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Sources: Browns working on possible megadeal with Myles Garrett The Cleveland Browns and defensive end Myles Garrett have engaged in contract discussions, according to sources, setting the stage for a potential mega-extension for the 2017 No. 1 overall pick. Garrett has two years left on his rookie contract after the ...
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Film Study: How Nikola Jokic drives Nuggets' offense There are other big men -- Domantas Sabonis is one -- who act as the hub of their team's offense. There are other bigs -- Bam Adebayo is one -- with license to bring the ball up the floor. And there are other bigs -- Marc Gasol is one -- who record assists on ...
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Timberwolves offseason preview: Minnesota desperately needs to add defense before next season The Minnesota Timberwolves did the bulk of their offseason work at the trade deadline. They committed to D'Angelo Russell as their permanent sidekick, found complementary shooters in Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez and even managed to get ...
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NFL to recognize Juneteenth as company holiday NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Friday that the league will recognize June 19 as a company holiday, with NFL offices closed on that day. Called Juneteenth, June 19 is celebrated as the effective end of slavery in the United States. While the ...
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MLS is Back Tournament group predictions and analysis | Andrew Wiebe I didn't know how much I missed this league until Thursday's MLS is Back Tournament draw. Watching Charlie Davies crack open those ping pong balls while Soccer Twitter falsely accused him of rigging the thing went a long way toward building my ...
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Chiefs' Mahomes, Mathieu to lead club's voter registration drive KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu knew they had a platform to speak out about social injustice given their visibility and stature with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The question was what to do with it. The young ...
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Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson: 'I really miss football' During an online press conference on Thursday, Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson wore a facemask. Half the facemask was in Alabama's color with the No. 4 and Bo printed on it. The other half showed the Chicago Bears' orange with the No. 39 and Jack.
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Ahead of anniversary of Raptors' championship, NBA finds itself in a whole new world One year ago, on June 13, Toronto became the happiest place on earth after the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to clinch the first championship in franchise history. Three hundred and sixty-six days later, the NBA ...
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Dame DOLLA drops new track, music video for GOAT Spirit What has been in the works for over a month is finally here! Damian Lillard AKA Dame D.O.L.L.A. has dropped the music video for his latest track 'GOAT Spirit' featuring Raphael Saadiq. The music video is shot during Dame's time sheltering in ...
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LSU Football Schedule Ranked Fourth Toughest Nationally by ESPN FPI Every year it seems, LSU is faced with a daunting schedule. Yet that is the price to pay for being one of the SEC's elite programs. The Tigers' 2020 schedule pulls no punches as LSU is projected to have the fourth toughest schedule in the country according to ...
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Alex Cora says there's more to blame than him, Carlos Beltran in Astros sign-stealing scandal Since the Boston Red Sox fired him for his role in the Houston Astros' electronic sign-stealing scheme from 2017, former manager Alex Cora has kept a low profile. Now, he wants to clear a few things up. "I have read many things that are true and many others ...
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Jaguars Officially Hire Two Former Players to Coaching Staff The Jacksonville Jaguars have added two former players to their staff; Denard Robinson as an offensive quality control coach and Tony Gilbert as an assistant linebackers coach. The Jags already have a third former player on the staff, Keenan McCardell, the ...
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Ravens coach Harbaugh calls NFL virus plan 'impossible' Washington (AFP) - Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh ripped aspects of NFL plans to return from the coronavirus pandemic, calling them "humanly impossible" to achieve. NFL and players union leaders continue to discuss details of safety measures ...
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Reliving Michigan's Spiritual, Magical, Sensational Ride to the CWS Series Finals By Steve Kornacki. ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Wolverines were jumping into the most joyous dogpile of a glorious season on that cool, late-spring night in Los Angeles. Gritty shortstop Jack Blomgren , who had played with a dislocated and broken pinky finger ...
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Dwyane Wade Joined 76ers' Ben Simmons During LA Workouts Philadelphia 76ers All-Star point guard Ben Simmons is creating buzz surrounding his return as he gears up for the restart of the NBA. Earlier this week, Simmons departed from the Philadelphia/New Jersey area to hit the gym out in Los Angeles. And recently ...
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Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff can soon be part of voluntary, individual workouts at practice facility CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will soon be allowed to be part of voluntary, individual workouts with his players at Cleveland Clinic Courts. The NBA informed all of its teams Friday that as many as two coaches or ...
