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Kiper's 2020 NFL draft Big Board rankings: How high could Joe Burrow go? Time for another update of my Big Board rankings for the 2020 NFL draft. These are my top 25 prospects as it stands right now, taking into account the first seven weeks of the college football season and projecting forward. I have a few risers who make their ...
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Week 8 college football picks, games, odds: Florida, Utah on upset alert When it comes to upsets in college football, I don't mind being wrong. It happens a lot. That's the game in picking against favorites. I fear missing on unexpected upsets entirely -- upset FOMO, if you will. Enter South Carolina's 20-17 double-overtime win over ...
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Astros' AJ Hinch finds pitch-tipping paranoia 'funny' NEW YORK -- Astros manager AJ Hinch has heard the chatter -- that Rays starter Tyler Glasnow was offering a sneak peek on his off-speed deliveries, that Houston had a poker-worthy tell on Yankees hard throwers James Paxton and Luis Severino.
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Five bold 76ers predictions for 2019-20 NBA season: Philly wins 60 games, first title in nearly four decades After a gut-wrenching loss to the eventual-champion Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers had themselves an eventful offseason. Despite losing Jimmy Butler, they retooled the roster by adding a five-time All-Star in Al ...
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Joy in Mudville: How the Nats won DC's heart — and what that tells America about Washington Charlie Fliegel was at a bar in Los Angeles, watching the Nats clinch the pennant and communing on Twitter with people he would never have come to know if baseball hadn't returned to Washington. Anthony Williams was at the game, but the former mayor ...
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In Fight Against Racism, Soccer Can Choose the Playing Field MANCHESTER, England — Raheem Sterling is many things: arguably the outstanding English player of his generation; a leading light for both his club, Manchester City, and his national team; an articulate, considered and urgent voice on the issue of racism ...
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How China Changed Jaylen Brown Want more basketball in your inbox? Sign up for Marc Stein's weekly N.B.A. newsletter here. The N.B.A. wanted to believe that the news media's interest in the league's ongoing conflict with China was cooling. LeBron James duly reheated blanket domestic ...
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'He's changing the culture': How Gerardo Parra's 'Baby Shark' attitude inspires Nationals fans, teammates WASHINGTON — In the hour prior to the first pitch of Game 4 of the NLCS on Tuesday, Matt Kucinich literally looked like a big fish out of water. Before the Washington Nationals completed their sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, Kucinich's frame was covered ...
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2019 CJ Cup at Nine Bridges odds, best predictions: PGA picks from model that nailed six majors The 2019 CJ Cup at Nine Bridges, the first of three straight events in Asia, will provide spectators with several star-studded pairings this week. Justin Thomas (15-2), who enters this week's event as the betting favorite in the latest 2019 CJ Cup odds, will play ...
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Cubs president Theo Epstein involved in dog urine, scorpion lawsuit with landlord The architect of the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship team, president Theo Epstein is facing a lawsuit over alleged damage to a property he rented during spring training in 2015. According to the lawsuit filed on Oct. 11 in Maricopa County, ...
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Jalen Ramsey on trade from Jaguars to Rams: 'I'm overjoyed right now' Jalen Ramsey opened up about his trade, saying he's "overjoyed" to have been dealt from the Jaguars to the Rams. "Big, big day for me," Ramsey told Uninterrupted's "17 Weeks" Podcast on SiriusXM. "I'm filled with joy, I'm overjoyed right now. God is the ...
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Broncos' blueprint to a win over Chiefs? Colts, Texans may have provided the "Beat KC" guide. Trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 24-23 on Sunday, the Houston Texans started at their 7-yard line early in the fourth quarter. What followed was a drive that could equal parts propel the Texans in their division and also provide teams a blueprint for beating the ...
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Quick Hits: Bills return to the practice field healthy heading into Miami week 1. Bills are healthy coming out of the bye week. The Bills were a nicked up group going into the bye week after a very physical battle against the Titans in Week 5, but heading into their practice week in preparation for Miami, Buffalo is a relatively healthy group ...
