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Conor McGregor says his next fight might not be in UFC
The world is now patiently waiting for a third bout between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz after McGregor evened the score last weekend, but the 28-year-old out of Dublin, Ireland isn't guaranteeing his next fight will be in the UFC at all.
Darryl Strawberry worried that Dwight Gooden's drug addiction will soon kill him
Former MLB stars Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry have battled addiction dating back to their playing careers, but Strawberry -- who has been clean for several years -- is now worried that Gooden's demons may end up taking his life.
Ethiopian marathoner risked being put to death with this gesture
The runner made a move that is seen as a protest to the Ethiopian government, and it was a serious risk to his freedom or even to his life, depending on how the state decided to act.
Defending champion Alabama ranked No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25
The Crimson Tide received 33 of the 61 first-place votes, more than double any other team in the poll. Clemson will go into the season ranked No. 2 after receiving 16 first-place votes. Oklahoma, Florida State and LSU are also in the top five.
via Sports Illustrated
Let Rio be Rio: Evaluating the developing world’s first Games
Despite its financial crisis and political upheaval, Rio delivered a meaningful Olympic Games, a fact that can’t be overlooked in the face of first-world critiques both just and petty.
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Durant, US men's basketball team down Serbia to capture gold medal
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, Carmelo Anthony made history and the United States captured the gold medal in men's basketball after blowing out Serbia 96-66 on Sunday.
