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2020 NFL mock draft ... with a twist! What teams SHOULD do Welcome to my third annual mock draft ... with a twist! This is not to be a predictive piece by any stretch, but instead I will use my consulting services to help nudge teams in the right direction and tell them what they should do on April 23. If some of these teams ...
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DeAndre Hopkins-infused Cardinals will be NFL's Cinderella team What strange, scary days we're experiencing right now. Wherever you're reading this, I hope you're healthy and safe. And to the medical professionals on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, thank you. Thank you so, SO much. You're heroes. Me?
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2020 Cowboys free agency: Dontari Poe passes physical, officially signs with Dallas The Dallas Cowboys are no longer vegetarian, given the amount of defensive beef they've ordered in free agency. The team lost Robert Quinn to the Chicago Bears and Maliek Collins to the Las Vegas Raiders in the first wave, but immediately rebounded by ...
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Report: Bashaud Breeland Re-Signs with Chiefs on 1-Year, $4.5M Contract Free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky: Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky. Veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who had an interception in the Super Bowl, ...
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Ex-Bills RB Karlos Williams Rips Former BUF GM: Doug Whaley Can 'Drink Bleach' Nearly four years after being cut by the Buffalo Bills, running back Karlos Williams has not forgiven the team's former general manager Doug Whaley. The 2015 fifth-round pick discussed his anger with Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: "You know what's funny ...
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NFL Draft 2020: Examining what the 49ers Options are at Defensive Tackle DeForest Buckner was a huge reason for the 49ers defensive success last year. Buckner did a lot of the dirty work, regularly engaging in double teams to free up teammates. Arik Armstead was one of the bigger beneficiaries of Buckner, as Armstead posted a ...
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2020 NFL Draft Rumors: Lions Have Explored Trading Back from No. 3 Pick Two weeks away from the 2020 NFL draft, one team reportedly keeping their options open in the first round are the Detroit Lions. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Lions have had discussions with other clubs about potentially trading the No. 3 overall pick.
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As MLB weathers shutdown, 28 of its 30 franchises increased value, according to Forbes Major League Baseball is bracing for a multi-billion dollar hit to its industry this year. Yet if there's one group that can withstand a financial wallop wrought by the novel coronavirus, it is the game's 30 ownership groups. Forbes released its annual list of ...
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One year later: Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation as Lakers president It's hard to believe that it was just a year ago — especially with what's happened in the world in recent months — that Magic Johnson flipped the NBA world upside down with a few sudden, very unexpected words. Without warning, his time with the Los ...
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What Does Stephen Gostkowski Label As His Most 'Meaningful' Kick as a Patriot? Stephen Gostkowski's tenure in New England included several memorable moments. Whether it was during his rookie season in 2006 in which he kicked a 31-yard field goal to beat the San Diego Chargers in the divisional round of the playoffs, or the ...
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NBA HORSE participants, rules, matchups revealed: Trae Young, Chris Paul, Paul Pierce and more As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, we might be months away -- at least -- from sports leagues in North America returning to action. With that in mind, the NBA has had to turn to alternative forms of competition. The league put together an ...
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Kentucky Transfer Johnny Juzang Commits to UCLA; Averaged 2.9 PPG Last Year Johnny Juzang is transferring to UCLA after spending the 2019-20 season at Kentucky. "It's a crazy time in the world right now, and with this current pandemic, I think being close to home, and close to family and friends is so important," Juzang wrote. "I'm also ...
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NFL Draft 2020: 10 realistic targets for Buffalo Bills in 4th round The Buffalo Bills were active in free agency, signing eight new players, re-signing three of their own, and trading for elite receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. With both sides of the ball secure with strong depth at almost every position, Bills ...
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4-Star Safety Prospect Bryan Allen Jr. Commits to LSU over Florida, Arkansas Four-star safety Bryan Allen Jr. announced his commitment to LSU on Thursday morning: Bryan Allen jr @BJThaKid04. I decided to commit to Louisiana State University !! LSU #GeauxTigers https://t.co/BqZ4Idbiy1. Allen teased his decision on Wednesday ...
