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Nick Bosa: Replacing DeForest Buckner no easy task for 49ers SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 and has even bigger goals for himself as he enters his second season. For Bosa, meeting those expectations figures to be more ...
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Michael Jordan didn't retire just because of Jerry Krause, who continues to be disproportionately vilified During episodes five and six of "The Last Dance" -- ESPN's 10-part, ratings-shattering, documentary chronicling Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls -- former Bulls GM Jerry Krause was, yet again, dunked on mercilessly as his role as the central ...
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LSU Cornerback Kristian Fulton May Not Start Right Away in Tennessee, But He is the Future for the Titans There haven't been many stories like that of Kristian Fulton, LSU's two-year starter at cornerback who was just picked up in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. A five-star recruit coming out of Rummel High School in 2016, Fulton ...
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Kobe Bryant was closest to Michael Jordan we will ever see, due largely to one uncanny link in their games "You can't compare anyone to Michael Jordan ... BUT ..." It's the starting point of a common, heated basketball argument between friends, colleagues or newfound Twitter rivals. We all agree that there has been -- and likely will never be -- another Michael ...
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Jazz Downplay Any Rift Between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell Dennis Lindsey knew the question was coming. What's up with Donovan and Rudy? In a state of the Jazz video call on Tuesday—one of the few on the record interactions the media gets with team officials these days—Utah's top exec answered a variety of ...
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Five LSU Players Appear in Mel Kiper's 2021 NFL Draft Big Board/Best Available by Position Rankings The 2020 NFL draft was a glowing success considering the circumstances and while we don't know what next year's draft will look like, we have a pretty good indication of who will be in it. On Tuesday, ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper released his first 2021 draft ...
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Charles Barkley doesn't see his friendship with Michael Jordan being repaired: 'I feel sadness' As much as "The Last Dance" has provided us with unseen footage of Michael Jordan's glory days with the Chicago Bulls in the '90s, it's also drudged up some old grudges. Despite being friends for over 20 years, Charles Barkley said that since he criticized ...
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Chuba Hubbard Wins Cornish Trophy (This article was generated by Oklahoma State Athletics Media Relations). STILLWATER – Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard was named the winner of the Cornish Trophy on Wednesday, presented in a ceremony live on YouTube. The award is ...
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Premier League's big decision amid coronavirus: Will they have a summer of soccer, or lawsuits? The good news for Premier League fans is that there really only are two obstacles standing in the way of a return from the pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. One of them may well be out of their hands, and yes, it's partly their fault at this stage.
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It will be awkward as Bill Belichick chases Don Shula's records Bill Belichick, still coaching the Patriots at the age of 68, will go into his 70s chasing the ghost of Don Shula, who died Monday at the age of 90. Belichick is all about football history, and that makes him all about Don Shula. Shula is the winningest coach in NFL ...
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Baltimore Ravens Picked to Reach Super Bowl in 4 of Top 8 Scenarios The Baltimore Ravens were picked to make the Super Bowl in four of the top eight scenarios by prognosticators BetOnline. The potential matchups and odds consist of: New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens 30/1. San Francisco 49ers vs Baltimore Ravens ...
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Video: Tom Thibodeau Reacts to Rumors About Knicks, Rockets and Nets HC Jobs Tom Thibodeau's name has cropped up in rumors regarding several potential NBA coaching vacancies, but the former Bulls and Timberwolves coach is dismissing the talk—at least for now. "They're just rumors. That's what it is," Thibodeau said Wednesday ...
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NCAA appeals committee upholds violations and show-cause order for ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie The NCAA on Wednesday announced that an appeals committee upheld findings from the NCAA's Committee on Infractions that determined former UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie violated head coach responsibility and ethical conduct rules during ...
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Concacaf president: World Cup qualifying format for 2022 will have to change The far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to reshape Concacaf qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to Concacaf president Victor Montagliani. In an interview with OneSoccer's Gareth Wheeler, Montagliani said ...
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Eli Manning: Tom Brady Will Have Tough Transition with Bucs The entire NFL is struggling through a unique offseason due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's been especially challenging for players moving to new teams. The biggest name to change teams this year has been Tom Brady, who left the New England ...
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Could Willie Mays have been home run king if he played at Oracle Park? Five innings into the home opener in 2004, Barry Bonds got the pitch he was waiting for. He dropped his bat, arched his back and watched as the ball sailed over the cheering fans in the arcade and toward McCovey Cove, splashing down just in front of a man ...
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Is Kevin Durant Better Than Larry Bird? Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks says whether Kevin Durant could return in a resumed NBA season is the $110 million question. But I've got another one. With The Last Dance inspiring many comparisons between NBA legends past and present, how would ...
