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Lakers' Rob Pelinka: Bryant deaths have been 'an amputation of part of my soul' EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka issued a poignant statement Thursday, remembering Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims of Sunday's helicopter ...
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Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook top All-Star Game reserves After being traded for each other this past summer, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook were both selected by the league's coaches to return to the All-Star Game next month in Chicago. They'll be joined by several players who'll be making their first All-Star ...
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Christian McCaffrey says the Redskins are getting a 'heck of a leader' in Ron Rivera When Ron Rivera was fired by the Carolina Panthers in December, he received many thank you messages and social media posts from several former players. In his nine seasons in Charlotte, the head coach established a reputation as one of the most ...
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Super Bowl LIV: Andy Reid reveals what transformed him into a Philadelphian Andy Reid's relationship with the city of Philadelphia is a complicated one. He's the winningest coach in Eagles history and led the team to more than half its playoff wins in its first 74 years of existence. But because he never delivered a Super Bowl ...
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NBA All-Star Game 2020: Early Mock Draft for Team Giannis vs. Team LeBron Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are busy competing for a championship, but they have another task. Draft preparation. The reserves for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game were revealed on Thursday's episode of TNT's NBA Tip-Off, meaning James and ...
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Lessons learned young, in life and in sports, propel Mahomes to greatness MIAMI — Long before he ever dreamed of playing football for a living, much less playing in the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes tagged along with his dad as he bounced around the major leagues as a journeyman pitcher. He hung around superstars such as ...
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This Tom Brady Story Shows How QB's Selfless Mentality Changed Over Years What has helped the New England Patriots in part thrive over the past two decades is quarterback Tom Brady's willingness to take a pay cut so the team could sign more talented players. Because of his sacrifice, New England has overcome large amounts of ...
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Hall of Famer Ed Reed returning to Miami as Manny Diaz's Chief of Staff Ed Reed is returning to The U. Miami head coach Manny Diaz announced Thursday that he has hired Reed, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred at Miami from 1997 to 2001, as his Chief of Staff. In that role, Reed will be an adviser for Diaz, ...
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Jets' Brandon Copeland wins NFLPA's Alan Page Award New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland was awarded the 2020 Alan Page Community Award by the NFL Players Association on Thursday for his work helping the underprivileged. The award is the NFLPA's highest honor presented to a player each ...
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The Mookie Betts Watch is on, and here's where things stand In recent days, the view of Mookie Betts's future in the Red Sox organization has shifted. Major league sources believe that it's likelier than not that Betts gets traded, potentially in the very near future. Unquestionably, wheels are turning. Read full article.
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A Huge Part of Tua Tagovailoa's Rehab is to Keep Pumping the Brakes He's lost the crutches and the medical tests have all been good so far. But the healing process is of only half of the medical key for Tua Tagovailoa, who is coming off a major hip injury. The rest is allowing it to occur and not trying to do too much, too soon.
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BYU announces seven year media rights and bowl agreement with ESPN BYU's football independence has largely hinged on the ability for their games to be broadcasted nationally and the Cougars took a step toward ensuring that would happen for much of the next decade in officially announcing a new seven year media rights ...
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Matt Duffy, Derek Law agree to minor league deals with Rangers ARLINGTON, Texas -- Free agent infielder Matt Duffy and right-hander Derek Law have agreed to minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to major league spring training. Each would get a $1 million, one-year contract if added to ...
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One Astros fan gathered the sign-stealing data: 'It's undeniable' One Astros fan who initially believed the sign-stealing accusations against his favorite team were pure trash has flipped the lid on the Houston cheating scandal. Tony Adams, a 54-year-old graphic designer and web developer, downloaded videos of 8,274 ...
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Packers' 2019 season-ending Dope Sheet PACKERS WIN THE NFC NORTH. The Green Bay Packers finished the 2019 regular season with a 13-3 record, capturing the team's first division title since 2016. The Packers finished with a 6-0 division record for just the second time (2011) since the league ...
