arnold Palmer, who died Sunday, was golf’s first pro to win a million dollars – and changed the sport forever. Palmer invaded a golf course like a guy jumping through a skylight cradling a German Luger. But his go-for-broke approach on the course was matched by an unfailing charisma off the course. Win or lose, usually he was the last guy signing autographs after the end of a tournament. “Arnold…

Listen, we know it’s tough to catch up on everything happening in the baseball world each morning. There are all kinds of stories, rumors, game coverage and Vines of dudes getting hit in the beans every day. Trying to find all of it while on your way to work or sitting at your desk just isn’t easy. It’s OK, though, we’re going to do the heavy lifting for you each…

GOLF Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner’s touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, ”The King” died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87. Alastair Johnston, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, confirmed that Palmer died Sunday afternoon of complications from heart problems. Johnston said Palmer was admitted to the…

12:25 AM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Arnold Palmer was one of the best golfers of all time, but he was also one of the best marketers ever. In his lifetime, he earned almost $7 million on the golf course. Off it? He made at least 50 times that. Without Palmer — and his agent Mark McCormack — Michael Jordan, who often gets credit for being the father…

Following in the footsteps of soccer clubs like Valencia and Schalke, the Philadelphia 76ers are getting into e-sports. The NBA team announced that it has acquired two e-sports franchises — Team Dignitas and Team Apex — and will be merging them together under the Dignitas name. 76ers ownership believes this will create “a powerhouse competitor” in the e-sports space. The newly merged team will compete in a range of games,…

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The Beitar Shabi Givat Zeev players huddled around for a training session, lobbing soccer balls as an autumn evening breeze swept through the surrounding rocky hills. It was a routine scene played out on soccer fields around the world, but if Palestinian authorities have their way, the team could soon find itself permanently sidelined. Givat Zeev and other clubs based in Israeli West Bank settlements are at the center of…

Bobby Wood gains possession in front of Bayern Munich’s Philipp Lahm in a Bundesliga match in Hamburg. (John MacDougall/AFP-Getty Images) Of note: Several players competing in lesser leagues or with reserve squads are not listed. Americans with dual nationalities representing other national teams have also been omitted. ENGLAND Premier League Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Guzan: in the 18 but did not play in 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur defender…

2:05 PM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment LOUDON, N.H. — NASCAR, in an attempt to prevent teams from cheating and limit postrace talk to what happens on the race track, issued a stern warning to its drivers and crew chiefs at their prerace meeting Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The warning followed a frustrating week for the sport in which the Chicagoland Speedway race-winning car of Martin…

Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest players in the history of golf, has died at the age of 87, a source close to the family confirmed to magazine Golfweek. It was reported he died on Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Palmer’s health has been in decline for some time. His great rival Jack Nicklaus said on Twitter Palmer was a “legend” and “icon”, but also “one of my best friends”. “He…

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We love athletes who love their craft. We want them to feel what we all imagine: the elation of being adored by millions, while playing kid games. It’s why we fall for, say, a Usain Bolt, who smiles and dances before races, then preens after finishing first. Or a Stephen Curry, who shimmies around while making those impossible shots. We want to witness joy. Jose Fernandez, the Miami Marlins ace…