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Noted former Denver Broncos offensive line coach Alex Gibbs dies at age 80 The team said Gibbs died from complications from a stroke and was surrounded by his family in Phoenix. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alex Gibbs, who had a profound impact on the Denver ...
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani to start at pitcher, bat leadoff for AL in MLB All-Star Game Ohtani, the only player selected to both pitch and hit in an All-Star Game, will also headline the Home Run Derby lineup on Monday night. Cash said he "begged" Major League Baseball to ...
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Lightning Stanley Cup boat parade live blog The Tampa Bay Lightning are celebrating their Stanley Cup championship with a boat parade on Monday. NHL.com independent correspondent Corey Long is on the scene and will have you covered with all the sights and sounds from the festivities.
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2021 Fantasy Football: Contract-Year Players to Watch Motivation. Fantasy managers love when their players have added reason to produce big totals at a high level. While the most important goal of many players is to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy, earning the biggest possible contract is also high on the list ...
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Sources: Tad Brown to be new CEO of NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, NHL's New Jersey Devils "Tad has an extensive track record of success in the sports and entertainment industry, and we are excited to have him on board to lead our elite management team for HBSE's next chapter," co-founder David Blitzer said in a statement.
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Rebuilding Pittsburgh Pirates select pair of coveted college football recruits in MLB draft The Pittsburgh Pirates selected outfielder Lonnie White Jr. and pitcher Chandler Bubba in the MLB draft, both of whom are college football recruits from the 2021 class. White Jr. was taken in the competitive balance round B and taken No. 64 overall, out of ...
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Giannis the Great: Bucks star making his mark in NBA Finals With 42 and 41 points in his last two games, Antetokounmpo has joined LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Jerry West and Rick Barry as players to have two straight 40-point outings in the NBA Finals.
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Big Ten Basketball: Iowa Transfer CJ Fredrick Undergoes Surgery on Broken Leg According to reports, former Iowa guard CJ Fredrick underwent a procedure to repair a broken leg. The sharpshooter made nearly 50% of his 3-point attempts with the Hawkeyes and dealt with plantar fasciitis last season.
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How Marcelo Mayer became a scouting impossible dream come true In a season when the Red Sox possessed their highest draft pick since the Impossible Dream season of 1967, high school shortstop Marcelo Mayer represented a different sort of impossible dream. The team's fascination with Mayer dated to the 2019 season, ...
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Panzini taken in 4th round by Kansas City Royals in the 2021 MLB Draft It was the first inter-squad scrimmage, 9 a.m. on a day during Easter break, and they were there. With radar guns and notebooks in hand, major league scouts wanted to get another glimpse of Shane Panzini. The right-hander from Red Bank Catholic was ...
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Around the AFC North: Is Ben Roethlisberger Tipping-Off Opponents? Pittsburgh Steelers: Does Ben Roethlisberger Have a Tell? The Steelers offense was one of the best in the league during its 11-0 start to last season. Its struggles down the stretch, however, led to a 1-5 record finish and early playoff exit. So what changed?
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Detroit Tigers take power-hitting prep infielder Izaac Pacheco in Round 2 of MLB draft The Detroit Tigers selected Friendswood High School (Texas) infielder Izaac Pacheco with their second-round pick in the 2021 MLB draft. Pacheco, 18, was chosen No. 39 overall. He is the third player drafted by the Tigers, following Heritage Hall High School ...
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9 Days Away: Expanding on Expansion Draft As the first official league-wide NHL event in Seattle, the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft™ presented by Upper Deck promises to be fun and entertaining for fans and the city alike. Stay tuned to the Kraken website and all Kraken social channels (Twitter, ...
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With a new coach and fresh motivation, Celtics star Jayson Tatum wants to be one of the league's best Amid all the organizational changes in Boston, Jayson Tatum remains focused on ascending into stardom while pairing with teammate Jaylen Brown to bring the Celtics a long-awaited championship. Tatum will begin the first year of his max contract extension ...
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Jeff Howe calls Stephon Gilmore contract standoff Patriots' worst offseason move Then, New England put together a strong draft, highlighted by the selection of likely franchise quarterback Mac Jones in the first round. But no team can be perfect, not even the consistently dynastic Patriots.
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MLB draft: Follow along as the Cardinals make their Day 2 picks The Cardinals started the second day of the Major League Baseball draft by choosing Joshua Baez, a high school outfielder from Massachusetts, with their second-round pick, before going with college players, mostly pitchers, on their next four picks.
