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NBA insiders' top picks to coach LeBron and the Lakers With the departure of Luke Walton on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers have two different jobs to fill -- but only one head-coaching position available. The first responsibility: get a buy-in from LeBron James in the final years of his prolific career. James' presence ...
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2019 NBA playoffs: 11 questions that will define the first round of the postseason The regular season is in the rear-view mirror as 2019 NBA playoffs are set to start on Saturday afternoon. Before the games get going this weekend, here are 11 questions that could define the first round: ...
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Sources: Griffin agrees to job as Pels' president David Griffin has an agreement in principle to become the next president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. Griffin will take over the franchise and oversee the trade process for ...
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Final 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Luka Doncic, Trae Young top deep, talented class Well, folks, the 2018-19 NBA season is in the books, and that means most of the rookies we've been following in these rankings all season will be embarking on their summer programs to try to improve their games. With that in mind, it's time to turn our ...
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Why DeMarcus Cousins doesn't want people to call him 'Boogie' anymore Programming note: Watch the pregame edition of Warriors Outsiders on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., streaming live on the MyTeams app. DeMarcus Amir Cousins was born on Aug. 13, 1990 in Mobile, Alabama. To many, he goes by "Boogie," -- a nickname that was ...
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Kansas PG Devon Dotson Declares for 2019 NBA Draft; Return a Possibility Kansas guard Devon Dotson announced Friday that he has filed the paperwork needed to enter the 2019 NBA draft. According to ESPN.com's Jonathan Givony, Dotson released a statement in which is suggested that returning to Kansas for his sophomore ...
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NBA Playoff Predictions: Plenty of Warriors love…and Bucks, too It's prediction time… and of course we're talking Golden State Warriors a lot. How could we not? They are the most talented team, they've won the last two titles, and they are the clear favorites for good reason. However, we've got love for the Bucks (and ...
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Sharks' young players ramping up team's physicality in series vs. Vegas SAN JOSE -- In a series as hard-hitting and physical as the current Round 1 matchup between the Sharks and the Golden Knights, you expect to see players like Evander Kane and Micheal Haley getting into the mix and making some noise. But Team Teal is ...
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White Sox send reliever prospect Zach Thompson from Triple-A to Double-A The No. 24 prospect in the White Sox organization is going to back to Birmingham. Zach Thompson, a relief pitcher who had a tremendous 2018 campaign, was sent down from Triple-A Charlotte to Double-A Birmingham, those teams announced Friday.
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Angels see their six-game winning streak blown away by Cubs' bats On an afternoon where the wind whipped at 19 mph and the ball flew out of the ballpark with minimal effort, the Angels on Friday mustered little against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Angels were outslugged by three home runs and lost 5-1.
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Arkansas Derby contender Omaha Beach gives Mandella another chance at Run for the Roses HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Richard Mandella is a Hall of Fame trainer who's enjoyed a slew of Breeders' Cup victories and international success, but he's never been associated with Kentucky Derby fever. In fact, it's been 15 years since Mandella saddled a horse ...
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These former Bucks and Wisconsin athletes will be suiting up in the NBA playoffs The Bucks are the best team in the NBA and will be the squad everyone is chasing in the 2019 playoffs, though there are several other familiar names and faces who will be playing for other teams during the postseason. Three of the four games that kick off ...
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2019 Draft Snapshot: Tight Ends The 2019 NFL Draft is less than two weeks from today. The first round of the annual event will begin at 7 p.m. (CT) on April 25 in Nashville. The Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party will coincide with the opening night. It is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. on April 25 at ...
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Shawn Johnson planned to run the 2019 Boston Marathon, but can't. It's for a good reason. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson planned to run the 2019 Boston Marathon along with her husband, Washington Redskins long snapper Andrew East. The duo have excelled in sports that require short bursts of speed rather than long, sustained ...
