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Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Nothing, not even the brutal realities of the sport itself, can stop the NFL. This weekend, as another regular season stomps to a close, we’re reminded of its dominance. While ambivalent retiree Tom Brady might criticize today’s football, believing it has tumbled into “mediocrity,” millions…

CNN  —  When nature calls, sometimes you just have to answer. During his third-round match at the French Open, Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis was left dumbfounded after seemingly being refused a toilet break by the umpire. After losing the second set, Kokkinakis – who had taken a toilet break after the first set –…

The Galaxy have parted ways with technical director Jovan Kirovski, announcing the decision Thursday morning in a one-sentence, 16-word news release. Kirovski, a former national team midfielder who made 62 appearances for the U.S., was an assistant coach on Bruce Arena’s 2012 MLS Cup championship team before joining the front office in January 2013, less…

CNN  —  Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian opponent Aryna Sabalenka following their opening round match at the French Open, leading to boos from some of the crowd. After Sabalenka secured the 6-3 6-2 win, Kostyuk walked straight over to the umpire to shake her hand and then back to…

Franz Beckenbauer, a World Cup winner as a player and a coach who became the defining figure in German soccer for more than half a century, died on Sunday. He was 78. He died at his home, his family confirmed in a statement. The statement did not specify where he lived or state the cause…