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College Football Playoff breakdown: An early look at top contenders For the most part, ESPN's Football Power Index and Bill Connelly's SP+ agree on the top 10 preseason teams, and while the coaching staffs and returning production help decipher that, the scheduling will also determine which teams emerge as contenders.
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NFL free agency 2020: If Eagles want Yannick Ngakoue they'll have to pull off a trade If the Eagles were interested in pending free agent Yannick Ngakoue, things just got a bit trickier. On Monday morning, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Jaguars are planning to slap a franchise tag on the talented young pass rusher. That will prevent ...
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NFL mock draft 2020 roundup 5.0: The post-combine edition Last week, I joined the rest of the NFL world for another fun-filled few days in Indianapolis at the annual scouting combine. But I'm back in Philly now, which means we're getting closer to the draft in April. Every year, the events in Indianapolis shape the ...
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Ron Rivera absent for Tua Tagovailoa's meeting with Redskins at Combine, per source The Redskins held a formal meeting with Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa last week during the NFL Scouting Combine, but head coach Ron Rivera was not present, a source informed NBC Sports Washington.
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ESPN+ Week 18 college basketball viewers guide: Much on the line as regular season winds down Three top-five teams plus multiple National Player of the Year candidates. This week's slate on ESPN+ is absolutely loaded. It's no coincidence that some of the best matchups of the season on ESPN's streaming service land at the start of every college hoops ...
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Leon Rose named Knicks team president, asks New York fans for 'continued patience' in letter The New York Knicks make it official on Monday, making former player agent Leon Rose their new team president. Rose will take over the role once filled by Steve Mills, who was fired by the Knicks in February. Terms of Rose's deal with the Knicks were not ...
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Question still unanswered: Can Mikey Garcia handle the welterweight elites? FRISCO, Texas -- The biggest question going into the Mikey Garcia-Jessie Vargas fight on Saturday night was: How viable Garcia is as a welterweight contender? Garcia has been one of boxing's elite pound-for-pound fighters for the past several years, ...
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Report: 'Rumblings' Joe Burrow Is Concerned with Bengals' 'Long-Term Outlook' Quarterback Joe Burrow remains the likely No. 1 overall pick to the Cincinnati Bengals, but the LSU product still has his doubts about the team going forward. "There are rumblings about Burrow's concerns over the long-term outlook with the franchise," ...
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XFL Week 4 winners and losers include Vipers' rushing attack The XFL season is quickly approaching its midway point, and at this stage there's enough of a sample size to assess some key themes and storylines. The good news is there are now no winless teams after the Tampa Bay Vipers secured their first victory ...
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13 NCAA tournament surprises and firsts we just might see this month Did you know that the record for most points by a player in an NCAA tournament game is 61 by Notre Dame's Austin Carr? Loyola Marymount's Jeff Fryer holds the record with 11 made 3-pointers in a game and Temple's Fred Cohen once pulled down 34 ...
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant Says 'I Honestly Don't Care About Rookie of the Year' Award The emergence of Zion Williamson has created some debate about the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, but early favorite Ja Morant apparently isn't concerned. "I honestly don't care about Rookie of the Year. They can give that to who they want," Morant said ...
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Five young Packers to watch in 2020 GREEN BAY – As the NFL offseason calendar turns to March, most of the attention is centered on who will be the next big free-agent acquisition in a couple weeks and which combine standout has the best chance of making an instant impact. To be certain ...
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Blue Jays pitcher Ken Giles says he's willing to give back his Astros World Series ring Baseball is in the early stages of spring training, and it's already clear that many fans don't think MLB did enough to punish the Astros for their sign-stealing scandal. Astros players were not punished, and the team was allowed to keep the 2017 World Series ...
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Toni Kroos, Thibaut Courtois and La Liga Team of the Week After Matchday 26 Real Madrid regained the lead in La Liga's title race on Sunday as they beat Barcelona 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu to leapfrog them atop the table. Wins for Sevilla and Getafe saw them overtake Atletico Madrid in the standings after Los Rojiblancos were ...
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How growing up around the NFL prepared Antoine Winfield Jr. and Darnay Holmes for the draft process INDIANAPOLIS - A total of 337 prospects were invited to this year's NFL Combine; two of those prospects grew up with family ties to the Buffalo Bills. UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes and Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. are the sons of ...
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Bucks vs. Heat odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, March 2 predictions from model on 47-30 roll The Milwaukee Bucks (52-8) will look to continue their torrid pace with a difficult challenge on Monday evening. Just one day after the Bucks picked up a win in Charlotte, Milwaukee will aim to knock off the Miami Heat (38-22) on the road. Khris Middleton ...
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Free agent JR Smith will reportedly work out for the Los Angeles Lakers this week In pursuit of shooting depth ahead of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly host free agent J.R. Smith for a workout "early this week," according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. News of the Lakers' interest in Smith was first reported by The New ...
