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2021 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick Why they picked him: Lawrence is the most polished QB prospect since Andrew Luck and ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him behind John Elway, Peyton Manning and Luck among QBs he's graded. The Jaguars' offense the past decade has been ...
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Dallas Cowboys take Micah Parsons with No. 12 pick in NFL draft after trade with rival Philadelphia Eagles Without further moves, the Cowboys will have picks Nos. 44, 75, 84 and 99 in the second and third rounds, giving them more chances to add to a defense that allowed a franchise-record 473 points in 2020 and have a new defensive coordinator in Dan Quinn.
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Kyle Pitts to Atlanta Falcons with No. 4 overall pick in NFL draft, highest-selected TE in history A tight end has been drafted No. 5 overall twice: Mike Ditka (Chicago, 1961) and Riley Odoms (Denver, 1972). Ditka is the only tight end taken in the top 10 to reach the Hall of Fame.
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Yusei Kikuchi takes no-hit bid into 7th inning in Seattle Mariners' 1-0 win over Houston Astros Kikuchi (1-1) did not allow a hit until Carlos Correa doubled to deep right-center field with one out in the seventh. "It was a full count so I decided to go ...
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NFL draft 2021 prospects are red carpet ready If you feel good, you play good." The prospects of the 2021 NFL draft did their best to embody Primetime's slogan. From Trevor Lawrence's citrus-lined suit jacket to Patrick Surtain's video game-inspired bling, here's a roundup of some memorable fashion ...
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Cubs find their bats, beat Braves 9-3 to snap 5-game skid ATLANTA -- — A breakout game by the Chicago Cubs' hitters provided the perfect setting for Adbert Alzolay's longest start of his young career. Jason Heyward drove in two runs with two hits and the Cubs emerged from their hitting slump to beat the Atlanta ...
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Jokic, Porter lead Nuggets past Raptors 121-111 Without its starting backcourt, Denver has relied on reserves Facu Campazzo, P.J. Dozier and Shaquille Harrison, a two-way player getting a chance to make an impact. He did Thursday with a season-high 11 points, and Campazzo followed up his first double- ...
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Shaw, Lauer lead Brewers past Bauer, Dodgers 2-1 MILWAUKEE -- — Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning off Trevor Bauer, Eric Lauer won in his first start of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Thursday night. It was the first meeting of the two teams ...
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Steelers select RB Najee Harris at No. 24, giving Alabama record-tying six first-rounders Ahead of Harris, Alabama placed QB Mac Jones, WR Jaylen Waddle, WR DeVonta Smith, CB Patrick Surtain and OT Alex Leatherwood in Round 1. The Miami Hurricanes' 2004 draft class included six as well: Sean Taylor, Vince Wilfork, Kellen Winslow, D.J. ...
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Bennett scores in overtime, Panthers edge Blackhawks 4-3 CHICAGO -- — Sam Bennett scored at 4:08 of overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Bennett beat Kevin Lankinen with a rising shot over the glove from the slot for his ninth goal after the Blackhawks ...
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Giants select Florida WR Kadarius Toney at No. 20 New York Giants GM Dave Gettleman traded back for the first time in his career. He did so and was still able to snag one of the top-rated wide receivers. The Giants selected Florida wideout Kadarius Toney with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Steelers come to terms with QB Mason Rudolph on a one-year extension, per report The 24-year-old made nine starts while appearing 15 games during his first three seasons with the Steelers. After not seeing the field as a rookie, Rudolph went 5-3 replacing Ben Roethlisberger, who suffered a season-ending injury two weeks into the 2019 ...
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'Physical Specimen' Horn Will Need to Fit in Right Away at Cornerback for Panthers South Carolina's Jaycee Horn might not have been the pick that Carolina Panthers fans wanted to see at No. 8, but it does check off a box of need for a defensive unit that continues to grow with young talent in key areas. Taken as the first cornerback — and ...
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Trevino homer pushes Gibson and Rangers past Red Sox 4-1 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas catcher Jose Trevino hit a tiebreaking two-run homer soon after his battery mate's final pitch, helping push Kyle Gibson and the Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in a series opener Thursday night. Trevino's ...
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Raiders take Alabama OL Alex Leatherwood with 17th pick The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood with the 17th pick as they look to rebuild an offensive line that the team dismantled at the start of the league year. The addition of Leatherwood on Thursday night gives coach Jon ...
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Matthews scores his 36th, Maple Leafs beat Canucks 4-1 TORONTO -- — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 36th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday night. The 23-year-old Matthews hit the 60-point mark for a fifth straight season since getting ...
