Sports

The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he's been cleared to return following blood clot

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Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves

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Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the love

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Club World Cup marked by empty seats, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and Chelsea victory

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NASCAR teams 23XI and Front Row seek urgent court order to retain charters

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Entertainment

Poet Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and politics, dies at 49

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Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of 'Gorky Park,' dies at 82

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BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official's son breached editorial guidelines, review says

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Take a first look at the new Harry Potter as HBO begins filming series

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Elmo hacked: Character’s X account posts antisemitic, racist messages

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Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of Destiny

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