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Grand Valley State OC Morris Berger Resigns After Adolf Hitler Comments Morris Berger has resigned as the offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State following an interview where he expressed a desire to have dinner with Adolf Hitler, according to Kyle Bonagura of ESPN. Berger was asked which historical figure he would like to ...
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Jake Paul vs. AnEsonGib fight prediction, undercard, start time, live stream, how to watch, odds Thursday night gives fight fans a rare midweek event with four action-packed fights set to take place in Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV. While it may not be the main event, it sure is getting the most attention online as Jake Paul prepares to battle AnEsonGib on ...
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Jason Witten Says He Wants To Keep Playing For Cowboys - But ... Jason Witten says he wishes to continue playing football for the only organization he's ever known, the Dallas Cowboys. What he does not say is if the feeling is mutual. "I realize,'' the iconic tight end said via a note from Jon Machota, "I'm a free agent too in ...
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Super Bowl 2020: No, the Dolphins aren't No. 1, but Miami does lead NFL in player arrests Super Bowl LIV: A lot of factors come into play when discussing why so many NFL players get in trouble in Miami. MIAMI — It's been more than 20 years since Eugene Robinson was arrested the night before he played in the Super Bowl for the Atlanta Falcons ...
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OSU football: Oklahoma State-Texas game moved to Friday after Thanksgiving The Big 12 Conference announced a date change for two college football games over the Thanksgiving weekend during the 2020 season. Oklahoma State's 2020 schedule will be affected. The Texas at Oklahoma State game will be moved from Saturday, ...
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Holmes' ace highlights 'roller coaster' round for lead at WMPO SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – J.B. Holmes took a unique route to the top of the leaderboard at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. While several contenders posted rounds that included a mix of pars and birdies on a calm day at TPC Scottsdale, Holmes' ...
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Portland Trail Blazers preparing for emotional game against Los Angeles Lakers Carmelo Anthony doesn't know how he will react when he steps onto the court at the Staples Center for Friday's game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will take the court Friday for the first time since the death of ...
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Pedro Strop won't be back with Cubs, agrees to deal with division rival Reds The Pedro Strop era on the North Side is over. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Strop has reached an agreement with the Reds on a one-year deal. It's worth $1.825 million and bonuses can raise the value to $3.5 million. Deal is pending physical…
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How Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers' continued confidence in Myles Dread paid off vs. Indiana Myles Dread couldn't help but smile. The sophomore guard trotted into a crowd of teammates with the edges of his mouth curled and his teeth beaming as Indiana head coach Archie Miller called a timeout. Just seven seconds prior, with 14:34 left in the ...
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Devin Booker snub continues Suns' uphill battle for relevance, respect The one thing that the Phoenix Suns and their fans have had going for them over the last five years is Devin Booker. That's it. Really. Try and think of something else. Just about anything besides Booker has turned the franchise into a black hole of anger and ...
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Jayson Tatum lands first All-Star berth Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been selected for his first All-Star team, according to multiple reports. Tatum was one of seven reserves selected by Eastern Conference coaches. "They always say the toughest one to make is your first one," Tatum told the ...
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Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will play first game after All-Star break GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Igor Shesterkin, whose stellar play in the minor leagues earned him a promotion to the NHL in early January, will get the first start in net for the Rangers after the All-Star break when the Blueshirts play the Detroit Red Wings in the front ...
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Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert named to Western Conference All-Star team DENVER — Rudy Gobert didn't need many words to make his case for Donovan Mitchell to be included in the All-Star game before Thursday's announcement. "He's been one of the best players at his position — pretty simple," Gobert said. It was that simple ...
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No. 14 Michigan State looks to extend streak vs Wisconsin No. 14 Michigan State (16-5, 8-2) vs. Wisconsin (12-9, 5-5). Kohl Center, Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Michigan State looks for its ninth straight win in the head-to-head series over Wisconsin. Michigan State has won by an ...
