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The Canadian PressBlake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors
Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Griffin said in a social media post that he's “thankful for every single moment” of his career. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Oklahoma in 2009. He missed his first season with a knee injury, but rebounded to earn the Rookie of the Year award in 2011, when he also won the All-Star Game dunk contest. Al
Yahoo SportsNike, Team USA athletes defend controversial Olympic track & field outfits
After a photo of a women's track & field bodysuit drew heavy criticism, Nike and its athletes are providing context.
Yahoo SportsKate Paye officially named Tara VanDerveer's successor at Stanford
The longtime Stanford assistant and former player will take over for a coaching legend.
The Canadian PressBrewers' Christian Yelich goes on the injured list with lower back strain
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has gone on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain. The move announced Tuesday is retroactive to Saturday. Yelich's last appearance came in an 11-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Milwaukee recalled utilityman Owen Miller from Triple-A Nashville to fill Yelich’s spot on the roster. Yelich, 32, was off to a blistering start before his injury. The 2018 NL MVP is batting .333 with a .422 on-base percentage, .744