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CJ McCollum, Mark Cuban question notion of return for NBA Blazers star CJ McCollum and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban threw the wisdom of the NBA's return into question Thursday, a day before Portland and two other teams reopen their facilities for player workouts, with more set to open next week. McCollum, in an ...
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49ers' John Lynch expects George Kittle contract extension 'in due time' The 2020 NFL Draft is over, the 49ers' roster virtually is set and the team's virtual offseason program has started. Among the next items on general manager John Lynch's to-do list: Work out a long-term extension with All-Pro tight end George Kittle.
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Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson match to include $10M donation for COVID-19 relief efforts HOBE SOUND, Fla. (AP) -- The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome May 24 at Medalist Golf Club. Turner Sports ...
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2020 NFL schedule leaks: Patriots to host Dolphins in Week 1 season opener The New England Patriots will get an early chance to play the new-look Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL season. Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reported Thursday the Dolphins will play the Patriots in Week 1 (Sunday, Sept. 13) at Gillette Stadium.
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Mickey Loomis on Jameis Winston: We've added a talented player Jameis Winston will wear No. 2 with the Saints. The Saints will list him as either No. 2 or No. 3 on their depth chart. Winston started 70 of a possible 77 games — he served a three-game suspension in 2018 — during his five seasons in Tampa after the ...
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Sources: Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni eager to coach if season resumes Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni would have no reservations about being on the sideline if the NBA season resumes despite his age increasing the risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, sources told ESPN. D'Antoni, who turns 69 on Friday, ...
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Police: Ravens' Thomas threatened by wife with gun in Texas BALTIMORE (AP) — The lawyer for the wife of Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas said she is being subjected to an "unfounded ongoing investigation" by Texas police after she allegedly pointed a loaded gun at her husband's head upon finding him in bed ...
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Roger Goodell sends NFL owners memo outlining reopening of club facilities On Wednesday evening, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo to outline what the NFL's return may look like: Memo that went today from Roger Goodell to team presidents and executives regarding the 2020 season and the reopening of club ...
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Free-agent QB Joe Flacco underwent neck procedure Joe Flacco's career reached a significant point last season when his neck injury forced him onto injured reserve after just eight games with the Denver Broncos. That same injury is still a hurdle for Flacco to clear before he can play football again. Flacco ...
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Hacking of Giannis Antetokounmpo's accounts being investigated The social media accounts of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo were hacked Thursday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Milwaukee Bucks. A series of expletive tweets were fired off from Antetokounmpo's Twitter account, and his agent Alex ...
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Wes Moore on ACC Tourney MVP Konig: 'We're Fine' Former NC State women's basketball star Aislinn Konig raised speculation of a falling out with coach Wes Moore last month when she sidestepped a question about their relationship following the WNBA draft. But Thursday, on a Zoom conference with ...
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Cam Newton reportedly open to backup QB role if it's with the right team Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is still jobless nearly two months after NFL free agency officially began, and he's reportedly considering some alternative options if a starting position doesn't present itself. According to NFL Network's Ian ...
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10 Years Later, 2010 Run Still Thrills... and Hurts In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Flyers' run to Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, the organization hosted for season ticket holders a live streaming reunion show on Wednesday. Eight members of the 2009-10 participated in the online panel ...
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Bryce Harper as hype as you'll see him calling for major-leaguers in Olympics When was the last time you saw Bryce Harper this fired up off the field? Harper joined Barstool's Starting 9 podcast with Dallas Braden and Jared Carrabis this week and one of the topics that came up during the two-hour interview was Olympic baseball.
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Steelers Ben Roethlisberger Favored as NFL Comeback Player of the Year PITTSBURGH -- Coming off of reconstructive surgery on his throwing elbow - at 38-years-old - Ben Roethlisberger the biggest piece of the Steelers' return to the playoffs puzzle. There's more than a lot riding on his shoulders. After an 8-8 finish with two backup ...
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Fighters describe 'peaceful' run-up to UFC 249 amid coronavirus testing The UFC is looking to get back to business as usual by holding fight cards on a regular basis, beginning with UFC 249 on Saturday, but the new normal associated with the coronavirus pandemic was obvious during Thursday's media day. For one, it was the ...
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Ravens Sign Second-Round Pick JK Dobbins Among Others The Ravens have signed second-round pick J.K. Dobbins to a four-year contract, the team announced Thursday. It's the highest draft pick Baltimore has signed so far, and one of several already done. Dobbins was the 55th-overall pick and was one of college ...
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Yankees president Randy Levine is beating the drum for baseball's return TAMPA — Calling baseball players "patriots," Randy Levine is making the rounds to make the case for baseball in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. The Yankees president, in three interviews over the last 24 hours has been hopeful that the Stadium in ...
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Drew Brees and Tom Brady to Battle in New Orleans, Week 1 The NFL has set the 2020 NFL Season opener for the New Orleans Saints to battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13, 2020 at 3:25 PM CST. Fox Sports is reported to broadcast the NFC South meeting between the two legends, Brees and Brady, ...
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Michael Jordan used Nike connections to provide gear to White Sox teammates There's a scene in the first 10 minutes of "Space Jam" that shows the opposing catcher tipping pitches to Michael Jordan as the basketball star struggles to hit for the minor league Birmingham Barons. The catcher tells Jordan what pitches are coming and ...
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Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez end their quest to buy the Mets There is no joy in Flushing, for J-Rod has pulled out. According to multiple sources, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are no longer interested in buying the Mets. That decision was reached after negotiations with potential partners failed to materialize and it ...
