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Grading Every NBA Team's 2019-20 Trade Deadline The trade deadline has come and gone, and a number of big-name players, including Andrew Wiggins, D'Angelo Russell, Clint Capela and Andre Drummond, are on the move. Before we dive into grades for all 30 NBA teams, feel free to treat yourself to a ...
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Is Ben Simmons an empty-stat defender? The film says no, but the numbers have long told a strange story Something strange is happening with Ben Simmons, who remains one of the most difficult players to properly evaluate in all of the NBA. Well over halfway into a season in which Simmons has cemented himself into the conversation as an elite defender, the ...
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Can New Knicks Boss Make 'Sell the Team' Chants Disappear for James Dolan? Time in Knicks-land is a bit of a flat circle. It can be hard to pinpoint the exact origin of any decision. But in the case of this latest upheaval, let's go back to last year's Kristaps Porzingis trade. There's no need to relitigate the details of the deal. What matters is ...
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The Heat needed more than Andre Iguodala The Miami Heat are not favored to win the NBA title, the East, or even make the conference finals. But that didn't stop them from using the trade deadline to raise their ceiling and solidify themselves as the team nobody really wants to face. Wrangling Danilo ...
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Cowboys: Dak's contract situation 'fixing to heat up' During Super Bowl week, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suggested he's confident a new contract will get done but didn't deny that if things fell apart again, he might consider skipping offseason workouts. With new coach Mike McCarthy in town, ...
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Blue Jackets bringing analytics community to Columbus for conference Like any new thing, it might sound scary at the start. The word "analytics" conjures images of spreadsheets and math, not the athletic feats that draw so many into sports. And yes, there will be spreadsheets and math when the Blue Jackets host a hockey ...
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NHL trade deadline proposals: Six trade suggestions for teams with needs The trade deadline for the 2019-20 NHL season looms on Feb. 24, and there is no shortage of buyers or sellers. With that in mind, we tasked our panel of NHL editorial staff with coming up with a series of trades that would make rational sense for both clubs ...
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Al Horford: Another loss 'puts a lot of things in perspective' for 76ers MILWAUKEE -- Road games continue to be the Mount Everest the Philadelphia 76ers cannot summit. Days after Ben Simmons called the Sixers "soft" and Joel Embiid cited the team's spacing issues, Philadelphia suffered its fourth consecutive loss -- all on ...
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Jazz vs. Blazers odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, Feb. 7 predictions from computer simulation on 34-18 run The Portland Trail Blazers look for their second win over the Utah Jazz in seven days when they meet Friday in Salt Lake City. The Blazers, who entered play 23-28 on Thursday night in the first of back-to-back games, are fourth in the Northwest Division, while ...
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Sofia Kenin takes her place among young American tennis stars MELBOURNE, Australia -- With the bulbs of the cameras flashing incessantly around her, Sofia Kenin hoisted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup on Saturday night at Rod Laver Arena after enamoring audiences around the world with her aggressive play, ...
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Why the Capitals, or any other team, shouldn't trade a 1st-round pick for a rental player As the Feb. 24 trade deadline approaches, the Capitals are clearly all-in on trying to win the Stanley Cup this season. That makes them deadline buyers. Trending Now. 1:44 · The Big Twenty No. 6: Rise and fall of Robert Griffin III · 3:10 · 'Latavian Laser' Davis ...
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Geoff Ogilvy: Mixed golf events will improve health of the game Geoff Ogilvy has long been lauded as one of the most thoughtful figures in pro golf, often sharing his astute opinions on golf course architecture and the professional game. This week, Ogilvy is campaigning for a greater appreciation of women's golf.
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NFL Draft 2020: Day 2 safeties who could fit in the Cleveland Browns' secondary -- Film Review CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On Wednesday, we highlighted the top four safety prospects the Browns could consider drafting with the No. 10 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, the Browns have several other needs, especially at tackle. If the Browns go with a ...
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Nick Taylor leads Pebble Beach Pro-Am after first round PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Nick Taylor opened with an eagle, closed with two birdies and made a gorgeous day feel even better with an 8-under 63 at Monterey Peninsula that gave him the lead Thursday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Most of the interest ...
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The Green Bay Packers Need More Bang For Their Tight End Buck In 2020 This is the fourth story in a series examining Green Bay's positional groups. The first three were on the Packers' quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. The five tight ends that spent all — or part — of the 2019 season on the Green Bay Packers' ...
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The LA Clippers Are Already Welcoming Marcus Morris: 'My Brother Back With Me' Marcus Morris finally made his way to the LA Clippers, and it seems like the players couldn't be happier. It took over half a season, but the LA Clippers finally got their man. The Clippers were in pursuit of Marcus Morris during the off-season, but the deal never ...
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How to watch Illinois vs. Maryland: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NCAAB game Maryland @ Illinois. Current Records: Maryland 18-4; Illinois 16-6. What to Know. The #20 Illinois Fighting Illini are 1-5 against the #9 Maryland Terrapins since March of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Friday. Illinois and Maryland ...
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NBA Trade Deadline Comes And Goes With Some Ripples Affecting The Indiana Pacers The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Indiana Pacers stood pat. There weren't many moves that made sense for that front office to make; maintaining the same roster was always the most likely outcome. The Pacers are in the first season of a ...
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Instant Analysis: Trail Blazers finish strong in win over Spurs The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed back LaMarcus Aldridge with a loud applause and cheers during introductions Thursday night as the Blazers hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Tuesday night, CJ McCollum called Thursday's matchup, 'a huge game' with ...
