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2020 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Rating older wide receivers who make trickier targets for draft managers Getting better with age isn't an expression that generally applies to players in the NFL. Every position is different for when a breakdown starts to happen, and wide receivers might have the most shelf life among skill players. You can be successful into your ...
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Chris Jones' deal with Chiefs the latest move toward a dynasty The headline-snaring contract numbers handed out by the Kansas City Chiefs are these: $503 million over 12 years for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and as much as $85 million over four years for defensive tackle Chris Jones. But the more important ...
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State of the Franchise: Will Flores' Dolphins break through in Year 2? Where does your franchise stand heading into 2020? Adam Rank sets the table by providing a State of the Franchise look at all 32 teams, zeroing in on the key figures to watch and setting the stakes for the season to come. Members of the Miami Dolphins ...
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Heat's Jimmy Butler wants no name on back of jersey Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler is hoping to keep the nameplate on the back of his jersey blank to underscore that if he wasn't an NBA player, he would be "no different than anybody else of color." As the league inches closer to a restart, many ...
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Sources: New Net Michael Beasley leaves Orlando bubble Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Beasley has left the NBA's bubble at Disney World, league sources told ESPN. Beasley, 31, was signed by the Nets on July 9 as a substitute player to take part in the league's restart beginning later this month in Orlando ...
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Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley confident there will be a college football season While commissioners, athletic directors and coaches brace for the worst amid the growing coronavirus crisis, Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley said he remains confident there will be college football this season -- even if it looks a bit different. After the Big Ten and ...
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The 5 most exciting Big Ten college football games — and how to bet them The Big Ten announced last week it would play non-conference games in 2020, but from a purely football perspective, that's not necessarily a bad thing for the conference. Yes, we'll all miss Penn State vs. Virginia Tech, Michigan at Washington, Notre Dame ...
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What we know: The latest on possible replacement names for Washington's NFL franchise Washington's NFL team announced Monday that it will soon part ways with its name and logo after 87 years, in the wake of continued pressure from sponsors, fans and activists. So now the question is: What's next? The team has offered few clues about ...
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Eagles are told by Philadelphia officials to not to expect fans for 2020 home games While the Eagles are still planning on playing home football games in 2020, they will likely do so without the live support of their fans. On Tuesday, Philadelphia officials said that fans would not be allowed to attend professional sports games in 2020. The city ...
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NBA restart: Discussing COVID-19 concerns, most interesting contender, top non-star player to watch in bubble Reopening night is 16 days away, and NBA teams are in Phase 4 of the return-to-play plan, meaning that they are practicing and working out in groups. As players are getting used to their new life at Disney World, the surrounding area is in the middle of a ...
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White Sox name 16 to Schaumburg taxi squad, but their '20 impact seems minimal The White Sox "taxi squad" is here, and though the 16 players named Tuesday will bring some high quality talent to Schaumburg, it doesn't seem too many of them will be cracking the major league roster in 2020.
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'It was just a jigsaw puzzle.' How the Red Sox reconfigured Fenway Park for summer camp Fenway Park's age and the intimacy borne of a small footprint in the middle of a bustling city neighborhood distinguish the venerable ballpark. Yet those same signature traits also made the venue a very unnatural fit for social distancing protocols made ...
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Atlanta Braves roster and schedule for 2020 The 2020 season is now a 60-game dash, starting on June 23 and ending, hopefully, with a full-size postseason in October. Between now and the start of the season, we'll be giving quick capsule previews of each team, reminding you of where things stood ...
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Cubs' Anthony Rizzo getting MRI after missing week CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is undergoing an MRI on his back as he remains out of workouts, manager David Ross announced on Tuesday. The decision to undergo further testing came after a batting practice session on Sunday.
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Why Shake Milton could thrive in strange NBA playoffs this year On March 1, Shake Milton introduced himself to the NBA world by dropping 39 points on the Clippers in L.A on national TV. Not bad for a guy that was told he was out of the rotation before an injury to Ben Simmons thrust him into the starting lineup. But that ...
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Pulisic, Giroud combine to boost Chelsea's Champions League stock Relegated but resolute Norwich City took Chelsea the distance but couldn't find an answer to Olivier Giroud's goal near halftime in a 1-0 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. American winger Christian Pulisic assisted Giroud's goal just before halftime but ...
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Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal assists stranded Florida driver GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A very, very big good Samaritan spotted a traffic crash on Interstate 75 Monday and stopped to help. Former basketball star and current sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal, all 7-feet-1-inch of him, stopped to make sure everyone was OK and ...
