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TOP STORIES

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Woods, new putter in hand, adjusting to slow greens on The Open course

Tiger Woods is still looking for that elusive 15th victory in a major tournament, and if it’s going to come this week at The Open Championship, he’s going to have to conquer the greens.

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Report: Orioles to move Machado this week

Manny Machado might be switching leagues over the All-Star break. According to multiple reports, the Baltimore Orioles are vetting final medical evaluations and have agreed to the structure of a deal to trade Machado.

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Steelers running back Bell turned down $70 million offer: report

Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell reportedly turned down a $70 million offer before breaking off contract talks with Pittsburgh.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

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World Cup party rages on but Canada back at work

While the celebrations for the 2018 World Cup champions continue in France other countries are already hard at work thinking about 2022 and beyond. Canada will co-host the 2028 World Cup and after having only qualified once is putting together a game plan.

17 Jul

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Soccer - England - Premier League - Chelsea present new manager Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea present new Italian manager Maurizio Sarri to the media at their Stamford Bridge ground. Ex-Napoli coach Sarri was announced at the weekend as replacement for sacked compatriot Antonio Conte.

18 Jul

ASIAN GAMES

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From cloud seeding to vehicle curbs, Indonesia fights pollution ahead of Asian Games

JAKARTA - As Indonesia prepares to host thousands of competitors and fans at next month's Asian Games, pollution concerns have flared following a spell of unhealthy air in Jakarta and forest fire hotspots near the second venue, Palembang in South Sumatra.

17 Jul

CYCLING

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Cycling - Tour de France

Stage 11 is a 108-kilometre ride from Albertville to La Rosiere Espace San Bernardo.

18 Jul

OLYMPICS

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IOC Executive Board three-day meeting opens

International Olympic Committee's three-day executive board meeting in Lausanne kicks off, with this first day dedicated to IOC president's report, good governance and reports on Paris 2024 and Beijing 2022.

18 Jul

BOXING

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Boxing - Anthony Joshua & Alexander Povetkin news conference

WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua holds a news conference to announce the defense of his titles against former world champion Alexander Povetkin.

18 Jul

GOLF

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Field Level Media - Take 5: Best bets for first major at The Open Championship

Derek Harper takes a closer look at five players who could experience a major breakthrough at Carnoustie.

17 Jul, 5 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. GMT

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Field Level Media - LPGA’s Lincicome out to inspire in PGA debut

Brittany Lincicome will play in the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship this week. On her list of goals for the week, Lincicome hopes to shoot under par, make the cut and have some fun.

17 Jul, 7 p.m. ET, 11 p.m. GMT

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Golf - British Open: McIlroy eyes end to major drought

Rory McIlroy, without a major victory since 2014, talks of how he hopes to break his drought by lifting the Claret Jug at Carnoustie.

18 Jul

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Golf - The 147th Open Championship - Carnoustie

The Open Championship returns to Carnoustie.

18 Jul

BASEBALL

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Baseball's best take to field for Mid-Summer Classic

Major League Baseball's best take to the field as the American League takes on the National League in the Mid-Summer Classic in Washington DC.

17 Jul

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Field Level Media - All-Star Game

Coverage of the 2018 All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

17 Jul, 8 p.m. ET, 12 a.m. GMT

ICE HOCKEY

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Field Level Media - NHL notebook

News and notes as free agency shifts gears in the NHL.

17 Jul, 7:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 p.m. GMT

BASKETBALL

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Field Level Media - NBA notebook

News and notes from around the NBA.

17 Jul, 6 p.m. ET, 10 p.m. GMT