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Greg Norman, chief executive of the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, received backlash for describing the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul as a "mistake" during a promotional news conference, including from Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, who called the remark "so hurtful." LIV Golf, which is scheduled to have its first tournament next month, later issued a statement that attempted to clarify Norman's comments, saying the killing of Khashoggi "was reprehensible." (ESPN) The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams will kick off the NFL season on Thursday night, Sept. 8, when they host the Buffalo Bills. The 2022 season will be busy around the holidays, with three games scheduled on Christmas Day and 14 games to be held on New Year's Day, which will force some college football bowl games to adjust their schedules away from Jan. 1. (The Associated Press) Rich Strike, the colt who shocked the horse racing world by winning the Kentucky Derby as a long shot, will not compete in the Preakness Stakes on May 21, ending the possibility for a Triple Crown champion this year. Rick Dawson, Rich Strike's owner, said the team will turn the focus to preparing for the Belmont Stakes, scheduled for June 11. (Reuters)

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NBA unveils new trophies, awards honoring Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN It's no coincidence that in the same year the NBA is celebrating its 75th anniversary, the league is unveiling an ensemble of trophies and awards that will feature new designs and will honor iconic players such as Larry Bird, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson. Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Kleiman named NBA executive of year The Associated Press Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman has been named the NBA basketball executive of the year, the youngest ever to win the award.

COLLEGE SPORTS University of Memphis, city plan $150-$200 million renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Jason Munz, Memphis Commercial Appeal The University of Memphis and the city announced a $150-$200 million renovation plan of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Thursday. Judge dismisses Title IX claims against Nebraska Paula Lavigne, ESPN A federal judge in Nebraska dismissed the claims of four female students who had sued the University of Nebraska alleging that the school failed to adequately respond to their reports of being sexually assaulted and harassed by male athletes.

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