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AP sources: About 10 MLB umpires opt out over virus concerns About 10 Major League Baseball umpires have opted out this season, choosing not to work games in the shortened schedule because of concerns over the coronavirus. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press about the decisions on ...
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Report: Alex Rodriguez, Steve Cohen and Josh Harris Advance to Second Round of Mets Sale Former Yankee Alex Rodriguez, billionaire Steve Cohen, 76ers owner Josh Harris and a fourth unidentified party have advanced to the second round of bidding for the Mets, according to Sportico. The investment bank Allen & Co., which is overseeing the sale ...
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Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday and saying he has hopes to join his team at the league's restart later this summer.
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Short-handed Orioles continue rebuild in abbreviated season BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles will attempt to navigate an abbreviated baseball season without their most productive player, a severe shortage of outfielders and a precarious starting rotation. On March 12, the same day that the coronavirus outbreak ...
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Marlins believe they're much improved and can contend MIAMI (AP) -- When summer camp began for the Miami Marlins, right-hander Sandy Alcantara was so excited he greeted members of the media with a gift offer. ''Ten dollars for every guy!'' he joked. The Marlins aren't really paying to talk about baseball, but ...
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Masahiro Tanaka in danger of missing first Yankees start after scary injury Masahiro Tanaka's recovery from taking a 112-mph line drive off Giancarlo Stanton's bat on the right side of his head on July 4 is going well, according to the veteran right-hander, for which he is thankful. However, the chance of Tanaka being ready to start the ...
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Why Bucks' Middleton must show out in the NBA's restart Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is somewhere in between being an All-Star, someone who can be counted in the regular season, and a bonafide No. 2 option -- someone who has proven themselves in the playoffs. As the NBA prepares for its restart ...
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Rays' Tyler Glasnow returns from quarantine ready to impress ST. PETERSBURG — Tyler Glasnow stared into the plate, peeking above the glove covering his face, and with a big leg kick fired pitch after filthy pitch Tuesday morning at Tropicana Field. In addition to bringing his normal heat, he froze hitters with tumbling ...
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Yanks' Tanaka unsure whether he can take 1st rotation turn NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is unsure whether he will be able to take his first turn through the rotation as he recovers from a line drive off his head. Tanaka was hit on the right side near the temple by Giancarlo Stanton's shot during ...
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Late for Work 7/14: Ravens' Offensive Weapons (Minus Lamar Jackson) Ranked 20th in NFL Ravens' Offensive Weapons (Minus Lamar Jackson) Ranked 20th in NFL. The Ravens had the highest-scoring offense in the league last season and the highest-scoring offense in franchise history. They also broke the NFL single-season rushing record, ...
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Pulisic Watch: USMNT star rebounds in Chelsea win over Norwich City Christian Pulisic bounced back from a tricky performance against Sheffield United, assisting Olivier Giroud's goal in a 1-0 Chelsea win over Norwich City on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. [ RECAP: Chelsea 1-0 Norwich City ]. Here's your minute-by-minute ...
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Michigan State basketball's Dwayne Stephens, Dane Fife 2 of Big Ten's top 3 assistants Big Ten basketball coaches know Michigan State's success isn't all about Tom Izzo, even if he is a Naismith Hall of Famer. A survey of at least 20 league coaches by Stadium.com ranked Izzo's longtime lieutenants Dwayne Stephens and Dane Fife as two of ...
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Draymond Green, Charles Barkley team up on new TV show 'The Arena' Draymond Green and Charles Barkley are about to be on the same team. The Warriors forward and Basketball Hall of Famer will be part of a panel on TNT's new show "The Arena," which will debut July 20. Green and Barkley -- who have attacked each other ...
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Bill Belichick is doing his job filming a Subway advertisement Thanks to all @WTNH TMZ like sports reporters (my kids friends w/phones) on the ground! @MarkusIndeck catching Bill Belichick taking on a @SUBWAY footlong during a commercial shoot in Branford today! Not sure how many takes! pic.twitter.com/ ...
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Islanders hope to include goalie prospect Ilya Sorokin in workouts right away despite ineligibility for this season The Islanders have been hoping to sign Ilya Sorokin since selecting him in the third round in 2014. The long wait ended Tuesday with not just one, but two contracts for the Russian goalie and the possibility he will be joining the team, albeit ineligible to play, ...
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Right wing Troy Terry gets 3-year extension from Ducks ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Right wing Troy Terry has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Ducks. Anaheim announced the deal Tuesday. The 22-year-old Terry has eight goals and 20 assists in 81 career games ...
