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Former Penn State guard Rasir Bolton left program after coach Pat Chambers used noose metaphor Former Penn State guard Rasir Bolton tweeted out Monday exactly why he left Happy Valley in April 2019. It was due to multiple instances of racial insensitivities and inappropriate statements from coach Pat Chambers. Why I chose to leave Penn State.
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Patriots offering free parking for home games The New England Patriots are offering free parking for home games during the 2020 season, the club announced in a letter to its season-ticket members on Monday. "In order to show our appreciation for your commitment to the Patriots during this unique ...
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Nationals, Astros cancel workouts as COVID-19 testing failures affect at least four MLB teams Major League Baseball's problems with COVID-19 testing evolved into a crisis Monday when the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros became at least the third and fourth teams to cancel or postpone a workout due to the failure of MLB, its testing service ...
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Countdown to Jaguars Football: The Most Notable Players to Wear No. 69 In fewer than 100 days, the Jacksonville Jaguars will return ... at least as things stand today. While there is still some uncertainty surrounding the start of the NFL season, the league office has made it clear that they are planning to kick the season off on Sept.
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NBA Free Agents 2020: Latest News on Kelly Olynyk's Contract, Kent Bazemore Free agency is always one of the most exciting parts of the NBA offseason, but fans are still waiting on exactly who will be available on the market in 2020. When the season ultimately ends, players such as Kelly Olynyk must determine whether to exercise or ...
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Allen Iverson's advice for Joel Embiid, thoughts on Ben Simmons Allen Iverson has been many things in his life. He was the No. 1 overall pick and Rookie of the Year. He was a scoring champ and the MVP. He's cultural icon and a Hall of Famer. Now at the age of 45, Iverson has taken on a new role: Fan. The 6-foot guard ...
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Five Ravens that will be fighting for a roster spot Several Ravens players need to shine throughout training camp to earn a spot on this year's roster. Baltimore has depth and talent at each position and there will be heated battles to stay on the depth chart. The lack of OTAs hindered several young players ...
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NBA Mock Draft 2020: Latest Buzz on James Wiseman, Warriors, Pistons It may not seem like it now, but the revised NBA draft date of October 16 is fast approaching. With eight teams already out of the playoff picture and all but eight teams set to be eliminated by September 1, we'll be approaching full-blown draft season in due ...
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WNBA: Seven out of 137 players test positive in past week On the same day most players and staff arrive in Florida ahead of the resumption of play later this month, the WNBA announced Monday that seven players had tested positive for the coronavirus over the past week. Without specifying the individuals or teams ...
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If the Cleveland Indians change their team name, here are 6 replacement options Following the steps of the Washington Redskins, the Cleveland Indians recently announced they would take a look into their team name to determine whether it needs to be changed. "We are committed to making a positive impact in our community and ...
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JD Martinez has sobering outlook on 2020 MLB season amid coronavirus pandemic Which teams will benefit from Major League Baseball's shortened 60-game schedule? J.D. Martinez thinks there's a pretty straightforward (and sobering) answer. "It's crazy to say it but I have a feeling that this season is going to come down to what team can ...
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Can Cam Newton be Superman again? COMMENTARY. Third-and-10 is traditionally a passing situation, but just outside the red zone on that down, Cam Newton took the shotgun snap, glanced left, tucked the ball and charged forward. Evading a thicket of bodies, he cut right and accelerated ...
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Brad Foster promises an exciting display as UK boxing returns without fans Brad Foster has said a sterile venue without fans will not stop him producing an exciting display in the first professional boxing event in the UK since lockdown on Friday. Boxing was halted in the UK in March due to the coronavirus pandemic but will begin ...
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Bears view Danny Trevathan as a special leader Nick Kwiatkowski or Danny Trevathan. That was the choice facing Bears GM Ryan Pace when the offseason kicked off. Both linebackers were set to become unrestricted free agents and only one could return. Maybe it wasn't much of a choice at all. The Bears ...
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Baseball returns to the Bronx - but it sure feels weird | Klapisch NEW YORK – The day started with a contact-less temperature reading and a waiver form. Was I under 100.4 degrees and did I understand the risk of walking into Yankee Stadium? Yes and, gulp, yes. "Welcome to the new normal," a Yankees club employee ...
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The Latest: NHL says 35 players test positive in month or so The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ---. The National Hockey League says 35 total players have tested positive for the coronavirus over roughly the past month. The league says 23 of 396 players checked for ...
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Nick Markakis becomes second Braves player to opt out of season Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of playing in the upcoming 2020 season, according to manager Brian Snitker. Snitker told reporters Monday morning that the Braves will miss Markakis and that the veteran outfielder is "a backbone for our ...
