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From the archives: Phil Jackson on Jordan, one infamous Finals distraction and the death of a dynasty Editor's note: This as-told-to, from Phil Jackson, on Chicago's historic 1998 playoff run and the end of the Bulls' dynasty, was originally published in the May 18, June 1 and July 13, 1998, issues of ESPN The Magazine. Watch Episodes 9 & 10 of "The Last ...
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Nagy: Nick Foles re-learning his playbook 'like riding a bike' In the upcoming (or ongoing?) Bears' quarterback competition, Nick Foles doesn't have a head start. His counterpart, Mitchell Trubisky, has spent the last two years playing under Chicago coach Matt Nagy, while Foles has bounced along the east coast.
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The key question and answer from Aaron Rodgers' conference call Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers conducted a conference call on Friday with Wisconsin media. And some have taken issue with our characterization of Rodgers' comments regarding the possibility of finishing his career elsewhere. Here's the full content of ...
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On the Rooney Rule, NFL considers swapping punishment for reward When it comes to compliance with the Rooney Rule, the NFL has all but ruled out using a stick. So it may try a carrot instead. By devising a proposed system that would reward teams for creating opportunities for minority coaching candidates via enhanced ...
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Aaron Judge, more Mickey Mantle than Derek Jeter at this point, should be the biggest star in the city The nickname for Aaron Judge, of course, is All Rise. Except he keeps sitting down, even though there is no Yankees right now and no baseball. It wasn't so long ago that Judge looked like one of the biggest and brightest stars in baseball. He hit 52 home ...
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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan vs. Reggie Miller, 'Flu Game' among storylines to expect in final episodes Sports better get back soon, because this incredible distraction that has been "The Last Dance" -- the 10-part ESPN/Netflix series chronicling the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls -- is coming to end. The final two episodes are set for Sunday night, and something tells ...
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LSU Football Recruiting: Latest Buzz, Visit Plans for Top Targets Ed Orgeron and his LSU staff have already added three 4-star prospects to the 2021 recruiting class in May, but the national champs are looking for more. Since the beginning of the month, the Tigers have picked up verbal pledges from quarterback Garrett ...
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DeAndre Baker's armed robbery charge puts Giants GM Dave Gettleman's disregard for character issues into focus In three years as Giants general manager, Dave Gettleman has done a lot of talking about the value of high-character players and the importance of crafting a winning culture. But, allegations of armed robbery and aggravated assault with a firearm leveled ...
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Kyle Juszczyk Has 'Mixed Emotions' About Time with Ravens Kyle Juszczyk emerged as one of the NFL's top fullbacks with the Baltimore Ravens. He was a fourth-round pick (130th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft from Harvard and appeared in all 16 regular-season games as a rookie, Juszczyk continued to progress in ...
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Here's Why 3-Star WR Jaylen Jones Committed to Virginia Tech Virginia Tech landed the sixth commitment of its 2021 recruiting class on Friday night when 3-star wide receiver Jaylen Jones out of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Virginia committed to the Hokies. Jones, who is rated as the 30th-best prospect in ...
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Knicks mailbag: They may have ruined their Giannis Antetokounmpo chances You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York's biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly published mailbags. In today's installment: the Knicks. There is so much talk about ...
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5 winning bets for Sunday's Seminole skins game Yesterday, our staffer James Colgan laid out a full slate of prop bets for this weekend's skins game. But I'm willing to go a step further and give you some cold hard winners. This slate is provided courtesy of the good folks at BetOnline.ag, which has a nice ...
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Bryce Harper has some interesting changes in mind for 2020 MLB season Bryce Harper is sure keeping his mind and body active in quarantine. During the coronavirus shutdown, he's set his personal deadlift record of 505 pounds, made headlines while streaming on Twitch, pondered taking batting practice on an empty Las Vegas ...
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Attorney for Giants' DeAndre Baker issues statement via Instagram: 'Where some seek publicity, we seek justice' DeAndre Baker's lawyer issued a statement via his Instagram account on Friday evening, saying he believes the Giants cornerback is "innocent of any charges." "We understand that the officers can only base warrants on what was told to them at the time.
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Barca's Roberto faces up to games without fans as Bundesliga resumes Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has said the world will be looking at how the Bundesliga handles playing football again this weekend but said he expects to play without fans for the foreseeable future. La Liga is working to re-start its competition on June ...
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Alex Rodriguez makes controversial plea to save MLB season Alex Rodriguez's bid to become an MLB owner may be over for now, but the former slugger sure is acting like one. And that might make some baseball players livid. Rodriguez, who recently flirted with buying the Mets, implored players on Friday to cave into ...
