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Championship Sunday team formulas; truth about Pete Carroll Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. The topics of this edition include: -- One X-factor on each team preparing for Championship Sunday. -- Will Carolina's gamble on Joe ...
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49ers-Packers odds, predictions: Betting lines, picks in NFL playoff game With the 49ers' Week 12 thrashing of the Packers in mind, Vegas oddsmakers have made San Francisco heavy favorites over Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Back on Nov. 24, the 49ers took it to Aaron Rodgers and Co., beating the ...
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Eagles reportedly interviewing Graham Harrell for offensive coordinator job We have a new and interesting name in contention to be the Eagles' next offensive coordinator. The Eagles on Friday interviewed Southern California offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Graham Harrell, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff ...
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Yu Darvish wondering real reason behind 2017 World Series meltdown CHICAGO -- In the aftermath of the Astros' cheating scandal, Yu Darvish has been left wondering: Was he tipping pitches during the 2017 World Series or were Houston players stealing signs? In the two-plus years since, the right-hander had thought it was ...
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Red Sox CEO says no notable progress in search; fans back Jason Varitek CEO Sam Kennedy said the Boston Red Sox haven't made any notable progress in the search for a new manager as of late Friday but would like to have one in place for the start of spring training in mid-February. "It's got to be someone who fits the culture of ...
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Snap Shots: Penguins 2, Red Wings 1 (OT) Thoughts, musings and observations from the Penguins' 2-1 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. * Pittsburgh played the Red Wings on the second half of back-to-back contests. And the late-night arrival (2:30 a.m.) showed.
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Dusty Baker is reportedly a candidate to be the Mets' next manager As part of the fallout from the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, Carlos Beltran, who played for the Astros in 2017, recently stepped down as Mets manager and did so before ever managing a game for them. That means with less than a month before pitchers and ...
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Illini Staff Changes Include New DEs & DTs positions Plus Gill Byrd Resignation CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Lovie Smith has reshaped his defensive coaching staff. The Illinois head coach, who has just finished his fourth season in Champaign, has said goodbye to a rising star in the business and a long-time confidant. Smith has replaced this pair ...
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Cassius Winston's 817th career assist breaks former fellow Spartan Mateen Cleaves' record Cassius Winston threw a lob from the right wing over the middle of the lane and Xavier Tillman dunked the basketball, breaking a record that stood for two decades. Winston had six points, and his four assists gave him the Big Ten record for career assists as ...
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Ben Simmons, Furkan Korkmaz Lead 76ers to 100-89 Win over Zach LaVine, Bulls The Philadelphia 76ers continued their dominant run at home with a 100-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls. With center Joel Embiid still working his way back from finger surgery, forward Ben Simmons led the Sixers to their 20th home win of the season ...
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Cleveland Cavaliers lose heated game against Memphis Grizzlies 113-109 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Cleveland Cavaliers have had plenty of issues in the fourth quarter this season. On Friday night, their problems started before that. As emotions from the first half boiled over into the third quarter, the Cavs lost their way. Then ultimately ...
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Giants hire Jason Garrett: Why this is a great choice for Joe Judge, Daniel Jones (and for Garrett, too) Once the Giants hired such an inexperienced coach, Joe Judge, to lead them into 2020 and beyond, one hire became critically important for Judge — offensive coordinator. Judge, who has a special teams background, absolutely needed an experienced play ...
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Nunn's 22 points lead Heat past Thunder, 115-108 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- �� Kendrick Nunn scored 22 points to help the Miami Heat top the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-108 on Friday night. Nunn, the two-time Eastern Conference rookie of the month, was coming off a 33-point effort Wednesday in a win ...
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Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns scores 27 in return to action INDIANAPOLIS -- Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, back in the starting lineup after missing 15 games because of a sprained left knee, had a team-high 27 points Friday night, but Minnesota lost 116-114 to the Indiana Pacers. Coach Ryan Saunders ...
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Astros owner Jim Crane expects to hire new manager by Feb. 3 HOUSTON -- Houston Astros owner Jim Crane expects to hire a new manager by Feb. 3. The Astros need a new manager and general manager after AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday, hours after both were suspended by Major League Baseball ...
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Rockies pitcher Justin Lawrence suspended 80 games for testing positive for performance-enhancing substance DENVER – Colorado Rockies pitcher Justin Lawrence has been suspended for 80 games under the major league drug program following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance. The 25-year-old right-hander tested positive for ...
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Cirelli scores 1st career hat trick, Lightning rout Jets 7-1 WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Anthony Cirelli got his first career hat trick, Nikita Kucherov scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Winnipeg Jets 7-1 on Friday night. Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves for his 10th straight victory, ...