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Horrifying new detail about line drive that hit Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka Yankees pitcher James Paxton dropped an almost unfathomable fact about the line drive that hit Masahiro Tanaka in the head. "That ball came back, I think they said 112 mph," Paxton said on a conference call with reporters Sunday. What?! If your reaction ...
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Pittsburgh's Favorite Champions voting: Steelers Pittsburgh's major pro sports franchises have won 16 championships since the early 1900s. Nearby colleges Pitt and Penn State have contributed a handful of national championships in football through the years, too. So which team is Post-Gazette readers' ...
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Film sessions have been key for Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro used his time wisely while sitting 15 games earlier this season because of an ankle injury. Herro said it provided him opportunity to study film on teammates and other players around the league. "When I was out, I was able to sit ...
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PGA Tour changes course, no fans allowed at Memorial There won't be fans at the Memorial Tournament after all. The PGA Tour announced Monday that they have changed plans and will no longer allow spectators at next week's event, a decision officials attributed to "the rapidly changing dynamics of the ...
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Ranking the Packers (No. 59): Jake Hanson GREEN BAY, Wis. – In a tradition that stretches more than a decade, here is our annual ranking of the 90 players on the Green Bay Packers' roster. This isn't merely a look at the best players. Rather, it's a formula that combines talent, salary, importance of the ...
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'Outstanding' Arteta has shown 'courage' at Arsenal, says Rodgers Mikel Arteta has been "outstanding" in coping with the pressure at Arsenal and shown "courage" in his initial months at the helm, says Brendan Rodgers. Leicester City are scheduled to take in a trip to north London to face Arteta's Arsenal in the Premier ...
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Roger Federer focusing on 2021, Olympics after knee surgeries ZURICH -- Roger Federer is already focusing on the 2021 season, including the postponed Tokyo Olympics, as he recovers from two knee surgeries. Federer said Monday he is not yet able to play top-level tennis but he is on the mend. "I feel much better ...
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O'HARA: Top 10 Lions plays from the past 10 years The Detroit Lions played more than 20,000 plays on offense and defense combined in the last 10 seasons from 2010-2019. Throw in a few thousand more on special teams, and it's difficult to pick the top 10 plays of the last 10 years. There are some obvious ...
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Giants' Gabe Kapler defends Pablo Sandoval's physique: 'He's demonstrated that he's healthy' Questions about Pablo Sandoval's weight have come up again ... and againv... and again ... and again. Now the Giants' third baseman is facing another round of criticism after an unflattering photo of him taking grounders hit Twitter on Saturday.
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Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Names Kevin Giltner Assistant Coach Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young has named Kevin Giltner assistant coach. He replaces Antwon Jackson whose departure for a job at East Carolina left a spot open on the staff. Giltner is a 2012 Wofford graduate who lettered for four years ...
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President Donald Trump calls out NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace Monday morning, President Donald Trump posted a series of tweets, one of which was aimed at NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Darrell Wallace Jr., Richard Petty Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro and a Nascar official. Darrell Wallace Jr., Richard Petty ...
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Mourinho hits out at Arsenal over social media post Jose Mourinho has hit out at Arsenal over a recent social media post. The Tottenham boss is ramping things up nicely for his first north London derby in charge of Spurs this Sunday (start time, 11:30am ET on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com). Following ...
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Matic signs new three-year Manchester United deal Nemanja Matic has signed a new Manchester United contract which will keep him at the club until 2023. The Serbian has been key for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side during their current unbeaten run and has been rewarded for his good form with a new deal.
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UFC 251 fight card: Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal officially set as main event on Fight Island UFC 251 has a new main event. After clearing many logistical hurdles over the weekend, Jorge Masvidal will step in on less than a week's notice to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning (Saturday night stateside).
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Sources: Cubs will open 2020 season against Brewers at Wrigley Field For all the dramatic changes to the 2020 schedule, one thing won't change: The Cubs still open against the Brewers. Almost four months after the originally scheduled opener, the Cubs and Brewers open their seasons July 24 at Wrigley Field, sources say.
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WATCH: 'It's not great from Ocon' – Kvyat blames Renault driver for Austrian GP retirement Daniil Kvyat's Austrian Grand Prix ended spectacularly on Lap 69 with suspension failure, costing AlphaTauri the chance of taking a double-points finish at the first race of the 2020 season. And after the Grand Prix, the Russian blamed contact with Renault's ...
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British Sprinter Bianca Williams accuses London police of racial profiling LONDON (AP) — British sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner have accused London police of racial profiling after officers stopped and searched the couple's car, with their 3-month-old son inside. Williams and Ricardo dos Santos, a Portuguese sprinter, ...
