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UK Draft List Recap The Wildcats had 4 players from the 2016 roster drafted in addition to six members of the incoming recruiting class.  Actually it’s more like five members of the recruiting class, but more on that later.  Here’s the list of UK-related draftees along with their signing bonus (if applicable): The only real surprise is Zack Thompson not signing with the Rays. 11th-round…

The mother of the cyclist Chris Boardman has been killed in a cycling accident, her son has announced. Carol Boardman, herself a former racing cyclist, died from injuries sustained in collision with a pick-up truck while out riding her bike in north Wales, the former Olympic cycling champion said. “She leaves behind Keith, her partner for more than half a century, Lisa and I, and a large, loving family,” Boardman…

RELATED: Results | Chase Grid | Standings SHOP: Kenseth gear Matt Kenseth came on strong late to get by Martin Truex Jr. and later Denny Hamlin for the win in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota also had to survive a rash of cautions late to secure the victory. Kenseth took the lead…

x Embed x Share USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Gluck looks ahead to the New Hampshire 301 and the story lines that fans should keep an eye on leading up to this weekend. USA TODAY Sports Carl Edwards (19) leads the field into Turn 1 to start the the 2015 Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.(Photo: Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports) LOUDON, N.H.  — It’s NASCAR race day at New…

RELATED: Support for Dale Jr. LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team owner Rick Hendrick said driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will undergo additional tests early next week as the popular driver works through concussion-like symptoms that sidelined him for Sunday’s New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “I’m not a doctor but he’s running through a bunch of tests, going to have some more tests the first of…

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A letter drafted by U.S. and Canadian anti-doping leaders urging Russia’s removal from the upcoming Olympics is circulating days before the public release of a report expected to detail a state-sponsored doping system that corrupted the country’s entire sports program. The letter, drafted last week and obtained by The Associated Press, is being prepared to possibly be sent to the International Olympic Committee‘s president and executive board after the Monday…

Media playback is not supported on this device Pakistan mark win with push-up celebration England were denied an unlikely Lord’s victory by Pakistan as the tourists completed a 75-run win in a thrilling first Test. Chasing 283 to win on the fourth day, Alastair Cook’s side were undone by some inspired bowling. Jonny Bairstow (48), Gary Ballance (43) and James Vince (42) had given the hosts faint hope. However, spinner…

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Media playback is not supported on this device Edmund sends GB into Davis Cup semi-final Kyle Edmund took Great Britain into the Davis Cup semi-finals with victory over Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic in Belgrade. Edmund, who also won Friday’s opening singles match, won 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-5) to give Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead. Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot won Saturday’s doubles match before Edmund sealed the win in two hours…

A letter drafted by U.S. and Canadian anti-doping leaders urging Russia’s removal from the upcoming Olympics is circulating days before the public release of a report expected to detail a state-sponsored doping system that corrupted the country’s entire sports program. The letter, drafted last week and obtained by The Associated Press, is being prepared to possibly be sent to the International Olympic Committee’s president and executive board after the Monday…

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As Lefty and the Ice Man duelled their way up the 18th at Royal Troon and basked in the acclaim of the grandstand on Saturday evening, BBC 5 Live’s Jay Townsend was in lyrical mood. “This is the pinnacle of the game. This is the Open Championship, the biggest tournament in the world. There is no equal,” he whispered as Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson set themselves up for an…

12.53pm EDT12:53 Stenson moves two shots clear! Stenson drains a monster from the fringe on the right of 15! It’s one of those that’s always heading in, on an inexorable 50-feet journey. Up a small bank, oscillating along a line on the right lip, and perfectly paced, the last drop of energy toppling the ball into the cup! He allows himself a little fist pump, because he knows that could…

Welcome to Sunday’s daily fantasy post! Remember that you can find our posts on the brand-spanking new DFS home page, as well as the fantasy page. Bookmark those sites now! Let’s get to Sunday’s interesting facts, using DraftKings prices. Five Things to Watch: 1. Here are the three highest projected over/unders, provided by OddsShark… CLE-MIN: 9 LAD-ARI: 9 MIL-CIN: 9 2. Weather: Everything looks clear for Sunday. 3. You down with BvP? Brian…

UPDATE: The Indians’ offering to Jobu didn’t work. Yan Gomes was hitless in two at-bats after pinch hitting Saturday night at Minnesota, and he dropped a throw home in the 11th inning, letting the winning run score. One of the hottest teams in baseball at the moment are the Cleveland Indians, who have the best record in the American League heading into Saturday’s games. It seems like every night a…

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Texas’ Yu Darvish returned from the disabled list to strike out nine but was inefficient and wild at times, and Anthony Rizzo’s two-run double helped lead the host Chicago Cubs past the Rangers 3-1 on Saturday. In his first start since June 8 because of shoulder pain, Darvish (2-1) reached 98 mph and allowed only two runs and two hits, but the righthander lasted just 4 1/3…