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Cam Heyward says Mason Rudolph 'distraught' over slur allegation As news broke Thursday that Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was accusing Mason Rudolph of using a racial slur to appeal his indefinite suspension stemming from a fight last Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback sought out ...
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Carmelo Anthony's trainer says workouts molded new approach The trainer who led Carmelo Anthony's workouts over the summer and before his joining the Portland Trail Blazers cold turkey on Tuesday says the forward was able to stay NBA-ready by embracing an overhaul of his game. Trainer Alex Bazzell said in an ...
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Former Vikings kicker Fred Cox, who created the NERF football, dies at age 80 Fred Cox, the Vikings' all-time career scoring leader and the inventor of the highly popular NERF football, passed away Wednesday night at his Minnesota home. He was 80 years old. The Vikings issued a statement regarding Cox's death on Thursday.
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Rookie Maxx Crosby emerging as pass rusher for Raiders ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden spent much of last season lamenting how difficult it is to find good pass rushers after trading away Khalil Mack. A year later, it looks like Gruden and the Raiders might have found one in ...
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Thursday Night Football odds, spread: Colts vs. Texans picks, optimal predictions from expert who's 23-10 Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans look to get back in the saddle when they entertain the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football at NRG Stadium. Watson endured one of his worst performances of the year in Sunday's 41-7 loss at Baltimore, ...
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Rams coach Wade Phillips lauds Lamar Jackson as NFL's MVP, makes Michael Vick reference Lamar Jackson has become the front-runner to win the NFL MVP award. Jackson's MVP bandwagon just gained a new member in Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who lauded Jackson and the Ravens' rushing attack ahead of Monday night's game ...
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Bears look to salvage lost season, starting with Giants LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are searching for answers in a season that began with such promise coming off an NFC North championship. New York Giants right tackle Mike Remmers isn't quite ready to write them off. "They could flip a switch ...
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Dorktown: Bill Belichick keeps drafting good quarterbacks because he's bored Sunday we saw Jacoby Brissett, who used to be a Patriots quarterback, return from injury and lead the Colts to a win after taking back the reins from Brian Hoyer, who used to be a Patriots quarterback. Elsewhere, Jimmy Garoppolo, who used to be a Patriots ...
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The Six Pack: Ohio State-Penn State, Texas A&M-Georgia among best Week 13 college football picks We're getting back to the basics this week. When this column first started, it was called Pick Six, and it had a basic formula. I would identify my lock, an underdog, as well as an over and an under every week. Add in the two biggest games of the week, and voila ...
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Legalese, mistrust and late negotiating: How Colin Kaepernick and the NFL broke apart on workout The text message came at 2:28 p.m. ET on Saturday, ending two hours of silence. "Sorry," the message sent by Colin Kaepernick's legal team to an NFL attorney said. "We're going to go in a different direction." A process that unexpectedly commenced four ...
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SEC picks, games, odds for Week 13: Texas A&M has the chance to shake things up with a win at Georgia This week's slate of SEC games leaves plenty to the imagination, but can you imagine if things get a little crazy? They could. Texas A&M will make its first trip to Athens, Georgia, since joining the SEC, and has the chance to shake up the college football world ...
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Defense has been weak link in Cardinals rebuild TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Cardinals locker room was a jovial place on Tuesday afternoon, with players rushing through their post-practice routine so they could embark on a five-day break away from football. Arizona safety Budda Baker hopes he and his ...
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Best friends Matt LaFleur, Robert Saleh face off in Packers-49ers showdown SANTA CLARA – Matt LaFleur and Robert Saleh are best friends, so it would be no surprise that one had a favor to ask of the other this week. "I was messing with him the other day," LaFleur said Wednesday on a conference call with Bay Area reporters.
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Women's college basketball power rankings: No. 1 Oregon leads five Pac-12 teams in top 25 There didn't seem to be much doubt over who the No. 1 team in the country was in the preseason, but what little doubt there may have been has been erased following a 3-0 start by Oregon and just the second win by a college team over Team USA.
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Tua Tagovailoa's season-ending hip injury might have an NFL silver lining Before suffering a season-ending hip injury against Mississippi State, Tua Tagovailoa was steaming toward a football wasteland. The one-time Heisman frontrunner had played well enough to emerge as a likely top-five pick — and that meant a spot in a total ...
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Stefon Diggs investigating who 'new man on the Minnesota Vikings' is that Lizzo refers to in hit song Rapper and singer Lizzo's hit "Truth Hurts" has people everywhere belting the lyrics, "New man on the Minnesota Vikings," but just who is this player she is referring to? Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs says he is trying to get to the bottom of it, and insists it ...
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'Nobody cares anymore:' Lions-Redskins could be peak apathy LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Tom Brady thought it was ridiculous how many opposing fans there were at the Washington Redskins' home stadium. Sam Darnold said his road game at Washington almost felt like a home game. The Redskins haven't had much of ...
