Thiem beats Goffin to take Swiss Open title
GSTAAD, Switzerland (AP) — Dominic Thiem of Austria won his second straight title on Sunday, beating top-seeded David Goffin of Belgium 7-5, 6-2 in the Swiss Open final.
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South Sudan gains Olympic status, cleared for Rio
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — South Sudan has received official recognition from the IOC, allowing the world's newest nation to send a team under its own flag to next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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WADA to investigate new doping allegations in athletics
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is alarmed by "wild allegations'" made by two European media outlets of widespread suspicious drug tests in track and field and is asking an independent body to investigate the claims.
Hamels makes Rangers debut...Seau's daughter to speak after Hall induction...Merritt, Chappell lead
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cole Hamels made his Texas Rangers debut on Saturday, but he had to settle for a no-decision after leaving with a 7-4 lead in the eighth inning of a 9-7 loss to San Francisco. The Giants tied it with a three-run eighth off the Texas bullpen before Hunter Pence and Brandon Belt homered in the 11th inning. Hamels was charged with five runs on eight hits over 7 2/3 innings, one day after the Rangers acquired him from Philadelphia.
Seattle finalize contract extension with LB Bobby Wagner
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and Bobby Wagner have finalized a four-year contract extension that keeps the All-Pro middle linebacker with the club after this season.
Rousey crushes Correia to defend her title at UFC 190
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ronda Rousey defended her bantamweight title by knocking out Bethe Correia only 34 seconds into the first round at UFC 190 on Saturday night.
Dr. Dre announces release of first album in 15 years
PHOENIX (AP) — Hip hop super-producer Dr. Dre says the wait is finally over — he's going to release his first album in 15 years.
Rapper arrested after encouraging fans to jump barricades
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say rapper Travis Scott is facing disorderly conduct charges after encouraging fans to jump over security barricades during his performance at Lollapalooza.
FBI Conducts Operation in Gaston County
FBI Agents aren't saying much after conducting operations at a tattoo parlor and a home nearby.
