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Tahir Whitehead ready to run Raiders' defense with Vontaze Burfict out WATFORD, England – Tahir Whitehead switched helmets in the first half of the Raiders' victory Sunday over Indianapolis. He needed one with a green dot and a speaker on the inside. Middle linebacker and defensive field general Vontaze Burfict had just ...
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Rays blast four homers, power past Athletics to win AL wild-card game OAKLAND, Calif. – In a matchup of the two ugly sisters of baseball, the Rays had the prettiest swings. Tampa Bay, which finished a modest 21st in home runs among major league teams in a year of long-ball fireworks, flexed its muscles Wednesday in ...
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With Redskins QB situation in limbo, Case Keenum in a walking boot at practice While Redskins head coach Jay Gruden has yet to name a starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 5 clash with the New England Patriots, injuries may prevent him from having all three guys to choose from. Colt McCoy has resumed practice, but his health is ...
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Pelicans' Lonzo Ball unveils revamped jump shot: 'I've been working on it all summer' METAIRIE, La. — The first look at Lonzo Ball in a New Orleans Pelicans practice uniform has revealed a revamped jump shot. Instead of bringing the basketball down near his left leg, up near his left shoulder and then moving the ball across his head to his ...
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There's a lot of noise behind Rams-Seahawks division game in Seattle Two years ago, the Rams visited CenturyLink Field and tilted the balance of power in the NFC West with a rout of the Seattle Seahawks. Last season in Seattle, Rams coach Sean McVay daringly went for it on a fourth-down play late in the Week 5 game, and ...
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Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell have an understanding about who will control ball, and it's pretty simple Stephen Curry is the point guard of the Golden State Warriors. But that doesn't mean he'll be the one bringing the ball up the floor all the time, or even most of the time. Traditional positions, and the responsibilities that once went with them, have been largely ...
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Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany opposes California's Fair Pay to Play Act CHICAGO -- Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany opposes the California bill that would prevent schools from penalizing athletes for capitalizing on their names, images and likenesses, saying college sports are "an educational arrangement." "To me, the outer ...
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Patriots' Tom Brady Says He's Worn Same Shoulder Pads Since 1995 Michigan Debut Tom Brady's shoulder pads technically qualify as a millennial. The New England Patriots quarterback first revealed in August on NBC Sports Boston's Quick Slants the Podcast he has worn the same shoulder pads for 25 years. "They've gotten reconditioned a ...
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Hockey announcer on Auston Matthews case: 'That's how you put a little problem behind you' Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews, who was accused of disorderly conduct in May, scored two goals through two periods in his team's opening win against the Ottawa Senators Wednesday night. Announcer Jim Hughson, who called the game for ...
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Bruins season preview: Talking competition, veterans, breakout players and more What can we expect from the 2019-20 Bruins? Ahead of Thursday's season opener, we held a round-table discussion with two of our writers — Kevin Paul Dupont and Matt Porter — to give us some insight into the roster, the competition, and the future as the ...
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Why TCU might have the tools to attack Iowa State's defense better than most Big 12 teams Chuck Carlton, college beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered Big 12 and Texas A&M football questions in a live chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights. Q: Can TCU continue using 3 QBs and expect to have success ...
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With the PGA Tour in Las Vegas, here's what tour pros can and can't bet on in the casinos It is no secret that professional golfers enjoy a friendly, and sometimes spirited, wager, often in a Tuesday game at PGA Tour stops. But what happens when the tour stops in a city where spirited wagers can be found everywhere—on and off the course?
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Auburn QB Bo Nix looks to follow in father's footsteps against Gators in Swamp Auburn quarterback Patrick Nix's 8-yard touchdown pass to Frank Sanders in 1994 dealt Florida Steve Spurrier his first SEC loss as a coach on the field he nicknamed The Swamp. Twenty-five years later, Nix's son, Bo, will look to quarterback the Tigers past ...
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Late for Work 10/2: How the Steelers Are Trying to Mimic Lamar Jackson How the Steelers Are Trying to Mimic Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson's unique skill set makes him one of the most difficult quarterbacks to defend against during games, and one of the most difficult to mimic on the practice field. Cleveland Browns Defensive ...
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Bennett Williams, former ESPN Freshman All-American at Illinois, announces Oregon Ducks official visit The Oregon Ducks have 20 verbal commitments in the 2020 recruiting class and recently added USC wide receiver transfer Devon Williams, so the program doesn't have many more spots to fill. However, it's clear Oregon is targeting a defensive back and is ...
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Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom reminisce on the moment they won the Stanley Cup The franchise and the city had waited more than four decades, but it was finally time. The Capitals had won the Stanley Cup. Alex Ovechkin, the team's unquestioned franchise player since his career started in 2005, and Nicklas Backstrom, his fellow ...
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Percy Harvin opens up about cannabis use, anxiety Cannabis in pro sports is a hot topic of discussion right now, and another former NFL wide receiver has revealed confessions about how he used the drug in his playing days, this time being Percy Harvin. "There's not a game – there's not a game I played that I ...
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Joe Girardi on managerial rumors: 'Any job out there is going to interest me' Joe Girardi has been rumored as a candidate for at least two MLB managerial openings, which is a good thing for the former Yankees manager, who seems intent on returning to a dugout next season. The 54-year-old Girardi, who won 910 games and a ...
