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The Rare Greatness of Max Scherzer Has Never Been More Evident As Max Scherzer enters the month he will turn 35, he comes off a month in which he dominated in a way few pitchers ever have. In an era of launch-angle swings and endless waves of home runs, Scherzer's unmistakable talent can't go unnoticed. By Tom ...
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How the Sixers can evolve with Al Horford The Philadelphia 76ers seemingly entered the offseason with a straightforward gameplan. What they had last year was good enough to win a championship—their starting five outscored opponents by 173 points, which was 26 more than any other ...
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How the Jazz went from losing Gordon Hayward to building a contender in 2 years When Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2017, it was supposed to be a death knell for the Utah Jazz. Small market franchises, even ones as stable and well-run as Utah, are not supposed to be recover from losing a player they ...
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2020 NFL Draft fits for AFC East teams: Players to watch this college season who'd be ideal need-fillers The AFC East has belonged to the Patriots during the Tom Brady era, but it'll be strange seeing the Patriots take the field without Rob Gronkowski in 2019. The Dolphins are clearly rebuilding, and will have an assortment of needs in 2020. Quarterback is likely ...
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Inside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's Plot to Team Up in Brooklyn BROOKLYN — The discussion began months ago. Before the playoffs. Before the trade deadline. Before all the rumors and the Zapruder hallway film. Long before things went haywire in Boston. Long before things got awkward in Oakland. A friendship had ...
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Trade Grades: Heat deal Hassan Whiteside to Trail Blazers for Moe Harkless and Meyers Leonard, per report The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers are swapping some players. According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Heat are trading center Hassan Whiteside to the Blazers in exchange for forwards Moe Harkless and Meyers Leonard.
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Report: Enes Kanter, Celtics Agree to Contract After Al Horford Joins 76ers The Boston Celtics bolstered their frontcourt with a double-double threat Monday when they signed big man Enes Kanter. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium first reported the deal, with Ian Begley of SNY noting it's a two-year agreement worth $10 ...
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Major League Baseball sets home run record for second consecutive month as homer-happy 2019 season continues If you've been following along with Major League Baseball this season, you know that something is off about the baseballs. We've noted before -- and commissioner Rob Manfred has since conceded publicly -- the balls are more aerodynamic, leading to more ...
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Stralman signs three-year contract with Panthers Anton Stralman signed a three-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Monday. Financial terms were not released. The 32-year-old defenseman had 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) in 47 regular-season games with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season ...
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How a Rugby Star's Homophobic Posts Got Australians Arguing About Religion SYDNEY, Australia — Religion isn't a welcome dinner subject for most Australians. The country has grown increasingly secular, and in one recent poll a majority said religion did more harm than good. Sports, though, is a different matter — it's a national ...
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Vesey traded to Sabres by Rangers Jimmy Vesey was traded to the Buffalo Sabres by the New York Rangers on Monday for a third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 26-year-old forward had an NHL career-high 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) in 81 games with New York last season.
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NBA Free Agency 2019: Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade between Heat, 76ers hits snag; Miami working to finalize deal The Miami Heat sent shockwaves through the NBA on Sunday when they reportedly agreed to acquire Jimmy Butler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the trade hit a snag as Miami still had work to do to get the salaries to match up ...
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NBA Rumors: Are the Warriors Going to Trade D'Angelo Russell? The first day of free agency in the NBA did not disappoint, with a flurry of signings and deals with players combining to agree to almost $3 billion in deals. The first of the dominoes that fell started with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving going to the Brooklyn Nets ...
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Cori Gauff, 15, Seizes Her Moment, Upsetting Venus Williams at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England — Cori Gauff, a 15-year-old American who grew up admiring the Williams sisters, made her Wimbledon debut on Monday by defeating one of them. Gauff's 6-4, 6-4 victory over the five-time singles champion Venus Williams in the first ...
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MLB All-Star Game 2019 countdown: Home Run Derby field comes into focus The field for the 2019 Home Run Derby is becoming more clear. Pictured here are last year's participants. (Nick Wass, Associated Press). 0. By Joe Noga, cleveland.com. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Major League Baseball's 90th All-Star Game is just eight days ...
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Alleged mastermind negotiated $30,00 bounty in botched hit that injured baseball star David Ortiz, police say (CNN) The man accused of conspiring to have his cousin killed, in a shooting that left former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz badly injured, negotiated a $30,000 bounty with a group of hit men, Dominican police said. Victor Hugo Gomez Vasquez, the alleged ...
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This English player may be the one who shuts down Megan Rapinoe in World Cup semifinal LYON, France — Few players at the World Cup are hotter right now than Megan Rapinoe. Lucy Bronze may be one of them, though, which makes Tuesday's semifinal between England and the United States all the more enticing. As England's starter at right ...