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Early Bird Report: Falcons weren't only team coveting Matt Hennessy Former Temple center Matt Hennessy, who the Falcons selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, is a player the team is very high on. He has the athleticism needed to play in Atlanta's offensive scheme and the versatility to compete for the open left ...
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Joe Judge's video gaming plan can help Giants forge relationships The Giants aren't only focused on the X's and O's during this virtual offseason program. They're also incorporating the triangles and squares. And the joysticks and triggers and the rest of the buttons that control the action in their video games. Because while ...
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Germany Says Bundesliga Can Restart in Second Half of May BERLIN — Germany's Bundesliga is set to become the first of Europe's top soccer leagues to get under way following the novel coronavirus stoppage after the government said on Wednesday that it could re-start in the second half of May. The government ...
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This day in Orioles history: Chris Davis takes the mound and strikes out two Red Sox On this day eight years ago, Chris Davis made history. And it wasn't at the plate. The Orioles were in the midst of a 17-inning bout with the Red Sox in which the score was stuck at 6-6 from the bottom of the eighth to the top of the 17th. Entering the 16th inning, ...
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UFC 249 odds, prop bets, picks: Finding the best values on a loaded fight card from Jacksonville The unprecedented nature of how Saturday's UFC 249 card in Jacksonville, Florida, came together amid the coronavirus outbreak presents a series of additional questions when it comes to betting on the action. With most gyms being closed, how will the ...
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National Nurses Day: Athletes around the world make jerseys to honor healthcare heroes The coronavirus pandemic has impacted countries all over the globe, and essential workers and healthcare professionals have been on the frontline of the virus. Throughout the quarantine, people have found ways to thank those who are facing the virus head ...
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Report: Jeff Van Gundy Emerges as Rockets Head Coach Candidate Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni is on the final year of his contract in 2019-20, and a familiar face could return to Houston if D'Antoni doesn't sign a new deal after this season. Former Rockets head coach and current ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy is a "very ...
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OU, Arkansas agree to basketball series at BOK Center Imagine the BOK Center filled to capacity with Boomer Sooner blaring by the Oklahoma band and "Woo Pig Sooie" being shouted by Arkansas fans. That dream will be headed toward real life for the next four basketball seasons. The schools agreed to a ...
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UFC 249: Henry Cejudo on a 'legacy rampage' as he calls out legends instead of top contenders While Henry Cejudo has always looked the part of an elite fighter, it was in just his three most recent fights that he truly emerged as one of the elite athletes in the UFC. Beginning in 2018, Cejudo started a three-fight stretch that includes winning the UFC ...
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Alex Rodriguez tortured himself watching Yankees' 2004 ALCS collapse While most Yankees fans likely shielded their eyes from ESPN on Tuesday night, Alex Rodriguez couldn't look away. Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS was playing and A-Rod was among the viewers, watching the beginning of a brutal Yankees collapse. The Red ...
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Matt Patricia: Jamie Collins one of the "most amazing athletes" I've seen When linebacker Jamie Collins left the Patriots for the first time, he wasn't able to continue the success he had in New England while with the Browns. Lions head coach Matt Patricia knows a bit about falling short away from the Patriots after two losing ...
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Report: July 1 start for 2020 baseball season 'isn't close to a likelihood' The latest update: Despite what you might have seen on Twitter, there is still no update. Latest White Sox Talk. Sox Rewind: With starters like these, who needed a bullpen? MLB The Show: Encarnación blasts Rays out of water in opener · Report: July 1 start ...
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The NC Dinos stomp the Samsung Lions on Opening Day 4-0 It's the day we've all been waiting for. Baseball is back! Well, sort of... Yesterday morning marked Opening Day for the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The return of baseball has many people excited, even among MLB's elite. Last week, we discussed the ...
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Bellevue West WR Keagan Johnson, a Husker legacy, commits to Iowa Keagan Johnson is carving his own path away from his dad's alma mater and toward a rival. The Bellevue West receiver — and son of former Husker wingback Clester Johnson — announced Wednesday his commitment to Iowa. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound ...
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Washington adds offensive lineman Mike Liedtke Washington added some offensive line depth Wednesday. According to a tweet from his agent Brett Tessler, veteran guard Mike Liedtke has agreed to terms with Washington. He's been with the Buccaneers since 2016, and has appeared in 10 games.
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Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh won't leave his family just to start the MLB season As MLB explores ways to open the season amid the coronavirus pandemic, Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh said the idea of leaving his family to play games in isolation was a "non-starter" for him. McHugh, who signed with the Red Sox in March, appeared on ...
