Angels G.M. Jerry Dipoto Quits After Rift With Mike Scioscia Widens

In an era when statistical analysis has shifted leadership dynamics for many clubs, a rift over how to handle scouting data appears to have caused Dipoto’s resignation.











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Maple Leafs Trade Phil Kessel to Penguins as N.H.L. Free Agency Opens

Toronto, which is rebuilding, sent the star forward Phil Kessel to Pittsburgh to join Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.











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Glen Sather Steps Down as Rangers’ General Manager

Sather, who was hired in 2000, turns over the reins to his assistant Jeff Gorton. Sather will remain the team president.











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CoCo Vandeweghe Wins, and Saves a Few Shots for Carmelo Anthony

Vandeweghe, whose uncle drafted Carmelo Anthony for the Nuggets in 2003, took aim at Anthony after being asked her thoughts on the Knicks in her postmatch interview at Wimbledon.











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DeMarre Carroll Says He Is Headed to the Raptors

Carroll, one of the top free agents available, averaged 12.6 points a game and played superb defense for the Atlanta Hawks last season.











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U.S. Can Thank Defense for Spot in Women’s World Cup Final

The Americans have not been scored upon since the 27th minute of the tournament’s first match, a run of 513 minutes.











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On Soccer: Injuries in Women’s World Cup Semifinal Bring Concussion Debate to Fore

The reaction to the collision between Morgan Brian and Alexandra Popp further raised questions about whether FIFA was more concerned about the players’ interest than its own.











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