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The head coach of South Korea’s national swimming team resigned on Wednesday as police investigate allegations that two male swimmers secretly filmed female members of the squad after installing a spy camera in their locker room at a training facility in 2013. Ahn Jong-taek, who was named head coach in 2012, felt responsible for what allegedly happened under his watch, but maintained he and other coaches didn’t know what went…

Hope Solo’s emotional reaction to a six-month suspension and her U.S. Soccer contract termination was recorded for all to see. Solo was part of a documentary series called “Keeping Score,” capturing the Olympic journey of some members of the U.S. women’s soccer team. That meant crews were still on hand when Solo heard about her termination, reports Dana Jacobson of CBS Sports Network.  CBSN Did Hope Solo’s punishment fit her…

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Tim Tebow! The QB for the taxi squad of our hearts on Tuesday took the next bold step in his attempt to play professional baseball. Said next step was a skills showcase that was attended by scouts from almost every major-league organization. As one prospect observer told us, Tebow’s power potential means he’ll likely get a shot. While that much is still uncertain, what is certain is that Tebow has…

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Caption Close NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 500 baseball artifacts including a “Shoeless” Joe Jackson game bat and material from the Negro Leagues will be auctioned off by Christie’s this fall in New York. The items come from the National Pastime Museum, an online museum based on a private collection of baseball artifacts, photographs and memorabilia. Shoeless Joe’s “Black Betsy” bat is one of only two known to survive from…

Latest Cubs Talk Preview: Cubs wrap series with Bucs on CSN How Hendricks became a Cy Young-level performer Why Jake Arrieta almost quit baseball There were times Jake Arrieta felt like quitting baseball, wondering if this really was the best way to support his family as he bounced between the Baltimore Orioles and their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk, Va. It wasn’t just his dream anymore. Arrieta had to think about…

On Friday night, at Albert Park, in San Rafael, California, the Sonoma Stompers ran onto the pitching mound, hugged one another, laughed, and sprayed champagne. Jose Flores, their six-foot-four closer, had just sailed a fastball by the San Rafael Pacifics slugger Brent Gillespie, leaving the bases loaded and preserving the team’s 5–4 victory. With it, the Stompers claimed the Pacific Association title. Five hundred and ninety-two fans were on hand…

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Tim Tebow showcased his baseball skills Tuesday before a bevy of scouts on the USC campus.

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<!– For the latest rumours, gossip and debate, check out our Sportsday rolling news service every weekday, and for a list of all the completed deals, see our transfers page Paris St-Germain defender David Luiz could be in line for a shock return to Chelsea. The Premier League club have offered £30m plus add-ons for the Brazil international, who left for the French champions two years ago in a £50m…

The transfer window closes in England at 23:00 BST on Wednesday and already the rush has started to get the last-minute deals in place – with clubs and players attempting to secure their immediate future. Manchester United’s £89m deal to bring France midfielder Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford from Juventus set a new transfer record and millions more will be spent around the Premier League before the close of…

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) have entered into definitive agreements to acquire TEN Sports Network and its subsidiaries for $385 million. ET had reported on August 8 that SPN is set to acquire TEN Sports and that the announcement is expected by end of the month. The acquisition will add five sports channels, TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, TEN Golf…

Revelations of Russian doping have been one of the worst scandals in the recent history of sport An overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has been proposed in a bid to restore trust in international sport. The leaders of 17 national anti-doping organisations met at a special summit in Copenhagen this week. The group says the fight for clean sport is now “at a crossroads”. Damning reports into Russian…

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Buy Photo Former Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone was introduced as Furman’s first special advisor to the baseball program Tuesday afternoon.(Photo: SCOTT KEELER / Staff)Buy Photo Before helping the Atlanta Braves go an unprecedented run of 14 consecutive division championships, legendary pitching coach Leo Mazzone spent time coaching in Greenville. He was manager of the Greenville Braves for part of the 1984 season, and was the G-Braves pitching coach…