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NBA, William Hill announce sports gambling partnership The NBA is getting into the gambling game. The league announced a partnership with William Hill on Wednesday, formally making the sportsbook the authorized sports betting operator of the NBA in the United States. With the partnership, William Hill will ...
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The Latest: Argentina makes 1 change to XV to face England TOKYO — The Latest on Day 14 (all times local):. 11:50 a.m.. Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made just one change to his starting lineup for the Pumas' must-win game against England at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday. No. 8 Javier Ortega Desio replaces ...
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With His New Deal, Could Kyle Kuzma Become The Face Of Puma? He's the last remaining piece of the Lakers' youth movement. A remnant of a bygone and forgettable era in the Purple and Gold's illustrious history, Kyle Kuzma is somehow one of the longest-tenured Lakers despite entering just his third NBA season. LeBron ...
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Matthew Slater shared his thoughts on the Patriots' kicking situation The Patriots announced that kicker Stephen Gostkowski has been placed on injured reserve, and reports suggest he has a hip injury that might require season-ending surgery. Questions linger about what the Patriots kicking situation is going to look like going ...
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Why Andre Jackson chose Connecticut over Syracuse basketball Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com. Syracuse basketball recruit Andre Jackson watches the Orange warm up before they take on the Seminoles on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com. Comment.
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Ohio State vs. Michigan State for football, tuition, academics, sports money and more, by the numbers Getty Images. COLUMBUS, Ohio - In advance of Saturday's football game between Ohio State and Michigan State, here's a look at the two universities by the numbers -- sports, money and academics. The data is from the U.S. Department of Education, reports ...
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After a busy offseason that included Yzerman returning to Detroit, the NHL is back (AP) — The St. Louis Blues will look a lot like the team that won the franchise's first Stanley Cup when the puck drops for the NHL's season-opening game against the 2018 champion Washington Capitals. Ryan O'Reilly, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as ...
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WATCH: Leonard Fournette's younger brother Lanard leaves LSU football team Leonard Fournette's younger brother, Lanard Fournette, has left the LSU football team mid-season. ESPN first reported the news Wednesday and while the Tigers' athletic department and football program have no formally addressed the report, the link to ...
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Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb on torn ACL: 'It's going to make me a better person' Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb is keeping a positive attitude after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 4. "It sucks right now, but it's going to make me a better person," Chubb said Tuesday. "I'm looking forward to the journey. I'm looking ...
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Caps kick off season with 3-2 overtime win over Cup champ Blues Hey, everyone! Welcome back. Wednesday's season opener in St Louis also marks the start of RMNB's 10th year. Let's get silly. The Washington Capitals kicked off 2019-20 limply… for about 15 minutes. Clawing back from a two-goal deficit, the Caps served ...
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Tennessee AD Fulmer says he still believes in Pruitt Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt still has the support of athletic director Phillip Fulmer. Fulmer said Wednesday night on the "Vol Calls" radio show that "I totally believe in Coach Pruitt and the job that he's doing.'' Pruitt is 6-10 at Tennessee and has dropped his ...
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NBA Media Day brings introduction to new-look Utah Jazz Media days for NBA teams are set up for the players to get their photos taken, answer some pre-season interview questions and do all their shoots for in-game hype videos, gifs and more. The Utah Jazz held their media day on the final day of September and it ...
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Rick Fox sues esports team partners, alleges rampant fraud Former NBA player Rick Fox has filed a lawsuit accusing business partners at the esports organization he co-founded of multiple instances of fraud and is seeking damages worth tens of millions of dollars. The suit filed in Los Angeles County on Monday ...
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Liverpool 4-3 Red Bull Salzburg: Reds come good on another night of drama Liverpool fans are no strangers to drama and their latest Champions League exploits again left most of them emotionally drained. The Reds have certainly experienced incredible highs and lows in recent years - from just missing out on the Premier League ...
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Five Things about the Vancouver Canucks' 50th season It seems like ages since the Canucks have played a meaningful game (and ages beyond that if you don't view the regular season as all that meaningful), but the day has finally come: the puck drops on the 50th season of NHL hockey in Vancouver on ...
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Live: Canucks open the season versus the Oilers The Vancouver Canucks are back at it Wednesday night, kicking off the 2019-20 NHL campaign with a visit to Edmonton to play the Oilers, and it's really the best possible way to begin. You want to start strong, after all, and no team is likelier to let that happen ...
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Celtic v Cluj: Dan Petrescu taken unwell ahead of Europa League tie Cluj coach Dan Petrescu has been taken unwell ahead of Thursday's visit to Celtic Park, but the Romanians hope he will return for the Europa League tie. Assistant Alin Minteuan took the former Chelsea full-back's place at his club's media conference with ...
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St. Louis Blues surprise superfan with championship ring Hockey is a sport of both skill and violence. But it also requires heart, on and off the ice. So when St. Louis Blues players Alexander Steen and Colton Parayko paid a visit to the team's most famous fan, Laila Anderson, it was out of gratitude for her unwavering ...
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Elias Pettersson literally doesn't want to talk about a sophomore slump The Canucks' opening night roster for the 2019-20 season has changed significantly from the one that took the ice a year ago. Ten players on this year's team — just short of half the roster — weren't on the team to start last season. Despite all these roster ...
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