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Pleasant surprises, disappointments at 2019 season's midpoint Each week between now and Super Bowl LIV, Marc Sessler will scan the NFL landscape for people, places and things -- events both evil and just, noble and impure, delightful and inglorious, filled with wise men and anti-heroes -- that burn bright on his radar.
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Eagles sit idle as NFL's trade deadline officially passes The NFL's trade deadline has passed and things remained quiet at the Eagles' NovaCare Complex on Tuesday. Heck, most of the NFL remained quiet. There was just one trade across the league on deadline day. That doesn't mean GM Howie Roseman was ...
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What Nationals' wild Game 6 win means for the World Series HOUSTON -- In a World Series largely devoid of drama -- there had been but a single lead change in the first five games, way back in Game 1 -- we got plenty of it in Game 6. We had dueling epic home run trots, the first manager ejection in a World Series ...
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Ovechkin, Capitals celebrate 'good-luck charm' Luey after win in Toronto TORONTO -- Alex Ovechkin was not just playing for his teammates on Tuesday, but also for his young friend Alex Luey. "He's our lucky charm; he always brings luck to this building," Ovechkin said after scoring the game-winning goal in the Washington ...
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Defensive foundation drives Seattle Sounders to beat LAFC, book another MLS Cup trip LOS ANGELES – All season long, teams have been trying to figure out how to accomplish what the Seattle Sounders did on Tuesday night. Playing in the Western Conference Final of the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs against LAFC at Banc of California ...
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Rowney scores twice in Ducks win against Jets ANAHEIM -- Carter Rowney scored two goals and Josh Mahura had three assists in his season debut for the Anaheim Ducks, who opened a seven-game homestand with a 7-4 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Honda Center on Tuesday. Derek Grant, Ryan ...
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Iowa's Defense Is Great, And Could Be Better Not now, Seth Wallace said. It's eight games into Iowa's football season and yes, the numbers tell a certain story about the Hawkeyes' defense. Third among Football Bowl Subdivision teams in scoring defense. Sixth in total defense. Seventh in rushing ...
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Eddie Jackson was Bears' lowest-graded player vs. Chargers Bears safety Eddie Jackson began the 2019 season with a similar narrative that surrounded the team in general. He was supposed to emerge as potential Defensive Player of the Year candidate and cement his rightful spot as one of the NFL's best all-around ...
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No deal: Patriots, like almost all other teams, are held in check at trade deadline The Patriots didn't fortify their offensive line before Tuesday's 4 p.m. NFL trade deadline. They didn't add another receiver or a tight end. Or a fullback, or anyone on defense. A move they did make was a release: Fill-in kicker Mike Nugent was sent packing, ...
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Nets blast 'completely false' Kyrie Irving report Kyrie Irving is complicated. It's something of which the Nets must have been fully aware when they signed the six-time All-Star this past offseason, yet the team reportedly has struggled adapting to Irving's nature just three games into his tenure in Brooklyn.
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Sharks takeaways: What we learned in San Jose's 5-1 loss to Bruins BOX SCORE. The Sharks knew they had a tough task at hand facing off against the red-hot Bruins on Tuesday to close out their road trip. But having that knowledge ahead of time didn't do them much good. San Jose followed up a loss to one of the worst ...
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Falcons release K Matt Bryant, sign Younghoe Koo FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released kicker Matt Bryant on Tuesday, cutting ties with the leading scorer in franchise history for the second time in less than a year. The Falcons brought in Younghoe Koo as Bryant's replacement.
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Florida standout Greenard returns for 1st 'Cocktail Party' GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida linebacker Jon Greenard cleared up any questions about his status for Saturday's game against No. 8 Georgia with two words: "I'm playing," he said emphatically. He'll do so with a brace and maybe a limp. Greenard badly ...
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Canelo Alvarez keeps evolving, but will the new Sergey Kovalev be a career Krusher? Canelo Alvarez says he is trying to make history. Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev is trying to resurrect some. They meet Saturday at a crossroads, one driven by ambition to be the undisputed best and the other by a personal quest to recover what was lost.
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How Syracuse's opener with Virginia loomed over Orange's exhibition win against Carleton Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) takes a shot during an exhibition game against Carleton on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com). Comment. By Mike Waters | mwaters@syracuse.com.
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Lightning lose Victor Hedman, then the game, against Rangers Tampa Bay recalls Alex Volkov after Hedman and Pat Maroon left the ice in the first period and did not return to the game. 10. New York Rangers center Micheal Haley (38) takes a swing at Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) during the first period ...
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The quality of the Patriots' opponents is about to ramp up. Here's a closer look. For just the third time in franchise history, the Patriots are off to an 8-0 start. In averaging 31.3 points per game while allowing just 7.6, they have not faced much resistance in the first half of the season. But that will likely change in the next five games, when the ...