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Tigers starter Matthew Boyd leaves in 2nd inning with left knee injury Boyd signaled to the dugout with a 1-1 count to Leury GarcÃa, and manager A.J. Hinch and an athletic trainer went to the mound. Boyd then left the game. Michael Fulmer relieved and allowed ...
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2021 NFL Draft: Live odds updates, betting recap The NFL Draft is one of the biggest days on the sports calendar, and that's doubly true for those who like to make a wager or two. Yet you don't have to be a gambling diehard to place a bet on the draft. In fact, according to one oddsmaker, just one specific ...
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Titans select Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley at No. 22 The Tennessee Titans selected Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Farley, widely considered to be one of the top CB prospects prior to undergoing back surgery, hopes to become a difference-maker as a ...
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Buckets for Pops: Tim Hardaway Jr. saves the Mavs while Kristaps Porzingis' exit leaves fans holding their breath Editor's note: This story has been updated. Tim Hardaway Jr., returning to the state in which he starred as a Wolverine, was spectacular. And he had to be. That the Mavericks needed every bit of Hardaway's career-best 42-point performance to earn a ...
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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. passes LeBron James to become youngest with 50+ points and 10+ assists in a game Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. made history Thursday night and passed the King in the process. Porter Jr. became the youngest player to score 50 or more points and record 10 or more assists in a single game, doing so at 20 years and 360 days old.
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Recap: Canes Best Red Wings The Carolina Hurricanes opened a five-game homestand with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. HIGHLIGHTS | STATISTICS. The Bottom Line. The Canes, for whatever reason, struggled at times against Detroit this season; coming into the season ...
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How to watch Thunder vs. Pelicans: NBA live stream info, TV channel, time, game odds After two games on the road, the Oklahoma City Thunder are heading back home. They will square off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Oklahoma City should still be feeling good after a win, while New ...
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2021 NFL Draft: Packers select Georgia CB Eric Stokes in first round, No. 29 overall GREEN BAY – The Packers used their first-round draft pick Thursday night to address the cornerback position, taking Georgia's Eric Stokes with the No. 29 overall pick. Stokes, a 6-1, 185-pound speedster who clocked a pair of sub-4.3 times at Georgia's pro ...
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Jamin Davis Selected by Washington as 19th Overall Pick in NFL Draf Kentucky junior inside linebacker Jamin Davis was chosen in the first round by the Washington Football Team as the 19th overall pick in the 2021 National Football League Draft on Thursday in Cleveland. Davis, from Ludowici, Georgia, was the breakout star ...
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NFL Draft 2021: Bears trade up to 11, take QB Justin Fields Smith was the second receiver on his team to be taken in the draft. Crimson Tide teammate Jaylen Waddle went No. 6 to the Miami Dolphins, after LSU's Ja'Marr Chase was selected by Cincinnati at five and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts went No. 4 to Atlanta.
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Playoff-bound Wild see silver lining in overtime loss to Blues With a playoff spot wrapped up, the Wild aren't going to panic over a couple of losses. Besides, they played well enough late Thursday to find a silver lining in their second consecutive loss. Kirill Kaprisov sent the game to overtime with a goal with 51.1 ...
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Orioles come out on top of back-and-forth game to split series with Yankees This was not the sort of game where you might look at the box score and think that the Orioles were the team that "should" have won. The Orioles were out-hit by the Yankees in the game, picking up just seven hits over the game's ten innings. Players whose ...
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NFL Draft 2021 AFC East roundup: Jets, Patriots get QB of future; Dolphins go WR, edge CLEVELAND — It was always going to be a long wait for Buffalo Bills fans on the first night of the draft with their team picking at the end of the round at pick no. 30. That wasn't the case for fans of the other three teams in the AFC East, two of which had multiple ...
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Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Pens Grab 5-4 OT Win The Caps and Pens are currently vying for first place in the MassMutual East Division, and both teams have playoff spot clinching scenarios in play tonight that also depend on the outcome of the Rangers-Islanders game three hours away.
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Vikings draft picks: Grades for Minnesota selections in 2021 NFL Draft The Minnesota Vikings could not outscore everyone last season. Lots of change on defense over the last two seasons have left that side of the ball somewhat bare, so it could be a big focus in Days 1 and 2 of this weekend's draft. And with three third and ...
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Colts add pass rusher with Kwity Paye at No. 21 overall INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts selected defensive end Kwity Paye of Michigan with the 21st overall pickin the NFL draft Thursday night, plugging a big hole on the roster. General manager Chris Ballard has been trying to find a consistent, ...
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Sounders offering free Covid-19 vaccinations to fans "Vaccinating all players and support staff across both our First Team and Tacoma Defiance groups is a major milestone for our club," Sounders General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey said in a team release.