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Nebraska hires former head coach Sadler as Hoiberg assistant LINCOLN, Neb. — New Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has hired two new assistants, including former Huskers head coach Doc Sadler. Hoiberg said Friday that he has hired Sadler, Matt Abdelmassih and Bobby Lutz as assistants. All three ...
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Cubs' Caratini goes on IL with hand injury, needs surgery CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs placed Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a broken bone in his left hand, sidelining the backup catcher for four to six weeks. The 25-year-old Caratini is scheduled for surgery on Monday. He had been ...
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Judge Dismisses Hearing on Robert Kraft Sex Video Without Ruling After 3 Hours An attorney for Robert Kraft said during a court hearing Friday the public release of video showing the New England Patriots owner engaged in sex acts at a Florida spa on two occasions in January would do "irreparable harm." Michele Steele of ESPN ...
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Falcons sign two safeties as insurance With both starting safeties recovering from season-ending injuries, the Falcons signed some insurance Friday. The Falcons signed Chris Cooper and Afolabi Laguda to two-year contracts. Free safety Ricardo Allen (Achilles) and strong safety Keanu Neal ...
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Guess what show the New England Patriots were mentioned on last night? Here's a clue: '—heel of —ortune' Guess what TV show the New England Patriots were mentioned on Thursday night? Here's a hint: It was _heel of _ortune! Advertisement. In the Thursday night episode , the Patriots were featured in the fourth puzzle, under the category "Headline." After one ...
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UFC 236 predictions -- Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier: Fight card, odds, expert picks, start time UFC 236 may not carry the traditional star power fans have grown accustomed to, but don't mistake that for bad matchmaking. In his first move up to 155 pounds, featherweight king Max Holloway gets to jump the line a bit in taking on Dustin Poirier in an ...
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USC's Kevin Porter Jr. Declares for 2019 NBA Draft USC's Kevin Porter Jr., will declared for the 2019 NBA draft and hire an agent, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. The shooting guard from Seattle, Wash., averaged 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 47.1% shooting from the field during his ...
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In any language, Dirk Nowitzki deserves our never-ending thanks Thank you. While there are not enough words in Webster's Unabridged to adequately pay homage to Dirk Nowitzki, those two are a good place to start. So let's give thanks – in many, varied ways. Or, as we started his 21st and last season way back in October, ...
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Statements From Washington Redskins President Bruce Allen And Linebacker Reuben Foster STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT BRUCE ALLEN. "Everyone in this league is held to a higher standard. Reuben understands that his past actions have led a lot of people to doubt him, and he has committed to doing the work necessary to earn the trust of his ...
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Tkachuk, Smith lift Flames over Avalanche 4-0 in Game 1 CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The buzz in the crowd started when Mike Smith came up big with some slick saves during the second period. The chants of "Smitty! Smitty! Smitty!" continued throughout the rest of the game — until the veteran goaltender and the ...
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Chicago Bulls: Reviewing "Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story" It's 2011. The Cubs are still trying to break the curse, the Bears are coming off of a winning season, the Blackhawks are coming off of winning the Stanley Cup, but a point guard from Englewood was the talk of the town. Derrick Rose won the first MVP trophy for ...
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Jake DeBrusk does not participate in Bruins practice Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk, who said he was "100 percent" after taking his lumps in Game 1 against the Maple Leafs Thursday, was not in attendance at Friday's practice in Brighton. DeBrusk, whose turnover, penalty, and crash into the end boards ...
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Timberwolves' Jeff Teague picks up $19 million contract option In a move that became more a formality than a question, as injuries kept him sidelined this season, Jeff Teague will be picking up his $19 million player option for the final year of his contract, a source confirmed to the Star Tribune. Teague, 30, played in only ...
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Masters 2019: Here's what it's like to watch the Masters with Jack Nicklaus AUGUSTA, Ga. — Leaning back in his leather chair, eyeing the Masters telecast on a wall-sized TV while waving around a Moon Pie, Jack Nicklaus appeared to be just like any other golf fan on Thursday afternoon, save for his green jacket folded discreetly ...
