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What Dirk means to Dallas: 'It will never be the same without him' Dirk Nowitzki gazed at the floor as he limped through the tunnel and toward the American Airlines Center home locker room, his sore knee throbbing and thoughts swirling in his head that he might have just played his final playoff game after his Dallas ...
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Kellie Harper returns home to coach Tennessee Kellie Harper takes over a Tennessee women's basketball program that has been surrounded of late by bittersweet nostalgia, clear-eyed pragmatism and frustrated pessimism. But there's also a lot of hopeful optimism in Lady Vols nation. Harper will have to ...
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NBA tiebreakers, playoff scenarios: East seeding, matchups complete, as West teams battle for positioning The final night of the 2018-19 regular season is nearly complete, and we've already gotten some clarity on the playoff picture. After Brooklyn, Orlando and Detroit won Wednesday night, the first-round Eastern Conference matchups are set and as follows: No.
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Lyles sharp, Cervelli and Marte homer, Pirates beat Cubs 5-2 CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Lyles struck out 10 in crisp six innings to tie a career high, Francisco Cervelli and Starling Marte homered off Yu Darvish, and the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Wednesday night. Lyles (1-0) allowed three hits ...
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Durant gets 16th T, but no suspension for Game 1 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant picked up his 16th technical foul during the first quarter of Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies, but he will not be suspended because the amount of technical fouls ...
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2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Blue Jackets rally from three-goal deficit to stun Lightning, Isles beat Pens in OT The NHL playoffs get underway on Wednesday night with a slate of five Game 1s to open up the first round of action. It seems fitting that the league's top team, the Tampa Bay Lightning, got the party started as they hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first ...
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Owner Jeanie Buss must look outside Lakers family to find solutions to fix franchise The swell thing about family ownership in professional sports is the feeling that your team is being run by somebody with a deeply personal investment in its success. The lousy thing about family ownership is, well, family. Advertisement. Family members tend ...
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Angels' Trout out of lineup vs. Brewers due to groin strain ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is hopeful he won't be out of the Los Angeles Angels' lineup for long, but he remains cautious since it is early in the season. The star outfielder was out of the lineup Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers in order ...
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Islanders edge Penguins in overtime to win Game 1 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Josh Bailey scored on a rebound at 4:39 of overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night in the opener of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Jordan Eberle had a goal and an ...
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Ex-Raiders HC Jack Del Rio: Antonio Brown 'Going to Be a Pain in the Ass' Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio thinks the team will have a difficult time controlling wide receiver Antonio Brown. In an interview with NFL.com's Brooke Cersosimo, Del Rio said the seven-time Pro Bowler is "going to be a pain in the ass" for ...
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Meltzer: The Expectations at 11 are There is good news and bad news about the spot where the Flyers will make their first selection in the 2019 NHL Draft. First, the bad news. Lottery luck was not on the Flyers' side in Toronto on Tuesday. The team will pick 11th in the first round of the 2019 NHL ...
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Mick Cronin focused on transforming UCLA men's basketball team into a winner The photo op was meant to showcase the six letters on the back of the jersey. Mick Cronin stood and obliged briefly, clutching both corners of the blue-and-white fabric bearing his last name, before turning the jersey around so the clicking cameras could ...
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Jose Altuve Continues to Pester Yankees, Homering Twice as Astros Finish Sweep HOUSTON — Jose Altuve, the 5-foot-6 star second baseman for the Houston Astros, long ago proved that height doesn't matter that much. He is a six-time All-Star, three-time batting champion and one-time Most Valuable Player Award winner. This week, he ...
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After more early batting practice, Orioles' Chris Davis comes off bench for another record-setting at-bat For the second straight day at Camden Yards, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis did early hitting work with hitting coach Don Long before the rest of the team took the field for batting practice in an effort to get him back on track this season. His resulting ...
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An Imperfect Noah Syndergaard Steadies the Mets' Ship in Win Over Twins After back-to-back outings in which Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler surrendered seven walks and Jacob deGrom, the team's ace, gave up three home runs, Manager Mickey Callaway knew his prized pitching staff needed a strong start Wednesday. "Unfortunately ...
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Huskers' Washington arraigned in sex video case Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger · Pinterest · Email · print. SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Nebraska running back Maurice Washington made his first court appearance on charges of texting a former girlfriend a video of her having sex with two other people.
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Royals' Whit Merrifield extends hitting streak to 31 games, sets new Kansas City record Kansas City Royals history was made at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night. In the seventh inning against the Mariners (GameTracker), professional pest Whit Merrifield beat out a squeeze bunt that not only tied the game, but also extended his hitting ...