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Formula One boss Brawn: Vettel bound to be distracted by Ferrari axe Sebastian Vettel endured a nightmare start to the season in Austria on Sunday and Formula One's motorsport managing director Ross Brawn suggested being dropped by Ferrari for 2021 had affected his concentration. Vettel, a four-times world champion with ...
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Most of WNBA's Older Coaches OK With Florida Virus Risk NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Thibault knows he could be at higher risk for severe illness if he gets the coronavirus because of his age. The 69-year-old Washington Mystics coach didn't hesitate about going down to Florida with his team Monday to prepare for the ...
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Brewers' Luis Urias: Tests positive for coronavirus Manager Craig Counsell revealed Monday that Urias tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the start of the Brewers' summer camp last week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Counsell also noted that pitcher Angel Perdomo tested positive prior to intake after ...
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Burglary victim Ribery raises doubts over Italy future Rome (AFP) - Franck Ribery on Monday raised questions over his future in Serie A after a burglary at the home of Fiorentina's French star. Ribery posted a clip on Twitter of the scene he was met with when he returned to his house in the foothills around ...
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Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson among NFL players under most pressure in 2020 Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson will be under a lot of pressure in 2020, according to one NFL writer. How much pressure? The writer ranks him No. 3 on a list of players in the league under the most pressure for the upcoming season. NFL.com's ...
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Alabama's season-opening quarterbacks during the Nick Saban era For the ninth time throughout Nick Saban's 14-year tenure as head coach, an Alabama football season will start with a new quarterback behind center. With Tua Tagovailoa turning pro, the Crimson Tide will have to replace the record-setting signal-caller with ...
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Zack Wheeler's uneasy Phillies commitment with baby due this month Phillies offseason acquisition Zack Wheeler is willing to take risks to get on the mound this season — for now. While expressing concerns about returning back to training camp, Wheeler, who as of now plans to play, mentioned the especially high risk of ...
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What happened behind the scenes during scary NASCAR pit road incident It took just 16 laps for the 2020 Brickyard 400 to descend into chaos on Sunday. The NASCAR Cup Series opted for an early caution flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but as each car made its way to the pit area, Michael McDowell, who drives the No.
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Greenwood form shouldn't stop Man Utd from signing Sancho: Tactical lessons from the Premier League weekend The Red Devils' teenage star continues to impress, but if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are to kick on then adding a right-winger this summer is key. With teams now finding their feet following the lockdown period, the Premier League is beginning to resemble its ...
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Harvey Elliott signs first professional contract with Liverpool The teenage playmaker has committed his future to the Reds after establishing himself in the senior squad in 2019-20. English midfielder Harvey Elliott has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool. The 17-year-old expressed his delight after the ...
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Black high school baseball player says fans yelled 'You should have been George Floyd' and 'Get back to the fields' Jeremiah Chapman, a baseball player for Iowa's Charles City High School, says people in the crowd yelled "you should have been George Floyd," and "get back to the fields" during a game at Waverly-Shell Rock High School on June 27. He talks to Ana ...
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Virat's lifting, Hardik's pushing: Don't even think about copying them Fans of Team India's cricketing greats are probably already aware of their everyday shenanigans already. What started with the Pandya brothers Hardik and Krunal posting videos of their fly push-ups, challenging each other to do more and better, got captain ...
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Liverpool loyalty to Origi prevented them from signing 'brilliant' Werner, claims ex-Reds striker Owen The former Anfield forward was frustrated to see one of the most prolific front men in Europe sign for Chelsea instead of his old club. Liverpool's loyalty to Divock Origi prevented them from signing "brilliant" Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, according to Michael ...
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KEVIN SHERRINGTON: Spring football not such an awful idea DALLAS -- Straight up: The 2020 sports calendar is irrevocably wrecked. Doesn't matter what happens now, there's no fixing it. The Dallas Mavericks could come to like living in a bubble, and FC Dallas could avoid infecting the rest of Major League Soccer, ...
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Relegation-threatened Norwich under no pressure to sell players: Farke (Reuters) - Norwich City may be destined for relegation from the Premier League this season but the club is under no financial pressure to sell their best players if they cannot avoid the drop, manager Daniel Farke said on Monday. FILE PHOTO: Soccer ...
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Dillian Whyte could get Tyson Fury this year if Deontay Wilder can't fight We've been over the recent happenings and speculation for other happenings in the heavyweight division about 149 times in the last four months, as the division is essentially at a standstill with its big names not fighting until at least late this year, other than ...
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