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NBA All-Star Game to have officiating crew of all HBCU graduates for first time in league history "It means opportunity," Kirkland, who is in his 21st season as an NBA official and is a 1999 graduate of Southern University, told ESPN. "To show and prove that we can do this craft. For many years before, it was believed that we couldn't do this craft.
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Broncos GM George Paton: We want to bring Von Miller back Miller has a contract option guaranteeing $7 million of his $18 million salary for 2021. The club has until March 16 to exercise the option. Paton said Thursday the team was working through the issues ...
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Listen: Detroit Lions Podcast breaks down the Campbell and Holmes media appearances The primary focus is the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell press conferences from this week and what the new Lions leadership is saying. How is it different from what we've seen and heard before? We ...
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Terri Williams-Flournoy out as Auburn women's basketball coach after 9 seasons AUBURN, Ala. -- Terri Williams-Flournoy is out after nine years as Auburn's women's basketball coach after the team finished without a league win this season. Athletic director Allen Greene announced the decision on Thursday, a day after the Tigers were ...
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Russell Wilson trade rumors: Seahawks answering calls on QB; rift with Pete Carroll at forefront Per ESPN's Dianna Russini, the Seahawks are not "shopping" quarterback Russell Wilson, but Seattle's front office is answering calls regarding Wilson's availability.
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Ben Roethlisberger contract details: Steelers QB takes pay cut to save Pittsburgh cap space On Thursday, the Steelers announced that they have signed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract for the 2021, effectively restructuring the remaining money on Roethlisberger's contract and ending a months-long odyssey of the two parties dancing ...
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It's all on Adam Trautman to lead the Saints tight ends in 2021 While he didn't see much NFL-quality competition at Dayton, his college receiving stats are eye-popping: 178 receptions for 2,295 receiving yards with 31 touchdown catches. He made the most of his ...
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Steph Curry offers James Wiseman perfect advice during rookie season The Warriors rookie center has shown flashes of what he could become. He's also had moments of frustration. The NBA learning curve is tough for any rookie, but especially a 19-year-old who only played in three college games.
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Overtime set to launch professional high school basketball league that pays players $100K Overtime Elite will begin in September 2021 and will feature 30 of the nation's top prospects from ages 16-18. The athletes will be given a guaranteed minimum salary of $100,000 in addition to bonuses and equity in the league.
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Saints release Thomas Morstead Morstead was set to make $3.15 million with a $4.5 million cap hit. The move will clear $2.5 million in cap space for the Saints, who still have 2020 undrafted free agent punter Blake Gillikin on the roster.
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Report: Bulls 'have registered interest' in Cavaliers center Andre Drummond Charania adds that "skepticism remains on whether the [Cavaliers] can find a desirable trade" for Drummond, which is all too predictable. Though he's playing on an expiring contract, Drummond's $28.7 million salary figure for the 2020-21 season is both ...
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Angels flamethrower Chris Rodriguez goes from back pain to being plain back Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers during a spring training game in 2019. Rodriguez is eager to get back on track after a stress fracture in his spine, coupled with the coronavirus shutdown, slowed his progress in the minors.
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Bracketology: How Villanova will be evaluated by NCAA Tournament committee after injury to Collin Gillespie The Wildcats remain a No. 3 seed in Thursday morning's bracket and we will wait and see how the Wildcats responds to playing without Gillespie as they go forward. As a reminder, injuries and other roster issues are a consideration for the selection committee ...
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Alex Ovechkin is 'the best goalscorer' in history, says Olie Kolzig "What you saw him do two years ago in the playoffs shows you how much he's matured as a player. Blocking shots, taking guys under his wing on the bench—and that was a big, big reason why we ended up winning the Cup," Kolzig says. "He has evolved. I'd ...
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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks: How to watch final Pistons game before All-Star break The six-time NBA champion said when the Hornets selected Ball with the No. 3 overall pick they hoped the crafty 6-foot-6 point guard would eventually rise to the level of becoming an All-Star. Jordan likes the way Ball is trending.
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Giants should only consider these defensive 2021 NFL Draft prospects at No. 11 There are three legitimate wide receivers who could be No. 1 options – Ja'Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle – as well as TE Kyle Pitts, who profiles more as a massive receiver than a true tight end. Golden Tate was also just cut, leaving a space ...
