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Book: Brady mulled 2018 'divorce' from Belichick

A new book about New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick gives the latest glimpse into his allegedly rocky relationship with star quarterback Tom Brady. According to "Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time," by ESPN writer Ian O'Connor, Brady had a tough time deciding whether to return to the Patriots this season.

Bucs QB Winston sued for an alleged groping incident

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was sued in federal court in Arizona on Tuesday by the Uber driver who alleges he groped her during a ride she was giving him in March 2016, according to documents obtained by USA Today. Winston is the only defendant named as the driver -- identified as Kate P. -- seeks punitive damages of more than $75,000 and a trial for "past, present and future emotional pain and suffering, and past and future economic losses in amounts to be determined by the jury."

NBA notebook: 76ers to promote Brand to GM role

The Philadelphia 76ers will name former on-court star Elton Brand, who had two separate stints for the team in his 17-year playing career, to fill the club's vacant general manager role, ESPN reported Tuesday. NBA sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Brand will be promoted from his current position as the team's vice president of basketball operations. Per the report, Brand will be announced as the new GM at a press conference on Thursday.

MLB roundup: Yanks prevent Red Sox's celebration

Neil Walker hit a three-run homer with one out in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, preventing their rivals from clinching the American League East crown Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees set up their winning rally when Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez drew walks off Brandon Workman (6-1). Boston manager Alex Cora lifted Workman for Ryan Brasier, who fell behind Walker and lost the lead when the first baseman lifted a full-count slider into the second deck in right field.

WTA roundup: Muguruza advances in Tokyo

Garbine Muguruza, trying to get past a rough summer, produced a straight-sets, first-round victory Monday in the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. The sixth-seeded Spaniard beat Switzerland's Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour, 26 minutes.

North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Olympic Games bid

The two Koreas have agreed to pursue a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympic Games, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. The statement also said they had agreed to "participate jointly" at international competitions including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

USOC must do more to help retiring athletes: Phelps

American swimmer Michael Phelps says the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) should do more to help Olympians transitioning into retirement, saying they are all too often "brushed aside" as the focus shifts to the next generation of talent. The retired 33-year-old, who won a record 23 Olympic gold medals across five Games, said elite athletes need assistance navigating the tricky period that follows their Olympic careers when depression can set in.

College football notebook: Stanford’s Love to face Oregon

Stanford star running back Bryce Love will return for Saturday's game at Oregon, Cardinal coach David Shaw said Tuesday on the Pac-12 coaches teleconference. Love missed the game last Saturday game against UC Davis with an undisclosed injury. He apparently was injured in the fourth quarter of the Sept. 8 game against Southern California.

Bills RB McCoy denies child abuse allegations

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy took to social media Tuesday afternoon to defend himself against new accusations of child abuse. He fired back on Twitter, beginning his tweet: "I LOVE MY BOY!!!"

ATP roundup: Tsonga loses in return from injury

Defending champion Peter Gojowczyk came from a set down and hit 17 aces to beat three-time champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Tuesday in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz, France. Gojowczyk, a 29-year-old German, needed one hour, 45 minutes to beat Tsonga 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4. Tsonga, from France, used his strong serve before the home fans to win the first set in his return from a knee injury. He had not played since February.

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