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Ben Simmons hitting a 3 is nice, but everything else he did in Sixers' win over Knicks even more impressive Ben Simmons hit his first NBA three Wednesday night against the Knicks. By the end of the game, it almost felt like a footnote to those who watched the entirety of the Sixers' 109-104 win at the Wells Fargo Center Wednesday night (see observations).
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Week 12 NFL picks against the spread, bets, odds: Raiders cover versus Jets The Rams, Saints, Packers and Patriots have been the top NFL teams against the spread this season at 7-3, and all four have pivotal matchups this week. The Patriots are 6.5-point home favorites over the Cowboys, while the Saints are 9.5-point favorites over ...
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred makes argument in favor of cutting more than 40 minor-league franchises As Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball continue to negotiate a new Professional Baseball Agreement, one point of contention between the sides has received more attention than any other: MLB's desire to delist nearly a quarter of the minors ...
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Patriots will see how good they really are against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys Around here we enjoy a luxury that is foreign to NFL outposts outside of Foxborough. We grade and parse wins. Assessing the lack of offense in the Patriots' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday or the general lack of competent competition in the ...
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Panthers' Christian McCaffrey Joins 99 Overall Club in Madden NFL 2020 Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has become the newest member of the 99 Club in Madden NFL 20. EA Sports announced Thursday that the 23-year-old achieved the elusive 99 overall rating: Madden NFL 20 @EAMaddenNFL.
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More injuries for Penguins as Schultz, Bjugstad out long-term All season the Pittsburgh Penguins' injury situation has been a case of one step forward only to be followed with two steps backwards. As soon as they get a key player back from one injury, somebody else seems to almost immediately exit the lineup with ...
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Sheldon Keefe says Maple Leafs have enough talent for quick turnaround GLENDALE, Ariz. -- New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills. There's a lot for his new team to learn and not much time to do it. The 39-year-old Keefe is ...
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2019 RSM Classic scores: Webb Simpson unsurprisingly leads after Round 1 at Sea Island After one round of play at the 2019 RSM Classic, we have a fairly no-name leaderboard, except for one. While golf's stars dominate across the pond in Dubai, Webb Simpson is the only noticeable figure stateside at Sea Island after he fired a 7-under 65 at the ...
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How to watch Browns vs. Dolphins: NFL live stream info, TV channel, time, game odds Cleveland (home) vs. Miami (away). Current Records: Cleveland 4-6; Miami 2-8. What to Know. The Miami Dolphins need to shore up a defense that is allowing points per matchup. They will square off against the Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at ...
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The Sports Report: Clippers outlast Celtics in overtime Howdy, I'm your host, Houston Mitchell. Let's get right to the news. CLIPPERS. Lou Williams scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Clippers, and Los Angeles rallied to edge the Boston ...
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Danny Ainge explains why Celtics fans shouldn't boo Kyrie Irving upon his return to Boston Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will return to Boston on Wednesday for the first time since walking away from the Celtics in free agency over the offseason. Though his departure after two seasons left a sour note for some fans in Boston, general ...
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De Minaur beats Shapovalov, levels Cup tie Alex de Minaur has fought back from a set down to keep Australia's Davis Cup hopes alive with a 3-6 6-3 7-5 quarter-final win over Canada's Denis Shapovalov. Australia's captain Lleyton Hewitt's decision to rest Nick Kyrgios for the opening singles rubber ...
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Nikola Vucevic has ankle sprain, Aaron Gordon diagnosed with ankle bruise Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic and forward Aaron Gordon will remain out after each underwent MRIs for ankle injuries Thursday. Vucevic has a right lateral ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days. Gordon was diagnosed with a right ...
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Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders out for season following thumb surgery While it needs a bit of help, No. 21 Oklahoma State is still alive for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game this season. If it is to get there, it'll have to do so without its starting quarterback. Spencer Sanders underwent surgery on his thumb this week, and it ...
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Deontay Wilder on Luis Ortiz's plan to go for broke in rematch: 'I'm willing to kill him' Despite a rash of tragic deaths caused by injuries suffered inside the boxing ring in 2019, Deontay Wilder has made it clear he has no plans to censor himself when it comes to talking up the danger of his legendary punching power. Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs), ...
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Did the Eagles' Nelson Agholor get caught on Twitter using a burner account? Eagles fans have been overly critical of Nelson Agholor this season, and it may have led to the receiver using a burner account on Twitter to defend his name. If you aren't aware, a burner account is when a public figure (like an athlete) will create a separate, ...
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John Sherman approved as new controlling owner of Royals ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — John Sherman was approved Thursday as the new controlling owner of the Kansas City Royals, and his group plans to close its deal to purchase the team from David Glass and his family next week. Major League Baseball owners ...