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Berhalter's US in crisis following Trinidad-esque defeat to Canada TORONTO -- Just over two years since the United States men's national team failed to qualify for the World Cup, U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter had his own Couva-lite moment. Sure, the stakes in Tuesday's 2-0 CONCACAF Nations League defeat against ...
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Colts Daily Notebook: TY Hilton Gets Another Shot At Texans Sunday INDIANAPOLIS — Much is made about T.Y. Hilton's dominance against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium — and rightfully so. But the numbers show Hilton is also a pain in the Texans' neck at Lucas Oil Stadium, as well. In seven career home games ...
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After 2 'frustrating' years, a healthy Austin Wiley is finally ready to be a focal point for Auburn MOUNTAIN BROOK — "I'm ready." That's the big takeaway from Austin Wiley's 20 minutes on the SEC Basketball Media Day stage at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook on Wednesday. He's been late, he's been ineligible, and he's been hurt. Now ...
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Alabama student accused of bomb threat at LSU A University of Alabama freshman is accused of calling in a bomb threat at LSU's Tiger Stadium during the LSU-Florida game Saturday night. Connor Bruce Croll, 19, of Crozet, Virginia, was arrested and jailed Sunday as a "fugitive from justice." He faces ...
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The strange reason this pro took 42 (!) penalty strokes in one round Lee Ann Walker had a rough day at the scorer's table. Competing in the first round of the Senior LPGA Championship at the Pete Dye Course in French Lick, Ind., Walker posted a respectable round of 85. The only problem? Walker was having her caddie help ...
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PHT Morning Skate: Hynes on hot seat; Marner's slow start Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports.com. • John Hynes may already be on the hot seat in New Jersey. (NJ.com). • The Devils have to find out ...
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Joe Maddon agrees to three-year contract to be Angels' next manager Joe Maddon quickly found a new home. The former Cubs manager has agreed to be the next manager of the Angels, the team announced Wednesday. OFFICIAL: The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to terms with manager Joe Maddon. pic.twitter.com/ ...
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Fantasy football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Hunter Henry, Tom Brady With the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on bye in Week 7 of the NFL season, there are still plenty of good matchups you can use to your advantage when setting your fantasy football lineups. Below are ...
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New England Revolution's Carles Gil wins MLS Newcomer of the Year Carles Gil was named the 2019 MLS Newcomer of the Year on Wednesday, capping an impressive debut campaign for the New England Revolution's Spanish midfielder. Joining New England from Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña as a Designated ...
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Browns GM John Dorsey Fuels Trade Speculation What has become brutally obvious through the Cleveland Browns 2-4 start is that they need help on the offensive line. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been sacked 16 times this season — the 10th most in the league — and hit 22 times as the Browns have ...
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Nationals sweep Cardinals on their way to the World Series WASHINGTON -- Tuesday night appeared to end early, and in blistering fashion, ostensibly over just after the start. A chunk of tension, modest doubt, and, eventually, a surplus of joy followed. The Nationals scored seven runs in the first inning to define their ...
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Josh Gordon Injury Update: Week 7 Status & Fantasy Impact The New England Patriots players were given a rare off-day on Wednesday as the group prepares for a Monday Night Football encounter at the New York Jets. The team did practice on Tuesday, joined by rookie receiver N'Keal Harry for the first time this ...
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Alex Smith injury update: Redskins QB reveals he had 17 surgeries on broken leg Alex Smith was back on the practice field Tuesday, 11 months after his gruesome leg injury. The Athletic reported the Redskins quarterback was spotted throwing passes in the first football-related activity he's been seen doing since getting hurt last November.
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Memphis Tigers freshman James Wiseman earns preseason All-America honors The preseason accolades keep pilling up for Memphis freshman James Wiseman. He is now a preseason All-American. Loading… Post to Facebook. Memphis Tigers freshman James Wiseman earns preseason All-America honors The preseason accolades ...