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UFC releases heavyweights Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem UFC 259 boasts three title fights in one night. Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz defends his belt against middleweight champ Israel Adesanya in the main event. Amanda Nunes defends her women's featherweight title against Megan Anderson. Petr ...
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UConn Huskies' Paige Bueckers named Big East player, freshman of year UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- UConn Huskies freshman guard Paige Bueckers was named the Big East's player and freshman of the year on Thursday, joining Maya Moore in 2007-08 as the only women's basketball players to earn both honors in the same season.
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That's twice the 49ers didn't put Brady in red and gold, and twice he made them regret it. The brings us to this offseason and the 2021 NFL Draft where Alabama's Mac Jones, who is expected to be a first-round pick, has started getting numerous comparisons to Brady. Jones' former teammate and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua ...
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Tigers Advance To Quarterfinals, Down Mississippi State 71-62 GREENVILLE S.C. – LSU women's basketball advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Southeastern Conference Tournament after beating Mississippi State by a score of 71-62 in the second round on Thursday morning. Junior transfer Ryann Payne led LSU ...
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Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans Preview Guard Tyler Herro has hit a three-point field goal in a career-long, 32 straight games, tying the fifth-longest streak in franchise history ... For the Heat, forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable and forward Chris Silva (hip) and Meyers Leonard (shoulder) are ...
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Noie: Could another lethargic ACC loss spell end for Notre Dame basketball coach Mike Brey? On Wednesday, a select few fans (497) were allowed to watch an Irish basketball home game for the first time this season. It felt different and good and energizing to have them back in the building. Their usual chants —"DEE-FENSE! "Let's Go Irish!" — made it ...
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Spear scores 29, hits 7 3s as Wake Forest women beat UNC GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Jewel Spear scored 29 points with seven 3-pointers and Wake Forest beat North Carolina 82-71 on Thursday in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Wake Forest (12-11), pursuing its ...
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Alabama Crimson Tide vs Missouri Tigers March 4 Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics A matchup of SEC squads features the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-8, 8-8 SEC) and the Missouri Tigers (9-10, 5-9 SEC) at 6:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.The game will air on SECN. Ariyah Copeland totaled a ...
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Penguins notes: Sidney Crosby, Todd Reirden remain on COVID list Coach Mike Sullivan had no additional information on either individual's status during his Thursday afternoon media availability. He also did not say if the coach or captain would be available for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, again deferring ...
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Combined XI: Liverpool vs Chelsea | Premier League Chelsea and Liverpool come head-to-head in the Premier League on Thursday night at Anfield. Both sides have the chance to move into the top four momentarily with a win in Merseyside on Thursday. It won't be a top four decider but it could have huge ...
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Mets' Seth Lugo: Recovery progressing well Lugo is feeling good as he recovers from February elbow surgery and doesn't expect to miss too much time, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Lugo underwent a procedure to remove a loose body from his right elbow in mid-February. The surgery was ...
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Preview: Denver Nuggets close out first half of season against Indiana Pacers Winners of three straight (all on the road), the Nuggets will look to ride some momentum into the All-Star break by securing a win tonight in Indiana and finishing a perfect 4-0 on their road trip.
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Clippers vs. Wizards preview and game thread: Final game before break is 'must win' Game Information. When: Thursday, Mar. 4 at 4:00 p.m. PT. Where: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.. How to watch/listen: Prime Ticket, AM 570 Radio.
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The Latest: Big Ten to allow fans for basketball tournaments Following approval by local health officials, attendance will be limited to 2,500 for the women's tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and to 8,000 for the men's tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Each tournament runs five days, ...
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Mike Mayock: "Jury's out" on Trent Brown staying with team What he needs to do more than anything is get himself in the best shape of his life and come out ready to prove that he is a dominant tackle in the National Football League. That's all it takes. If Trent gets in shape and stays committed, there's not a better talent ...
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Deshaun Watson rumors that just will not go away The latest has Watson having no plans to play for Houston again and only interested in the Dolphins, the New York Jets, or the Carolina Panthers, using his no trade clause to try to shape where he lands. The Texans remain steadfast that they are not looking to ...
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Bay Hill Bomber: Bryson DeChambeau back to hitting bombs, opens with 67 Yes, an iron. That's not a typo. There was a moan and then a groan because the fans – yes, there are fans this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational – had come to see the reigning U.S. Open let the big dog eat.