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Luka Doncic out vs. Rockets with Ankle Injury Suffered in Mavericks Practice Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets due to an ankle injury, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. He reportedly turned his ankle in practice Thursday, per Tim Cato of The Athletic, worsening an ...
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League High 12 Named All-ACC Academic Cross Country TALLAHASSEE – A memorable cross country season, culminating with NCAA Championship appearances by the Florida State women and men for a second consecutive year, was equally impressive in the classroom. The Atlantic Coast Conference ...
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Saints helped church make 'pedophile list,' lawyers say The New Orleans Saints advised the Archdiocese of New Orleans on who did and didn't qualify for a "pedophile list" of "credibly abused" clergy, according to a court filing in a lawsuit against the archdiocese. Dozens of men are suing the church over sexual ...
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Badgers coach Greg Gard critical of Big Ten's decision to suspend Brad Davison No one in the University of Wisconsin men's basketball program disputes that Brad Davison committed a foul late in Monday night's 68-62 loss at Iowa. The Badgers also aren't disputing that foul was ruled a Flagrant 1, which effectively ended their chances to ...
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Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz closing in on return 2 minutes ago. Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz appears to be on the verge of returning to the Penguins' lineup for Friday's game against the rival Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Schultz, who was activated from injured reserve last week, was a ...
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A California couple used a lawn mower and GPS to create this giant grass mural of Kobe Bryant (CNN) Tributes and murals of the late Kobe Bryant have been popping up all around the world. But one created by a California couple can only be seen from the sky. Using the Turfprinter technology from their company, New Ground Technology, Kelli Pearson ...
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Sofia Kenin is a bit brash, a lot feisty and a fresh American face in Australian Open final Sofia Kenin's progression can, in one way, be tracked by the big names she's faced on tennis's grandest stages. In 2017, the Floridian played her childhood hero Maria Sharapova in a glittery night session at the U.S. Open and lost, 7-5, 6-2. In 2019, she ...
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Professional race car driver John Andretti dies at 56 after a long battle with colon cancer NASCAR, IndyCar and sports-car racing competitor John Andretti died on Thursday at the age of 56 after a long battle with colon cancer. The Andretti Autosport team confirmed the news. His family released a statement saying, "We will forever carry with us ...
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Tony Kanaan set to close IndyCar career with five-race "farewell tour" One of the most popular drivers in IndyCar racing is set to say his final farewells this season. Tony Kanaan will close out his illustrious IndyCar career by running the five oval races in 2020, beginning with the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24.
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UConn adds Michigan and North Carolina to future football schedules The UConn Huskies have added games against the Michigan Wolverines and the North Carolina Tar Heels to their future football schedules, the school announced on Thursday. UConn will play a single-game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan ...
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Clemson defensive end quits football with two years of eligibility remaining CLEMSON — Logan Rudolph has played his final college football game. The defensive end announced Thursday on Twitter he has decided to move on from football when he graduates from Clemson in May with a degree in communication. Rudolph, who ...
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Alex Ovechkin passes Steve Yzerman in Capitals' loss against Predators The Nashville Predators overcame several turnovers and a one-goal third-period deficit in a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals. Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal at 15:23 of the third period and Juuse Saros added 29 saves as Nashville won for ...
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What to look for from Griffins the rest of the season Everyone in the AHL is looking for a good stretch run, including the Grand Rapids Griffins who have to figure out if they're the team from the past 10 games - and be encouraged - or the one most games before that - and prepare for an early April. The Griffins ...
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Teams sleeping on Bienemy, who gets a loud ringing endorsement for head coaching job MIAMI – Whether it's real or pretend or a little bit of both, Andy Reid still holds on to the bitterness from his first encounter with his current day offensive coordinator. It was 30 years ago and Eric Bienemy was a running back for a Colorado Buffalos team that ...
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Former Gonzaga standout Domantas Sabonis selected to first NBA All-Start Game For the first time in 20 years, Gonzaga will be represented in the NBA All-Star Game. Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis has been selected as a reserve for the Eastern Conference, the league announced on Thursday. Sabonis, who was a GU ...
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