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NHL needs more rivalries like Sharks-Golden Knights LAS VEGAS — Joe Thornton had for years been a part of the Boston Bruins' storied rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens, and has dressed for countless games against both the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks in his 14-plus seasons with the Sharks.
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Rob Manfred: The statement that puts Astros in 'serious' sign-stealing trouble ARLINGTON, Texas — Rob Manfred sounds prepared to turn a smoking gun on the Astros. The baseball commissioner made clear Thursday, during a news conference at the conclusion of the owners' meetings, that the penalties for illegally, electronically ...
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Watch Bills vs. Broncos: TV channel, live stream info, start time Buffalo (home) vs. Denver (away). Current Records: Buffalo 7-3; Denver 3-7. What to Know. After two games on the road, the Buffalo Bills are heading back home. They will take on the Denver Broncos at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at New Era Field. These two ...
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Watch Iowa State vs. Kansas: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Football game No. 22 Iowa State (home) vs. Kansas (away). Current Records: Iowa State 6-4; Kansas 3-7. What to Know. The Kansas Jayhawks are staring down a pretty large 24.5-point disadvantage in the spread for Saturday's game. Kansas and the Iowa State Cyclones ...
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Johnson's 22 Leads Florida to 70-62 Win Over Hawks CHARLESTON, S.C. — Keyontae Johnson saw Florida's big lead shrink to almost nothing in the final minute. He made sure his teammates didn't let this one get away from the Gators. Johnson had a career-high 22 points to lead the Gators to a 70-62 victory ...
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Countersues Rape Accuser 7:43 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained Brown's countersuit in which he spells out his side of the story ... down to the graphic details. We'll hit these one by one ... -- AB's attorney says point-blank, "Brown did not rape Taylor, nor did he exert physical force upon ...
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Yale women's soccer coach out amid sexual misconduct allegations Yale University's head women's soccer coach has left amid accusations of sexual misconduct and an alleged consensual relationship with a student. Brendan Faherty is no longer employed at the university as of Wednesday following allegations laid out in ...
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Donovan Mitchell crosses Robert Covington to the floor, stares at Covington, sinks 3-pointer (video) Robert Covington can thank Jeff Teague for closing hard, leaving Donovan Mitchell too little time to give Covington the full James Harden-Wesley Johnson treatment. Mitchell scored 26 points in the Jazz's 103-95 win over the Timberwolves last night.
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KU's Self senses 'some frustration' from De Sousa over 12-game suspension of Wiseman Before winning an appeal, Kansas junior forward Silvio De Sousa faced a two-year NCAA suspension in response to his guardian allegedly receiving $2,500 from an Adidas representative during the recruiting process. Compare that to Memphis freshman ...
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Three things — besides the Seahawks — to watch around the NFL in Week 12 Here's a look at three things to watch around the NFL this weekend: FROM SUPER BOWL TO HOME UNDERDOG IN 10 EASY GAMES. The burgeoning potential dynasty that the Los Angeles Rams hoped they might become last January is now teetering on ...
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Kivon Bennett emerges to 'make my mark' as pass-rusher for Vols If Tennessee were to hand out a most improved player award after this season, Kivon Bennett probably would be one of the top candidates. To hear him tell it, his move from the defensive line to outside linebacker just kind of happened, and while it's taken ...
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No. 16 Auburn hosts in-state FCS team Samford Samford (5-6) at No. 16 Auburn (7-3, No. 15 CFP), Saturday at 12 p.m. EST (SEC Network). Line: N/A. Series record: Auburn leads 27-0-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Subscribe and Save. Act now to get a full year of unlimited digital access – just $49.99!
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Blues-Flames gameday lineup: Blais out, visa issues delay Brouwer debut ST. LOUIS -- Troy Brouwer was all set to play his first NHL game this season fresh off signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Blues on Wednesday for $750,000 but has to wait at least a couple more days. Brouwer, 34, was signed after the Blues put ...
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Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara have a lot in common — good news for the Panthers It's hard to knock Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara as football players. But this season has been a mixed bag for the two as their teams prepare to face off for the first time this year. For McCaffery, whatever this season may result in for the Panthers, there ...
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Arkansas vs LSU: Betting Line, Odds & Pick Joe Burrow and the No. 1 LSU Tigers (10-0) host the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-8) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Saturday. The matchup looks lopsided on paper, with the undefeated Tigers hosting a two-win team, but there are a few variables to consider ...
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Miami vs. FIU Football Prediction and Preview The Miami Hurricanes and the FIU Panthers will play each other in Miami this weekend, but on a neutral field. This weekend's game will be at Marlins Park at the old grounds of the Hurricanes' former football stadium, the Orange Bowl. Miami is coming in on a ...
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