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What's up with Dalvin Cook's holdout threat? (And other questions) It's the middle of June, and sports are at a very interesting juncture. No game in any major U.S. professional team sports league has been played for more than three months because of the coronavirus pandemic. And as some leagues prepare to return to play, ...
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The crucial lesson Jeremy Maclin learned in his first NFL game It was Jeremy Maclin's first NFL game and his first lesson in how to be a professional. Without catching a pass. This was opening day of 2009, Eagles-Panthers, down in Charlotte. "This is how I knew what type of person [Andy Reid] was," Maclin recalled ...
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Simms QB top countdown, No. 17: Philip Rivers Philip Rivers isn't happy that some people think he's done. Chris Simms isn't one of those people. Simms has the new Colts starter at No. 17 on the list of all NFL quarterbacks for 2020. Rivers, who is getting the same $25 million for the coming season that ...
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AP Top 25 Podcast: College football preseason takes shape The path to playing college football has been laid out by the NCAA. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated joins AP's Ralph Russo to discuss the proposed extend preseason put in place to make up for the ...
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Message Sent—Djokovic's well-stocked Adria Tour says tennis must go on "This is a positive message," Djokovic said. "Of course, you can see it from all different angles. You can also criticize, you can also say, well, this is maybe dangerous or not...If we have the opportunity to gather like this, we'll use the opportunity.".
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Even Red Sox players were victim of Fenway Park racism: Kevin Youkilis After the Red Sox issued a statement confirming Torii Hunter's allegations of racial abuse from fans, Kevin Youkilis offered his own experience of hearing Boston fans using racial slurs. On Fox Radio, the former infielder recalled the Red Sox's fans attacking ...
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Boston Bruins player tested positive for COVID-19, team announces The Boston Bruins announced Friday that one of their players tested positive for COVID-19, but the player has since taken two tests for the virus that came back negative and is asymptomatic. From the team's press release: Phase 2 of the NHL's Return to Play ...
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'I have my own story': Tigers draft pick has learned to manage being third-generation Cruz Detroit – Bloodlines in baseball. Sometimes they are magical – Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. come to mind. Sometimes, well, they are less so – Magglio Ordonez Sr. and Magglio Ordonez Jr., for example. The Tigers have a crop of sons of big-leaguers in ...
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Movie CEO Betting Magic Johnson Documentary Will Be Next 'Last Dance' Any filmmaker, documentary or otherwise, in 2020 will inevitably aspire to replicate the success ESPN and its partners had for the 10-part Michael Jordan documentary series 'The Last Dance,' which became appointment television during April and May and ...
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Hornets' Devonte' Graham: Jordan Talked Leadership After 'The Last Dance' Anyone who watched The Last Dance documentary knows Michael Jordan had no problem calling out his teammates while dominating the NBA with the Chicago Bulls. The principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets reportedly discussed the concept of ...
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Falcons' social-justice program is positioned for growth Over the past two seasons, they have been in the community doing work based on their discussions in the locker room and team meetings. So, it was no surprise when Falcons coach Dan Quinn, his wife, Stacey, and assistant coaches Bernie Parmalee and ...
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IndyCar flagman fired after criticizing NASCAR's new policies on racial injustice An IndyCar series flagman was fired by the company on Thursday after he criticized NASCAR's new policies regarding team members not having to stand for the national anthem, as well as its decision to ban the Confederate flag at events. Brad Hockaday ...
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Sources: Legitimate support within Knicks organization for Kenny Atkinson as head coach There is legitimate internal support within the Knicks organization for Kenny Atkinson as next head coach, sources tell SNY's Ian Begley. While Atkinson has internal support, both Mike Woodson and interim head coach Mike Miller are still expected to ...
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Braves wrap up 2020 MLB Draft with three more college players We probably didn't talk about it enough, but the the lack of money in the Braves' bonus pool was always going to be difficult to deal with coming into one of the most unusual MLB Drafts ever. The Braves entered the draft with the third-smallest bonus pool and ...
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49ers hire former Jaguars assistant LB coach Mike Rutenberg The San Francisco 49ers hired former Jacksonville Jaguars assistant linebacker coach Mike Rutenberg to serve as their pass game specialist, per Field Yates. Rutenberg previously worked under 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh in Jacksonville ...
