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As-it-happens update August 14, 2019
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ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate said his doctor told him the fertility medication that was prescribed to him and led to a positive test did not include a banned substance. He claims the doctor added he had given it to ...
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ESPN
When the skirmish broke out in Saturday's Phoenix-Dallas game, the initial key questions were how long Brittney Griner would be suspended and how it would affect the Mercury's playoff hopes. But since then, another big question has arisen: How much has ...
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NFL.com
This past offseason, I took a lot of time refining my win-share metric. Basically, I am trying to better quantify a player's value to the team on each snap of every game all season long. Projecting player win-share and performance ahead of this season is based ...
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CBSSports.com
Let me preface this by saying Aaron Rodgers would probably want you to know that the headline you just read is probably "clickbait" and might also contain "code words" that were specifically designed to make you, the reader, click on this story while making ...
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CBSSports.com
It's a good thing "Hard Knocks" airs on HBO because Antonio Brown shared a few details about his frostbitten feet this week that might have been too grotesque for network TV. Although Brown still hasn't talked to the media about his injured feet, the Raiders ...
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SB Nation
The NFL and Jay-Z's Roc Nation announced a partnership to both bolster the league's entertainment offerings — most notably the Super Bowl halftime show — and address the social issues that have sparked protests from Colin Kaepernick and other NFL ...
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CBSSports.com
Because of their gargantuan salaries, instantly recognizable faces and eight-figure social media followings, NBA superstars are understandably difficult for fans to relate to on an everyday basis. So when the league's elite are faced with life-altering decisions, ...
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ESPN
Joseph Tsai is closing in on an agreement to purchase the controlling interest in the Brooklyn Nets from majority owner Mikhail Prokhorov, sources confirmed to ESPN. The deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the week, would value the team ...
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NHL.com
Zach Werenski is expected to sign a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets before the start of training camp in September, his agent told The Columbus Dispatch on Tuesday. "I have been in communication with the [Blue Jackets] throughout the summer," ...
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ESPN
CHICAGO -- Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole underwent tests on his right hamstring on Wednesday, a day after he was a late scratch in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Cole experienced discomfort in his leg while ...
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ESPN
MEDINAH, Ill. -- For the second straight week, Tiger Woods spent most of his pre-tournament pro-am round doing more chatting than playing, electing not to hit full shots on the back nine at Medinah Country Club. But unlike at Liberty National last week, where ...
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The New York Times
ATLANTA — The Mets' hopes of building off their blistering stretch of winning took a discouraging turn on Wednesday when Jeff McNeil, the All-Star infielder-outfielder, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain. McNeil, who is hitting ...
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Golf Channel
MEDINAH, Ill. – The PGA Tour has moved across the country, but the slow play discussions that boiled over at last week's Northern Trust are still having an impact on the eve of the BMW Championship. Pace-of-play regulations were on the agenda for the ...
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NBCSports.com
Game 2 of the Bay Bridge Series could be an offensive outburst Wednesday at Oracle Park in San Francisco as struggling right-handers Homer Bailey and Tyler Beede take the mound. Bailey has an 8.17 ERA over five starts since the A's acquired him in a ...
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NJ.com
Here we go again. pic.twitter.com/7OWYbIlm16. — New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 14, 2019. (Mobile app users please click here to see the video of Gary Sanchez's home run.) NEW YORK — Watch above as Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez hits a ...
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Bleacher Report
Alex Iwobi has said one of the key reasons he opted to leave Arsenal and join Everton was to throw off the "youngster tag" he had at the Emirates Stadium. The 23-year-old has been at Arsenal since 2004 and made his senior debut in 2015. Over the last four ...
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The Tennessean
EAST RUTHERFORD - Giants wide receiver Golden Tate accepts responsibility for his actions that resulted in the four-game suspension that will keep him out of uniform until October once the regular season begins. Calling the loss of his appeal "tough to ...