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With 2011 title team aging, Bruins hope to make another run BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand doesn't believe for a second that the window is closing on the team's chances to win another Stanley Cup championship with the core that etched its name on the trophy in 2011. One of five members of ...
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NHL burning questions: Revisiting every team's biggest issues at the end of the regular season Before this NHL season got underway, we highlighted one big question every NHL team faced as they began a new campaign. With the regular season now behind us, it's time to revisit those questions and see what answers we have. After 82 games, some of ...
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Anthony Davis on future with Pelicans: 'I can't be mad if I'm here next year' The New Orleans Pelicans' season is over and Anthony Davis made it to the very end, even though he didn't really want to. It was weird and uncomfortable and awkward at times, but he — and everyone else — all made it through. On the cusp of an uncertain ...
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Reds use late homers to rally for 2-1 win over Marlins CINCINNATI — Jose Iglesias led off the eighth inning with a tying homer — only Cincinnati's second hit of the game — and Jesse Winker connected one out later, rallying the Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. After dropping ...
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Cousins leads Warriors past Pelicans; Curry leaves hurt Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. NEW ORLEANS (AP) – DeMarcus Cousins played a season-high 35 minutes while visiting the city he called home last season, drawing a mix of cheers ...
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Sharks captain Joe Pavelski scores goal with his face in Game 1 vs. Golden Knights In the win-or-go-home Stanley Cup playoffs, hockey players will do whatever it takes to score goals. Given that backdrop, Joe Pavelski was surely happy to get on the board Wednesday night, but he probably wishes it came in a lot less painful fashion.
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Jackie Young goes first as all Notre Dame starters are selected in WNBA Draft A frustrating end to her Notre Dame career didn't keep Jackie Young from taking her star turn at Wednesday night's WNBA Draft in New York. The Las Vegas Aces used the first overall pick on the versatile 6-foot guard from Princeton High School, who ...
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Keep Your Homophobia Away From Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's Support of Their Child This past weekend, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade did what parents around the world should all do: They supported their child. Dwayne Wade and Gabby Union supporting young Zion at Miami Pride is so beautiful, I could cry. I can't imagine having had ...
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Cubs place ace Lester on 10-day injured list, recall Collins CHICAGO (AP) — Left-hander Jon Lester was put on the 10-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs because of a strained left hamstring. Injured while scoring from second base on Ben Zobrist's single in Monday's home opener, the Cubs' ace will miss at least ...
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Report: Giants Receiver Sterling Shepard Agrees To Contract Extension Giants receiver Sterling Shepard, who was getting ready to enter the final year of his rookie deal, won't have to worry about the uncertainties that come with free agency. Instead, Shepard and the Giants agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $41 ...
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Washington Nationals cruise to 15-1 win, take 2 of 3 from Philadelphia Phillies in CBP... One-time Washington Nationals' prospect Nick Pivetta was off to a rough start this season, before he went up against his former team tonight, and gave up seven hits and seven runs over just 3 2⁄3 innings in Citizens Bank Park, in what ended up a 15-1 loss, ...
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Pistons top Knicks 115-89, clinch final playoff spot in East NEW YORK — Luke Kennard scored 27 points, Reggie Jackson had 21 and Andre Drummond added 20 points and 18 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons locked up the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot with a 115-89 victory over the New York Knicks on ...
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Duke freshman Barrett declares for NBA Draft DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- RJ Barrett is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. Barrett announced his decision Wednesday in a video posted on social media . He said playing at Duke is a dream but added that "it's also a dream of mine to play in ...
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Young Caps fan living in Vegas complains about wearing Golden Knights shirt to school Kasen Taylor, 7, is a Capitals fans stuck in the barren desert of Golden Knights territory, also known as Las Vegas. For Field Day, his elementary school gave students custom Golden Knights shirts to wear in support of Vegas' second consecutive Stanley Cup ...
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Sixers GM Elton Brand: 'It's possible' Joel Embiid might not be ready to start NBA playoffs PHILADELPHIA – Through all the rest and games off for "load management" over the last two months of the season, it was always assumed that 76ers star center Joel Embiid and his sore knee would be ready for when the playoffs begin this weekend.
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Bozak's late goal lifts Blues over Jets 2-1 in Game 1 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Tyler Bozak scored with 2:05 left in the third period to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference opening-round playoff series. Pat Maroon sent a ...
