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Astros' Justin Verlander wins second career AL Cy Young Award Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander added to his already lengthy Hall of Fame résumé on Wednesday, when he was announced as this year's American League Cy Young Award winner, edging teammate Gerrit Cole. Verlander received 17 first-place votes ...
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Paul George likely to make Clippers debut Thursday at Pelicans HOUSTON -- Paul George is likely to make his LA Clippers debut on Thursday at the New Orleans Pelicans, barring something unexpected, coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday prior to the Clippers' 102-93 loss to the Rockets. "Maybe tomorrow or whenever ...
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James Wiseman ineligibility could cost Memphis East High School state title The Memphis East High School basketball team, which won a 2017-18 state championship with Penny Hardaway as its coach and James Wiseman as its star player, is in danger of being stripped of its title because Wiseman and another player were ineligible ...
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Austin Rivers trolls his dad, Doc Rivers, into a technical foul, ejection at end of Rockets' win over Clippers There was some hope that we would see Paul George's Los Angeles Clippers debut on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets, but while we still have to wait to see him in action with his new club, we were treated to a dramatic contest. It wasn't the ...
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Signing day: Big 12 basketball led by Kansas, Texas Tech; Oklahoma State lands top recruit College basketball's early signing period has begun. Here's our breakdown of National Signing Day from around the Big 12: Kansas is doing just fine. Even in the wake of the NCAA notifying Kansas of allegations that it committed three Level I violations (the ...
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How To Defend Navy's Option Offense: Six Keys To Success It's time for the annual "triple option" matchup for Notre Dame. This weekend the Fighting Irish host No. 21 Navy (7-1), which will bring its option offense to South Bend. It's an incredibly unique offense, and it's even more of a unicorn in the modern era of spread ...
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No. 7 Gophers offense putting up historic numbers under Ciarrocca MINNEAPOLIS — With no game on the schedule the week before Minnesota played Penn State, most of the Gophers coaches hit the road for recruiting. Kirk Ciarrocca hung back and crafted the game plan to beat a Nittany Lions defense that entered with the ...
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Dziagwa's 7 3s lead Cowboys to 73-54 win over Charleston CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Thomas Dziagwa had 21 points, all off 3-pointers, as Oklahoma State took control in the second half to beat College of Charleston 73-54 on Wednesday night. The Cowboys (3-0) used a 15-0 run right after halftime to open a ...
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How the Rangers are walking down dual paths in free agency to fill a pressing need at third base SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - If anything became clear during the MLB GM meetings, which wrapped up Wednesday afternoon, it's that the Rangers are taking a far more aggressive approach to free agency than in recent years. General manager Jon Daniels kicked ...
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Nwora helps No. 4 Louisville roll past Indiana State LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Nwora scored 21 points, Dwayne Sutton added 14 and No. 4 Louisville shot 59% from the field to run past Indiana State 91-62 on Wednesday night. The Cardinals (3-0) made 14 of their first 17 shots for a 16-point lead through ...
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Mavericks vs. Knicks: NBA live stream info, watch online, TV channel, start time, odds, prediction, pick There are six games on the docket for Thursday night in the NBA, and one of the most interesting contests takes us to Madison Square Garden. There, in the World's Most Famous Arena, the New York Knicks will host the Dallas Mavericks and welcome back ...
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Northwestern hangs on for 72-63 win over Providence EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Young had 16 points and Anthony Gaines added 14 points as Northwestern raced to a big lead and hung on for a 72-63 victory over Providence Wednesday night as part of the Gavitt Tipoff Games. Miller Kopp had 12 points and ...
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant continues impressive rookie season with game-winner over Hornets Ja Morant was the No. 2 pick in the draft this summer, but heading into the season you wouldn't have known. All of the hype surrounding this year's rookie class had been funneled into Zion Williamson mania, and for good reason, to be fair. But the No.
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Celtics Beat Wizards 140-133 Despite 44 Points From Beal BOSTON — Jayson Tatum was so disappointed in his last game that he went to the team's practice facility later that night to work on his shooting. The Boston Celtics forward could go straight home on Wednesday. Tatum followed up his historically bad ...
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Under what circumstances would the White Sox trade for Mookie Betts? SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nothing seems to be off the table for the White Sox this winter. But certain moves might be the centerpiece, while others might be hiding behind the salt shaker. One of the biggest questions in baseball right now is what the Boston Red ...
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Lakers' Anthony Davis Talks 'Mixed Emotions' of New Orleans Return vs. Pelicans As Anthony Davis prepares for his first game back in New Orleans, the Los Angeles Lakers forward admitted to having "mixed feelings." "I love that city, I love the city of New Orleans. I have so many friends there that turned family, multiple properties ...
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Toolson scores 22 to carry BYU over S. Utah 68-63 PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Toolson scored 22 points, including a dagger of a step-back 3-pointer in the waning seconds as Brigham Young narrowly defeated Southern Utah 68-63 on Wednesday night. Dalton Nixon had 13 points and seven rebounds for ...
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Is it time for the NFC East leading Cowboys to panic? Ezekiel Elliott, Travis Frederick don't think so. FRISCO — The Cowboys have put themselves in a precarious position after squandering a fast start. The margin for error is razor thin in the final seven weeks of the regular season. Panic? Not yet. Ezekiel Elliott points out this team still leads the division.
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Players' Mental Health Becoming Major Issue in Cricket BRISBANE, Australia — A serious health concern is emerging in Australian cricket. The first test of the home summer starts in Brisbane next week and Australia has three players out of the selection frame because of mental health reasons. Veteran allrounder ...
