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As-it-happens update April 24, 2021
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ESPN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- — Miles Bridges is taking his game to a new level this season. And Hornets coach James Borrego doesn't believe Charlotte's high-flying 6-foot-7 forward has come close to reaching his full potential yet. "He's big and powerful and athletic ...
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ESPN
Stanton hit a 429-foot solo shot in the third inning off Logan Allen (1-3) and another in the fifth for his first multi-homer game since Sept. 27, 2018. New York has won two straight and three of four after a horrendous start. The Yankees overcame a 3-0 first-inning ...
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FOXSports.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay understands the need to construct strong offensive and defensive lines. He knows they'll form a blueprint for success or a pathway to failure. So with Indy facing glaring holes at left tackle and edge ...
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FOXSports.com
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have their highest pick in the NFL draft since they selected Matt Ryan at No. 3 in 2008. Will they. Coming off a dismal 4-12 season and now led by a new coach (Arthur Smith) and general manager (Terry Fontenot), the ...
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MLSsoccer.com
The stress for Nani and his teammates came from getting goal-scoring chances, finishing those opportunities, only to see two goals waved off by the offside flag, including one of three Video Review decisions on the night.
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Charlotte Observer
HOUSTON -- — Paul George had 33 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers shook off an 11-point third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 109-104 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. The Clippers were 5 of 22 from the field and 0 ...
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Sports Illustrated
Behind another rock solid SEC start from AJ Labas, LSU was able to pounce on Ole Miss with late offense and consistent defense to win 7-2. Labas was the first pitcher this season to go the complete nine innings for the Tigers. LSU (24-14, 6-11) had gone ...
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Yahoo Sports
On the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, Doug Williams and Andy Martino examine the early season struggles for Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, and explore the potential reasons behind his slow start offensively.
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al.com
Three times, Auburn fans leapt to their feet, tracking, tracking, tracking the ball as it flew towards the outfield wall. Three times, they sat back down, quiet, as the ball fell just shy of a home run. Then Ryan Bliss stepped up in the seventh inning. Kason Howell ...
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NOLA.com
1. Pat Swilling. Drafted in 1986 out of Georgia Tech, Swilling became one-fourth of the most dominant linebacker units in NFL history. The Dome Patrol member spent his first seven seasons in New Orleans and was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the ...
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Yahoo Sports
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ESPN
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed legislation restricting transgender students from participating in K-12 sports, making Alabama the latest conservative state to ban transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.
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BlueJackets.com
For the opening half of the game, the Blackhawks looked to be carrying the momentum from Wednesday's comeback win in OT, but fell in their third game this week against the Predators, 3-1. Chicago had 23 shots on goal at the midpoint, but from then on only ...
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The Boston Globe
Closer Matt Barnes took on the ninth inning, allowing two to reach base. With one out in the frame, Barnes surrendered a three-run homer to Kyle Seager, cutting the Sox' advantage to just one run. Barnes managed to get out of it, however, following a Kyle ...
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Talking Chop
Huascar Ynoa pitched six strong frames and collected his first two major league hits, while Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies put key runs on the board with a pair of longballs. The Braves got on the board ...
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Seattle Times
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have drafted so poorly over the past seven years that fans go to baseball games and chant for general manager Howie Roseman to be fired. Carson Wentz is the only player drafted by Philadelphia since 2014 ...
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Yahoo Sports
Brown, a Pro Bowl offensive tackle, will fill a void on the left side of the Chiefs' line and complete a major revamp of the protection for Mahomes. Kansas City has also signed guard Joe ...
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FOXSports.com
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested Friday in Ohio after police said they found a loaded gun in his car during an early morning traffic stop. Layne, 23, was arrested on a fourth-degree felony charge of ...
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Seattle Times
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brandon Beane hopes he becomes accustomed to picking at the back of the pack in the NFL draft for years to come following the Bills' breakthrough season. The lower in the draft order a team selects, the more it reflects success.
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Sports Illustrated
The Cleveland Browns have made the expected move of picking up quarterback Baker Mayfield's fifth-year option, which is worth $18.86 million in 2022. Any extension talk between Mayfield and the Browns will begin for the 2023 season, which could happen ...
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
Happ didn't make history, his memorable night spoiled by Jacob Stallings' one-out double to left, but he and the bullpen did manage to deliver the Twins' first victory in more than a week, 2-0 over the Pirates at Target Field.
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Sports Illustrated
Last season five high school players opted for the NBA's G League over college, but so far, the 2021 class has preferred pursuing One Shining Moment and March Madness… Until now. On Friday, Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.) forward Michael Foster picked ...