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US to play old foe Trinidad in CONCACAF Gold Cup LOS ANGELES — When the United States resumes competitive matches in June after a 20-month absence, it will quickly come up against Trinidad and Tobago, the nation that prevented the Americans from reaching the 2018 World Cup. The U.S. learned ...
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Cunningham selected 13th by the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Draft On Wednesday evening, Sophie Cunningham reached another one of her basketball goals. The Columbia native was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury with the 13th selection in the 2019 WNBA Draft. Cunningham became just the eighth Missouri player drafted ...
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Folau's anti-gay post condemned as 'unacceptable' SYDNEY — The governing body of Australian rugby has condemned an anti-gay post by Wallabies fullback Israel Folau on social media, saying it is "unacceptable" and "disrespectful." Folau, one of the sport's top players, published a message on his ...
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Mississippi State's Teaira McCowan taken by Indiana Fever in WNBA Draft Mississippi State women's basketball legend Teaira McCowan's hard work in a maroon and white uniform has paid off. McCowan was selected third overall by the Indiana Fever in Wednesday night's WNBA Draft. "It's an unreal feeling," McCowan said in a ...
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Next level, here they come: Sparks pick BU's Brown; Sky grabs Jackson early in 2nd This week is just a little more than half over, but Baylor's Kalani Brown has already led her team to a national championship in Tampa, Fla., traveled home to celebrate at the Ferrell Center and flown out to New York for the WNBA Draft. And now the Lady ...
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Big 12, ESPN+ agree to deal: Some KU, K-State games will be streaming only Third-tier media rights that have been owned by Big 12 schools will now belong to ESPN, the conference and cable sports network announced on Wednesday. Among the biggest changes: Kansas Jayhawks basketball fans will need a subscription to the ...
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Raiders News: Jalen Richard Agrees to New Contract After Isaiah Crowell Signing The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Jalen Richard to a new contract Wednesday. Retaining the restricted free agent provides Oakland with depth in the backfield. The team previously signed veteran Isaiah Crowell away from the New York Jets in ...
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UFC's Max Holloway Conor & Khabib Should Bury Hatchet ... And Work Together!! Could you imagine Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov as FRIENDS?!?! Max Holloway can ... telling TMZ Sports the UFC's most bitter rivals need to end their war and team up for good. First off, Max is FIRED UP to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 236 this ...
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TRO against BJ Penn details alleged domestic abuse Former UFC champion BJ Penn of Hawaii reportedly terrorized his estranged girlfriend in front of their two daughters and threatened to kill her family, according to a court statement that alleges a 10-year pattern of intimidation and physical, sexual and verbal ...
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Five moments defining UMass' run to the Frozen Four Every team playing for the national championship this weekend in Buffalo, New York, has a story. Some type of journey that separated them from the pack and made them contenders to not only make the NCAA Tournament but then survive the regionals.
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Steve Alford expected to be named Nevada's new head coach, per reports As Mick Cronin heads from the University of Cincinnati to UCLA, the Bruins' former coach is taking over - according to multiple reports - for the team that stunned the Bearcats in the NCAA Tournament in March of last year, rallying from a 22-point second-half ...
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Former San Antonio Commanders safety Stewart signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Former San Antonio Commanders safety Orion Stewart has signed with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Wednesday. Stewart is the 12th former Commander to sign an NFL contract. He made 23 tackles and a pair of interceptions with ...
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Louisville basketball receives notice of inquiry from NCAA The University of Louisville has received a verbal notice of inquiry from the NCAA regarding the allegations against the Louisville men's basketball program that were revealed during the FBI's investigation into college basketball corruption. A written notice of ...
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Former College Park star Quentin Grimes declares for NBA Draft Kansas freshman guard Quentin Grimes, who starred at College Park High School, declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Coming out of high school, the 6-foot-5 Grimes was thought to be a future first-round pick but struggled a bit in his one season with ...
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Mystics Select Kiara Leslie No. 10 Overall in WNBA Draft A former graduate guard for NC State, Leslie had a terrific 2018-19 season en route to helping the Wolfpack to a 28-6 record, a second straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, and the longest winning streak (21 games) and best start to a ...
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Tom Izzo: Nick Ward and Cassius Winston should 'take a look' at the NBA Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) dribbles up the court after stealing the ball from Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver (23) during the second half of theirNCAA Tournament Final Four game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 ...
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Nurse has Raptors prepared for important playoff run TORONTO – With much of the NBA community converging on Las Vegas for a USA Basketball minicamp in late-July, Nick Nurse sat in the lobby bar of the Encore hotel and contemplated the unique challenge ahead of him. He was about a month into his ...
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