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Harvard Graduate Transfer Bryce Aiken Commits to Seton Hall; Averaged 16.7 PPG Former Harvard guard Bryce Aiken announced Thursday he will play for Seton Hall next season as a graduate transfer: Bryce Aiken @BryceAiken. It was always meant to be!!! https://t.co/hxT4fYqdjn. Aiken is from nearby Elizabeth, New Jersey and was ...
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2020 NFL Mock Draft: Chargers Revamp Offense in New Five-Round Projection The 2020 NFL Draft will kick off in exactly two weeks, albeit in a fully virtual form. With one of the biggest parts of the offseason just around the corner, Sports Illustrated released a new five-round mock draft that has the Los Angeles Chargers revamping their ...
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Today in Baseball History: Padres owner Ray Kroc freaks out Let's be 100% clear about something at the outset: if it were not for Ray Kroc — the man who turned McDonalds into a global fast food empire — the San Diego Padres would not exist. He truly saved the team in the city. The Padres began as an expansion ...
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Joe Burrow Rumors: Latest on QB's Potential Landing Spots Amid Trade Buzz Pretty much every sign points to Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow going first overall to the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 NFL draft. However, there has been a small amount of chatter connecting the former LSU star to the Miami Dolphins, ...
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It's Business As Usual At The NFL, But Three Teams Are Now Dangling In Stadium Limbo The National Football League may be the only professional sports league to come out of the coronavirus pandemic unscathed, but three teams may find themselves turning to plan B if the season begins as scheduled in August. The Las Vegas Raiders, as ...
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Deion Sanders, with big gray beard, says he loves Falcons new uniforms with one problem (well, two) Well, we found someone who likes the Atlanta Falcons new uniforms. And it's the man who is perhaps the most famous Atlanta Falcon of them all. Deion Sanders said he loves the new look. The Hall of Fame cornerback, who started his career with the Falcons ...
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Questions We're Asking About Michigan Hoops With Colin Castleton Transferring What does the Castleton (and David DeJulius') decisions mean for the potential additions to the roster? Essentially, what everyone wants to know is if DeJulius and Castleton both decided to transfer because they were told (or at least felt strongly) that ...
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NCPA Asking NCAA to Make Rule Changes During Pandemic Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National College Players Association is calling on the NCAA to make major changes to its rules. The player advocacy group is asking the NCAA to allow third parties the ability to pay for necessary student-athlete expenses ...
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Kobe Bryant's latest book, 'The Wizenard Series: Season One,' debuts at No. 1 on multiple bestseller lists Kobe Bryant's legacy was always about much more than basketball, and the late legend's most recent accomplishment is a testament to his projects off of the court. After concluding his 20-year Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016, Bryant ...
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Georgia Basketball: New targets appear in the transfer portal for the Bulldogs Since the season came to an end, almost every program has dipped its toe into the transfer portal. With close to 500 players in the portal, the possibilities are endless, which is why programs are reaching out to dozens of players. In this week alone, Georgia ...
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Mario Cristobal's recruiting pitch: 'Oregon is about doing it as opposed to talking about it' EUGENE — On-field activity has halted but Oregon's recruiting efforts have only intensified. While the commitment of graduate transfer quarterback Anthony Brown last week deservedly drew major attention to Oregon, the efforts Mario Cristobal and his staff ...
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Belarus' FC Dynamo Brest Using Mannequins to Replace Fans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Belarusian soccer team FC Dynamo Brest used mannequins in the place of fans in their 2-0 win over Shakhtyor Soligorsk on Wednesday. The club had fans purchase virtual tickets, then put their photographs on the heads of the mannequins as part of an ...
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Report: Players to Receive Full April 15 Paychecks Despite COVID-19 Hiatus NBA players will still receive their full paychecks on April 15 despite the league's coronavirus suspension, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Players received their full paychecks on April 1 as well, though that could change in May. The NBA and ...
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QB South? Saints' Drew Brees, Falcons' Dan Quinn react to Tom Brady joining division Don't look now, but the NFC South now has one of the NFL's best crops of quarterbacks. The division obviously got a boost when Tom Brady left the New England Patriots in free agency to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the South has two ...