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George Kittle on Jimmy Garoppolo: 'He sets an example' for 49ers While speculation still surrounds Jimmy Garoppolo and his future with the 49ers, George Kittle continues to provide his unwavering support. In spite of all the talk about the San Francisco 49ers potentially moving on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this ...
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Vikings GM Spielman: 'Kirk Cousins is our quarterback going forward' MINNEAPOLIS — The quarterback carousel has begun to spin around the NFL for the second straight offseason, with even the slight potential of further movement creating a flurry of speculation about who will man these vital positions for certain teams once ...
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Nets' James Harden on return to Houston: I wanted to 'give them a show' Nets guard James Harden knew he'd get a reaction from the fans Wednesday night as he played in Houston for the first time since forcing his way out of the city via trade. It turned out to be a mix of boos and cheers from the few thousand fans who were ...
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Arnold Palmer Invitational live stream, Round 1, Featured Groups, TV channel, start time, schedule, how to watch With Rory McIlroy leading the strong field as the favorite, we'll also have Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, and Rickie Fowler to name a few. Here is everything you need on ...
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Report: Russell Wilson Trade Drama Making Seahawks Unhappy "The Seahawks are not happy with how this has gone down since the end of the season," Silver said on NFL Total Access on Wednesday. "I believe they will obviously listen to offers from any of those four teams.".
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Nets' James Harden: Another triple-double The move to a point-guard role has spiked his upside and Harden is now averaging 29.3 points, 11.0 assists and 9.7 rebounds per game during that aforementioned nine-game span. More ...
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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview Last December, Ja Morant was out with back spasms and when the two teams faced off in the Orlando Bubble the Milwaukee Bucks "did the job" for the Memphis Grizzlies a la World Championship Wrestling's "Fingerpoke of Doom" by sitting Giannis, thus ...
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Hawks' John Collins: One board short of double-double Collins has been the consistent second option behind Trae Young on offense for Atlanta, averaging 18.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in the first half of the season, and he should remain a strong scoring and rebounding option for fantasy managers ...
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Chargers Daily Links: Bolts should keep an eye on OL cap casualties in coming weeks The Raiders recently made the decision to release longtime guard Gabe Jackson — whom the Chargers may want to take a look at, themselves — and he's certainly not going to be the last notable offensive lineman to become available over the next 13 days.
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White Sox fans are MLB's booziest, according to survey Here are some other survey results: Top 5 booziest fanbases: 1. White Sox 2. Atlanta Braves 3. Cincinnati Reds 4. Cleveland Indians 5. San Diego Padres. Sox fans ranked ...
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Islanders Gameday News: Ahead of Buffalo's visit, Wahlstrom's development pleases Trotz For the final three times this season, the Islanders will host the Sabres for a long weekend. The three-game set at the Coliseum opens tonight and closes with Saturday and Sunday matinees, the latter getting the noon run on NBC. Much like Tuesday in New ...
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Washington Linebacker Officially Retires The Washington Football Team recently released linebacker Thomas Davis Sr. after one season in D.C. Fans should not expect to see him suit up again in a different uniform. Davis will sign a one-day contract and retire with the Carolina Panthers after a ...
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Red Wings' Evgeny Svechnikov: Back on active roster Svechnikov is expected to skate on Detroit's third line and second power-play unit Thursday against the Hurricanes. He's picked up two goals and three points in three games this campaign. More News ...
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2021 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament to Allow Limited Fan Attendance Rosemont, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference will allow a limited number of fans to attend the 2021 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, which will be played March 9-13 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Following approval by the Marion County ...
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Porzingis helps Doncic-less Mavs to 87-78 win over Thunder DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 13 rebounds with European sidekick Luka Doncic sidelined by a back issue going into his second All-Star appearance, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-78 on Wednesday ...
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Big Ten this week: No. 2 Michigan, Michigan State play twice The Spartans have been in college basketball's showcase 22 times in a row and everyone in the program desperately wants to extend the streak. The first scheduled matchup in February was postponed and moved to Thursday night, two days after Michigan ...
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Mississippi State falls to LSU in first game of SEC women's basketball tournament Mississippi State has found a comfort in the confines of Bon Secours Wellness Arena. It's a place the Bulldogs have reached the Southeastern Conference Tournament finals each of the past five years. It's the place where three years ago coach Vic Schaefer ...
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