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Braves' Mike Soroka: Tabbed as Opening Day starter Soroka will be the Braves' starter for their Opening Day contest against the Mets on July 24. Soroka was dominant for the Braves last season, recording a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 29 starts, and he'll now serve as the team's youngest starter in franchise ...
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Kevin Durant's 'The Boardroom' Show Canceled by ESPN After 2 Seasons Kevin Durant's ESPN+ series, The Boardroom, has been canceled after two seasons. "The Boardroom is not being renewed following two seasons on ESPN+," ESPN said in a statement to the New York Post's Andrew Marchand. "Thirty Five Ventures are ...
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UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige odds, predictions: MMA insider lists surprising fight card picks UFC Fight Island was unveiled last weekend, and a loaded card made it a resounding success. Now, the promotion will return to Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige. Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige are ranked in the top 10 in ...
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The Denver Nuggets might have the talent to win it all, but do they have the maturity? Youth. Some of us pine to return to it, some of us chase after ways to recapture it, some of us yell at it angrily from our perfectly manicured front lawns. In professional sports youth is as vital as anything to a franchise. It's what allows a great franchise to remain ...
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Nine Wildcats Tabbed Preseason All-SEC by Phil Steele Nine University of Kentucky football players have been tabbed preseason All-Southeastern Conference by Phil Steele's College Football. Senior punter Max Duffy , senior center Drake Jackson , and junior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard were named to the ...
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Diagnosed with mid-foot sprain Buxton was diagnosed with a left mid-foot sprain Tuesday and is considered day-to-day, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Buxton was carted off the field during Monday's intrasquad matchup with a left foot injury, but he appears to have ...
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Work needed makes Sahlen Field a longshot as Jays keep looking for a home With fewer than 10 days to their season opener, the Toronto Blue Jays know where they want to play their home games this season, but they have no idea where the 30 games will actually take place. The Jays remain heavily focused on playing their home ...
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Tour's COVID rules won't stop Jack Nicklaus: 'I'm going to shake [winner's] hand' DUBLIN, Ohio – It's a decades-old tradition: Jack Nicklaus around Muirfield Village's 18th green, extending a hand to congratulate the winner of his Memorial Tournament. But there may need to be a new twist this year, in the age of social distancing. Deep in ...
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Lightning amp up physicality on Day 2 of training camp TAMPA — If Monday's training session was the warmup, then Tuesday definitely picked up as the Lightning brought a more physical tone to the second day of training camp . The group of 33 players — divided into two sessions with Steven Stamkos skating ...
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Sparks' Candace Parker sees WNBA 'Wubble' bright side Candace Parker is up for it. "I really like a challenge, and I know there's a lot of challenges going forth in this season and there's a lot of, I would say, question marks after last," the Sparks' forward said Tuesday in her first virtual conference with reporters from ...
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Holy Cross athletes disappointed, but understanding of Patriot League decision to cancel fall sports Holy Cross teams won't play sports this fall, but senior quarterback Connor Degenhardt is hopeful the Crusaders can salvage a season next spring and defend their Patriot League title. "The Patriot League still runs through Worcester this year," Degenhardt ...
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Dani Jones Nominated for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award BOULDER – Former University of Colorado athlete Dani Jones has been selected as CU's nominee for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year award. The award, which is in its 30th year, honors the academic achievements, athletic excellence, community ...
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Aubameyang, Salah or Mane: Who will claim Premier League Golden Boot? Last year's top scorers face off on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium with all three having different shots of retaining the coveted award. If anyone was thinking Liverpool would take their foot off the gas after claiming the Premier League title, Saturday's ...
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OHSAA director says many athletics decisions up to governor, locals The Ohio High School Athletic Association has offered yet another confirmation fall sports are still planned for the fall in Ohio. That was among the messages Bob Goldring, the interim director of the organization that overseas high school sports in the Buckeye ...
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No. 51 Xfinity Series team owner penalized post-Kentucky NASCAR issued penalties Tuesday to two Xfinity Series teams and three Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series teams for infractions during last week's events at Kentucky Speedway, including a behavioral penalty for a violation of COVID-19 safety protocols.
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'From potential relegation to best dressing room' - Balogun on Wigan Athletic experience The Super Eagles defender admitted that he is having one of his best campaigns in the Championship despite initial doubts about the move. Leon Balogun said Wigan Athletic might be one of the best clubs he has played for if they retain their Championship ...
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One man holds multiple trademarks on potential Washington Redskins replacement names The Washington NFL franchise announced on Monday that it would be changing its team name, but one man has already beaten them to the punch by trademarking a number of potential options. However, he's not some sort of trademark troll trying to make a ...
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