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WNBA players to be paid June 1 as league, union work through details WNBA players will receive their first paychecks on time June 1 despite the season not starting yet, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday in an interview with ESPN. The league was to launch its 24th season Friday, but it has been delayed ...
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Hue Jackson says Browns wouldn't have dealt for Russell Wilson after calling trade rumor 'crazy' The coronavirus sports void has created a massive gap in the news cycle. So when a rumor of old trade talks involving Russell Wilson to the Cleveland Browns gets bandied about, it gains traction — for better or worse. The rumor that took NFL social media by ...
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Charles Barkley, Justin Thomas on the call for Tiger-Phil match Justin Thomas, fresh off landing the cover for PGA Tour 2K21, has been announced as one of the commentators for The Match: Champions for Charity. It'll be Part II of the Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson showdown, but this time, it features two NFL greats, ...
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UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris predictions, odds, top picks: Best bets on the fight card from MMA expert While Walt Harris' career record may not be very impressive, the fashion in which he records his victories certainly is. Harris aims for his 14th knockout in 14 wins when he battles fellow heavyweight Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC Fight Night: ...
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The Latest: Horse racing back on at Woodbine in Toronto The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Horse racing is back on at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, but without fans. The track's thoroughbred season will open June 6. The pandemic forced Woodbine to postpone its ...
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Lampard keen to extend Giroud and Willian contracts at Chelsea Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is hopeful that deals can be struck with Olivier Giroud and Willian if the Premier League season resumes. The coronavirus pandemic, which has left Britain the worst effected country in the world behind only the USA in terms ...
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Horse racing: Counting down the best Triple Crown races of all-time Sure, some sports are back. But "sports" as we know them are largely still on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today is Day 66 Without Sports . We should be preparing for the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course in ...
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NASCAR News: Kenseth "excited" to make Cup return at Darlington New Chip Ganassi Racing recruit Matt Kenseth is "excited" to make his NASCAR Cup return at this weekend's Darlington round, as he replaces Kyle Larson at the team. Kenseth was drafted into the #42 car after Larson was released from his Ganassi contract ...
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What MLB's coronavirus testing plan can take away from NBA's response Thirteen hours before Major League Baseball announced that it would suspend Spring Training, the NBA was still dealing with the first COVID-19 testing crisis among sports leagues in the United States.
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Briggs: Does Michigan football have an Ohio recruiting strategy? It would be like living by the Rocky Mountains and vacationing to Kansas to ski. Or living next to Las Vegas and going to Utah to gamble. The University of Michigan is just across the border from the most prolific high school football state north of the ...
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KP, Kieswetter and slow bouncers: When England ruled the T20 world Prior to their memorable triumph in May 2010, England had endured a difficult relationship with Twenty20 cricket. They were always committed, but it had become complicated. The England and Wales Cricket Board led the way with the format in the early ...
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St. Louis Cardinals: Cardinals 2020 MLB Draft Guide With no baseball on, Redbird Rants has decided to bring St. Louis Cardinals fans a mini-draft guide to help fill fans in on the draft. This guide is based on who the Cardinals could potentially draft in the first round. With the 2020 St. Louis Cardinals season ...
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Baltimore Ravens don't rule out signing Antonio Brown Free agent All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown wants back in the NFL and is willing to play for any team that gives him a shot, he says. Brown, a six-time Pro Bowler, is trying to rehabilitate his image following last season's fall from grace stemming from a ...
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Boston Celtics: ranking the 3 most tradable players With the fact that the Boston Celtics are flush with valuable trade assets, it wouldn't be all that shocking to see teams around the organization contact Danny Ainge in hopes of a seal. Of those already on the roster, who might be seen as the most valuable and ...
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Pro tennis tours extend coronavirus breaks, affecting more than 40 events More than 40 top-level tournaments are off the 2020 calendar for professional tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic as of Friday, when the men's and women's tours extended their breaks and the sport's hall of fame canceled its induction ceremony.
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Quick Hits: The Goaltending Edition Red Wings goaltending a concern now and into future - mlive.com. I don't see any way that Detroit will bring Howard back after last season. I have an article coming up pretty soon that will show just how much of a cliff he fell off. Bernier played much better ...
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Josh Allen stands as sleeper pick for NFL MVP NFL columnist Adam Schein has some high expectations for the Bills third year quarterback. In his article on Dark Horse Candidates for the NFL MVP at the top of his list was Josh Allen. "I think this team is going places. And I think this aerial attack is about to ...
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NBA Rumors: Players Are '70-30′ In Favor Of Resuming 2019-20 Regular Season Each day that passes only brings up more uncertainty for the 2019-20 NBA season as the league is still currently in discussions on if or when it will resume. There is strong motivation for the NBA to want to continue its regular season, but the safety and ...