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Stats that put Shake Milton's ridiculous 39-point performance in perspective There aren't many more superlatives we can use to describe the recent play of Shake Milton. The second-year guard has taken over as the starting point guard with Ben Simmons out and on Sunday put up a career-high 39 points — including hitting 7 of 9 ...
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Watch Baylor vs. Texas Tech: TV channel, live stream info, start time Texas Tech @ Baylor. Current Records: Texas Tech 18-11; Baylor 25-3. What to Know. A Big 12 battle is on tap between the #22 Texas Tech Red Raiders and the #2 Baylor Bears at 9 p.m. ET Monday at Ferrell Center. Coming off of a loss in a game they ...
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Leon Rose touts 'future assets' in letter to Knicks fans upon takeover The Leon Rose Era has officially begun. Rose took the dive from super-agent to Knicks team president when the club finally announced his hiring Monday morning. Rose won't hold a press conference Monday before the Knicks-Rockets game at the Garden ...
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Jim Calhoun, former UConn coach, takes Division III team to NCAA Tournament Jim Calhoun is one of the winningest coaches in college basketball history. After a stellar 26-year run at UConn, Calhoun announced his retirement back in 2012. Six years later, Calhoun returned to the game when he became the first ever head coach of the ...
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Yankees angry that Astros' banging scheme might cost them in-game video TAMPA — Yankee hitters don't understand why they should be punished for the Astros' greed. They have already voiced their disgust at the lack of punishment for any of the Astros players who participated in the illegal sign-stealing scam that they used to win ...
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Coronavirus update: PGA Tour not yet planning schedule changes amid growing concerns The coronavirus is seemingly affecting, well, everything these days. Canceled meetings globally, the moving around of sporting events, even the possibility of not conducting the Olympics later this summer. The PGA Tour, which to this point has not been ...
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Duke vs. NC State odds, line: 2020 college basketball picks, March 2 predictions by model on 66-40 run The Duke Blue Devils look to avoid their first three-game losing streak in over four years when they host the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Monday. Tip-off from Cameron Indoor Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET. Duke (23-6, 13-5 ACC) dropped a 52-50 decision ...
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Daughter of ex-Yankees, Mets first baseman John Olerud dies at 19 The daughter of former New York Yankees and New York Mets first baseman John Olerud passed away at the age of 19. Mets vice president Jay Horwitz, who handled public relations when Olerud played for the team from 1997-1999, made the ...
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Another slow start dooms Dallas in a 'Texas Throwdown' that lives up to expectations ARLINGTON – Dallas Renegades head coach Bob Stoops summed up Sunday's 27-20 loss to the undefeated Houston Roughnecks in his opening statement. "Their defense came up with some major turnovers," Stoops said, "[and] that really wrote the story of ...
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Job One for final quarter of Pistons season: Getting Kennard back at pre-injury level Luke Kennard says he's pain free and expects to play again in the near future as the Pistons head into the final 20 games of the 2019-20 season. Brian Sevald/NBAE/Getty Images. by Keith Langlois. Web Editor. Posted: Mar 02, 2020. SACRAMENTO – Among ...
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Mavs end four-game road trip in Chicago against the Bulls PREVIEW. MAVS (37-24) AT BULLS (20-40). Time: 7 p.m. CT. Place: United Center, Chicago. TV: FSSW. Radio: ESPN 103.3 FM; Univision 1270 AM (Spanish). About the Mavs: Their first date with rookie sensation Zion Williamson awaits the Mavs after the ...
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Mets' farm system is in middle of MLB pack in The Athletic's prospect rankings The Mets' farm system took hits last offseason and again during the 2019 season when a bunch of highly-rated prospects were traded away in deals for immediate fixes. But their farm system entering the 2020 season is in solid shape, according to Keith Law ...
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Report: Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Nearing Deal to Buy The Forum Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is nearing a deal to purchase The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. from the Madison Square Garden company, according to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz. Neither party confirmed or denied ESPN's report, however, Los Angeles ...
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SDSU's Flynn, Dutcher both winners in Mountain West postseason media awards Four years ago, San Diego State's basketball team went 16-2 and won the Mountain West by three games but had no one named first team all-conference in the postseason media awards. Center Skylar Spencer tweeted: "To the victor goes the spoils?".
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Big Ten Power Rankings: March 2 We've hit the final week of the Big Ten regular season, but there's still plenty to be decided in the race for the conference crown. Maryland can win the title outright with a pair of wins this week, but if the Terps falter, Michigan State, Illinois and Wisconsin each ...
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Panthers unlikely to pick up Dontari Poe option The Panthers keep talking about a rebuild, but they have some debris to remove first. And that includes some rather large debris. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers aren't expected to pick up the option on veteran defensive tackle ...