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Milwaukee Brewers select Alex Binelas in Third Round of 2021 MLB Draft (Photo of Alex Binelas: Matt Stone - Courier Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC). LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville corner infielder Alex Binelas is heading home, as he has been selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the No. 86 overall pick in the third ...
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Duncan Keith will be traded to the Edmonton Oilers, reports say, ending a 16-year run with the Chicago Blackhawks Jones had four assists and a minus-7 rating in 33 games for the Oilers last season. The Arlington, Texas, native and left-handed shooter is the younger brother of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones and the son of former NBA player Popeye Jones.
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New York Yankees select Cooper Bowman in Fourth Round of 2021 MLB Draft (Photo of Cooper Bowman via University of Louisville Athletics). LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville second baseman Cooper Bowman has been selected by the New York Yankees with the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball ...
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Cleveland Indians draft two more college pitchers: LHP Doug Nikhazy, RHP Tommy Mace CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians, with their second and third picks in the 2021 draft, chose college pitchers on Monday. In the second round they selected lefty-hander Doug Mikhazy from the University of Mississippi. With their Competitive Balance Round B ...
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Louisville football notebook: Cards hoping for impact from transfers, addition to the staff Louisville has had success dipping into the transfer portal under coach Scott Satterfield, and the Cardinals look to continue that streak this season. Liberty transfer Kei'Trel Clark tops that list as an All-ACC player, but also impressive has been Ean Pfeifer, ...
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Atletico Madrid seal deal for Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese De Paul started for Argentina in the Copa America final against Brazil on Saturday, when the Argentines won 1-0. "I'll be joining the Spanish league champion and I know that it is ...
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Draft tracker: Nats continue adding players with second-day picks (multiple updates) In the second round, with the 47th overall selection, the Nats chose another prep player, left-handed hitting outfielder Daylen Lile of Trinity High School in Louisville, Ky. Nationals-bag- ...
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NBA Salivating Over Potential Damian Lillard Trades Bodner, the beat writer for the Philadelphia 76ers, mentioned Daryl Morey's aggressiveness when it comes to pursuing disgruntled superstars that hit the trade market. Given both their glaring need for a perimeter complement to Joel Embiid, ...
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Gov. Wolf, Penn State leadership commemorate passing of NIL legislation for student-athletes There was reason to celebrate in Happy Valley for Penn State personnel and Pennsylvania public servants alike. Gov. Tom Wolf, university president Eric Barron and select student-athletes were among those in attendance at Beaver Stadium Monday morning ...
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Seven NFL teams above 85 percent vaccination threshold with two weeks until training camp Monday marks the deadline for players to get vaccinated to be cleared and avoid restrictions when most teams open training camp on July 27. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that, as of today, seven teams are above the 85 percent threshold for player ...
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The Cubs have selected Franklin with the 123rd overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. A three-year mainstay in the Arkansas outfield, Franklin impressed at the plate throughout his career, showcasing plus power and an ability to rack up walks. While he isn't a burner, Franklin possesses enough speed and arm strength to capably patrol center.
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Detroit Tigers add Notre Dame RHP Tanner Kohlhepp in Round 5 of 2021 MLB draft Kohlhepp, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound redshirt sophomore, was chosen No. 135 overall. He is the fifth pitcher the Tigers have drafted in six selections, following high school pitcher Jackson ...
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The Angels have selected Marceaux with the 80th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. A six-foot right-hander out of LSU, Marceaux's calling card is an upper 70s curveball with nasty downward movement. His fastball sits in the low 90s, typically topping out at 94 mph. The 21-year-old's repertoire is rounded out by a low-80s slider and a ...
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Tennessee baseball in MLB Draft: Chad Dallas, Liam Spence picked on Day 2 Second baseman Max Ferguson, shortstop Liam Spence, third baseman Jake Rucker and catcher Connor Pavolony could be drafted Tuesday. All were key members of UT's team that reached Omaha for the first time since 2005.
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The Rockies have selected Goodman with the 109th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. Goodman has power in spades, but both his swing as well as his patience at the dish leave plenty of question marks. The catcher from Memphis is viewed as a below-average defender, so it appears unlikely he will stick at the position. Goodman looks like a ...
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The Orioles have selected Rhodes with the 76th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. A right-handed hitting outfielder from the University of Kentucky, Rhodes is considered to have one of the most exiting bats of any second-year college draft prospects. Though he slumped at the plate for a large part of 2021, the 20-year-old showcased his ...
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Atlanta Braves Drop Finale to Miami Marlins on Sunday No one could blame the Braves for wanting to mail this game in and just get out of Miami without any more injuries so they could head into the All-Star break, regroup, and start to plan for life without Ronald Acuna, Jr.
