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      Kristof Milak Breaks a Venerable Michael Phelps Record

      At the swimming world championships, Milak, a 19-year-old Hungarian, claimed the world record in the 200-meter butterfly, which Phelps had held for 18 years.

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    Mets Need to Take a Padres-Style Leap

    The Padres’ decision to give Manny Machado a $300 million deal was the kind of bold stroke that the Mets need to emulate.

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    N.B.A. Begins Investigating Whether Salary Cap Was Violated

    After multiple team owners raised concerns, the league is looking into whether a frenetic free agency period included offers that are not permitted by the N.B.A. collective bargaining agreement.

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    Andy Murray Will Continue His Comeback Next Week in Washington

    Murray, who at Wimbledon expressed uncertainty about when he would play again, is entered in doubles with his brother. It will be Murray’s fourth tournament since he had a hip operation in January.

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