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NFL Power Rankings, Week 10: 49ers hit No. 1; Ravens soar to 4 Remember the scene in Rocky IV when Rocky, bruised and battered in the opening minutes of his fight against the invincible Ivan Drago, lands a sweeping right cross that draws blood above Drago's eye? "The Russian's cut!" the announcer exclaims.
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Ex-Browns S Jermaine Whitehead apologizes for Twitter meltdown Calling his Twitter outburst "totally out of character," former Cleveland Browns safety Jermaine Whitehead apologized on his Instagram account Tuesday for his profanity-laced and threatening comments on social media following Sunday's loss at Denver.
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The College Football Playoff survey: 62 coaches' opinions and Jim Harbaugh's plan As the first official College Football Playoff ranking is revealed on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN App), so begins the annual hand-wringing over which team -- and conference -- will be left out. With only four teams in the current system, which is ...
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Miles Sanders making NFL history, Jake Elliott trending up and more crazy Roob stats Miles Sanders, Jake Elliott, Brandon Graham and more in a bye week edition of 10 Crazy Eagles Stats! SANDERS DOING IT ALL: With 336 rushing yards, 305 receiving yards and 314 kick return yards, Miles Sanders is the fourth player in NFL history with 300 ...
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NFL Power Rankings: B/R's Consensus Rank for Every Team Entering Week 10 And then there was one. Thanks to the Baltimore Ravens' impressive smackdown of the New England Patriots on Sunday night, there's one undefeated team left in the NFL. That undefeated team plays in the NFC West, which isn't a huge surprise—the ...
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Should the Bears cut Mike Davis to secure compensatory pick? After watching Eagles running back Jordan Howard abuse the Bears' defense for 89 yards and a touchdown in Week 9's loss in Philadelphia, it's worth asking what GM Ryan Pace was thinking when he initially tabbed free-agent signee, Mike Davis, ...
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Michael Bennett shines in debut for Cowboys, helps fuel blowout victory over Giants The decision to trade for Michael Bennett ahead of the NFL deadline has immediately come up roses for the Dallas Cowboys, and was quite the fancy feast for the veteran pass rusher in his debut against the catty New York Giants. The team landed the ...
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Nationals have World Series ring and strong core, but they'll need to spend for chance to repeat The Washington Nationals won the World Series for the first time in franchise history last week. Did you know that? They did. There's a trophy and everything. While at this writing the party has yet to fully subside, in certain corners of the organization the focus ...
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College football rankings: The Bottom 25 playoff picture begins to come into focus With the first set of College Football Playoff rankings being released this week, I thought it would make sense to take a look at the only playoff picture that matters. The playoffs for those smart enough to know the real champions are those who keep trying ...
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Why Dolphins' first win was good for their long-term future MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The tank got stuck in the mud on Sunday afternoon. As the Miami Dolphins (1-7) celebrated their first win by dousing coach Brian Flores with a postgame Gatorade bath, some proponents of the team losing games in order to secure ...
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NFL power rankings: After New England Patriots' first loss, who takes over No. 1 spot? NFL power rankings, post-Week 9 edition: 1. Saints (2): Very productive bye week as RB Alvin Kamara and TE Jared Cook got needed rest, and New Orleans' hold on first-round bye strengthened with team entering three-week blitz through NFC South. 2.
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Toledo vs. Kent State odds, line: 2019 college football picks, predictions from proven model on 105-69 run The Toledo Rockets will try to continue a run at a bowl game when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday night MACtion. Toledo has won four straight over Kent State and eight of the last 10 games between the teams. The Rockets could be ...
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Saquon struggles in 'MNF' loss: 'It will turn around' In a flash, Saquon Barkley showcased the explosiveness and astounding ability that delighted the Giants faithful in his rookie season. It was but a flash, though. Barkley was bottled up on Monday to a frustrating level as the Giants offense sputtered in a 37-18 ...
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Don't look now, but Derek Carr is playing the best football he ever has The Oakland Raiders finished 2016 with a 12-4 record, but were unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs in the Wild Card Round. The season essentially ended in Week 16 when Derek Carr suffered a broken leg, forcing rookie Connor Cook to be the ...
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The 5 essential qualities of every good captain's pick In the most critical ways, asking that question is the same as asking "What makes a good Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup golfer?" By my reckoning, it comes down to five qualities, and not necessarily in the order you might think. Starting with the least important ...
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Jermaine Whitehead apologizes for threatening tweets after they led to his release from Browns Jermaine Whitehead has apologized for his threatening tweets issued at fans who were critical of his performance during the Browns' loss to the Denver Broncos. Whitehead's tweets led to his release from the Browns on Monday. Whitehead, a veteran free ...
