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UFC star Connor McGregor tweets he’s retiring from mixed martial arts

(NEW YORK) -- Connor McGregor announced on Twitter early Tuesday that he is retiring from mixed martial arts.“Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’ today,” the Ultimate Fighting Championship star tweeted. “I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition. I now join...

Scoreboard roundup — 3/25/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEPhiladelphia 3, Tampa Bay 2NY Mets 9, Baltimore 7Rochester 5, Minnesota 2Albuquerque 7, Colorado 3Washington 5, NY Yankees 3Milwaukee 10, Toronto 5Omaha 3, Kansas City 2St. Louis 6, Memphis 3Houston 12, Pittsburgh 9Chi Cubs 3, Boston 2Chi White Sox 6, Arizona 3Oakland 5,...

WWE star Nikki Bella announces retirement from wrestling, wants to focus on thriving business

(NEW YORK) -- After almost a dozen years in the ring, Nikki Bella has decided to walk away from pro wrestling and focus on her blossoming business, among other ventures.The former WWE champion, reality star and actress broke the news on her show, "Total Divas," Sunday night.After going on a big European tour, Bella told...

Crucial missed shot sends Duke to Sweet 16

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- Sunday’s game between the University of Central Florida and No. 1-seeded Duke University was a true nail-biter.Duke came from behind and took the lead with just seconds to go after freshman RJ Barrett made a rebounded free throw. UCF then took possession but failed to upset the Blue Devils, missing two shots,...

Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski announces retirement from NFL

(NEW YORK) -- Rob Gronkowski is hanging up his cleats after nine seasons in the NFL.The New England Patriots tight end made the announcement in an Instagram post Sunday."It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30...

Scoreboard roundup — 3/24/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEPittsburgh 1, Baltimore 1Houston 5, Washington 3Philadelphia 11, Baltimore 4Nashville 4, Texas 3Atlanta 4, Tampa Bay 2Oakland 5, San Francisco 0LA Angels 8, LA Dodgers 4AMERICAN LEAGUEDetroit 18, Toronto 6NY Yankees 5, Minnesota 3Chi White Sox 7, Cleveland 3Kansas City 3, Texas 3NATIONAL...

Scoreboard roundup — 3/23/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Saturday’s sports events:INTERLEAGUEBoston 12, Pittsburgh 3Chicago White Sox 5, L.A. Dodgers 1Milwaukee 7, Texas 3Kansas City 6, Milwaukee 4Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 5San Diego 11, L.A. Angels 4Houston 5, Miami 0AMERICAN LEAGUEDetroit 8, Tampa Bay 7Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 3Minnesota 8, Baltimore 7NATIONAL LEAGUESt. Louis 4, Washington 4Pittsburgh...

Houston Astros, Justin Verlander Agree To Extension

(HOUSTON) -- The Houston Astros and starting pitcher Justin Verlander have agreed to a two year, $66 million dollar extension, sources tell ESPN. The 36-year old right hander went 16-9 with a 2.52 ERA last season and finished second in the American League CY Young race. Verlander was traded to the team from Detroit at...

Robert Kraft ‘truly sorry’ for not meeting ‘higher standard’ in wake of sex scandal

(BOSTON) -- Robert Kraft, the owner of the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, said in a statement on Saturday that he is "truly sorry" for getting caught up in an investigation into sex trafficking arising from his visits to a Florida spa, where authorities charge he twice solicited sexual favors for money earlier this...

Dick Vitale wants more mid-majors in March Madness

(NEW YORK) -- NCAA college basketball analyst Dick Vitale has a message for the NCAA selection committee: find a way to get more mid-major programs in the tournament."It's great to see the David's and the Goliath's," Vitale said in an exclusive conversation with ABC News before the NCAA Men’s Tournament began. The ESPN analyst discussed...