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Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers' president of basketball operations In a stunning and impromptu 40-minute press conference before the Lakers' season finale against Portland, Magic Johnson announced he was stepping down from his role as the team's president of basketball of operations. The decision comes just over two ...
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Dirk stars for Mavs, makes retirement official DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki has confirmed his retirement from the NBA after 21 seasons, announcing to an overflow crowd at American Airlines Center that Tuesday night "is my last home game." Nowitzki scored a season-high 30 points and the Dallas Mavericks ...
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These 6 decisions spelled doom for Magic Johnson's Lakers Magic Johnson has stepped down as Lakers president of basketball operations, a moment that has inspired mixed emotions from fans across the country. The Lakers have been one of the most disappointing stories of the season. After signing the best player ...
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Gentry: AD got 'bad advice,' led to toxic situation NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said the fallout from the Anthony Davis trade discussions -- both for his team and the Los Angeles Lakers -- was the most "toxic" situation he's seen in over three decades in the NBA, while also ...
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Nick Bosa, the NFL draft's best prospect, is itching to return to the field NICK BOSA, WHO happens to be built like a baby rhinoceros, is chasing me. I'm moving as fast as my 41-year-old legs can churn through the uneven sand. We're on a private beach in South Florida, and there is a prop football in my hands, a detail that seems ...
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NBA scores, highlights: Heat's Dwyane Wade drops 30 in final home game; Nuggets look to take control of No. 2 seed The regular season has just two days remaining and the playoff race is really heating up. The Western Conference is especially tight aside from the Golden State Warriors locking up the top seed. The Denver Nuggets are currently second in the conference, ...
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Cavs' Drew unsure about future after tough year CLEVELAND -- Larry Drew survived one of his most challenging seasons as a coach. He's not sure he wants another one -- or if he'll even get it. Before Cleveland's season finale, a 124-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, Drew said "let's hope ...
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Gardiner, Maple Leafs eye vindication against Bruins in playoffs TORONTO -- Jake Gardiner said he is only looking forward and is determined to seek redemption when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at TD Garden on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, SN ...
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Boudreau will be back, but can Wild return to playoffs? ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The subject of Bruce Boudreau's future with the Minnesota Wild, the coach said, had not been broached with general manager Paul Fenton until a reporter quizzed the boss about it while they sat next to each other at the podium for ...
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Takeaways: Brett Anderson the A's stopper, Orioles learn about Laureano's cannon BALTIMORE — Opposing teams still do not seem to be getting the memo on Ramón Laureano's arm and the A's are totally fine with that. The A's outfielder struck again with another highlight-reel throw to nab a runner trying to score at home plate in the third ...
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'This is a game changer': Blackhawks buck the lottery odds, will pick third in the NHL draft When the Blackhawks' turn in the No. 12 position came and went during Tuesday night's draft lottery without their name called, general manager Stan Bowman knew they had defied the odds and secured a pick in the top three of the NHL draft. That's when the ...
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Reds end 8-game skid, drub Marlins 14-0 with 5 HRs CINCINNATI — Matt Kemp started Cincinnati's spree of three consecutive homers, Luis Castillo dominated again, and the Reds snapped their eight-game losing streak Tuesday night, beating the Miami Marlins 14-0 shortly after their manager and an ...
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Stephen Gostkowski Reportedly Re-Signs with Patriots on 2-Year Contract Stephen Gostkowski's tenure with the New England Patriots will continue after the two sides agreed to a new deal Tuesday. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Gostkowski will receive a two-year deal from the Patriots. The agreement comes after the team opted not ...
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Conners rides incredulous week all the way to the Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — As the man in the green jacket recounted the incredulous events of the past week, Corey Conners cocked his head to one side and smiled ever so slightly. Almost as if he couldn't believe it, either. A little over a week ago, Conners snatched ...
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LSU softball: Maribeth Gorsuch shuts down McNeese State in 4-0 win The LSU softball team didn't dominate McNeese State on Tuesday like the No. 1-hitting team in the Southeastern Conference might expect to. Pitcher Maribeth Gorsuch made sure it didn't matter. Gorsuch, a junior right-hander, tossed her team-high fifth ...
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Battle-tested Bolts eager to get second season underway The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs battle tested, the Blue Jackets winning seven of their final eight regular season games to earn a spot in the postseason as the final team in from the Eastern Conference. A month earlier, the ...
