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Murray appeared almost bashful as the blue tickertape fell all around him. For this was one triumph, rather like his first at Wimbledon in 2013, of such magnitude that it was difficult to compute. The odds had seemed impossible when he sat slumped in his chair in Paris five months ago, wondering how, or indeed if, he would ever topple the bionic man from Belgrade across the net. Eight thousand…

Jimmie Johnson is the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion for the seventh time in his career after he won Sunday’s Ford Ecoboost 400 from Homestead-Miami Speedway.  It all came down to this race to decide a champion, as four drivers, Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano, were still in the Chase. The best finisher was set to be crowned champion, and here is a look at the race’s…

The following is a script from “The Match of their Lives,” which aired on Nov. 20, 2016. Norah O’Donnell is the correspondent. Keith Sharman and Erin Horan, producers. Few teams have been as glorious on the soccer field as the United States Women’s National Team. They’ve won three World Cups, four Olympic gold medals, and set the standard in the most popular sport on the planet.  But despite their achievements,…

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NASCAR chairman Brian France refused Sunday to discuss his political support of President-elect Donald Trump and quickly pivoted the conversation toward his own efforts at improving diversity in his sport. France addressed the media hours before Sunday’s title-deciding season finale, and a day after Mexican Daniel Suarez became the first foreign-born driver to win a NASCAR national title. Earlier in the 17-minute news conference, France declared that Suarez would never…

Rachel Corboz, far right, scored the clinching goal in the 77th minute at Shaw Field. (Rafael Suanes/Georgetown Athletics) When Dave Nolan checked Facebook on Sunday morning, he was reminded through the memories feature that six years ago his Georgetown women’s soccer team had advanced to the NCAA tournament quarterfinals for the first time. In the pregame meeting, he told his players, “This is a little bit of destiny. I have…

Formula One chief-executive Bernie Ecclestone has revealed his latest radical plan for the sport. He reckons F1 would attract more fans if the traditional weekend schedule was scrapped in favour of a new, shorter format. Instead of one long race, Ecclestone reckons two separate 40-minute races would provide more entertainment for supporters and drag in new viewers. Sports such as cricket and rugby have benefited from introducing shorter forms of…

2:00 PM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR chairman Brian France staunchly defended Sunday the health of the sport, saying that it is in a good spot to replace Sprint as an entitlement sponsor amid television ratings and attendance declines. In his first general news conference with motorsports media since January, a feisty France also staunchly defended his commitment to diversity, a commitment that was…

Joe Resnick, a correspondent who covered Los Angeles sports for the Associated Press for more than three decades, died Sunday after a six-month struggle with cancer. He was 62. Resnick died at home under hospice care, according to close friend Ed Munson. A 1976 graduate of Emerson College, Resnick was a constant presence at all professional and college sports in the Los Angeles area. His first love was baseball, and…

Bengalsn receiver A.J. Green left Sunday’s game against the Bills in the first quarter after appearing to injure his leg. He was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game.  Green suffered a tear in his hamstring that is “believed to be significant,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Green was injured on the second play of the day, the first time he was targeted for a pass.  …

Murray appeared almost bashful as the blue tickertape fell all around him. For this was one triumph, rather like his first at Wimbledon in 2013, of such magnitude that it was difficult to compute. The odds had seemed impossible when he sat slumped in his chair in Paris five months ago, wondering how, or indeed if, he would ever topple the bionic man from Belgrade across the net. Eight thousand…

The Latest on NASCAR’s season finale (all times local): 4:55 p.m. Defending NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has dropped a lap down in the season finale, potentially damaging his title hopes. Busch felt a vibration, thought he had a flat tire and pulled down pit road on Lap 137, shortly after the halfway point in the 400-mile race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The unscheduled pit stop left Busch a lap behind the…

NASCAR chairman Brian France refused Sunday to discuss his political support of President-elect Donald Trump and quickly pivoted the conversation toward his own efforts at improving diversity in his sport. France addressed the media hours before Sunday’s title-deciding season finale, and a day after Mexican Daniel Suarez became the first foreign-born driver to win a NASCAR national title. Earlier in the 17-minute news conference, France declared that Suarez would never…

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — His mood lightened, Tony Stewart sounded at peace heading into his final NASCAR race. “Guys, it’s been a hell of a ride for 18 years,” he said over the radio. “Let’s go out here and have one more good day.” He’s had plenty of great ones over a two-decade career. Stewart had steeled his emotions in the lead-up to his final start Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Stewart…

RELATED: Stats breakdown reveals championship favorite   Carl Edwards: Went with the No. 19 as a championship pick on my pre-Chase grid, thinking the postseason schedule lined up favorably. The Championship 4 — especially this season — is a toss-up, but Edwards’ history at Homestead (two wins, two poles) may tip the scales. — Zack Albert   Joey Logano: The Team Penske driver has been loose and fast throughout the…

Four years ago, an unexpected guest crashed a celebration in Manhattan so he could hang out with U.S. Olympians who were on their way to the London Games. The guest: Donald Trump. The president-elect, who also carried the torch in the lead-up to the Athens Games, has been a longtime sports fan and admirer of the Olympics. He also likes winning, which is what has attracted him, over the years,…

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This week in baseball blogs: Wayniac Nation regards the Yankees-Astros trade involving catcher/designated hitter Brian McCann as a win-win. Outside Pitch MLB opines that the Braves are not yet in position to trade a haul for an ace. BP Toronto thanks free agent Jose Bautista for his Blue Jays tenure, while Baseball Docs ponders where he’ll sign this offseason. Clubhouse Corner’s Bernie Pleskoff scouts the Arizona Fall League’s best prospects….

If this list is any indication, second base is going through an identity crisis. Right now in the majors, it’s replete with middle-of-the-order bats, but so many of the next wave is more in the Mark Grudzielanek mold. First base prospects Top catcher prospects Rotisserie mock draft Head-to-Head mock Um, what year is this? Of course, it’s possible some of the best of that next wave aren’t even represented here….