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What we've learned so far during the MLB playoffs -- and what might come next One playoff team has punched its ticket to the World Series, two continue to battle for the other spot and seven have seen their Octobers end in unceremonious fashion. With the month just past its halfway point, it's time to answer 20 questions about what has ...
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Raiders' Kolton Miller quietly confident while playing best football ALAMEDA – Kolton Miller isn't an excitable sort. The Raiders left tackle is a soft-spoken guy, with neither actions nor words reaching a fever pitch. Trash talk won't bait him into fits of rage, and hyped matchups barely raise his pulse. One piece of advice: don't ...
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GMs pick Clippers as champions, Giannis Antetokounmpo as MVP In NBA.com's annual survey of the league's 30 general managers, Giannis Antetokounmpo was picked to repeat as the MVP, the Los Angeles Clippers were tabbed to win their first championship, and Zion Williamson was crowned the league's most athletic ...
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Nationals ride unique blend of experience, youth to World Series WASHINGTON — Somewhere along the way to the franchise's first World Series berth in its 50 years of existence, the Washington Nationals found their identity. It wasn't as a team that revolved around a manager or a player, but as a concept. Their twin ...
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NFL odds, picks, lines, predictions for Week 7: Proven computer model loving 49ers, Packers The latest Week 7 NFL odds indicate there could be plenty of tight matchups over the weekend. Dolphins vs. Bills (-17) is the only one of the Week 7 NFL spreads on Sunday that has hit double-digits, with Texans vs. Colts (-1), Vikings vs. Lions (+1) and ...
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Down 2-1 in ALCS, Yankees leaning on Masahiro Tanaka's big-game experience NEW YORK -- Masahiro Tanaka would never say the student has become the master, but Yu Darvish would. As Tanaka, the New York Yankees right-hander, prepares to take the mound Thursday night in a pivotal Game 4 against the Houston Astros in the ...
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Zykov of Golden Knights suspended 20 games NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights forward Valentin Zykov has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the ...
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Lakers newsletter: Anthony Davis is loving the help as team returns to normal Hi this is Tania Ganguli, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, here with your Lakers newsletter. Only one preseason game remains for the Lakers, against the Golden State Warriors on Friday in San Francisco, and this team is already starting to show ...
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Demaryius Thomas calls trade from Patriots to Jets 'insulting' Demaryius Thomas envisioned a post-prime breakout under Bill Belichick in New England this season. Instead, the Patriots traded the receiver to the New York Jets before the season even started. Thomas could have signed with any other team when the ...
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Callahan: Dwayne Haskins took 'major step' in practice When Washington stuck with Case Keenum as the starter under interim coach Bill Callahan, it was agreed that rookie Dwayne Haskins needed more time before getting tossed into the fire. With Keenum banged up, Haskins is taking advantage of the extra ...
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The Saints have a new identity — and it's their defense It wasn't that long ago that the Achilles' heel for the New Orleans Saints was their awful defense. The team was bottom five in the NFL in points allowed in 2014, 2015, and 2016. That dragged an elite offense to a 7-9 record three straight years. When the ...
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Dual-Threat MVP Candidates, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson Draw Comparisons Lamar Jackson remembers growing up watching the "Legion of Boom" defense with Earl Thomas III (now his teammate), Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman. "That defense was crazy," Jackson said. "Crazy. That's why they won the Super Bowl.".
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Chargers' Russell Okung finally ready to return from health scare, says he'll be back as early as this week Chargers starting left tackle Russell Okung suffered a pulmonary embolism this offseason that landed him on the non-football injury list. On Thursday, Okung announced that he will be able to return to football "as early as Week 7," giving the Chargers a much ...
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Kings' Buddy Hield on contract talks: 'Name one big free agent who came to Sacramento' Buddy Hield claims he wants to stay in Sacramento. The Kings guard, who is set to become a restricted free agent after the season, will need a new contract to keep him happy, though. Hield told reporters following the Kings' final preseason game Wednesday ...
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'We DC family:' After Nationals supported the Caps' Cup run, Caps eager to return the favor ARLINGTON, Va. -- Hockey games are obviously a lot different for Capitals players than it is for Capitals fans. When it comes to the Washington Nationals, however, the Caps are fans just like anybody else. While the Caps are focused on the NHL season, they ...
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Texas A&M prediction: Can the Aggies get a road win over Ole Miss? When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Records: Texas A&M (3-3 overall, 1-2 SEC); Ole Miss (3-4 overall, 2-2 SEC). Last meeting: Texas A&M defeated Ole Miss 38-24 on Nov. 10, 2018 in College Station. TV: SEC ...
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SMU Prediction: Can SMU put themselves in the driver's seat to make the AAC championship game? When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Records: SMU (6-0, 2-0, AAC); Temple (5-1, 2-0 AAC). Last Meeting: Temple 45, SMU 20, Oct. 1, 2016 (Philadelphia). TV: ESPN2. What's on the line? Possibly a chance for SMU to play in the AAC title game. Right now, with the way ...
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Bruins center David Krejci (upper body) out tonight vs. Lightning BRIGHTON, Mass. — The Bruins will continue the juggling act that's been going with David Krejci (upper body) for much of the early season as the top-6 pivot is out for tonight's important divisional game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. Krejci exited Monday's ...
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets in preseason: Live updates, how to follow along The Portland Trail Blazers will travel to face the Denver Nuggets in their final exhibition game of 2019 on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. PT at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Follow along with our live updates, the latest score and stats from the game provided ...