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Raiders' Arden Key reportedly expected to miss remainder of the season with a broken foot Arden Key, one of the Raiders' better reserve players, is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after sustaining a broken foot in last week's win over the Lions, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Key, per Rapoport, is getting a second ...
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NHL player poll: Most dreaded road trip, best dressing room, Gritty fatigue Welcome to the NHL Player Confidential. We canvassed the league, asking 50 players some pressing questions about the hot-button issues in their sport. Ever wonder what club has the worst visiting locker room? What road cities players dread the most?
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Hawks' John Collins suspended 25 games ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was suspended for 25 games without pay on Tuesday for a violation of the NBA's Anti-Drug Program after testing positive for a growth hormone. The NBA announced Collins, 22, tested positive for ...
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Though LAFC expect overseas interest in Carlos Vela, MLS MVP "wants to be here" LOS ANGELES – Last year, after Carlos Vela's excellent 2018 debut season in MLS, one of the biggest clubs in the world, FC Barcelona, came calling about the LAFC talisman. After smashing just about every single-season record in the book, John ...
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NBA suspends Hawks' John Collins for 25 games after failed drug test Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has been suspended 25 games after testing positive for a banned substance under the NBA's steroids and performance-enhancing drugs program, the league announced Tuesday. Collins tested positive for growth ...
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Minkah Fitzpatrick's takeaways spark Pittsburgh Steelers' turnaround Getty Images. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepts a pass during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 28, 2019, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images). Comment. By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com.
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Nneka Ogwumike, A'ja Wilson help US women wear down college hoops opponents Stanford and Oregon State each managed to stick with the U.S. women's basketball team for a little while but couldn't match the scoring output of Nneka Ogwumike and A'ja Wilson in a pair of exhibition games on the West Coast. On Saturday, Stanford led ...
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Nameless Warriors coming of age after first win at Chase Center SAN FRANCISCO -- In the minutes following Monday's 127-118 win over the Blazers at Chase Center, the Warriors' locker room looked more unusual than in years past. Gone were the cramped quarters of Oracle Arena along with the generational stars that ...
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Martinez? Betts? Benintendi? Could White Sox seek big splash via trade with Red Sox? When J.D. Martinez decided not to opt out of the remainder of his contract with the Boston Red Sox on Monday, you could hear the groans coming from the South Side of Chicago. "Here we go again." It wasn't quite like the Manny Machado saga from a year ...
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No. 11 Virginia's Diakite ready to assume leadership role CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mamadi Diakite smiles, like he knows something others don't. The The 6-foot-9 Virginia redshirt senior from Conakry, Guinea, Africa, sporting a bit of blonde hair, embraces that the defending national champions are picked to ...
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Lakers vs. Bulls odds, spread: 2019 NBA picks, Nov. 5 predictions from advanced computer model Riding a five-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday at the United Center. Both teams should be near full strength, with Kyle Kuzma (ankle) listed as probable for the Lakers, and Wendell Carter (thumb) and Otto ...
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Raiders' Arden Key (foot) likely out for rest of season A beleaguered Raiders pass rush took a hit on Sunday that's likely to hobble the unit for the remainder of the season. Oakland defensive end Arden Key broke his foot on Sunday against the Lions and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, NFL ...
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Draymond Green Is A Star, But Only In The Right System Coming into this season, it would have been hard to imagine a harder, faster fall from grace for the Golden State Warriors. Even after a surprising win Monday night over Portland, they have managed just two victories a couple weeks into the season, all while ...
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Pirates Make Roster Moves - Reinstate Members of Injured List The Pirates made a slew of roster moves to reinstate members of the injured list to the 40-man roster. The Pittsburgh Pirates had the seventh most amount of payroll dollars on injured reserve last season. With November 4 being the official start of free agency, ...
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Anthony Davis Doesn't Rule Out Playing in Chicago: 'It's a Possibility' Lakers big man Anthony Davis still is not ruling out the possibility of playing in his hometown of Chicago during his NBA career. Davis and the Lakers will play the Bulls for the first time this season on Tuesday night at the United Center. On Monday, he spoke ...
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AL.com All-Access: Predicting the initial College Football Playoff Top 4 for 2019 AP. LSU head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates a defensive stop against Texas during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/American-Statesman via AP). 1. By Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com. The College ...
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Electronic strike zone coming to Minor League Baseball in 2020, report says Minor League Baseball will implement an automated strike zone in some stadiums for the 2020 season, the latest evolution on the path to so-called robot umps, according to a report from The Athletic. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Network ...
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NBA TV now available via direct-to-consumer subscription NEW YORK -- The NBA is introducing a direct-to-consumer subscription option for NBA TV, a move primarily targeted at those who don't have cable or a package that already offers the channel. The league announced Tuesday that NBA TV will be available ...