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Bubba Parham growing into role at Georgia Tech After two seasons at VMI, Georgia Tech guard Bubba Parham is thrilled to be back home. For the graduate of Brookwood High who transferred to Tech this past summer, being close to family is great. "I don't get why people say, like, I want to go to college out ...
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Final Four or bust? 20 thoughts and predictions for 2020 Syracuse Lacrosse season Syracuse, N.Y. — The 2020 Syracuse lacrosse men's season opens Friday at the Carrier Dome as the Orange take on Colgate (4 p.m.) The SU women's team opens the season at 7:30 p.m. against Canisius. Here are one man's thoughts on 20 things we'll ...
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49ers offseason: Important calendar events and dates to know On one hand, it's been one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory. Sure, it hadn't been that long since the San Francisco 49ers made a Super Bowl appearance. But when you look at all the uncertainty headed into the 2019 regular season and ...
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Arrowheadlines: Chiefs have been invited to the White House "The Super Bowl champions are coming, I think next week," Trump said. "Soon. Very soon. And the coach loves us. The coach is great. Andy Reid. Every one of them want to be here." Kansas City coach Andy Reid said it would be "quite an honor" to go to the ...
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Washington Nationals Spring Training Preview: Starlin Castro and Nats expect big things in 2020 Starlin Castro hit 19 of his 31 doubles and 16 of his 22 home runs last season over 74 games and 305 plate appearances in the second half, after hitting 12 doubles and six home runs in 88 games and 371 PAs before the All-Star Break. Castro went from a ...
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Tarasenko's return is still a ways off, but he joins Blues teammates for practice The seat next to Ryan O'Reilly in the Blues' dressing room has sat vacant for most of the season. But on Thursday, his next-door neighbor made an appearance. "It's been lonely over here for a while," O'Reilly said. "So it's nice to have gotten my stallmate back ...
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Max Muncy agrees to lucrative contract extension with Dodgers LOS ANGELES — Out of baseball briefly three years ago, Max Muncy has agreed to a three-year contract extension that could pay him as much as $39 million over the next four years. Muncy and the Dodgers reached agreement on the contract Thursday, ...
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Mocs Travel to No. 20 Campbell Saturday The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team is on the road this weekend at No. 20 Campbell. Match time is set for 2:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) in Buies Creek, N.C.. The Camels are the fifth ranked opponent on the Mocs 2019-20 schedule. They are ...
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PREVIEW: Michigan State gymnastics hopes to end losing streak at Rutgers The Michigan State Spartans (1-4-0) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4-0) gymnastics teams are slated for an in-conference dual Saturday, Feb. 8, both desperate to dig themselves out of equal losing streaks. Previously on Spartan Gymnastics... During last ...
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8 NBA players who will remind you of Kobe Bryant this season Kobe Bryant earned his place in history as an unforgettable performer. His legacy lives on in the NBA today through the talents of a few special players. Among the criticisms that nit-picking NBA fans and media bestowed upon Kobe Bryant, one that I never ...
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New face may start for Atlanta United against Birmingham Though a familiar face, one of Atlanta United's newest signings will likely make his first start of the preseason for Atlanta United in Saturday's friendly at Birmingham Legion. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. and is supposed to be streamed. Manager Frank de Boer ...
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Maplewood man, named a Westminster dog show judge, proves he's a breed apart ST. LOUIS — On a recent morning, Larry Adams watched while handlers dressed in skirts and sensible flats paraded eight immaculate corgis around a dog show ring. It was a familiar scene for Adams, who has become a big shot in the world of small, squat ...
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Five Colts Named To Pro Football Focus' Top 101 NFL Players Of 2019 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts in 2019 had several individual players who stepped up in a big way, whether in the form of dependable veterans or young players who are still ascending to the top of their game. This week, Pro Football Focus ...
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Pittman's candid yet humble approach is fresh air for Hog fans You have to love the no nonsense approach that first-year Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman takes in answering questions from the media. The new head Hog exudes confidence and humility while answering questions in a refreshingly ...
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Austin Peay looks to sweep Belmont Austin Peay (16-8, 10-1) vs. Belmont (17-7, 8-3). Curb Event Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Belmont seeks revenge on Austin Peay after dropping the first matchup in Clarksville. The teams last played each other on Jan.
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As options dwindle, maybe Tigers really won't sign an outfielder DETROIT -- Two weeks ago, I said the Detroit Tigers would definitely sign an outfielder, even after general manager Al Avila expressed ambivalence about the idea. But it hasn't happened yet, and if the Tigers plan to add someone, they're taking it down to the ...
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6-months pregnant Alex Morgan is doing things with a soccer ball you can't INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan is expecting to go to the Olympics in July. But she's also expecting her first child in April. Morgan is trying to stay in shape on the pitch by continuing to work on her shots, and she's doing it with ...
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Anthoine Hubert fatal crash report finds no single cause and no-one to blame The death of Anthoine Hubert at last year's Belgian Grand Prix had no single cause and no-one was to blame, the official report says. Hubert was killed in a multi-car accident at the start of the Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps on 31 August. The report by ...
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USA Women's National Team Defeats Host Serbia 88-69 Recording 33 assists and 48 points off of its bench, the 2020 USA Basketball Women's National Team (1-0, 15-1) defeated 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Serbia (0-1) 88-69 on Thursday night in Belgrade, Serbia. "I feel like we're going to get it rolling; we're ...
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