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Valspar Championship 2021: Keegan Bradley Leads After Opening-Round 64 The American jumped out to a fast start in the early session Thursday thanks to seven birdies and zero bogeys, enough to build a two-stroke lead over five competitors in second place. The ...
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Tigers fall in series opener at No. 20 Georgia ATHENS, Ga. – Auburn lost the series opener at No. 20 Georgia, 4-0, Thursday night at Foley Field. A sixth-inning grand slam was the difference in what was otherwise a pitcher's duel between the two teams. Auburn starter Jack Owen (1-3, 5.35) held Georgia ...
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Win Over Utah Highlights First Day at Pac-12s LOS ANGELES – Oregon split its opening two matches of the Pac-12 Championships Thursday at Mapes Beach, winning 3-2 against Utah in the first round before falling, 3-0, to No. 1 USC. The Ducks' win over the Utes was just their second-ever in the ...
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Hey Jordan Spieth, think you won't play on the PGA Tour Champions? 'Yeah, you will. Everybody does.' The joke, as Jim Furyk likes to tell it, is that everyone is thrilled to be on the PGA Tour Champions. Just thrilled. I mean, who wouldn't want to know their prime is behind them, right? "We all just get really excited about getting older and turning 50," Furyk joked ...
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It's been a year like no other for first-year Nets coach Steve Nash If there is one thing that Steve Nash has learned during his crazy, unpredictable first year as a head coach, it's not to get too caught up in the stress of the moment. Injuries, COVID protocols and personal leaves of absences have meant that Nash's Nets rarely ...
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Chicago mayor addresses rumor Bears are eying Arlington Park Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday addressed rumors the Chicago Bears could be exploring a move to Arlington Heights. Chicago officials have been in discussion with Bears management about issues at Soldier Field, the team's current home, ...
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OU softball: Sooners' offense, pitching staff 'starting to gel' as Big 12 Tournament play nears The bases were loaded when redshirt senior utility Nicole Mendes stepped to the plate with two outs in the top of the fourth inning, trying to put the first runs on the board for the Sooners. At the first pitch, she whipped her bat around and crushed the ball over ...
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Hominy High School Hosts NFL Draft Watch Party For Hometown Star Zaven Collins Former University of Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins is going to be an Arizona Cardinal. The Hominy native was the 16th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Hominy High School, where Collins played football and helped his team to a state ...
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Lakers' Montrezl Harrell: Reduced role during loss Harrell ended with 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 loss to the Wizards. Harrell managed to contribute across the board in the loss but the playing time remains a worry ...
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Devils 5, Flyers 3: Mathematical elimination comes for us all 2nd: 7:14, Scott Laughton (unassisted) SH. 9:00, Jesper Bodqvist (Nick Merkley, Mikhail Maltsev). 12:17, Sean Couturier (Justin Braun, Jake Voracek).
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NY Mets: 19 thoughts after their first 19 games of the 2021 season 1. Jacob deGrom is, as Brandon Nimmo said after deGrom's two-hitter, from a different planet. Tom Seaver and Dwight Gooden are the Mets' most famous pitchers historically. I never got to see them play live, which is why it's surreal to hear fans — those who did ...
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'No Layups' podcast talks to star NFL Draft prospect and Manvel High School grad Kyle Trask HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We are ready for some football on the "No Layups" podcast. On this week's episode, hosts ABC13's David Nuno and Raheel Ramzanali are talking to Heisman Trophy finalist and Manvel High School grad Kyle Trask. Trask will be ...
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As Big 12 race heats up, Texas baseball no longer viewing its young relievers as freshmen Texas catcher Silas Ardoin and pitcher Tanner Witt celebrate a win over Sam Houston State in. As May approaches, there are a dozen baseball games left on Texas' regular-season schedule ...
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Kevin Porter Jr. scores career-high 50 points as Rockets stun Bucks Second-year guard Kevin Porter Jr. (50 points, 11 assists) had an incredible and historic night, leading the Houston Rockets to a surprising 143-136 victory (box score) over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center. Just 20 years old, Porter is only the ...
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Betting preview for Thursday's NBA games With their loss in Washington D.C., the Los Angeles Lakers officially clinched the under on their win total, but the story here is what this Lakers team is now that Anthony Davis is back. Los Angeles is 1-3 SU/0-4 ATS in the four games with Davis back on the ...
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Pats, Bears, Washington Pursued Deshaun Watson; Dolphins Prepared Big Offer In addition to this octet of teams interested in a quarterback the Texans had previously refused to discuss in trades, McClain adds the Dolphins were preparing a big offer for the passer. Tua Tagovailoa was to be included in the proposal. As was the No. 3 overall ...
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