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NFL Network Requested Bill Belichick's Dog to Appear on Schedule Release Special Bill Belichick's dog, Nike, was one of the stars of the NFL draft, and he could return for the NFL's schedule release show. "Yes, we made a request for the dog," NFL Media senior VP/programming and production Mark Quenzel said, per John Ourand of Sports ...
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The key questions on the return of Bundesliga action in Germany The Bundesliga is set to become the first major European league to resume since the coronavirus pandemic suspended action. Here, the PA News agency looks at the way back for German football and potential lessons for other leagues.
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Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts set on home-and-home basketball Oklahoma State and Oral Roberts have agreed to a home-and-home basketball series for the next two seasons. The first game will be played at Oklahoma State on Nov. 28, 2020. The date for the game at Oral Roberts' Mabee Center in Tulsa has not been set ...
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Warriors Mailbag: Trading down, or out, of the NBA Draft Thanks as always to everyone who asked questions. You can send questions for future mailbags to wgoldberg@bayareanewsgroup.com or on Twitter to @wcgoldberg. Why draft a ball-dominant guard when the D'Angelo Russell experiment failed?
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Chicago Bears and 2020 NFL schedule leaks have started — including when Tom Brady might visit Soldier Field The NFL is marching forward with its schedule release at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, even though there's no certainty the season will start on time because of the coronavirus pandemic. The annual tradition of schedule leaks coming out before that release has also ...
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F1 Considering New Venues as First Quarter Revenues Slump LONDON — Formula One could race at circuits not on the current calendar as it seeks to rev up a 2020 season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic and against a backdrop of plunging revenues. The Liberty Media-owned sport reported first quarter revenues of ...
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The Dallas Cowboys next three-headed monster: Smash, Dash, and Jet? Back in 2008, the Dallas Cowboys added Felix Jones and Tashard Choice to go along with Marion Barber to create a three-headed monster called "Smash, Dash, and Tash". Barber brought the power, Jones brought the speed, and Choice brought a little of ...
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Mike Tyson offered $20 million to fight in bare knuckle boxing promotion, report says The line of suitors interested in hosting Mike Tyson's presumed return to boxing continues to grow as now an actual professional fighting organization has thrown eight figures on the table. David Feldman, president of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship -- a ...
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Ex-Saints player Delvin Breaux sounds off on relationship with Sean Payton: 'He didn't give me any respect' Ex-NFL cornerback Delvin Breaux said Thursday there's "no bad blood" with the New Orleans Saints organization after a tumultuous two-year stint riddled with injuries but as far as his relationship with head coach Sean Payton at the time, it was filled with ...
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While Nobody Can Go Anywhere, Penn State Is Having Its Best April-May Recruiting Stretch Ever Under James Franklin It was early March when [motions at the world] began happening. The NCAA Tournament was canceled, the NBA was canceled, everything was canceled. And Penn State football had two verbal commitments in its 2021 class. Fast forward to early May and ...
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Bucyk's goal helped set up 'The Goal' and clinch the Cup If there's anyone who hasn't seen The Goal by now, or anyone who just never gets tired of watching it, there'll be plenty of chances to see Bobby Orr's airborne celebration of his Stanley Cup-winning goal when programming to mark the 50th anniversary of the ...
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Texans to open 2020 season at Chiefs If the Texans' Sept. 10 Thursday night opener at Kansas City is anything like last season's Monday night opener at New Orleans, it could be one of the NFL's most exciting games this season. The Texans play the Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions, ...
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Doyle enjoys virtual connection with new teammates INDIANAPOLIS – Jack Doyle already feels a kinship of sorts with new Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers. He's seen plenty of video from the 38-year-old over the past two years. In 2018, as head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick ...
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Washington Redskins 2020 schedule release, list of opponents, matchups The 2020 NFL schedule will be released on Thursday. Who are the Washington Redskins playing? And when? Stay up to date on the latest rumors with this schedule tracker. The NFL will officially release its preliminary 2020 schedule on Thursday night.
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CECIL HURT: The value of Tua's new number On Tuesday, what was once called a "light"news item —a welcome sight, given that most of the recent news could be considered "serious" or "depressing" even in the sports world — came out of Miami. Tua Tagovailoa received his new number, No. 1, from his ...
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Maple Leafs' Kerfoot 'not overly thrilled' with early contributions to team As the whirlwind quiets and the dust settles, Alexander Kerfoot has been gifted time to breathe, to reflect on a tumultuous 10 months that left him "not overly thrilled" with his performance in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform. Why does the 25-year-old believe he ...
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49ers' Jerick McKinnon to work out with Adrian Peterson on comeback trail Jerick McKinnon is about to put himself through the ultimate test. After missing two straight seasons to a torn ACL, the 49ers running back is out to prove himself this season. As he continues his comeback trail, McKinnon told The Athletic's Matt Barrows that he ...
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Any interest in Korean Baseball Organization? The latest rumors have Major League Baseball reopening Spring Training on June 10, with opening day of a revised schedule coming on July 1. Teams would play in their own ballparks, but without any fans in attendance. For those who can't wait until then, ...
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WVU football, Jeremy Darlow form partnership to enhance student-athlete branding MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In response to the NCAA allowing student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements, the WVU football program is trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to educating its players. On Thursday, coach ...
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Jason Peters turning down free agent offers in hopes of returning to the Eagles? Jason Peters and the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly have a mutual interest in reuniting and he's so serious about staying put, the left tackle is turning down more lucrative offers. Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia was a guest on 94WIP on Thursday ...
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Officials Release Safety Measures Ahead of UFC 249 Safety has been a priority for the UFC since its inception. From broken bones to concussions, it is no surprise that the UFC has seen it all. However, with the dangers posed by the novel Coronavirus, organizing UFC 249 without a single infection will be a ...
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