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Jim Harbaugh says he was close to extension at Michigan before pandemic ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday he was closing in on a contract extension before coping with the COVID-19 pandemic became a top priority for all involved in the discussions. "There's bigger fish to fry for our athletic ...
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Quinn says playing Eminem before games gets him 'pretty wound up' Given his choice of pump-up music, hopefully mom's spaghetti is never on David Quinn's pregame menu. The New York Rangers coach revealed Wednesday that his favorite artist to play before games is none other than rapper Eminem. "You know who gets ...
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Will Messi really leave Barcelona and, if so, could MLS or a team with Ronaldo be in his future? Last week we opened a portal into a different dimension: one in which Lionel Messi plays for someone other than Barcelona. His Barcelona contract expires in June of 2021 and, according to reports in Spain, he has broken off extension talks and is ...
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Trail Blazers Coach Terry Stotts maps out Portland's practices in Orlando As NBA teams make their way into the bubble in Orlando, Florida ahead of a three-week training camp before play resumes, the Trail Blazers won't make the trip until Thursday. The Blazers will land in Orlando around 7:00 p.m. local time and then will be ...
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Breaking down the 76ers eight 'seeding' games and how they could impact Philadelphia's playoff position The Philadelphia 76ers will enter Orlando in the middle of a tight race for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. With eight "seeding" games to play before the postseason gets underway, the Sixers sit sixth in the East with a 39-26 record. They're 4.5 ...
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The NBA Is Ready For Its Restart, But There Will Be Bumps Along the Way Bradley Beal joined Davis Bertans on the NBA's opt-out list, the Nets are officially sending a skeleton crew to Orlando and the league officially has its first basketball-related fire to put out. Why won't there be re-seeding? Travel—the first argument made ...
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Wild stats from Steph Curry's first game vs. LeBron James' Heat Big Three The Dorrell Wright vs. LeBron James Show is a sentence I never expected to write. But here we are. It now has been exactly 10 years since LeBron took his talents to South Beach on his infamous "The Decision" broadcast on ESPN. That brought a dominant ...
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Five things MLB can do right now to confront systemic racism Major League Baseball is scrambling to get the 2020 season off the ground, with considerable concerns about travel, safety and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic. Also hovering over the game is the question of how it will face a new sensibility about ...
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2020 Workday Charity Open odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from computer model that nailed six majors Justin Thomas' quest to become the world's top-ranked player hit a snag when he missed the cut at the Travelers Championship two weeks ago, ending a streak of three consecutive top-10 finishes. But after taking a week off, he's back in action as one of the ...
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What the Ivy League's fall sports decision means for the rest of college football in 2020 The Ivy League is putting its fall sports calendar on hold to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, according to multiple reports Wednesday. CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reported that the conference notified all fall varsity programs it will ...
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Josh Gordon is Auctioning Off His Super Bowl LIII Ring Josh Gordon has one Super Bowl ring, which he earned while a member of the New England Patriots in 2018 when they won Super Bowl LIII and he was suspended indefinitely from the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. And now Gordon ...
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Sammy Watkins Says He Prioritized Contending over Money with New Chiefs Contract Finances weren't Sammy Watkins' sole focus as he pondered his next move this offseason. Watkins signed a one-year, $7 million contract to return to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The 27-year-old told SiriusXM NFL Radio (via NFL.com's ...
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Spurs' Patty Mills donating $1 million to fight racism Patty Mills will play in the NBA restart, and the San Antonio guard said Wednesday that the reason why he's decided to participate is so he can give just over $1 million of his salary to causes in his native Australia devoted to fighting racism. The exact amount ...
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Report: NFL, NFLPA Discussing Players' Potential Opt-Out Date for 2020 Season The NFL and the NFL Players Association are reportedly discussing an option for players to opt out of the 2020 season based on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero explained the situation Wednesday on ...
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Eagles Sign WR Quez Watkins to Rookie Deal The Eagles have signed receiver Quez Watkins to his four-year rookie contract. Watkins, a speedy Southern Miss product, joins fellow sixth-round pick, offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho of Auburn, as the first two of 10 members of the 2020 draft class to ...
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Jadeveon Clowney Rumors: Browns 'Unlikely' to Continue Pursuit of Star DE The Cleveland Browns are reportedly "unlikely" to continue their pursuit of free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney after coming to terms with edge-rusher Olivier Vernon on a restructured contract Tuesday. Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk ...
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Carter Kieboom is now focused on keeping his job Carter Kieboom was back in a batter's box Wednesday to face Max Scherzer. He faced him once before, back at spring training in 2017, and struck out. How did it go Wednesday? "Same outcome," Kieboom said with a smile. He's able to laugh in the moment ...