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Report: Chris Johnson Under Investigation in Murder-For-Hire Plot Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is under investigation for his possible role in a 2016 double homicide, which authorities believe was retaliation for the murder of one of Johnson's close friends. He has not been charged and has denied ...
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Former Gophers receiver Tyler Johnson talks, Bob Sansevere listens After a record-breaking football career at the University of Minnesota, wide receiver Tyler Johnson is looking forward to an NFL career and the April 23-25 draft. Pioneer Press columnist Bob Sansevere chatted with Johnson about that and so much more.
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Report: WR prospect Bryan Edwards got protective boot off his foot It's a tough year to be a player coming into the draft off of an injury because of the regulations barring meetings with teams that were put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former South Carolina wide receiver Bryan Edwards is one of the players in that ...
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Former Fox execs stay free on $15M bond each in soccer case NEW YORK (AP) -- Two former 21st Century Fox Inc. executives were allowed to remain free on $15 million appearance bonds, three days after they were indicted as part of the U.S. government's investigation of soccer corruption. Hernan Lopez and Carlos ...
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Top247 RB Lovasea Carroll commits to Georgia Bulldogs Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Top247 running back Lovasea Carroll announce his commitment to Georgia on Thursday morning. The Bulldogs beat out the likes of South Carolina, Auburn and Florida for the highly-recruited prospect. Carroll becomes commit ...
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Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker named global ambassador for Special Olympics Devin Booker was already doing his part for Special Olympics. Now the organization is making him a bigger part of its cause. Special Olympics named Booker a global ambassador Thursday morning as the Phoenix Suns all-star joined a list of players with the ...
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World Governing Body UCI to Furlough Staff, Reimburse Event Fees LONDON — Cycling's world governing body the UCI said on Thursday it was furloughing its entire staff, either fully or partially, in a bid to "weather the storm" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. With international racing suspended until at least June 1 and ...
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Why the change in VAR protocol is a dig at the Premier League The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has published its changes to the Laws of the Game for next season, including a small but very significant tweak to the VAR protocol. With this came a statement from the IFAB that appears to be directed ...
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What social media is saying about Georgia's recent commitments Georgia football isn't letting up on the recruiting trail, as the Bulldogs have landed commitment on consecutive days. Micah Morris, a 4-star offensive tackle from Kingsland, Ga., got things started on Wednesday night. He is the No. 73 player in the 247Sports ...
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Report: Football Border War on brink of returning A football rivalry left for dead almost a decade ago, the Border War reportedly will be exhumed and brought back to the gridiron sometime in the not too distant future. University of Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk on Thursday in an email sent to donors ...
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Part 1: Behind The Scenes With Cole Kmet Before The NFL Combine In the first of a three-part series with Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet, Irish Illustrated and 247Sports bring Fighting Irish fans a behind the scenes look at the process leading up the NFL Draft. What was it like picking out an NFL agent? How difficult was that ...
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UFC 249 takes another hit as Rose Namajunas pulls out UFC 249 appears to be happening come hell or high water, but not without continued changes to the card. Former women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is the latest big name to pull out of the April 18 event, with no replacement announced as of ...
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Coyotes' Cameron Crotty: Pens entry-level deal Crotty inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Arizona on Thursday. Crotty had one more year of eligibility with Boston University but will instead make the jump to the professional ranks. In three seasons Terriers, the defenseman registered 10 goals and ...
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Raptors Rewind: Raptors face challenge in Game 3 on Warriors' home court We're running it back because they can't. With the National Basketball Association on hold for the foreseeable future, TSN and Sportsnet are airing the entirety of the Toronto Raptors' playoff run to the 2019 NBA title. You can watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals ...
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#NBATogetherLive: Tim Duncan named Finals MVP after leading Spurs past Knicks for 1999 NBA Championship In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs lifted their first Larry O'Brien Championship trophy, defeating the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, 4-1. Tim Duncan, in just his second season, was named Finals MVP, the first of three such honours and five NBA ...
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