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Sporting News
Michigan's top rival will always be Ohio State, but this week Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh has taken exception with another school from a neighboring state. Earlier this week, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell (who spent 16 years as an assistant at Ohio ...
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New York Post
When the pity stops, the hate starts. At least that is how Baker Mayfield is perceiving the reaction to the Browns this offseason, with the quarterback having a slew of offensive weapons at his disposal. The Browns were 0-16 two seasons ago and drafted ...
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Vancouver Sun
Texas Rangers (59-60, third in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (51-72, fourth in the AL East). Toronto; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Kolby Allard (0-0, 4.15 ERA) Blue Jays: Sean Reid-Foley (2-2, 2.36 ERA). Article continues ...
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FOXSports.com
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-handed pitcher Ray Black on Wednesday and optioned fellow right-hander Jake Faria to Triple-A San Antonio. More Brewers coverage. Brewers' Keston Hiura breaks out of slump in a big way · Brewers recall RHP Ray ...
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Tallahassee.com
The countdown to the launch of the ACC Network is into single digits. Thursday at 7 p.m. marks one week from the launch of the linear network, capping off a process that has lasted more than three years since ACC Commissioner John Swofford officially ...
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New York Post
Andrew Cashner failed to help the Red Sox's starting rotation, but he could become their desperate bullpen savior. After posting a brutal 8.01 ERA over six starts since being acquired by the Orioles last month, Cashner was pulled from the rotation but earned ...
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Heavy.com
The Cleveland Browns explosive offense has caught the attention of former All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson — formerly known as Ochocinco — a man who knows a few things about must-see TV. The Browns looked sharp in their preseason opener ...
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Bleacher Report
Jurgen Klopp is famed for his jovial demeanour, and Georginio Wijnaldum has revealed the Liverpool manager's upbeat attitude extends to even the most serious of occasions. According to the Dutch midfielder, in order to relieve the tension ahead of ...
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cleveland.com
Corey Kluber is set to make his next rehab start Sunday at Triple-A Charlotte for the Columbus Clippers. (Associated Press Photo). 0. By Joe Noga, cleveland.com. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco are set to take the next steps in their ...
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PEOPLE.com
"When taken in its full context, my position is that I wholly respect and support the women's game and am encouraged and excited by its growth both internationally and here in the U.S.," Frank de Boer clarified. By Rachel DeSantis. August 14, 2019 02:46 PM.
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ESPN
Queens Park Rangers have called on UEFA to take action after the club's under-18 side abandoned a game last week because of alleged abuse from opposition players. During a friendly game against AD Nervion on their preseason tour of Seville, QPR ...
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cleveland.com
Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig was sworn in this week as a U.S. citizen. (AP Photo/Jim Mone). 0. By Joe Noga, cleveland.com. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Yasiel Puig only recently became a member of the Cleveland Indians, but the enigmatic outfielder ...
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Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Red Wings announced on Wednesday that it has traded a 2020 fourth-round draft pick to Tampa Bay for forward Adam Erne. Erne, 24, scored a season-high seven goals and 13 assists in 65 games last season for Tampa. He had two power play ...
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Tacoma News Tribune
TNT's Gregg Bell on Jamar Taylor, quietly a standout this month, battered runnings backs and more from Seahawks camp day 14. SHARE. <style>.mcclatchy-embed{position:relative;padding:40px 0 56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden ...
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MASNsports.com
In turning their season around, the Nationals have rebounded from a low point of 12 games under .500 to a high point of nine games over .500. They've had several chances to climb to 10 games over but to date haven't been able to reach that level. They'll ...
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TheStreet.com
Alex Morgan, the captain of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team that won the 2019 FIFA World Cup in France this summer, is one of the most famous women athletes in the world. Her net worth is estimated at $3.2 million. Her net worth relative to, say, ...
