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George Kittle's home gym has 49ers ready to flex on 2020 NFL opponents Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. A great coach often spoke those words, and recently, a great tight end has heeded them. George Kittle might not be aware of all of John Wooden's famous sayings, but he's living proof of their veracity -- well, at least one of ...
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Why Rex Burkhead is 'very impressed' with what he saw from Jarrett Stidham last year Jarrett Stidham has received plenty of support as he prepares to take over for Tom Brady as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. From college teammates like Darius Slayton to current teammates like Devin McCourty, there's no shortage of ...
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Bike, tuna and will: How Marshal Yanda lost 60 pounds in three months On Jan. 12, Marshal Yanda sat at home, feeling more frustrated and ticked off than he'd ever been. It was a day after the Baltimore Ravens' shocking loss to the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round of the playoffs. The most successful and -- as Yanda ...
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NCAA medical chief explains what it might take for college football to return in 2020 Two weeks from the date some college athletics departments are targeting for allowing athletes to start returning to campus for team workouts, NCAA chief medical officer Brian Hainline on Friday night provided an extensive, unvarnished look at what schools ...
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Could Stewart Reese be the Gators' Next Jonathan Greenard? Less than two weeks removed from losing freshman offensive tackle Issiah Walker to the transfer portal, the Gators have seemingly erased the short term implications of Walker's move in obtaining the services of former Mississippi State lineman Stewart ...
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"I Don't Want To Be That Guy That's Not In Shape" — Chiefs LB Anthony Hitchens Prepares for 2020 Season Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens' bank account balance is a little lighter than it was at the beginning of the offseason. In light of COVID-19 forcing offseason training to happen virtually, Hitchens told the media that he has converted his ...
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Report: NFL to propose rewarding teams hiring minorities with better draft picks The NFL reportedly is considering a radical approach to its oft-criticized "Rooney Rule." The league plans to have NFL owners vote on a proposal next Tuesday that would incentivize clubs to hire minority head coaches and general managers by rewarding ...
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Preakness rescheduled for Oct. 3, one month after Kentucky Derby The 145th Preakness Stakes has been rescheduled for Oct. 3, an announcement delivered Saturday less than hour before the original post time for the Triple Crown race. Traditionally held at Pimlico Race Course on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness ...
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Video: Does Westbrook's Place in History Say More About him or the Thunder Russell Westbrook's place in NBA history is complicated. In one respect, he is a statistical dynamo who accomplished the feat of averaging a triple-double in three straight years. In another respect, Westbrook is a mercurial figure, who while setting historical ...
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Hold the spit? What MLB games could look like in 2020 under safety measures Major League Baseball players are creatures of habit. But if they want to play in 2020, they may have to learn some new ones. ESPN's Jeff Passan shared insight Saturday into MLB's updated health and safety manual, which includes a host of new guidelines ...
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Bob Watson's Gamble Made Joe Torre A Hall Of Fame Manager Joe Torre owes a piece of his Hall of Fame plaque to the late Bob Watson, who died Thursday of kidney disease at age 74. Torre, now working in the office of Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, was an out-of-work former player and manager when Watson, ...
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Second Year Jump: Will Wide Receiver Mecole Hardman's Production Increase in 2020? The NFL, like many professional sports, starts with a steep learning curve. Most athletes use their rookie seasons to figure things out and take a leap in production for year two. According to Pro Football Focus, the rookie to sophomore production in the NFL ...
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Bundesliga is back: Nagelsmann rues RB Leipzig ring rust Julian Nagelsmann conceded RB Leipzig were not at their best as they lost further ground on the Bundesliga leaders with a 1-1 draw at home to Freiburg. Leipzig were 1-0 down behind closed doors at the Red Bull Arena as Manuel Gulde scored with a touch ...
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UCLA finalizing deal to hire Martin Jarmond as athletic director UCLA apparently has fended off Boston College's efforts to retain Martin Jarmond, agreeing in principle to a contract that would make him the Bruins' new athletic director. Barring a last-minute breakdown in both sides' attempts to finalize a deal, Jarmond ...
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UK All-American Rodger Bird, an AFL champ with the Raiders, dies at 76 Rodger Bird, a former University of Kentucky football standout who won an AFL championship with the Oakland Raiders, died Saturday. The Gleaner in Henderson, where Bird lived, reported his passing. He was 76. Before an All-American career as a ...
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Packers' Rodgers mirrors Jordan by pushing teammates to their brink Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game Jan. 19 in Santa Clara, Calif. Rodgers has earned a reputation for sometimes being demanding on his teammates. MATT YORK ...
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Coronavirus: DFL will not sanction players for goal celebrations in Bundesliga The German Football League (DFL) has confirmed players will not be sanctioned if they do not socially distance when celebrating goals. Questions over the issue arose after Dedryck Boyata appeared to plant a kiss on the cheek of Hertha Berlin team-mate ...