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Raiders sign linebacker Brandon Marshall - 10.29.19 ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent LB Brandon Marshall, the club announced Tuesday. Marshall returns to the Raiders after signing with the club this past offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Originally a fifth-round selection ...
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SEC coaches select Texas A&M as women's basketball favorite BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference women's basketball coaches have picked Texas A&M as the favorite to win the league title and voted Aggies guard Chennedy Carter as preseason player of the year. The coaches differed from the media ...
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Red Wings defeat Oilers, stop winless streak at eight DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings ended their eight-game winless streak by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday. Detroit (4-8-1) had gone 0-7-1 since a 4-2 victory at the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 10. "This is really a great ...
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New York Lawmakers Considering Ban on Youth Tackle Football NEW YORK — A former college football player suffering from early dementia is among those urging New York state legislators to ban tackle football for children under 12. T.J. Abraham, a 42-year-old doctor, testified Tuesday at a state Assembly committee ...
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Five Vulnerable Favorites in 2019 Breeders' Cup The Breeders' Cup World Championships is the ultimate handicapping puzzle for horseplayers, and it's especially appealing to those who adhere to the maxim of "bet a little to win a lot." The 14-race slate brings together great horses from all regions in the ...
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Girls Volleyball: 14-time champion Frontier No. 2 behind Lee in Division 3 The past four Western Massachusetts Division 3 championship games featured Frontier Regional against Lee. The Red Hawks won all four meetings and are the tournament's 14-time defending champion. Lee is the No. 1 seed for the 2019 edition.
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3 factors that might determine if Ole Miss can win or cover the spread against Auburn OXFORD — After back-to-back losses and a bye week, Ole Miss finds itself in another familiar position. The Ole Miss football team travels to Auburn on Saturday, and BetMGM lists the Rebels as 18.5-point underdogs against the Tigers, ranked No. 12 in the ...
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Sunflower Showdown has extra meaning for K-State football players from Lawrence The year-round emphasis Bill Snyder used to place on winning the Sunflower Showdown is a thing of the past inside Kansas State's football complex, but you wouldn't realize that listening to Scott Frantz talk about the rivalry. "This game means a lot to me," ...
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FSU's Willie Taggart says Cam Akers' quarterback role may expand When the most pressing question in Tallahassee invariably arrived Monday, Willie Taggart was poised for it, armed with a response exquisitely blending name-dropping and mic-dropping. "Ready to name a quarterback?" FSU's second-year coach was asked ...
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England sweat on Kyle Sinckler after restricted part in training session Kyle Sinckler was unable to take a full part in England's final training session before Eddie Jones names his team for Saturday's World Cup final against South Africa on Thursday. Sinckler appeared to suffer a calf injury early in the second half of the semi-final ...
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England v Springboks: John Mitchell says England loosies better than Richie McCaw England defence coach John Mitchell has made a shock Richie McCaw comparison with his young flankers. Just four days out from the Rugby World Cup final, the biggest game of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill's young lives, Mitchell has described the pair as ...
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Mushfiqur Rahim backs Shakib Al Hasan to come back strong from ICC ban: You always have my support Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim got emotional as he got to know about his teammate, Shakib Al Hasan's two-year ban but backed the top-ranked ODI all-rounder to come back strong. Shakib was slapped with a two-year ban by the International ...
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Watch Baylor vs. West Virginia: TV channel, live stream info, start time No. 12 Baylor (home) vs. West Virginia (away). Current Records: Baylor 7-0; West Virginia 3-4. What to Know. Baylor lost both of their matches to West Virginia last season, on scores of 38-36 and 58-14, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Baylor ...
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NFC West standings: 49ers, Seahawks, Rams NFL playoff contenders midway through season The NFC West continues to be one of the strongest divisions in the league. In Week 8, the division went 3-1. The only team to lose were the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a 31-9 road loss to the red-hot New Orleans Saints, who have won six in a row.
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Ranking Jim Harbaugh's 10 biggest wins as Michigan football coach ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Jim Harbaugh added another impressive win to his resume this weekend as Michigan stomped No. 8 Notre Dame by 31 points at the Big House. The narrative that Harbaugh can't win big games took another big hit, as he beat his 10th ...
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Ovechkin, Caps Overcome Leafs in Overtime, 4-3 Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal with a minute left in overtime gave the Caps a second straight come-from-behind win, 4-3 over the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday night. The goal - Ovechkin's second of the night and the 669th of his NHL career - pushed ...
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Jets' Patrik Laine to miss game vs. Ducks with minor injury The Winnipeg Jets will be without Patrik Laine when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday due to a minor lower-body injury. Laine — who is tied with Mark Scheifele with a team-high 13 points — is not expected to be out long term. "He's been dealing with ...
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