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David Tepper, left, speaks as NFL commissioner Roger Goodall looks on during a news conference where he was introduced as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers at the NFL owners spring meeting Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Atlanta.<br>John Bazemore/AP Photo

NFL discussing possible steps to deal with anthem protests

The NFL approved a new owner for the Carolina Panthers, passed a rule to eject players who hit with their helmets, and took steps to spice up the kickoff.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, May 22, 2018.<br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, May 22, 2018.<br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo
Harden scores 30, Rockets even series at 2 games apiece
Baseball Hall of Famer, retired Baltimore Orioles infielder Cal Ripken Jr., speaks during a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.<br>Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/TNS Baseball Hall of Famer, retired Baltimore Orioles infielder Cal Ripken Jr., speaks during a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.<br>Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/TNS
MLB, USA Baseball modify youth game to pick up pace
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee Brandi Chastain poses by her plaque during a press conference in San Francisco on May 21, 2018. After fans on Twitter compared the likeness to former President Jimmy Carter, actors Gary Busey and Mickey Rooney, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and movie character Mrs. Doubtfire, the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in San Francisco said it would redo the plaque.<br>Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee Brandi Chastain poses by her plaque during a press conference in San Francisco on May 21, 2018. After fans on Twitter compared the likeness to former President Jimmy Carter, actors Gary Busey and Mickey Rooney, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and movie character Mrs. Doubtfire, the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in San Francisco said it would redo the plaque.<br>Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP

Hall of fame to redo soccer star Brandi Chastain plaque

A bronze plaque honoring soccer star Brandi Chastain got a red card Tuesday after a social media outcry over its unflattering portrayal of the athlete.

David Tepper, left, speaks as NFL commissioner Roger Goodall looks on during a news conference where he was introduced as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers at the NFL owners spring meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Atlanta. <br>John Bazemore/AP
David Tepper, left, speaks as NFL commissioner Roger Goodall looks on during a news conference where he was introduced as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers at the NFL owners spring meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Atlanta. <br>John Bazemore/AP

NFL unanimously approves Tepper's $2.2 billion purchase of Panthers

The NFL unanimously approved David Tepper's $2.2 billion purchase of the Carolina Panthers from Jerry Richardson on Tuesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives on Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Cleveland.<br>Tony Dejak/AP Photo
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives on Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Cleveland.<br>Tony Dejak/AP Photo

All tied up: LeBron's 44 helps Cavs even series with Celtics

LeBron James knows the path to the NBA Finals better than anyone in today's game.

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Sports Perspectives

In this May 14, 2018 file photo, betting odds are displayed on a board in the sports book at the South Point hotel and casino in Las Vegas.<br>John Locher/AP
In this May 14, 2018 file photo, betting odds are displayed on a board in the sports book at the South Point hotel and casino in Las Vegas.<br>John Locher/AP

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Sports Gambling 101: What might our future of legalized betting look like?

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a federal ban on legalized pro and college sports betting raises lots of questions.

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u.s. sports

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, May 22, 2018.<br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, May 22, 2018.<br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

Harden scores 30, Rockets even series at 2 games apiece

James Harden scored 30 points, Chris Paul had 27 and the Houston Rockets sustained the latest second-half flurry by Stephen Curry, evening the Western Conference finals at two games apiece with a 95-92 victory Tuesday night.

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pacific sports

Nile C. Kinnick senior Exotica Hall matched her Far East meet record of 1.65 meters in the high jump, but missed three times at 1.68.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Nile C. Kinnick senior Exotica Hall matched her Far East meet record of 1.65 meters in the high jump, but missed three times at 1.68.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Far East track/roundup

More marks fall as Kinnick and potential new rival Humphreys triumph

She scratched on every attempt during last year’s Far East. Trinity Fiers vowed that she wouldn’t make the same mistakes again this year – and set a new meet record in the discus throw along the way.

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europe sports

SHAPE distance standout Holly Moser finishes the final lap in the 1,600-meter run during a high school track meet at RAF Lakenheath, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Moser earned winning times of 5 minutes, 31 seconds in the 1,600 and 11:56 in the 3,200.<br>William Howard/Stars and Stripes
SHAPE distance standout Holly Moser finishes the final lap in the 1,600-meter run during a high school track meet at RAF Lakenheath, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Moser earned winning times of 5 minutes, 31 seconds in the 1,600 and 11:56 in the 3,200.<br>William Howard/Stars and Stripes

Branch to cap stellar high school track career at finals

The final championship event of the 2017-18 DODEA-Europe school year arrives this weekend in the form of the European track championship meet, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Kaiserslautern High School.