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Natalie Nakase makes NBA coaching history

The NBA is made up of 30 teams, so there are 30 head coaches in the league -- and right now, all of them are men. But Natalie Nakase hopes to change that. She is the assistant video coordinator for the Los Angeles Clippers, but her sights are set on the Clippers' bench -- and, for now, she's coaching summer league, becoming the first female assistant coach in NBA history.

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Photos: Olimpiacos beat Manchester City in Minneapolis match

Photos: Olimpiacos beat Manchester City in Minneapolis match

Dimitrios Diamantakos scored twice in regulation and Roberto Jimenez Gago made two saves in a shootout to help Olimpiacos beat Manchester City 5-4 on penalty kicks Saturday after a 2-2 tie in the International Challenge Cup game.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx score big victory over Phoenix

The Minnesota Lynx have extended their winning streak to eight games.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Deford: Is Goodell good enough to lead the NFL?

Deford: Is Goodell good enough to lead the NFL?

It is the power of football today that begs for a leader with greater perspective and sensitivity, commentator Deford says.
by Frank Deford

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David Epstein on the science behind athleticism

David Epstein on the science behind athleticism

While technology has helped improved athletic performance, the gene pool also plays a role.

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NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules

NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules

Unlike a proposed settlement in a similar lawsuit against the NFL, this deal stops short of setting aside money to pay players who suffered brain trauma.
by The Associated Press

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Stories of athletes named in NCAA lawsuit

Stories of athletes named in NCAA lawsuit

In all of the lawsuits combined, dozens of plaintiffs who said they suffered concussions playing contact sports in college are named. Here are some of their stories.
by The Associated Press

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Twins fail to impress before key trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Target Field yesterday.
by Phil Picardi

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New coach faces decision on quarterback at Vikings camp

In sports, the Minnesota Twins play the White Sox tonight at Target Field. Across the street at Target Center, the Lynx host the San Antonio Stars.
by Cathy Wurzer

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