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Riley Gaines was set to speak at Penn State University on Tuesday for what she’s dubbed “Real Women’s Day.” The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute has made a movement to make Oct. 10 “Real Women’s Day” – the date, in Roman numerals, is X/X, which is the chromosome …

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) was suspended indefinitely on Thursday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) found that it violated the Olympic Charter by incorporating four councils from eastern Ukraine last week. The IOC Executive Board came to the decision to suspend the ROC immediately and indefinitely after Thursday’s meeting …

Baseball, often referred to as “America’s Pastime,” has a history filled with iconic figures who left an indelible mark on the sport. Some players who rewrote the record books and transformed the game. Here’s a look back on some of the athletes that will never be forgotten in the MLB. …

D.J. Hayden was among the six people who died in a car accident in Houston, the Raiders announced on Saturday. Hayden was 33. “The Raiders Family is mourning the tragic loss of former cornerback D.J. Hayden,” the Raiders said in a statement. Houston police confirmed that the deadly crash happened …

Las Vegas, NV (SportsNetwork.com) – Ben Martin needed a strong finish on Sunday to claim his first PGA Tour victory at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Martin, who was 1-over par thru 14 holes, played the last four holes in 4- under par en route to shooting 3-under 68. …

FORTALEZA, Brazil – The Brazil squad tried to focus on the positives after a disappointing draw against Mexico in its second World Cup match. Although the hosts couldn’t manage to score, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari and his players said they think Brazil improved from the opening match, staying on track …

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke says big man Sean Obi is transferring in from Rice. The Blue Devils formally announced Obi’s transfer on Friday. Obi is a 6-foot-9, 265-point post player who must sit out this season. He will have three years of eligibility beginning in 2015-16. He averaged 11.4 points …

Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – R.A. Dickey tossed seven-plus effective innings and Jose Bautista cranked a three-run homer, as Toronto took down Boston, 3-1, in the finale of a three-game series. Dickey (12-12) scattered six hits and one run while striking out four for the Blue Jays, who avoided a sweep. …

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with 13 undrafted free agents, including Washington kicker Travis Coons as the team seeks to replace departed veteran Rob Bironas. Bironas, the second-leading scorer in franchise history, was released on March 19. Maikon Bonani was the lone kicker on the …