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Tiger on hitting the hero shot—and what you can learn You've seen this before, and maybe, just maybe, done it yourself. A golfer hits the ball a mile off-line, and then tries to pull off an insane recovery, usually after announcing something like, "Hey, you never know till you try" or "I didn't come here to pitch out.
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IOC Moves Tokyo Games' Marathon Site Because of Heat Concerns Next year's Olympic marathons in Japan will be moved from Tokyo to Sapporo because of expected extreme heat, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday. The walking races are also expected to be moved to Sapporo, which is 500 miles north ...
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Wednesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes —Spread check: Clemson by 24. —Micale Cunningham and Robbie Bell met with the media after practice on Tuesday. Among other things, Cunningham revealed that he's feeling fine after being shaken up during the Wake Forest game, and should be good ...
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BamaOnLine's Midseason Awards: Alabama's best of 2019 so far Alabama has reached the midpoint of the 2019 football season, and the Crimson Tide sits with a perfect 6-0 (3-0 SEC) record and a No. 1 ranking in both the Coaches and AP Top 25 Polls. Before Alabama plays host to Tennessee this weekend in its first night ...
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Agreement in principle reached to host the first-ever Miami Grand Prix Formula 1 has taken a significant step towards making the first-ever Grand Prix in the city of Miami a reality, after reaching an agreement in principle to host a race at the iconic Flordia city's Hard Rock Stadium from 2021. The proposed Formula One Miami ...
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Kyler Murray Earns NFC Offensive Player Of Week Honor Kyler Murray, through his first six games in the NFL, has already accomplished a lot of "firsts." Now he's the first rookie quarterback of the Cardinals to win the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award, which was announced Wednesday morning. Murray ...
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Is LeBron James calling the shots for the NBA on China? LeBron James wields a ton of power when it comes to the NBA and it showed last week as the league tried to reconcile with China over an executive's tweet supporting pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters. Continue Reading Below. James, who is one of the ...
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Big 12 fines Tech AD, Kirby Hocutt, $25000 for 'illegal snap' statement after Baylor game Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt has provided the following statement in regards to the Red Raiders' 33-30 loss in double overtime to No. 22 Baylor Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium in Waco. (Source: Texas Tech Athletics). By Michael ...
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Ilya Samsonov will start instead of Braden Holtby against the Toronto Maple Leafs From Wednesday's morning skate, it appears that the starting goalie for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs will be rookie Ilya Samsonov. Braden Holtby was pulled from Monday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after allowing three ...
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All Blacks v Ireland: Ian Foster has as much to lose as anyone in quarterfinal Ian Foster cut a slightly tetchy figure on Wednesday. The All Blacks attack coach was not rude exactly. But he was short with journalists. What was his reaction to Bundee Aki's ban? Was it good news for New Zealand ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal ...
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As Nats enter the World Series, we take a look at DC's top-paid athletes this year There's a lot of turnover on our list of D.C.'s highest-paid sports stars. Gone from last year's list are Matt Niskanen, Tanner Roark, Otto Porter (2018's top-paid local athlete) and some guy named Bryce. In their place, we have new entrants like Patrick Corbin, ...
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For goalie Carter Hart, a homecoming in Edmonton as road-weary Flyers search for a win EDMONTON, Alberta – Now that the date has arrived, his first NHL game near where he grew up in Sherwood Park, Flyers goalie Carter Hart can reflect on what it means to play in Edmonton on Wednesday night. "It'll be special to have all the people there ...
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Rob Herring to replace Sean Cronin for Ireland at Rugby World Cup Rob Herring is en route to Japan as Sean Cronin's replacement after the Leinster hooker suffered a training ground injury this week. Cronin becomes the second Ireland player to have to go home due to injury, following Jack Conan's departure after the loss to ...
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Daniil Medvedev slams Stefanos Tsitsipas for making Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal complaint Daniil Medvedev has slammed Stefanos Tsitsipas for complaining about being made to drink at the Laver Cup. The pair clashed in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals last week and when Tsitsipas lost he claimed his rival played a dull style of tennis. "I don't ...
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