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Media playback is not supported on this device Sam Allardyce: 67 days in 67 seconds England are the “laughing stock of world football” following manager Sam Allardyce’s departure after only 67 days, says former captain Alan Shearer. It follows a newspaper investigation claiming Allardyce offered advice on how to “get around” rules on transfers. “I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m staggered at the misjudgement from a guy who said this was…

Fox Sports Go is basically on every major streaming platform already, including Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Fire TV. And now you can add a gaming console to that list, with the app now available on the Xbox One. To give you a refresher, Fox Sports Go lets you watch live and on-demand videos from the NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, NCAA football, UEFA Champions League and many more competitions. The…

Sports betting will be a major focus of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), which kicked off yesterday and runs through September 29 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. The annual event, billed as the world’s largest gaming convention, attracts as many as 25,000 attendees. Hosted by the American Indian Gaming Association (AGA), G2E will hone in on potential regulatory frameworks and monitoring for sports betting. Former…

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BASEBALL MIAMI (AP) Investigators are trying to determine whether Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was at the wheel of his sportfishing boat when it slammed into a jetty in the early-morning darkness, killing him and two others on board. The three men died when the 32-foot SeaVee slammed into rocks jutting off the southern tip of South Beach at about 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s…

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Allardyce pictured departing from Wembley on Tuesday Sam Allardyce has left his post as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association after one match and 67 days in charge. It follows a newspaper investigation claiming he offered advice on how to “get around” rules on player transfers. Allardyce, 61, is also alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 to represent a Far East…

A rainbow flag unfurled during the national anthem at a D.C. United soccer match in August was a signal to Robert York that the team was throwing out the welcome mat to people like him. “It was a powerful symbol,” says York, a lifelong soccer fan who’s gay. “It’s about the fact that love wins overall, more so after what happened in Orlando,” he says of the June 12 shooting…

BASEBALL MIAMI (AP) Investigators are trying to determine whether Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was at the wheel of his sportfishing boat when it slammed into a jetty in the early-morning darkness, killing him and two others on board. The three men died when the 32-foot SeaVee slammed into rocks jutting off the southern tip of South Beach at about 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s…

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BASEBALL MIAMI (AP) Investigators are trying to determine whether Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was at the wheel of his sportfishing boat when it slammed into a jetty in the early-morning darkness, killing him and two others on board. The three men died when the 32-foot SeaVee slammed into rocks jutting off the southern tip of South Beach at about 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s…

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GWEN IFILL: The tributes have poured in all day for golfing legend Arnold Palmer, from his friend and rival Jack Nicklaus, to recent champions like Tiger Woods, to dignitaries like President Obama. A handful of other champions won more tournaments and titles, but Palmer set a standard for attracting public attention to the sport. William Brangham has a look back at the king. ANNOUNCER: The U.S. open, played in the…

MIAMI, Sept. 26 (UPI) — Minutes before the Miami Dolphins took the field Sunday to battle the Cleveland Browns, players learned that Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was dead. With heavy hearts, those Dolphins players brought home the first victory of the season. But after the game, it wasn’t about how many sacks he had or how dominant Fernandez was on the mound, that Cameron Wake had in mind. “I actually…

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,…

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 of all time. In his lifetime, he earned nearly $7 million on the golf course. Off of it? He made at least 50 times that. Without Arnold — and his agent Mark McCormack — Michael Jordan, who often gets credit for…

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