US sports
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Keith Thurman's split-decision win over Danny Garcia unifies welterweight titlesKeith Thurman unifies the WBA and WBA welterweight titles with split-decision win over Danny Garcia in Brooklyn -
Ellen White's late winner lifts England women to 1-0 victory over USAEllen White comes off bench to score late winner for England against Women’s World Cup holders in SheBelieves Cup -
Justin Thomas leads but Rory McIlroy in touch at WGC event in MexicoA wonderful third day at Club de Golf Chapultepec ended with Justin Thomas in the lead, with Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson close behind
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Rory McIlroy battles food poisoning to stay in Mexico contentionRory McIlroy stayed in the leading pack in the first WGC event of the season in Mexico, while Ross Fisher and Lee Westwood led the way
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British Athletics to maintain link with Alberto Salazar despite allegationsBritish Athletics’ links with Alberto Salazar will not be affected unless he is charged by Usafa for breaching anti-doping rules
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NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick set to stand for national anthem next yearSan Francisco 49ers quarterback, whose decision not to stand rocked the NFL, is ready to drop his protest when new season begins, reports say
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Mack Beggs, transgender wrestler who won Texas girls' title: 'Boo all you want'Mack Beggs, the transgender athlete who was jeered by fans after winning the Texas girls wrestling title, has said policymakers should change the law
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Transgender-friendly toilets planned for 2020 Olympics in TokyoTokyo’s city government is planning on installing gender-neutral bathrooms in at least seven of the 11 Olympic venues it is constructing for the 2020 Games
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Seven-year-old tenpin bowler stripped of title for wearing jeansGrayson Powell, seven, was disqualified for wearing wrong colour jeans in Newfoundland tournament – but the governing body insists rules are rules
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Defense says double murderer is star witness and not Aaron HernandezDefense for Aaron Hernandez argues that double murderer is government’s star witness and not the former NFL star
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Minnesota Vikings decline option on all-time leading rusher Adrian PetersonAdrian Peterson, Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher, will be an unrestricted free agent when the market opens next week
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Keith Thurman beats Danny Garcia by split decision to unify welterweight titles – as it happened