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Warren De La Salle hires new football coach as hazing case moves through court WARREN, Mich. – Warren De La Salle has hired a new head football coach as the hazing case that engulfed the program continues in the courtroom. De La Salle High School announced Monday that Dan Rohn is the 19th head football coach in program ...
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When to Expect Aaron Hicks' Return From Tommy John Surgery Ahead of the Yankees' loss to the Tigers on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone addressed the health of his center fielder Aaron Hicks, who underwent Tommy John surgery last October. Boone said Hicks isn't due to throw for another month as he continues to ...
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UPDATE: Illinois in at No. 23 in latest poll CHAMPAIGN — Three wins last week was enough for Illinois to break back into the AP Top 25. The Illini (20-9) were ranked at No. 23 in the latest poll released Monday. Illinois was one of eight Big Ten teams ranked in the top 25. The Illini will play two of them ...
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With Spielman away from team, Huskers head into spring with only four scholarship receivers JD Spielman's absence from the team isn't exactly ideal for a Nebraska receiver corps that was already lacking in depth. With Spielman dealing with a personal health matter, it leaves the team without a clear top option beyond sophomore Wan'Dale Robinson ...
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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes' 2020 Spring Preview Coming off a 13-1 season that saw the Ohio State Buckeyes win its third straight Big Ten championship and earn a berth in the College Football Playoff for the first time since the 2016 season, one would assume second-year head coach Ryan Day would be ...
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Cardinals notebook: Gomber serves up 'extra crispy' WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lefthander Austin Gomber, whose 2019 season effectively ended in mid-May when he encountered biceps tendinitis after going 4-0 at Memphis, appeared back in form Sunday. Gomber missed three months this past season ...
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Sticking with snowboarding: Shaun White's skipping Summer Olympics as skateboarder Shaun White is skipping the Olympics this summer, but don't worry, you should be able to see him in his natural habitat in a few years. The three-time snowboard gold medal winner was going to try his hand, or feet, at skateboarding when the sport makes its ...
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NHL roundup: Flyers beat Rangers for sixth straight win Travis Konecny and Derek Grant each recorded a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 5-3 victory over the host New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Feb 22, 2020; Philadelphia, ...
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Strong winds challenge Aroostook County teacher at Olympic marathon trials Sarah Mulcahy's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials experience did not produce a personal-best time Saturday. A hilly course, windy conditions and a running shoe mishap prevented that. But the Fort Kent school teacher did accomplish one goal, finishing the ...
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Perhaps a certain former Wild GM was right about Kevin Fiala after all The Wild is in the playoff race largely because of Kevin Fiala, which leaves the franchise in the awkward position of owing a thank-you note to He Who No One Wants to Name. That's right: Paul Fenton. As general manager, Fenton worked quickly to become ...
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Red Wings brace for visit from streaking Avs The Colorado Avalanche play just one home game until March 11. The way they're performing on the road, that's actually a pleasant prospect. They're one of the NHL's hottest teams and have turned into road warriors in recent weeks. They've won eight ...
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Brady Quinn believes Jordan Love can develop like one NFL star The Jordan Love hype train is getting crowded. After a solid season in 2018, Love had a pedestrian 2019 and was generally ranked behind quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. However, experts are ...
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'Netflix of sport' to target Premier League rights after UK launch A streaming service that is aiming to become a "Netflix of sport" is to expand to 200 countries, including the UK, and is targeting Premier League rights for the British market. The London-based Dazn, which is owned by the billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik, ...
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5pm Chelsea news LIVE: Aouar £43m bid, De Gea transfer 'nibble', Abraham return date, Kante 'set to stay' CHELSEA are preparing for tomorrow's FA Cup visit of Liverpool as Frank Lampard looks to keep what is effectively their last hope of a trophy this season alive. The Blues remain in the Champions League, but have a huge mountain to climb if they want to ...
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BYU's basketball win at Pepperdine gives Cougars more prep time and a smooth path into WCC semifinals Provo • A month ago, Mark Pope touted the importance of February, the time of year when teams have to work through injuries, tiredness and any other adversity to push through for the thought of what March can bring. Well, the Cougars not only listened, but ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov mocks Floyd Mayweather and reveals his terms for MMA/boxing crossover fight UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov says he would happily take on Floyd Mayweather in a crossover fight that mixes boxing and MMA, but has warned he would destroy the veteran American. Mayweather, 43, took on Conor McGregor in a boxing match back in ...
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NFL draft profile: Giants target Jeff Okudah of Ohio State Every NFL team is always looking for, and in need of, a lockdown defensive back. Ohio State defensive back Jeff Okudah was considered one of the best cover corners in college football. The first-team All-American led the Buckeyes with three interceptions ...
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