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AP Source: Rangers sign Panarin to 7-year, $81.5M deal NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers' rebuild just took a giant leap forward. Winger Artemi Panarin, the top free agent available this offseason, signed a seven-year, $81.5 million deal to join the Rangers, a person with knowledge of the signing told The ...
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Anthony Davis told players his trade plan before season; Elfrid Payton: 'Didn't affect us' When Anthony Davis' trade demand hit the mainstream in January, most fans were some combination of shocked and incensed, but the same can't be said for his Pelicans teammates. That's because the superstar center told them months earlier, point guard ...
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How Verstappen and Red Bull ended Mercedes' dominant run of victories SPIELBERG, Austria -- If the French Grand Prix was a showcase of everything that's wrong with modern F1, the Austrian Grand Prix proved there is still plenty right with the sport. Despite having the same cars, the same drivers and the same rules, all the ...
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Where the Caps stand heading into free agency: Roster, salary cap and needs The NHL free agent window opens at noon on Monday and the Capitals are among the 31 teams ready to add to their roster. Here's a quick look at where the team stands heading into free agency. According to CapFriendly.com, Washington currently has 17 ...
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NHL free agency rumors: Latest news, reports, updates, trade chatter The wait is over. Following the St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup title, all the talk in the NHL has centered around the upcoming free agent market, with the Sharks playing a central role in the festivities. San Jose already re-signed defenseman Erik Karlsson to a ...
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Seth Curry agrees to 4-year, $32 million contract with Dallas Mavericks: Reports The Portland Trail Blazers face the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at Moda Center on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Sean Meagher/Staff. 0. By The Associated Press. Seth Curry is returning to Dallas as a free agent after a year ...
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Ezekiel Elliott to discuss Las Vegas incident with Roger Goodell, report says Could another suspension be on the horizon for Ezekiel Elliott? The Cowboys running back will have a meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York on Tuesday regarding an incident at a music festival in Las Vegas earlier this year, ESPN ...
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Tour Confidential: Is Tiger Woods getting enough reps? Check in every Sunday night for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in the sport, and join the conversation by tweeting us @golf_com. This week we discuss Tiger Woods' preparation for The Open, the Rocket ...
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Sri Lanka claim narrow win over West Indies DURHAM, England (Reuters) - Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 23 runs in the Cricket World Cup on Monday as Nicholas Pooran's counter-attacking knock of 118 went in vain for the Caribbean side. Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - Sri Lanka v West Indies ...
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Cleveland Indians trade minor-league RHP Asher Wojciechowski to Baltimore Orioles for cash CLEVELAND, Ohio — Asher Wojciechowski was voted to the Triple-A All-Star Game last week, but instead of packing his bags for El Paso, Texas, the 30-year-old righty is heading back to the show. Wojciechowski was dealt by the Cleveland Indians to ...
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Kemba Walker won't be like Kyrie Irving, and that's perfect The Boston Celtics don't look quite as good on paper as they did at this time last year. They're losing Kyrie Irving, a superstar and a player who has hit big shots at the biggest moments on the NBA's biggest stage. But Kemba Walker, who until now has toiled ...
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Detroit Red Wings sign Patrik Nemeth, who nearly lost an arm on the ice The Detroit Red Wings signed former Colorado Avalanche defenseman Patrik Nemeth on Monday, the first day of NHL free agency. Here'w what you need to know about the 27-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden.
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EA Sports releases Madden ratings for Raiders rookies and 2019 NFL draft class Sure, getting drafted in the NFL is cool — but every college prospect really wants to be featured in Madden. The popular sports game causes a stir this time every year when the ratings for each player begin to leak out, and recently the 2019 rookie class was ...
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Houston Rockets: Why Daryl Morey Can't Be Questioned Now Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey has missed out on acquiring Jimmy Butler and it appears the Rockets will be standing pat, but does that really make his stint with the Rockets a failure? Should his reputation really have taken a hit? The Houston ...
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Tsitsipas falls in first test as Fabbiano avenges 2018 Wimbledon loss Entering Wimbledon, Stefanos Tsitsipas was tipped as one of the players capable of ending the Big 3's dominance at the All England Club. On Monday, the world No. 6 was tripped up at his first hurdle. Thomas Fabbiano eliminated Tsitsipas, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 ...
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool open to Coutinho return? The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need? TOP STORY: Coutinho to return to Anfield? Philippe Coutinho could ...
