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Report: Daily fantasy sports likely to be banned in California
California, the most populous of the 50 United States, already doesn’t allow sports gambling. Online daily fantasy games might soon be illegal in the Golden State, too. California attorney general…

Faith Kipyegon not fast enough in bid to break 4-minute mile
World-record holder Faith Kipyegon of Kenya fell short in her attempt to be the first woman to run a four-minute mile at a demonstration event on Thursday in Paris, though…

Gold medalist Kirsty Coventry takes over as IOC president
Kirsty Coventry took over as president of the International Olympic Committee on Monday, becoming the first woman and first African to lead the organization. In a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland,…

Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas reportedly in hospice care
Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas is gravely ill and has retired immediately. The Lukas family issued a statement Sunday that said the 89-year-old had been hospitalized with…

Sports world mourns death of FedEx founder Fred Smith
Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx Corp. and a notable financer of various sporting endeavors, has died at the age of 80, his company announced Sunday. Smith, a Marine Corps…

Joey Chestnut returning to Nathan’s hot dog contest
Joey Chestnut resolved his beef with the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and will make his return to the event on July 4 at Coney Island, N.Y. The 16-time champion…

Report: Grand Slam Track to cancel season-ending L.A. event
Grand Slam Track will not touch all bases in its debut season as the startup league canceled its final event, scheduled to be held in Los Angeles later this month,…
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Report: Daily fantasy sports likely to be banned in California
