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Defending champion Rafael Nadal (rah-fay-ehl nah-DAHL') has withdrawn from the upcoming U.S. Open because of an injured right wrist. The final Grand Slam event of the year starts next week in New York.

It was a back-and-forth action between the two teams, keeping the score close for the entire game (including an 8-8 tie at halftime). But, with just over a minute left of regulation, Jeremy Sieverts scored the game-winning goal to help the Denver Outlaws take their semifinal game and advance to the 2014 Major League Lacrosse Championship.

Jeff Gordon hopes he has more success from the pole position on Sunday than he did a week ago.

For those familiar with Major League Lacrosse, the Denver Outlaws will host a home playoff game for the first time in team history this Saturday.

Did you know that Colorado is the home for, not just one but two professional lacrosse teams?

Didier Drogba's decision to retire from international soccer has caught the Ivory Coast federation by surprise.

Vladimir Beara, the Yugoslavian star who is considered one of soccer's greatest goalkeepers, has died. He was 85.

The all-British heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora has been rescheduled for Nov. 22 in London.

Luis Suarez's appeal of his FIFA ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup will be decided next week.

The second round of the PGA Championship is off to a soggy start and a sudden stop.