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DC United 0, Montreal Impact 0 | 2019 MLS Match Recap The Montreal Impact completed their six-game season-opening string of road matches with another positive result on Tuesday, stifling a Wayne Rooney-less D.C. United in a scrappy 0-0 draw at Audi Field. Both sides made changes to their starting XIs for this ...
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Ayesha Curry says San Francisco home prices have given her and Steph 'sticker shock' With the Golden State Warriors moving from Oracle Arena to the Chase Center in Mission Bay next season, the Curry family will most likely have to move out of their East Bay residence to make Stephen's commute easier. "That what I'm trying to figure out.
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Here's how Michigan basketball can replace early draft entrants Michigan basketball could look a lot different next season. Ignas Brazdeikis, Charles Matthews and Jordan Poole — the team's three leading scorers — all declared for the NBA draft on Tuesday afternoon. Per U-M, all three players intend to sign with an agent ...
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Beal averages 25-5-5; Wizards lose 50th, 116-110 to Celtics Bradley Beal's Washington Wizards were irrelevant long ago this season. He still had some personal business to take care of. Beal became the first player in Wizards franchise history to average at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists, while ...
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NFL free agency: Lions bring in veteran who will compete to backup Matthew Stafford The Lions have added a backup quarterback. Detroit has agreed to a deal with veteran Tom Savage, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. #Lions sign free agent QB Tom Savage: https://t.co/H8oOYxA9hi pic.twitter.com/ ...
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Curry exits with injury, should be fine for Game 1 NEW ORLEANS -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was injured early in Tuesday night's 112-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs this weekend, coach Steve Kerr said. The Warriors initially ...
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It's time to get instant replay out of sports I used to be a general proponent of all instant replay in sports, intent on getting every call right, but this college basketball season and a key moment in Monday night's national championship changed my mind. Incessant reviews disrupt the game's rhythm, but ...
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The 2019 IndyStar Indiana All-Stars have a heavy in-state college feel The Indiana high school boys basketball class for 2019 was a strong one, which left IndyStar Indiana All-Stars game director Mike Broughton with a lot of tough choices. "There were probably 18 to 20 kids that were really close to making the team," Broughton ...
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A way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college basketball season Virginia pulled off one of the great redemption stories in NCAA Tournament history, winning its first national title a year after losing to a No. 16 seed in the first round. The bad news: it's seven months until the next season. The confetti is still being swept up in ...
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Bruins' Krejci brings out his best in the playoffs BOSTON — The Boston Bruins' top line of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak might be the best in hockey and they eviscerated the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs last year. That trio no doubt will be a focal point for the ...
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Late blasts by Robles, Soto propel Nats to wild victory PHILADELPHIA - Bryce Harper's early home run brought out a mighty roar from the Philly faithful. Victor Robles and Juan Soto's late home runs brought out the boos. And the Nationals-Phillies rivalry just got ratcheted up to a whole new level. Brushing off ...
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Recruiting class lifting Arizona Wildcats into early Top 25 projections for 2019-20 Thanks to their top recruiting class, the Arizona Wildcats have jumped into all the national early Top 25 projections for next season. The picks range from 14 (Sports Illustrated) to 25 (USA Today) — the Sporting News earlier had UA ranked No. 22 — while ...
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers played last season with a broken leg GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers' 2018 season began with a broken leg and ended with a concussion that he admitted was "scary" — as if missing the playoffs and playing at a level well below his established norms wasn't bad enough. Although, perhaps the ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Declines Role in 'Space Jam 2': 'I Don't Like Being in Hollywood' As displayed by his approach to the point forward position, Giannis Antetokounmpo is vastly different from any athlete in the NBA. Mirroring his on-court dexterity is Giannis' objection to some of the fame and celebrity that other superstar players crave. In fact ...
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Wizards PG John Wall isn't sure if he'll return next season Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he is not sure whether he will be able to play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall spoke to reporters at halftime of the Wizards' last regular-season game Tuesday night. He said his goal ...
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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Rashford nears new £78m Manchester United deal The striker is set to sign a massive contract to stay at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford is nearing a new contract with Manchester United that will pay him £78 million ($102m) over five years, according to the Mirror. With his current deal set to expire at the end of ...
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Shane Lowry admits he sometimes 'pinches himself' playing at the Masters after coming from humble Offaly beginnings SHANE LOWRY is heading to Augusta with no fear as he bids to win his first Major title. The Clara native, 32, is making his fourth Masters appearance but has made the cut just once, en route to finishing tied-39th in 2016. Shane Lowry in action at last years ...
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