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Michigan football gets commitment from linebacker Micah Pollard, nephew of Braylon Edwards Pollard, who had 55 tackles, 11 sacks and one interception last season, according to MaxPreps, becomes the becomes the 16th commit in Michigan's 2022 class and the ninth since June 19. He also is the second linebacker to commit, joining Lawndale (Calif.) ...
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The oldest and youngest Olympians at the Tokyo Games It's said that with age comes experience and wisdom, but at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, we'll see that astonishing athleticism can be another hallmark, as proven by 57-year-old Phillip Dutton, Team USA's oldest Olympian. And at the ripe old age ...
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Why it's big news when a Black girl wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee Why is it news that an African American won this championship? It's significant because not so long ago, Black children would have faced a lot of obstacles just to compete in this spelling bee. In ...
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Hopewell graduate, Ohio U. lefty Joe Rock goes to the Rockies 68th overall Hopewell graduate Joe Rock turned a productive junior season at Ohio University — highlighted by a no-hitter against Morehead State in February — into a reputation the Colorado Rockies couldn't ignore. Rock, 6-foot-6, 200-pound left-hander, was chosen ...
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Diamondbacks select Jacob Steinmetz, first known Orthodox Jewish player drafted The 6-foot-6, 224-pound right-hander, who has signed with Fordham, now has to decide if he will go to college or begin his professional career.
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The Diamondbacks have selected Del Castillo with the 67th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. A catcher from the University of Miami, Del Castillo is a polished hitter who walked more than he struck out during his collegiate career. His power numbers were down in 2021, though, and he may not end up staying behind the plate. His hit tool will carry him, ...
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Auburn's Ryan Bliss picked by Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021 MLB draft Auburn shortstop Ryan Bliss was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft on Monday. Bliss, a junior from LaGrange, Ga., went with the No. 42 overall pick in the second round. He is the first college player from the state ...
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Mile High Morning: Catching up with Von Miller and Brandon McManus at the 2021 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game Broncos fans that made their way down to Coors Field on Sunday to take in the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game could spot at least two recognizable faces among the dozens of current and retired pro athletes, actors, musicians, dancers and other stars.
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Should the Indiana Pacers trade for Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton? Sexton, 22, has spent three seasons with Cleveland where he has averaged 20.2 points per game and shot 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. Adding him to the Pacers would create some major questions but his talent is certainly there.
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ESPN+ subscriptions are getting a price increase on August 13th Opting for an annual subscription instead of a monthly one will save you about $13 over the span of a year. A Disney spokesperson told Engadget the company will start informing existing customers of the price increase as early as later today.
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EMU Tennis Collects ITA All-Academic Team Honor ITA Release TEMPE, Ariz. (EMUEagles.com) — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2021 Division I ITA All-Academic Teams and ITA Scholar-Athlete award winners today, July 12. Eastern Michigan University tennis team collected the ...
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Fortnite Drafts NBA Star LeBron James While Fortnite previously collaborated with the NBA as a whole back in May, with customizable jerseys based on the league's 30 teams and specific cosmetic bundles devoted to Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young, this is the first time a basketball player will be ...
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White Sox Draft LHP Brooks Gosswein in the Fourth Round (124th overall) He's a local product out of Barrington, and was born in Chicago. Of course, he stayed at home for his college career, as well, with Bradley University in Peoria. As a freshman in ...
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Dubuque native Ian Moller selected by Texas Rangers in fourth round of MLB Draft Dubuque native Ian Moller made the unconventional decision not to play high school baseball in Iowa. Moller opted to instead travel the nation to play in tournaments and appear in showcases to prove that he had pro potential. It worked. Moller, widely ...
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Seattle Mariners select RHP Bryce Miller (Texas A&M) in fourth round (pick 114) of 2021 MLB Draft Miller probably profiles best as a reliever for Seattle; he's got a mid-90s fastball that rides up in the zone that's his primary weapon, and a tight slider that could be his second pitch out of the bullpen.
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Seahawks 2021 training camp begins July 28th The team will begin its camp on July 28th at the VMAC in Renton, and unlike last year there will be fans in attendance. Registration to attend is on Wednesday, July 14th at 10 AM, although season ticket holders can get a jump on the "Exclusive Access" days on ...
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Becky Hammon opens up about not getting Trail Blazers coaching job The Trail Blazers ultimately hired Chauncey Billups, an NBA championship-winning guard who has a relationship with Portland general manager Neil Olshey. During Billups' introductory press conference last month, Olshey said Hammon coming as close ...
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