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Phil Kessel's Going To Arizona After A Messy Breakup With The Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins accomplished the inevitable. After Phil Kessel rejected a trade to the Minnesota Wild, the Pens found an agreeable new team for him, all the way out in Arizona. On Saturday, Pittsburgh traded Kessel, a 2021 fourth-round pick, and ...
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Brazil and Argentina mired in pressure for Copa América tie BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Brazil will be under pressure for its future and Argentina for its past when they meet in the Copa América semifinals on Tuesday at Mineirão Stadium. The hosts need the title to try to calm the waters for coach Tite until the ...
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A lengthy Summer League checklist reflects Pistons influx of young talent LAS VEGAS – Juggling a rotation is one of the most delicate aspects of an NBA coach's responsibility. It's not usually a huge concern for Summer League coaches. But Sean Sweeney will have to spend considerably more time figuring out how to juggle ...
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Celtics free agency 2019: Kyrie Irving's departure makes him Boston's No. 1 enemy | Matt Vautour Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. The Celtics won 108-105. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer). 1. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com.
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Djokovic sends warning shot as he begins Wimbledon title defense On Monday, Novak Djokovic sent a warning shot to his rivals after easily handling Philipp Kohlschreiber in his Wimbledon opener, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3. "In order to win straight-set matches against, for example, Kohlschreiber, my first-round opponent, a very good, ...
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Ball boy collapses in Wimbledon scare Not everyone can withstand the intense summer heat. During the first day at Wimbledon, a ball boy collapsed while working Court 11 as Feliciano Lopez took on Marcos Giron. The court is located in an area with no surrounding shade. While the heat only ...
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Winger Brandon Tanev joining Penguins on six-year deal The Penguins are adding some bite to their bottom six. Shortly after NHL free agency began Monday, the Penguins signed veteran winger Brandon Tanev. The deal is for six years with an average annual value of $3.5 million. Jets coach Paul Maurice called ...
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In a depth signing, Blues add forward from Australia The Blues are on the board in free agency _ but it's nothing earth-shattering. The team has agreed to terms with forward Nathan Walker on a two-year deal according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. It's a two-way contract, paying Walker $700,000 this coming season ...
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Canucks bolster defense with Myers, Benn signings The Vancouver Canucks have bolstered their backend, signing both free agent defensemen Tyler Myers and Jordie Benn as silly season began on Monday. The Myers deal comes in at five years and $30 million for a $6 million annual average value.
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Can England end semi-final jinx? Lucy Bronze believes Lionesses' hunger can help them roar to World Cup victory It will not just be a World Cup final that England will reach should they overcome the United States in the sweltering heat of Lyon on Tuesday evening. It will, at last, be a psychological barrier breached, not just for the women but the men who wear the Three ...
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Cricket World Cup 2019: What's the mystery behind India losing to England? By Chiranjib Sengupta, Assistant Editor. England's Chris Woakes, second right, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of India's Rohit Sharma, during the match at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Image Credit: AP. Dubai: In India, saffron is known as the colour of ...
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Montreal Canadiens Rumour: Offer Sheet For Sebastien Aho? The Montreal Canadiens headed into free agency with lots of cap space. They cleared even more of it yesterday when they dealt Andrew Shaw to the Chicago Blackhawks and Nic Deslauriers to the Anaheim Ducks. With close to $15 million in cap space for ...
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NASCAR at Chicagoland 2019 Results: Alex Bowman Wins 1st Career Race An early rain delay didn't stop Alex Bowman from prevailing at NASCAR's TheHouse.com 400 event from Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday. The victory is the first of Bowman's career after 134 races on the Monster Energy circuit. He moved into the top spot ...
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Irish Open betting preview and tips from Ben Coley Golf expert Ben Coley has three strong fancies for the Irish Open, plus a trio of outsiders for the first-round lead. Recommended bets. 2pts e.w. Rafa Cabrera Bello at 33/1 (1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7) · 2pts e.w. Martin Kaymer at 33/1 (1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) · 2pts e.w. Danny ...
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Spezza a sensible value bet by Leafs For more than a decade, Jason Spezza spent the prime of his career torturing the Toronto Maple Leafs from the nation's capital. Now, the Maple Leafs – bargain shoppers during the free agency period with one major contract outstanding – are tapping the ...
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John Robinson to Join Football Staff BATON ROUGE – John Robinson, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and longtime head coach at Southern Cal and the Los Angeles Rams, is joining the LSU football staff as a senior consultant to head coach Ed Orgeron, the university ...
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Andy Murray close to confirming mixed doubles partner and drops Serena Williams hint Andy Murray admitted he's close to naming his mixed doubles partner at Wimbledon, while hinting Serena Williams is still in the running. The three-time Grand Slam champion will partner Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert – who crashed out to last year's ...
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