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Lloyd Pierce welcomes Jeff Teague's veteran presence for Hawks Playing in his 11th season, Jeff Teague has more NBA experience than the Hawks' starting lineup of Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, Cam Reddish, De'Andre Hunter and John Collins combined (Reddish and Hunter are rookies, Young and Huerter are in their ...
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Sam Steel gives Ducks victory over Hurricanes overtime Sam Steel scored on a breakaway 1:36 into overtime to lift the Ducks over the Hurricanes 2-1 Friday night. Erik Gudbranson also had a goal and Ryan Miller stopped 25 shots for Anaheim, which enters a nine-day break following consecutive wins. Sebastian ...
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#18 Irish & #9 Buckeyes Skate To 4-4 Tie COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alex Steeves (two goals) and Graham Slaggert (a goal and an assist) each posted two points as #18 Notre Dame skated to a 4-4 tie at ninth-ranked Ohio State on Friday night inside Value City Arena (7,507). After neither side could ...
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Conor McGregor wants to box Mayweather or Pacquiao. Dana White wants him to stick to MMA Outside of Dana White's office on the second floor of the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas is a painting of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather boxing. Across the hall is a portrait of Muhammad Ali and in the lobby is a statue of Joe Louis. White is ...
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Crutcher's 3 in OT Lifts No. 13 Dayton Over Saint Louis ST. LOUIS — Jalen Crutcher hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and finished with 21 points, lifting No. 13 Dayton to a 78-76 come-from-behind win over Saint Louis on Friday night. Obi Toppin added 20 points for Dayton (16-2, 5-0 Atlantic 10). Ibi Watson ...
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Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Named PFWA 2019 NFL Comeback and Most Improved Player NASHVILLE – Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been selected as both the 2019 NFL Comeback Player of the Year and the 2019 Most Improved Player of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Tannehill became just the ...
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Tigers trade LHP Matt Hall to Boston Red Sox for C Jhon Nunez On Friday, the Detroit Tigers announced that they traded left-handed pitcher Matt Hall to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league catcher Jhon Nunez. Hall was designated for assignment on Monday following the signing of righthander Iván Nova to ...
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Once again, Malcolm Brogdon's clutch bucket helps Pacers take down Timberwolves INDIANAPOLIS -- The last time the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves met -- two days ago -- Domantas Sabonis put together a mixtape of highlight-producing moves in the first half alone. Friday, Sabonis wasn't much of a factor and had three fouls ...
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Giants hire Burton Burns as running backs coach Nov 24, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; A detailed view of the New York Giants helmet during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports (Mike Dinovo). The Giants have hired Burton Burns as their ...
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Ben Simmons records 20-point double-double in 76ers' win over Bulls Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons produced 20 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers in a 100-89 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. What It Means: Simmons had an efficient night on Friday, leading the 76ers to their 27th win of the ...
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Celtics trade targets: Who could C's pursue at 2020 NBA trade deadline? Should the Boston Celtics make an upgrade ahead of the 2020 NBA trade deadline? Here are seven players who could be moved and may be worth a look from the C's. Celtics trade targets: Who could C's pursue at 2020 NBA trade deadline? originally ...
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Big Ten Women's Basketball Standings Update: January 17th It is a close race heading into the final stretch of the 2019-20 season for the Big Ten as there are 10 teams that are within two games of being in first place. Although there are many teams within striking distance of winning the Big Ten this season, it is likely a ...
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Raptors score season-high 140 in win over Wizards Norman Powell scored 28 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 140-111 Friday night. Jan 17, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles ...
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Report: ESPN considering replacing Jessica Mendoza on 'Sunday Night Baseball' ESPN is reportedly looking into making some changes in the "Sunday Night Baseball" booth. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, the network has considered replacing commentator Jessica Mendoza, with ESPN wanting to build the booth ...
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Knicks' Barrett out at least a week with right ankle sprain NEW YORK (AP) - New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will miss at least a week with a sprained right ankle. Barrett was hurt during the Knicks' loss to Phoenix on Thursday. On Friday, he had X-rays, which were negative. The Knicks announced afterward that ...
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Latest On Cubs' Offseason Plans The Cubs have done surprisingly little this offseason to date. Despite being amidst a four-team race in the NL Central, their only external additions to the 40-man roster have been Casey Sadler, Jharel Cotton and CD Pelham. If anything, much of the ...
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NFL commissioner talks Vegas' future in becoming world's sports capital LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — 2020 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Las Vegas' future, and for local leaders, the goal is clear: transform the valley into the entertainment and sports capital of the world. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined local business ...
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