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Ex-Warrior Stephen Jackson says DeSean Jackson 'speaking the truth' in anti-Semitic comments Former Warriors star Stephen Jackson, a leader in the racial inequality protests after the killing of his lifelong friend George Floyd, raised eyebrows by saying Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson was "speaking the truth" after he shared anti-Semitic messages on ...
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NASCAR moving August Cup race at Watkins Glen to Daytona road course CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR will move its August road course race from Watkins Glen in upstate New York because of state health restrictions, and the event will shift instead to the road course at Daytona International Speedway. The move means the Cup ...
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Chris Streveler Tries To Find NFL Home With Cardinals The move came at the end of the second week of March, which was going to be perfect for Chris Streveler to get situated after the former Canadian Football League quarterback signed with the Cardinals. He'd have a month or so to get acclimated before the ...
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Bryce Harper has earned right to speak his mind on JT Realmuto's contract status Bryce Harper provided the first memorable moment of Phillies summer camp on Wednesday afternoon. It wasn't with a swing or a web gem, but rather it was two words that has everyone talking. "Sign him!" That's what Harper exclaimed as he returned to the ...
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NBA exodus possible as Lakers, Zion Williamson take center stage at Disney World It's undetermined how many asterisks will be needed when (if?) a new NBA champion is crowned in an empty gym in October. But the march for a ring – not an Oura ring — begins Thursday with the opening of training camps in Disney World. Orlando's Mickey ...
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Sheffield United beat Wolves with last-gasp winner Sheffield United – Wolves was a tight, tense clash at Bramall Lane but John Egan scored a stoppage time winner as the Blades won 1-0 to boost their European hopes. [ MORE: New PL TV schedule ]. Both teams canceled one another out but Egan nodded ...
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Penn State could have an athletic sidekick for its All-American TE There is no shortage of confidence throughout the Penn State football program. The top-end talent on the roster alone could be enough for the Nittany Lions to finally break into the playoffs. Teams that get to that promised land tend to have several players ...
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Man City hit Newcastle for five, Wolves beaten by Sheffield Utd London (AFP) - Manchester City moved to the brink of sealing their place in the Premier League top four by bouncing back to form to thrash Newcastle 5-0 on Wednesday, while Wolves' Champions League aspirations stumbled again in a last-gasp defeat at ...
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49ers offer season ticket holders full refund or credit toward 2021 The 49ers are following several NFL teams in offering season ticket holders an option. San Francisco's season ticket holders can opt out of 2020 while retaining their rights and tenure for next season. Fans can get a full refund for the 2020 season or a credit ...
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Man City, silky Silva saunter past Newcastle United Manchester City was back in fine form on Wednesday, riding a David Silva masterclass to a 5-0 win over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. Silva had a goal and two assists, joining Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling, and a Newcastle own ...
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Real Madrid's Luka Jovic in confinement after visit from COVID-19-positive friend Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic is in house confinement as a precautionary measure after being visited by a friend who tested positive for COVID-19. Jovic's friend travelled to Madrid on Monday from Belgrade and underwent a test upon arrival, as is Real ...
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Ezekiel Elliott raises $85000 to feed 400000 families in need Ezekiel Elliott uses his trademark "Feed Me" celebration on the field. Off the field, the Cowboys running back is feeding others. Elliott announced in May he was collaborating with CentreTX to release exclusive merchandise with 100 percent of proceeds going ...
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Alex Bregman sits out due to COVID-19 test delay The Houston Chronicle reported this afternoon that Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was not at workouts today due to a delay in the processing of COVID-19 test results. It's unclear if the delay is specific to Bregman or if there are delays with others on the ...
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Nets' Chris Chiozza is likely choice to start at point guard for NBA restart When the Nets arrived in Orlando on Tuesday to prepare for the resumption of the NBA season later this month, they had only 10 healthy bodies on the roster, including just three players — Caris LeVert, Joe Harris and Jarrett Allen — who have spent ...
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Padres' Jorge Mateo: Tests positive for coronavirus Mateo has tested positive for COVID-19, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Mateo was traded to the Padres in late June, but manager Jayce Tingler revealed Wednesday that Mateo has tested positive for COVID-19. The 25-year-old is ...
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Red Sox have found their leader in Xander Bogaerts BOSTON --- Don't count Xander Bogaerts among those who believe this to be a period of significant transition for the Red Sox. Mookie Betts and David Price now call Los Angeles home. Chris Sale will miss the 2020 season after undergoing Tommy John ...
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Sox coach Narron glad to be back in Boston BOSTON — No current Red Sox players and few staff members are capable of grasping what it was like to be part of the organization during The Curse. Jerry Narron knows the feeling well. He served as Grady Little's bench coach in Boston during the 2003 ...