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Deep ball still an issue for Bills strong-armed Josh Allen For a strong-armed quarterback, Josh Allen isn't surprised by concerns being raised about his inability to hit a deep pass this season. Turns out, the Buffalo Bills' second-year starter happens to be wondering the same thing. "That's the question, isn't it?
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Photos: Colgate basketball visits the Carrier Dome to take on Syracuse SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Colgate Raiders visited the Carrier Dome on Wednesday and fell to the Orange 70-54. Colgate basketball vs. Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com. Colgate guard Nelly Cummings (0) draws a blocking ...
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Son's surprise diagnosis inspired Fauria's marathon broadcast In Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, one of Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart's most iconic performances, the actor portrays a rookie U.S. Senator forced to launch into a filibuster that requires him to speak without ceasing for about 25 hours. For the movie ...
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The worm will turn: Florida State looking to return to winning, profitable football | Jim Henry Florida State's financial challenges across athletics are real. That being said – and documented – how can the Seminoles make it work financially if their new football coach, say a Bob Stoops, for example, is a splashy, expensive hire? How do they wiggle free ...
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Week 11 Welcome to Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 11 of the NFL season. In this week's quarterback edition, we feature two former first overall draft picks, both of whom could be in for rough outings this Sunday. * Reminder: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is intended ...
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Jamie Collins was doing backflips during Patriots' practice While the Patriots warmed up for practice on Wednesday, linebacker Jamies Collins was busy doing something else. In a video shot by WPRI's Morey Hershgordon, Collins can be seen nailing a backflip while the rest of the team warmed up with tackling ...
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College football Week 12 predictions for big games At this point of the regular season, all you want is hope. Hope there's a chance you can reach your conference championship game and hope a College Football Playoff berth isn't entirely out of the question. The Georgia Bulldogs head into the Deep South's ...
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Frigid-shooting USF men fall to IUPUI TAMPA – A USF season seemingly destined to again go deep into March seems a bit imperiled here in mid-November. With primary offensive weapons David Collins and Laquincy Rideau sidelined for long stretches due to foul trouble, the Bulls finished with ...
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Still sizzling via shootout: Caps beat Flyers 2-1 The homecoming of Radko Gudas and the roadcoming of Matt Niskanen featured two of the early season Metro Division bests in the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. Who would win the battle of the offseason defenseman trade? Brendan Leipsic ...
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No. 11 Texas Tech rolls to 103-74 win over Houston Baptist Texas Tech coach Chris Beard called a timeout after his No. 11 Red Raiders, playing at a neutral site about 120 miles from their campus, had three turnovers without getting off a shot and quickly fell behind to Houston Baptist. "Just upset with our start. I didn't ...
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Islanders extend point streak to 13 with 5-4 win over Toronto Maple Leafs With a nervy 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the New York Islanders extended their point streak to 13 games. Picking up 25 of 26 possible points. The Islanders offense exploded once again as they downed John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs ...
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Arizona State basketball trying to settle back into routine after trip to China The basketball season has barely started but it has been anything but a normal one for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Coach Bobby Hurley's squad returned on Saturday from a 10-day trip to China where it played and lost its regular-season opener to Pac-12 ...
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No. 3 Michigan State braces for huge challenge in beefy No. 12 Seton Hall Michigan State's time at the top of the college basketball rankings didn't last long, but that hardly means the run of games against some of the best teams in the nation is changing. Coming off Sunday's one-sided victory at home over Binghamton, No.
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AP source: Peat has surgery on broken arm, out about 6 weeks New Orleans Saints starting left guard Andrus Peat has had surgery to repair a broken arm and is expected to be sidelined about six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of ...
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Are Minnesota Timberwolves finally seeing the real Andrew Wiggins? Efficient and productive, Andrew Wiggins seems like a changed player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is he capable of sustaining that and finally begin to reach his potential? Since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2014, Andrew Wiggins' level of play has ...
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'Skins scoop: Increased reps have Haskins ready to embrace starting quarterback role LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – On Sunday, Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins makes his first start at FedEx Field when the 'Skins host the New York Jets. While this marks his first home start for the Redskins, Haskins has been present at the ...
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers gearing up for clash with Roughriders in West Final Sitting just one win away from a berth in the Grey Cup game, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers returned to the practice field after two days off. The Bombers have started to prepare for the all-or-nothing West Final against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday.
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A lot of cash, a lot of tries: Billionaire unveils bold new rugby comp Global Rapid Rugby will kick off next March with a 10-round competition featuring teams from Fiji, Samoa, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Australia and will conclude with a $1 million final at Perth in June. The competition is backed by a Western Australian ...
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UConn falls to St. Joseph's STORRS — Dan Hurley sat at the podium for about 15 seconds following UConn's 96-87 loss to St. Joseph's on Wednesday night and, for perhaps the first time in his 18 months as the Huskies' head coach, appeared at a loss for words. He shook his head, ...
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Toronto Raptors: Game preview, TV channel, how to watch live stream The Portland Trail Blazers (4-7) host the Toronto Raptors (7-3) Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Here are the details: What: Blazers vs. Raptors, 7 p.m.. TV channel: NBC Sports Northwest (Comcast/Xfinity channel 37, or 737 for HD). How to watch live ...
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Was It Right To Fire Hockey Night In Canada's Don Cherry? Up here in Canada, there is a bit of a raging pre-winter storm taking place. While hockey isn't the sole national sport—it's actually lacrosse in the summer and hockey in the winter—it is as stereotypical a way to describe Canada as it is beer, donuts and snow.
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Texas CB Jalen Green issues apology for targeting penalty on Kansas State receiver Texas cornerback Jalen Green issued a statement Wednesday and apologized for his targeting penalty on Kansas State's Wykeen Gill last weekend. Green was ejected and will sit out the first half of this week's game against Iowa State, per NCAA rules.
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