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FIFA to pick 2023 Women's World Cup host next month ZURICH — The 2023 Women's World Cup host will be picked by FIFA's ruling council on June 25 as the USWNT aim to make it three titles in a row. The contest is between Brazil, Japan, Colombia, and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand. In an open ...
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"Challenged Wrong Legend": Yuvraj Singh After Sachin Tendulkar Adds A Twist To His Task Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram on Saturday to share a video of him taking Yuvraj Singh's "keep it up" challenge but the former India batting legend added a unique twist to it. In the video, Sachin Tendulkar kept a ball bouncing off his bat but unlike Yuvraj ...
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Djokovic: 'I can beat Slam titles and world number one record' Paris (AFP) - Novak Djokovic said he is confident he will end his career as the greatest Grand Slam title winner of all time and break the record for weeks in the world number one spot. The Serb has 17 majors, three back from the record of Roger Federer's 20 ...
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Bangladesh only place where we don't get any support, says Rohit to Tamim Rohit said Bangladesh fans are extremely passionate about the game and that Bangladesh is the only place in the world where the Indian team do not get any support while playing. India opening batsman Rohit Sharma told Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim ...
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Bundesliga Betting Preview: Frankfurt vs. Monchengladbach Odds, Picks and Prediction (Saturday, May 16) The Bundesliga action continues with a Saturday afternoon showdown between Borussia Monchengladbach (+140) and Frankfurt (+185). Brad Cunningham previews the match using his betting model and shares his favorite bet for Monchengladbach vs.
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'Conor McGregor is the No1 welterweight contender' CHAEL SONNEN, THE former middleweight and light heavyweight challenger, is convinced Conor McGregor's future is at welterweight. The Irishman claimed his first victory in three years this January when he defeated welterweight Donald Cerrone in 40 ...
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Paper Talk: Gabriel Jesus set for new Manchester City deal THE SUN. Manchester City are poised to hand Gabriel Jesus a new deal worth £120,000-per-week to block mounting interest from Juventus. Moise Kean did not realise he was breaking lockdown guidelines when he hosted a party at his home. EFL chiefs are ...
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Lt. Governor feels stadiums could operate safely at 30 percent BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -- Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick knows in the lone star state football is king and everyone has questions wanting to know if it will be played this season? In what capacity? And will fans be in attendance? Patrick, a former Houston ...
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OU football: Sooners land commitment from 5-star wide receiver Mario Williams OU landed a commitment from five-star 2021 wide receiver Mario Williams, he announced Friday. Committed pic.twitter.com/MFpNY371EQ. — Lootrunner.mariooo (@MarioWill00) May 15, 2020. COMMITMENT Plant City, Fla. 5⃣⭐️ WR Mario Williams ...
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Zion Williamson less popular than LaMelo Ball, claims LaVar Ball LaVar Ball had quite a few things to say pretty much about anything and everything in a recent appearance on Complex's Load Management podcast. One of the things he took aim at was New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson, who happens ...
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'Challenged the wrong legend': Watch As Sachin Tendulkar Makes A Mockery Of Yuvraj's Challenge With Stunning Skill Sachin Tendulkar is fondly called God of cricket in India and his latest post on Instagram will pretty much justify his nickname once again. The former India batsman completed the "#KeepItUp challenge" given by his ex-teammate Yuvraj Singh in an incredible ...
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David Warner Enacts Prabhas's Iconic 'Bahubali' Dialogue in Latest TikTok Video With Sunrisers Hyderabad | WATCH Making the most of his time staying indoors during the lockdown, Australian opener David Warner shared his latest TikTok video and it should come as a treat for Prabhas' fans. Warner, in a warrior outfit, enacts Prabhas' iconic dialogue from the film ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's best teammates of all time Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the NBA in 2013 and quickly took the league by storm. Untold Story Of Delonte West (ft. LeBron James). 00:00. /. 00:00. LIVE. 00:00. undefined. Next Video. 3 Times Kobe Bryant was nearly traded. 00:00. ×. Next Video.
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What to watch for in Week 15 in the Overwatch League Week 15 of the Overwatch League will feature the debut of a celebrated player on what's already one of the best rosters in Overwatch, a high-profile matchup between the San Francisco Shock and Atlanta Reign and a chance for the Florida Mayhem and ...
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Patrick pens op-ed saying sports should return with fans in the stadiums The Texas Tribune. AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick thinks sports fans should be able to attend games as long as some guidelines are in place, he wrote in a Friday opinion piece for The Dallas Morning News. " Let's end all this talk about playing in empty ...
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