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Stoppage-time goal lifts OL Reign to first win at NWSL Challenge Cup It wasn't the prettiest game, particularly over the first hour of play, but OL Reign ultimately outlasted Utah Royals FC to earn their first win of the NWSL Challenge Cup thanks to a 91st minute goal from Bethany Balcer. The 1-0 win gives OL Reign four points ...
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Maryland Basketball Helps Launch "Coaches 4 Change" COLLEGE PARK, Md. – More than 40 college basketball coaches have teamed up to create Coaches 4 Change (C4C), an organization dedicated to help their student-athletes, their campus, and their communities. The mission of C4C is to provide a platform ...
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Watch Derek Hill's jaw-dropping catch in first intrasquad at Comerica Park DETROIT -- Derek Hill has long dreamed of making a highlight-reel catch at Comerica Park. He just didn't know it would come in an empty stadium during a summer intrasquad game. Hill stole the show on Wednesday afternoon, racing back to make a leaping ...
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Fanatics, NFLShop.com will continue to sell Washington gear At a time when multiple major retailers won't sell merchandise bearing the current name of the Washington NFL franchise, one of the biggest apparel providers will. Terry Lefton of Sports Business Daily reports that Fanatics will continue to sell Washington ...
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NASCAR at Kentucky odds, predictions: Surprising 2020 Quaker State 400 picks from model that nailed Daytona The 2020 Quaker State 400 begins on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET, and while Kentucky Speedway is one of the newest tracks in the NASCAR Cup Series, it's already provided plenty of excitement. Three of the nine races held in Kentucky on NASCAR's top circuit ...
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'I love winning ... I don't like to lose at anything': Fernando Alonso discusses his return to F1 (CNN) Fernando Alonso does not do things by halves. Less than two years after bidding farewell to Formula 1, but always leaving the door open for a return, the two-time world champion confirmed on Wednesday that he is to make a stunning comeback with ...
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Djokovic "not sure" on US Open plans but Thiem calls event a "win-win" The world No. 1 stated he intends on playing Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros, while the Austrian appears content to compete wherever he can. By Kamakshi Tandon. July 08, 2020. MORE TO WATCH. Can sports return in a nation with an ever-rising tide of ...
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TSSAA delays decision on start to prep football season The wait to decide when the high school football season will begin in Tennessee will have to continue. The TSSAA Board of Control voted on Wednesday to delay its decision on whether to implement one of four proposals they had been presented with.
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Carolina announces 37 positive COVID-19 tests in athletics department; voluntary football workouts halted CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina athletics department is reporting 37 positive COVID-19 tests, and the football program's voluntary summer workouts have been put on hold. The university reports conducting 429 tests of athletes, coaches and staff.
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Reds' Sonny Gray: Opening Day starter Gray will be the Reds' Opening Day starter Friday, July 24 against the Tigers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Gray gets a nice matchup to begin the season against the Tigers and then will be followed by Luis Castillo, Trevor Bauer, Wade Miley and ...
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is 'president, coach and player' at AC Milan after comeback win over Juventus (CNN) Zlatan Ibrahimovic was back to his old self on Tuesday, both on and off the pitch. The evergreen 38-year-old led an unlikely AC Milan comeback against Juventus, helping to turn a two-goal deficit into a 4-2 win. Milan has enjoyed an impressive ...
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Charlotte MLS doesn't have a team name, but it signed its first player Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz has signed with Charlotte MLS, the team announced Wednesday. Ruiz, 25, is the first player to sign with the city's Major League Soccer expansion team, which is scheduled to begin play next season. Ruiz formerly captained ...
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Premier League 2020: scores, results, Manchester City vs Newcastle, Wolves vs Sheffield United, video, highlights Manchester City moved to the brink of sealing their place in the Premier League top four by bouncing back to form to thrash Newcastle 5-0. Meanwhile, Wolves' Champions League aspirations stumbled again in a last-gasp defeat at Sheffield United, who still ...
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Two-time world champion snowboarder Alex Pullin dies in spearfishing accident By Jack Guy, CNN Two-time world champion snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin has died while spearfishing in his native Australia. Wednesday, July 8th 2020, 6:10 AM EDT. By Jack Guy, CNN. Two-time world champion snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin ...
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The NBA's Pat Mahomes: Which young player deserves a 10-year deal? Pat Mahomes became the richest athlete in American sports on Monday when the Kansas City Chiefs tendered a 10-year, $450 million offer to secure him as their quarterback well into the next decade. Yet one can't help but wonder if there was an NBA player ...
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Peyton Manning Just Scored a New Victory in His Rivalry With Tom Brady When it comes to all-time NFL quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are both near the top of the list. Understandably, that reality has bred a bit of a rivalry between the two signal-callers; every season turned into a defacto competition to see who ...
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