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San Francisco Chronicle
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Oakland Athletics earned their 12th consecutive victory --- their longest winning streak in almost two decades --- defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Friday night. Oakland's string is its longest since it won a franchise-record 20 in a ...
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NOLA.com
A change in format for the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans combined with a prevailing wind helped cause a major shift on the tournament leaderboard Friday. But at least two things didn't change on a tough scoring day, one which was ...
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Seattle Times
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexandar Georgiev stopped 26 shots, Pavel Buchnevich and rookie Alexis Lafreniere each had a goal and an assist, and the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Friday night for their fifth win in seven games. Chris Kreider ...
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Charlotte Observer
Jeff Burton the former NASCAR driver sees some benefits to his son making his Cup Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway. Jeff Burton the father is more anxious about it. "As mom and dad, it's going to be a little nerve-racking," Jeff Burton said.
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Yahoo Sports
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At the conclusion on Friday's UFC 261 ceremonial weigh-ins, the six athletes from the three championship fights came face to face for their final fight-week staredowns. Saturday's card, which takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial ...
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Sports Illustrated
When the Philadelphia 76ers saw the current part of the schedule they are on when it was released months ago, they knew it would be a struggle. After facing the Golden State Warriors on Monday and then the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, the Sixers had no ...
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ESPN
Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill made the announcement Friday. Like many of his teammates, Larkin struggled this season. The 24-year-old center had nine goals and 14 assists in 44 games. He ...
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Seattle Times
The death of former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke following a car accident in Los Angeles sparked an outpouring of grief and support from around basketball, including reaction by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The university announced ...
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CBSSports.com
Mulder will start at small forward in Friday's matchup with the Nuggets, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Mulder will replace Kent Bazemore (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) in the starting lineup. This means the Warriors will keep Kelly ...
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The Denver Post
Colorado players and coaches will be wearing the ASG patches on their sleeve and hats. The new logo is in celebration the the Rocky Mountains and the landscape across Colorado. Along with the All-Star ...
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WIS10
GAINESVILLE, Fla. ---- South Carolina softball earned its first win in Gainesville since 2002 with its 2-1 victory over No. 3 Florida on Friday night. Freshman Leah Powell went the distance in the circle to earn Carolina's first win in the series since 2013.
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Paulick Report
On a cool Kentucky morning, a total of 17 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses put in their final timed workouts before next weekend's editions of the $3 million Derby and $1.25 million Oaks. The fastest move of the morning was a half-mile drill in :46.20 ...
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Baseball America
at (9) South Carolina (Thurs.-Fri.) SEC Network+ (Fri.) 2, Mississippi State, at (3) Vanderbilt, SEC Network (Fri.), ...
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WFLA
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – In their first meeting of the season, the Blue Jays got the better of the Rays, defeating Tampa Bay 5-3. The key for Toronto was getting after Rays starter Tyler Glasnow for 4 runs in the first inning. "I couldn't execute," Glasnow ...
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WBOY.com
It took a lot of strikeouts and a little luck, but West Virginia pulled out an extra-inning victory 4-3 to open its road series against Kansas State with a win on Friday night. With both team's aces on the mound, this was largely a defensive battle. Both offenses took ...
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Huntington Herald Dispatch
Simply put, what constitutes a successful spring for a college football team? As it turns out, that answer is long and convoluted. West Virginia coach Neal Brown certainly hopes for an injury-free and entertaining end to what he hopes ends up being a ...
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Chron
LONDON (AP) — Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women, prosecutors said Friday, and as a result won't coach Wales at the European Championship. The 47-year-old Giggs, the men's national coach ...
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KCBD
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Behind a six run second inning, the Baylor Bears jumped out early and went on to take the series opener from #5 Texas Tech, 12- 4 Friday night at Rip Griffin Park. Braxton Fulford hit a solo home run for the Red Raiders.
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Report Door
While fans of the New York Knicks are enjoying the NBA's longest active winning streak, they will spend Friday night with a vested interest in the possible return of Kevin Durant. Durant may return from his latest injury when the Nets host the Boston Celtics, ...
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KBTX
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Texas A&M's Valentin Vacherot was named to the 2021 SEC Men's Tennis All-Tournament Team following his impressive play this week at the Billingsley Tennis Center. The Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France native claimed the 85th ...
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WKRC TV Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Bengals addressed their short term need at offensive tackle by signing free agent Riley Reiff last month, but they will likely try to address the long term in this year's NFL Draft.
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Rivals.com - Florida State
With spring football out of the way and in-person recruiting about to open back up in June, it's time to take a closer look at where things stand with Florida State and some of its key uncommitted targets for the 2022 class. We'll call this our "12 Targets to Watch," ...
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