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NBA appears willing to delay start of next season in order to finish 2019-20 Like kids peeking out a window wondering if it's OK to come out and play, the NBA appears to be seeking a way to resume its season, which was disrupted when Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus March 11. Since then, the Timberwolves ...
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West Virginia football navigating uncertain times with roster West Virginia signed 20 new recruits between the December and February signing periods last year. A total of five of those enrolled at the mid-term and have already started their college careers with the Mountaineers albeit in a different climate due to the ...
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Blake Snell absolutely in the right with salary stance Blake Snell stated that he refuses to play for a reduced salary. The Tampa Bay Rays ace is absolutely right to take that stance. On Wednesday, Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell set off a media firestorm. He stated that he refused to play during the 2020 ...
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Evander Holyfield: My Son Evan Can Be Better Than Me In Boxing Four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has high hopes for his son Evan Holyfield, the 22-year-old prospect who made his pro debut in November. The super welterweight Holyfield has gotten out of the gates with a fast start with four wins and ...
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Talia Von Oelhoffen, 5-star wing, commits to Oregon State Beavers over UConn, others The Oregon State Beavers women's basketball program landed an elite recruit Saturday, as ESPN five-star wing Talia Von Oelhoffen announced her commitment. Rated the nation's No. 2 wing and No. 10 overall prospect in the 2021 class, the 5-foot-11 ...
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Broncos Make Plans For Return To Training Center, Stadium Under strict guidelines, the Broncos will begin the process of reopening UCHealth Training Center and Empower Field at Mile High. By Amber Fisher, Patch Staff. May 16, 2020 2:43 pm MT. Reply. 0. Broncos President and CEO announced that the team is ...
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Patriots: Dates are set for preseason games A week after the NFL released its league-wide schedule, the Patriots now have set dates for their four preseason games this summer. On Friday, the NFL finished the preseason slate for all 32 teams, and this summer, the Patriots will be busy on Thursdays.
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Chicago Bears' preseason schedule released. Will Matt Nagy play his starters more in those games this year? The Chicago Bears completed their schedule release Friday by announcing the dates and times of their four preseason games, all of which of course remain tentative as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. Should NFL teams be allowed to resume normal ...
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Kendrick Perkins Ranks Lakers' LeBron James As Best All-Around Player In NBA History Rumors of a possible NBA return has gotten the debates back in full swing and thanks to ESPN's list of the top 74 players of all-time, everyone within the league's circle has been chiming in. ESPN's list had 15 current or former Los Angeles Lakers, including ...
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Ernie Gonzalez, winner of 1986 Pensacola Open, dies at 59 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ernie Gonzalez, who spent four years on the PGA Tour and won the rain-shortened Pensacola Open in 1986, has died. He was 59. The PGA Tour said he died Friday in a Chicago hospital of Alzheimer's. Gonzalez played ...
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Soccer-Lokomotiv Moscow's Farfan tests positive for coronavirus May 16 (Reuters) - Lokomotiv Moscow's Jefferson Farfan has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Russian Premier League club said on Saturday. Farfan, 35, is yet to play a game in this campaign, which has eight more rounds remaining, after sustaining a ...
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Bensebaini scores and assists as Borussia Monchengladbach defeat Eintracht Frankfurt The Algeria international put up an awe-inspiring display as the Prussians secured an away victory at the Commerzbank Arena on Saturday. Ramy Bensebaini accentuated his importance to Borussia Monchengladbach as he scored and assisted in a ...
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'It's great to finally be playing again': Former Salt Lake Bees players starring in Korea Baseball Organization SALT LAKE CITY — As every sports league in the United States was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, baseball was going on in another part of the world. In South Korea, professional baseball is being played. On May 5, opening day of the Korea ...
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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City ready to sell Bayern target Sane Barca looking to sell Neto. 14 minutes ago 14:45. Barcelona are looking to sell backup goalkeeper Neto to raise funds for other transfers, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Blaugrana believe that Barcelona B goalkeeper Inaki Pena is ready to step up to ...
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Minnesota Vikings: 5 players who could be in final season with team The Minnesota Vikings could see a number of their players enjoying their final seasons with the team in 2020. The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a season where they made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, ultimately losing in heartbreaking fashion ...
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Philadelphia Flyers in the US Hockey Hall of Fame The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame honors some of the best Americans to ever contribute to the game. Like the Hockey Hall of Fame located in Toronto, Ontario, the U.S. association also selects and inducts a number of players and other personnel per year.
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NBA outfit welcomes resumption of training, league yet to decide on completion of season This reopening is one of the first steps taken by the NBA, but there is no clarity on the road ahead. The regular season was scheduled to end by April 15 and the playoffs were to start 3 days later.
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