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Colts' Kenny Moore II & Marvell Tell III Make Pro Football Focus' Week 9 'Team Of The Week' INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts lost a heartbreaker on Sunday, as they fell by a score of 26-24 to the host Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Despite the loss there were some positives to take away from this contest, especially considering starting ...
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Ten things you must know about next week's Nitto ATP Finals in London Group A consists of Nadal, Medvedev, Tsitsipas and Zverev; while Group B includes Djokovic, Federer, Thiem and Berrettini. By John Berkok. November 05, 2019. MORE TO WATCH. Shenzhen Highlights: Barty stops Svitolina for WTA Finals crown.
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Jake Muzzin to face Drew Doughty and the Kings for the first time since being traded During eight years together as Kings teammates, Drew Doughty's relationship with Jake Muzzin blossomed. The bond is layers deep, a connection crafted through the four playoff appearances, three coaching changes, two postseason-less summers, and one ...
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The Golden State Warriors Have Found A Player In Eric Paschall The Golden State Warriors have entered a new phase of their development. With Steph Curry and Klay Thompson out for the long-term, the Warriors are all about development and improving those lottery odds. Their task in recent days has become even ...
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Martinez Staying With Red Sox Puts Betts Boston Future In Doubt The immediate good news for the Red Sox is that J.D. Martinez is not opting out of his contract. The bad news is that Martinez's decision could put the future of Mookie Betts in a Red Sox uniform in jeopardy. Baltimore Orioles v Boston Red Sox. BOSTON, MA ...
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Jakub Vrana named NHL's second star of the week after scoring five goals in two games The Capitals great week just got even better. Second-line winger Jakub Vrana was named the NHL's second star of the week after notching his first career hat trick. The first star was Elias Petterson of the Vancouver Canucks and the third star was Mike Smith ...
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Five in focus: It's open season on Florida State's 2020 class The Florida State Seminoles fired head coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, kickstarting a coaching carousel that we had expected to be quiet. Taggart's dismissal means it will be open season on Florida State's 2020 commits — a few who have already ...
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MLB rumors: Yankees among 'best fits' for Astros' Gerrit Cole? When it comes to the best pitchers on the free-agent market, there's right-hander Gerrit Cole, and then there's everybody else. Cole is the leading contender for the American League Cy Young Award after going 20-5 with an AL-best 2.50 ERA and MLB-best ...
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Projecting the College Football Playoff's first ranking release In a rankings reset that will set the tone for the rest of the year, the CFB Playoff committee will announce its initial set of rankings Nov. 5 (sometime between 8-8:30 p.m. CT, ESPN) between the first and second games of the Champions Classic. Below is our ...
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Daniel Jones commits three more turnovers in Giants' fifth straight loss EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It's getting ugly early for the New York Giants, who have lost five straight after falling to the Dallas Cowboys 37-18 on Monday at MetLife Stadium. It's fair to start wondering if this organization has any chance to meet owner John ...
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MLB scouts and execs weigh in on who could be Mets manager Carlos Beltran's bench coach Terry Collins comes to mind, but other experienced candidates could also fit. By John Harper | 11:16AM. Share: Terry Collins/Pete Mackanin/John Gibbons. John Harper, SNY.tv | Twitter |. The Mets have a new manager at least partly because Mickey ...
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How one hat, one hug and some kind words turned some fans against Series-winning Nationals The World Series luster remained brilliant only five days for a segment of the Washington Nationals' fan base, who weren't happy with the Nationals' Monday trip to the White House. It has become custom for all championship teams to receive an invitation to ...
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NFL's LA Chargers may move permanently to London (report) AP. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). Comment. By Geoff Herbert ...
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Austin Grand Prix Provides Thrills With Lewis Hamilton Securing 2019 World Driving Championship Circuit of the Americas (also known as COTA) has been home to America's sole Formula 1 race since 2012. It is also where Lewis Hamilton would capture the 2019 World Driving Championship. The track is challenging, for sure, with 20 corners over some ...
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Niners Will Soon Welcome Back Several Key Starters Even with players such as Joe Staley, Ahkello Witherspoon, Kyle Juszczyk and Mike McGlinchey out with injuries in recent weeks, the 49ers have kept rolling. Now the Niners – the NFL's only undefeated team at 8-0 – will start to welcome some of those ...
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Taylor Hall called out NJ Devils fans for booing. But, does it really matter? NEWARK — Taylor Hall cupped his hand and put it to his ear after giving the New Jersey Devils a lead late in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He wanted to hear the fans loud and clear. Don't worry, Taylor, you're in New Jersey. These people will tell ...
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