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2020 NFL Draft: Former Appalachian State RB coach Garrett Riley on why Darrynton Evans fits the Titans One of the more exciting picks for the Titans in 2020 NFL draft, Appalachian State's Darrynton Evans was wisely snatched up by Tennessee in the third round. Former Mountaineers running back coach Garrett Riley (now the offensive coordinator and ...
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Four Lions' Draft Picks Can Be Day 1 Starters Most NFL analysts and pundits recognize the Draft is an inexact science. In order for organizations to take steps forward, infusing the roster with talented draft prospects is pivotal. Detroit's 2020 draft class has been received quite favorably, both locally and ...
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Top odds for NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2020 Comebacks are a regular part of the NFL. Each regular season is full of them where teams fight back from huge deficits and come out victorious. But, it seems more inspiring when players have individual comebacks. It can be after devastating injuries, sub par ...
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Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton Is The Ultimate Supporter Of His Community Since coming to Milwaukee via trade after his rookie season in 2013, Khris Middleton quickly established himself both on and off the court. In his first season with the Bucks, he doubled his point total from the previous year while shooting better than 40 percent ...
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Mike Tyson Offered $1M by Australian Promoter for Exhibition Boxing Match Promoter Brian Amatruda told Daily Mail Australia's Mike Colman he was willing to pay well to get a commitment from Tyson for an exhibition fight. "The first thing I did was contact (celebrity agent) Max Markson and ask him to offer Tyson $1 million," Amatruda ...
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The Latest: Devils donating 10000 tickets to health workers The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ———. The New Jersey Devils are donating 10,000 tickets for next season to health care workers with RWJBarnabas. The Devils also promised to donate two extra tickets for ...
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Andretti, Ganassi commit to new Extreme E Series for 2021 Andretti Autosport and Chip Ganassi Racing are the first two American teams to commit to a new electric SUV off-road racing series scheduled to begin in 2021. The Extreme E series has five events planned in what the league is calling "some of the most ...
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Birmingham to host World Police and Fire Games in 2025 Birmingham will host the World Police and Fire Games 2025, officials announced Wednesday. The games will be held from June 27 to July 6. More than 10,000 first responders competing in 1,600 medal events. The full lineup of sports will be announced in ...
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Here's who the Cleveland Browns are playing in 2020 The Cleveland Browns will release their schedule for the 2020 NFL season at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday night. But while it may not yet be public what the Browns' schedule will look like, they already know who they'll be playing and where. Every year, each ...
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North Shore QB Dematrius Davis decommits from Virginia Tech North Shore quarterback Dematrius Davis decommitted from Virginia Tech, announcing the move Wednesday morning. Davis said he still has an official visit planned to Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg, Va. The decommitment reopens recruitment for one ...
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Kevin Sumlin, Sean Miller and other Arizona coaches to take up to 20 percent pay cuts Arizona's five highest-paid coaches will take pay cuts of 20 percent in a plan that has all coaches falling in line with the university's overall pay reduction and furlough plan. The coaches did not have stipulations in their contracts stipulating their salaries could ...
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Kyle Larson is returning to racing Friday in Iowa World of Outlaws event Disgraced NASCAR star Kyle Larson is returning to racing. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Larson is scheduled to compete in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car race at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on May 8, as the dirt track series returns to ...
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Jon Lester open to possible Red Sox reunion should he hit free agency Jon Lester spent more than eight seasons with the Boston Red Sox and won two World Series with the team early in his career. The possibility of finishing there has crossed his mind. Lester, who currently pitches for the Chicago Cubs, talked about his contract ...
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Vanessa Bryant opens 'one more letter' from 'love of my life' Kobe on her birthday Vanessa Bryant turned 38 on Tuesday, her first birthday since the death of her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna in a tragic helicopter crash in late January. It's likely a day filled with both celebration and sadness for Vanessa. She is raising her three ...
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Yankees' Aaron Judge to have scan, but Aaron Boone upbeat New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will undergo another CT scan on his injured rib later this month, but manager Aaron Boone is encouraged by the star outfielder's recovery. Boone updated Judge's status during an interview Tuesday with MLB Network ...
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World Boxing Council considering remote judges and virtual press conferences to aid sport's return The World Boxing Council sanctioning body is looking at proposals for the return of boxing in July, including remote scoring by judges to reduce staff working at events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. "We have been working for several years on the ...
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Coronavirus-hit Formula One to pay teams 100% of prize money Formula One's teams will get their full prize money despite nearly half of its events getting the red light due to the coronavirus pandemic, owner Liberty Media is expected to announce on Thursday. The prize money came to $1bn last year. Prize money is the ...
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