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UFC Fight Night DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy MMA picks, advice for Eye vs. Calvillo The UFC announced that it will be heading to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi for UFC 251 sometime in July, but in the meantime the UFC Apex facility at company headquarters will remain the center of the action. On Saturday it'll host UFC Fight Night: Eye vs.
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Mount out to emulate Lampard as Chelsea playmaker targets goals and trophies Mason Mount is eager to emulate the achievements of his current manager, Frank Lampard, with the Chelsea star determined to become a goal-scoring and trophy-collecting midfielder. As a playmaker most at home in the No.10 role, a Stamford Bridge ...
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What to know about Arizona Diamondbacks' selections from day 2 of MLB draft The Arizona Diamondbacks completed the 2020 MLB draft by adding three players on Thursday. Here is a quick look at those prospects: Team Jones pitcher Liam Norris (15) throws pitch during the fourth inning at IMG Academy. (Photo: Kim Klement, Kim ...
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As Pro Golf Makes Return, Recreational Golf Has Experienced A Surge Of Its Own Professional golf is back, with the PGA TOUR returning to action this week at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. But golf has really been back for a while, providing a healthy and safe escape as one of the nation's top participation sports amid ...
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Ultimate Guide to Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans New to esports and interested to understand more about how it works? The FIA World Endurance Championship has provided a detailed Q&A for this weekend's virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans: ENTRIES. How were the entries decided upon? The selection for ...
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Cincinnati Reds take risks, aim for upside with their Day 2 picks in the MLB Draft With the 2020 Major League Baseball draft shortened from 40 rounds to 5, the Cincinnati Reds prioritized upside. The Reds had five selections on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, which concluded Thursday: Texas A&M right-hander pitcher Christian Roa (No.
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Dodgers select a pair of pitchers in the second round of the MLB draft LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers used their first three picks of the 2020 MLB draft to bolster their farm system with right-handed pitchers from southern colleges before snapping the pattern to shop local. After taking Bobby Miller of Louisville in the ...
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Ramsey tells Sarri his best position and explains what it's like to play with Ronaldo and Dybala The Wales international linked up with the Bianconeri as a free agent in the summer of 2019 and is enjoying forming part of a star-studded squad. Aaron Ramsey has informed Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri that he feels most at home in a No.8 midfield berth, ...
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Boxer cleared of doping case after proving sex caused positive test More proof that anti-doping is an invasive nightmare that doesn't even achieve what it sets out to: the case of Ginny Fuchs. The flyweight boxer tested positive for two illegal substances in February, and was cleared Thursday after it was determined that the ...
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2021 NFL Draft: Clemson RB Travis Etienne scouting report Many scouts believed that Travis Etienne could have forgone his senior year of eligibility, and would have been one of the first running backs taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, Etienne decided to return for another chance at a national title with the ...
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Browns front office addition Adofo-Mensah says 'never blink' If brains can be converted into points on the football field and victories in the NFL standings, the Browns' front office is going to be a juggernaut. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, hired last mont . . . i bt uif Cspxot' wjdf-qsftjefou pg gppucbmm pqfsbujpot, ifme b ...
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MLB Draft: Who did the Oakland A's pick on Day 2? Wednesday night, the Oakland A's scooped up Turlock High School catcher Tyler Soderstrom, son of former big leaguer Steve Soderstrom, with the 26th overall pick — straying from their recent trend of selecting established college players in the first round.
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Cork GAA chairperson Tracey Kennedy confirms Confederate flag is banned Cork GAA chairperson Tracey Kennedy has confirmed the Confederate flag is banned from their grounds. The flag has been seen at games involving the Leesiders down through the years, amid a host of various red-and-white flags. In recent season, however ...
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The Gesture Before Champions League Final That Shows Cristiano Ronaldo Is 'Not An Egomaniac' Owen Hargreaves has told a story about Cristiano Ronaldo that shows the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is not all about himself. It's a common misconception that Ronaldo puts himself first before the team but Hargreaves, who played with the Portuguese ...
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What drives Roger Federer as he plots yet another return? Dubai: A second knee surgery in less than four months, and Roger Federer — considered by many as one of the finest gifts to tennis — is hopeful of making yet another memorable return. The 20-time champion, who is realistically within overtaking distance ...
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