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WATCH: Devils fans celebrate NHL draft lottery win, team getting No. 1 pick The Devils' win at Tuesday's NHL draft lottery, naturally, sent waves of celebration across the team's fanbase. After the results of the lottery revealed the Devils would jump up to the No. 1 overall pick in June's NHL Draft, fans went crazy about the potential ...
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Milwaukee River dyed bright green to celebrate the Bucks' NBA playoff run The river in downtown Milwaukee has been turned green — on purpose. It's not algae but a dye that has given the Milwaukee River an eye-popping bright green hue to celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks and the team's color as they head into the NBA playoffs ...
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McGill dumps Redmen team name after calls from Indigenous community Montreal's McGill University has announced it will change the name of its men's varsity sports teams — the Redmen — after Indigenous students, faculty and staff said the name is discriminatory. Suzanne Fortier, the principal and vice-chancellor of McGill, ...
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Should Edmonton Oilers bring back Ralph Krueger as President of Hockey Operations? Coach? This in from Southamption football club in the Premier League, their news that former Edmonton Oilers coach Ralph Krueger is moving on as team chairman: #SaintsFC can confirm that Chairman Ralph Krueger has departed the club. Read the full statement: ...
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When do Atlanta Braves make Freddie Freeman a lifetime offer? After handing out extensions to several of its young stars, it's time for the Atlanta Braves to do the same for their veteran captain. The Atlanta Braves have now locked up their young superstars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies to team friendly deals, so it's ...
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Unbeaten Marquez the 'king' of MotoGP Texas race From the moment Marc Marquez enters the paddock at the Circuit of the Americas, a feeling of inevitability settles over the track: This race seems already won. The reigning MotoGP champion has dominated the track from the year it opened, and the Repsol ...
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Jets' Brandon Tanev buzzing ahead of return to playoff hockey WINNIPEG — Do you think Brandon Tanev is jacked to get back into the Winnipeg Jets lineup for Game 2 tonight? He reminded reporters no less than four times that "it's playoff hockey" during his media scrum, just in case any of the scribes were not aware.
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Stormers rise from near-dead ... and dance Cape Town - Upset the applecart? The Stormers did a whole lot more than that on Friday ... they sent it tumbling off a cliff edge, shattering it into a million pieces of shrapnel. Simply, so much about their 41-24 humbling of the Rebels in their own Melbourne den ...
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Luke Wells remains unconquered as Durham make Sussex suffer again Durham 224 and 31 for 1 lead Sussex 202 (Wells 98*, Rushworth 4-41) by 53 runs. Sussex have unhappy memories of Chester-le-Street. It is where their promotion challenge came to grief last September as they were thumped by 186 runs and Chris ...
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Venus Williams Will Play Tennis on the Roof of Union Market This Summer Washington's pro tennis team, the Kastles, will play their 2019 summer season on the rooftop of Northeast DC's Union Market, team owner Mark Ein announced Friday. Jodie McLean, CEO of Union Market's developer EDENS, and Ward 5 council member ...
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US FAA Probes Drone Sighting Over Baseball Game at Boston's Fenway Park WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was investigating reports that a drone flew over Boston's Fenway Park during a baseball game, and the drone's manufacturer said the user apparently overrode a system ...
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CFL teams can't sign AAF players until contracts are voided The Alliance of American Football has suspended operations, but CFL clubs won't be able to sign players who are under contract with AAF teams until those contracts are officially voided. The CFL released a statement regarding the situation Friday afternoon.
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Penn State Blue-White game: Mostly sunny, warm weather predicted If you're planning on heading to Beaver Stadium for Penn State's Blue-White football game on Saturday, prepare for sunshine. Despite some rain falling throughout the day Friday, skies will clear by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather ...
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