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O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Minnesota Vikings In a league that judges teams and players by what they've done lately and where they stand now, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer feels pretty good about his team. At least for now. After a shaky start, the Vikings have put together solid ...
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Exclusive: Terry McLaurin tells JP Finlay he isn't satisfied with his hot start in the NFL Following Wednesday's practice, Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin sat down with NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay to discuss the rookie's hot start in the NFL. Below is a transcript of their conversation. JP Finlay: You may not like this title, but you are ...
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Michigan billboards take aim at referees in Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions game It's been a minute, but the Detroit Lions billboard brigade is back. At least two billboards have popped up around metro Detroit — one reportedly on northbound Interstate 75 I-75 around mile marker 55 and another on eastbound I-94 between Gratiot and ...
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Report: Alabama student accused of calling in bomb threat at LSU's Tiger Stadium to help friend's bet Some friends are willing to do more for you than others. A University of Alabama student named Connor Bruce Croll is accused of calling in a bomb threat to LSU's Tiger Stadium during Saturday night's game between LSU and Florida. The reason Croll called ...
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Antonio Brown awaits NFL investigation, but Roger Goodell's in no hurry AP. Antonio Brown wants back in the NFL. But clearly teams are going to wait to see what Roger Goodell's investigation lands. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP). Comment. By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com. Antonio Brown has made his plea to the ...
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Garoppolo Finally Getting the Chance to Play Every Week Sunday will mark a milestone start for 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Although Garoppolo has been in the NFL since 2014, he's started just 15 games. The former backup to Tom Brady in New England has started all five of San Francisco's games this ...
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Bengals Notes: Dennard return imminent; Glenn practices; Green doesn't; injury updates CINCINNATI (WKRC) - With the Bengals likely without starting outside cornerbacks Dre Kirkpatrick and William Jackson III for this Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1 p.m. in Paul Brown Stadium and WKRC-TV, Local 12 will televise) and ...
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Buffalo Sabres: Where the Sabres Went Wrong Against the Ducks Unfortunately for the Buffalo Sabres, you can't win them all. Last night the Sabres dropped to 5-1-1 after losing to the Anaheim Ducks 5-2. Well, that wasn't fun. For the first time this season the Sabres looked very pedestrian against a good Anaheim team.
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Mecole Hardman Fantasy Outlook: Will Chiefs WR Be a Factor in Week 7? The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Mecole Hardman with hopes that he could fly under the radar this season and learn from some top-tier wide receivers. That has not been the case with all of the injuries in Kansas City. Sammy Watkins has been ruled out of ...
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets in preseason: Game preview, TV channel, how to watch The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Denver Nuggets Thursday night in an exhibition game at the Pepsi Center. Here are the details: What: Blazers vs. Nuggets, 6 p.m.. TV channel: The Blazers are not broadcasting the game locally, but it is airing on Altitude TV ...
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All Blacks v Ireland: Bea'unga makes NZ vulnerable for Rugby World Cup exit Former Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes there are chinks in the armour of the All Blacks, highlighting weaknesses that can be exposed in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in japan. O'Sullivan has questioned New Zealand's continued use of twin ...
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UFC's Frankie Edgar Responds After Conor McGregor Tweets 'See You in December' Frankie Edgar and Conor McGregor could still be happening in December after all. Edgar tweeted Wednesday that he has signed off on fighting McGregor, but it's "on [McGregor] and Dana White" to make it happen: Frankie Edgar @FrankieEdgar.
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England appoint Jeetan Patel as spin coach for New Zealand tour Jeetan Patel will join England as their spin-bowling coach for the first half of the New Zealand tour, replacing Saqlain Mushtaq, who is the first to leave the back-room staff since the appointment of head coach Chris Silverwood. Saqlain worked for the England ...
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Big 12 coaches pick Texas to finish fourth during the 2019-20 men's basketball season Coming off last season's NIT championship, Texas was picked to finished fourth this season by the Big 12 men's basketball coaches, according to the preseason poll released Thursday. The Longhorns did not have anyone named to the preseason All-Big 12 ...
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Three Interesting Takeaways from Last Night's Toronto Maple Leafs Game The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't get any points against the Washington Capitals last night. We will highlight the most interesting takeaways from the game. The Toronto Maple Leafs played their second game in two nights yesterday and it showed. They must ...
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Adorable Mite of Nite steals show at intermission of Capitals-Maple Leafs Jackson Friedlander has it right. Hockey should always be about fun. The Washington Capitals Mite of the Nite was fired up during his postgame interview after scoring two goals during the first intermission of Washington's game against the Toronto Maple ...
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Report: Dolphins open to trading RB Drake The Miami Dolphins have had trade conversations centred around running back Kenyan Drake according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Sources: The #Dolphins have had trade conversations with teams centered around RB Kenyan Drake, and the team ...
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English Open results: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases into last 16 Get the latest from day four of snooker's English Open, where Ronnie O'Sullivan didn't need to be anywhere close to his best to progress. O'Sullivan given easy time. Ronnie O'Sullivan was nowhere near his best in a 4-1 victory over Hossein Vafaei, who ...
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Paul Gascoigne cleared of sexually assaulting woman on train The former England footballer Paul Gascoigne wept as he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman he kissed without consent on a train. Gascoigne, 52, was accused of drunkenly grabbing the woman's face and "forcibly and sloppily" kissing her ...
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Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's feud is for publicity says I'm A Celeb's Harry Redknapp HARRY Redknapp has claimed that Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's feud is for publicity. The 72-year-old football manager and former player is the latest star to weigh in on the shock fallout. Harry has had his say on WAGatha Christie. 5. Harry has had ...
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