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Sports Illustrated
Paul George? Zion Williamson? Who is having the best offseason in basketball? The Crossover combs through the NBA summer and ranks the five best options. By Khadrice Rollins. August 14, 2019. The summer of 2019 has produced one of the best NBA ...
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For The Win
If there's one thing a coach hates to see at practice, it's a lack of effort — or even the appearance of a lack of effort. That means that players are expected to run to their spots on the field and hustle all the time. But at some point, you'd think Tom Brady would get ...
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NFL.com
The Cleveland Browns pulled a tire-screeching U-turn, going from laughingstock to hyped Super Bowl contender in an offseason. The unique flip has players going from digging themselves out from the avalanche of refuse, to contending with the pressure of ...
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New York Post
As the Orioles prepare to limp out of the Bronx, they can take solace in that they may not be baseball's most embarrassing team. The Tigers shared a helpful reminder of their incompetence during an 11-6 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Kyle Seager already ...
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Sounder At Heart
The Reign have had 37 different players on their roster at various points this season due to injuries and national team absences, yet somehow still sit in a playoff spot. Fresh Faces and Senior Leaders Help Squad Overcome Adversity — REIGN FC: THE ...
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For The Win
ESPN is taking its cross promotion to the next level for the start of the college football season, and although it's all happening at "The Most Magical Place on Earth," fans probably won't be thrilled about this. For the first College GameDay show of the season for ...
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Wiz of Awes
Aside from Bradley Beal, who even got a less than desirable player rating, it might not be too fun to play with the Washington Wizards current roster in NBA 2K20. Don't anticipate a stellar rating for the squad. But for the gamers out there that want to rep the ...
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PEOPLE.com
The 23-time Grand Slam champion's injuries raise questions about her performance ahead of the U.S. Open starting August 26. By Georgia Slater. August 14, 2019 11:44 AM. FB Twitter More. Pinterest Email Print Send Text Message. Video Player is loading.
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Stillwater News Press
The Oklahoma State football team held its first scrimmage of fall camp on Sunday, which was closed to even OSU personnel who typically get to take in such practices. There's no word as to why it was such a tight-lipped practice, but it's entirely possible that ...
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Federal Baseball
Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo talked to 106.7 the FAN in D.C.'s The Sports Junkies this morning about the progress Nats' ace Max Scherzer has made in his rehab from the mild rhomboid strain which landed him on the Injured List back on July 29th.
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NASCAR
Playoff pressure has ramped up in recent weeks, with drivers shuffling for position in the provisional 16-car postseason field. But as the hourglass sands start to trickle out with just three races left in the regular season, the tension and potential for sparks ...
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UW Dawg Pound
You, the fans here at SB Nation, have spoken and the Washington Huskies debut at #13 in the preseason edition of the FanPulse rankings. SB Nation FanPulse Preseason Poll. For those that might have missed the initial announcement, this year throughout ...
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Stuff.co.nz
If Ross Taylor had any lingering demons seven years on from his lowest cricketing moment, he did a great job of hiding them at Galle International Stadium. Back at the scene of his last test series as captain in 2012 before being removed, Taylor produced ...
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BBC Sport
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she has "never really felt very supported" by other women in sport. South Africa's three-time world 800m champion will not defend her title in Doha in September after a setback in her challenge to the restriction ...
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Boston.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck will likely miss the rest of the preseason with an injury near the front of his left ankle. Colts general manager Chris Ballard says he isn't sure if the injury will keep Luck out of the Sept. 8 season opener against the Los ...
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Metro
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is copying former club Liverpool by signing Harry Maguire and playing with a trio of 'pacey' forwards. The Red Devils kicked off their Premier League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 ...
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RTE.ie
Sam Bennett maintained his incredible form at the BinckBank Tour on Wednesday, producing another late surge to make it a hat-trick of stage wins. He is the first rider in the Tour's history to win three stages in a row. The Bora-Hansgrohe rider pipped Jasper ...
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