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Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Luis Robert could be MLB's next superstar RICK RENTERIA WAS in the Dominican Republic in the winter of 2017, shortly after his first season as manager of the Chicago White Sox. He held a stopwatch in his hand and clicked it as soon as Luis Robert's swing produced a routine grounder to the left ...
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Nate Solder fallout: Do Giants attack free agency? Who is next in line? In the end, New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder made the easy decision. He chose his family over football. Solder opted out of the 2020 NFL season because of health concerns for himself and his family, most notably his young son who is battling cancer.
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NFL's best secondary? Steelers, Chargers among top units in 2020 One of the top safeties in the NFL, Jamal Adams, is now a member of the Seattle Seahawks after one of the bigger trades of the offseason. With the 'Hawks giving up a pair of first-rounders in the deal, it was a bold move by Pete Carroll and John Schneider in ...
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NHL to salute social justice activists, front-line workers on opening day TORONTO / EDMONTON - The National Hockey League (NHL®) will mark its return to the ice and celebrate the start of the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers™ on Saturday, Aug. 1, with special guest appearances and performances as well as a salute to social ...
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Coronavirus shutdown gave LPGA rookies time to reflect, reset before restart Haley Moore had been waiting three months to start her professional career. It was the first week of February, and the time had finally come. Moore, 21, was finally teeing it up as a member of the LPGA Tour at the third tournament of the season, the ISPS ...
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Five reasons why Orlando City can beat LAFC at the MLS is Back Tournament | Greg Seltzer Just when Orlando City were enjoying a thrilling, if not transformative MLS is Back Tournament run, fate placed MLS Goliath LAFC in their path. Until they conceded a late Portland equalizer in the Group F closer, LAFC were ticketed for the other side of the ...
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Late for Work 7/31: Analyst Compares Lamar Jackson to NBA's James Harden Analyst Compares Lamar Jackson to NBA's James Harden. Lamar Jackson has drawn comparisons to Michael Vick for his playing style, and to Patrick Mahomes for his career arc. Now the Ravens quarterback is being compared to NBA star James Harden, ...
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Suns vs. Wizards odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, July 31 predictions from proven computer model It's been nearly four months, but the NBA is officially back in action, with the Phoenix Suns set to take the court against the Washington Wizards at 4 p.m. ET on Friday at Visa Athletic Center. Washington is 24-40 overall and 16-16 at home, while the Suns are ...
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The weekend in boxing: Title fights, former champions and a visit to Eddie Hearn's house As the calendar turns to August, boxing gets back into full swing as Matchroom Sports and Premier Boxing Champions restart their promotions. Each has plenty of action lined up, and this weekend kicks off a busy stretch of fights to end the summer. There will ...
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2020 PGA Championship odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from same model that nailed six majors Household names like Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas have won the PGA Championship in recent years, but this major has also seen its fair share of upset winners. Jimmy Walker pulled off a stunner in 2016, while Keegan Bradley (2011) and Yang ...
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Three reasons why Blackhawks could upset Oilers in Stanley Cup Qualifiers After a 142-day hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL will return to action on Saturday to kick off its 24-team Return to Play tournament. Eight teams from each conference will play in a five-game series for a chance to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup ...
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Frank Lampard tips Willian to make the right impression in the FA Cup final Frank Lampard has backed fit-again Willian to produce another "fantastic" Chelsea performance in Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal, even though his Stamford Bridge future remains unresolved. Brazil winger Willian has shaken off an ankle complaint ...
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What is Big Ten's football plan amid coronavirus? Schedule format will be telling for Rutgers The Big Ten was the first Power 5 conference to make a drastic move in an effort to save the upcoming football this season. But since then, it has allowed its peers to push past it while dealing with internal strife caused by the novel coronavirus. The Big Ten ...
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Jon Gruden: We're not afraid to play young guys, but they have to earn it One frequent talking point this offseason has been how difficult it will be for rookies to make an impact without offseason programs or preseason games to help them transition to the professional level. Some teams are still going to find themselves relying on ...
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Inside the new headgear meant to save Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka The new material Masahiro Tanaka will have under his cap stops bullets. He just needs it to stop baseballs. When Tanaka makes his first start of the season against the Red Sox on Saturday, he'll take the mound at Yankee Stadium with protection — a carbon ...
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Cardinals-Brewers postponed because of positive tests The Friday matinee meeting between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers will be postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests, Yahoo Sports confirmed. Report: Members of Cardinals tested positive. The Cardinals have positive tests in their party, ...
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Knicks' Leon Rose on rebuild: 'We have not set a timeline' It's going to take as long as it takes. The Knicks have work to do, something new coach Tom Thibodeau and new team president Leon Rose were honest about at Thibodeau's introductory (virtual) press conference Thursday. Rose, facing questions for the first ...
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End of an era: Mike Golic's last day on ESPN Radio, to sign off from 'Golic and Wingo' | #ThankYouGolic It's the end of the road for Mike Golic, who will sign off from ESPN Radio on Friday after almost two decades on the airwaves. Goodbyes are coming from near and far, including his own family, with #ThankYouGolic trending on Twitter. As Mike signs off ESPN ...
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Morning sports update: Tuukka Rask said his decision to wear a Boston Police hat was 'not a statement' The Red Sox defeated the Mets on Thursday, 4-2. Catcher Christian Vasquez continued his hot start to the season, hitting two more home runs (he now has four on the season). Different at-bat, same result. pic.twitter.com/RZkhdStn74. — Red Sox (@RedSox) ...
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UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan odds, predictions: MMA insider gives surprising fight card picks Derek Brunson has never fought for a UFC title, but he has shared the Octagon with the current middleweight champion. He believes his decorated track record is proof that he still belongs among the sport's elite, and he gets a chance to prove it on Saturday ...
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Can Rockies' pitchers continue success at Coors Field? It's here! The home opener. It's quite different this year and depressing not to have the fanfare, most notably fans, that usually marks a home opener. On the bright side, it's also going to be partly cloudy with a high of 87, which isn't going to happen in early April ...
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Central Casting: Cardinals continue search for offense in schedule-heavy division play St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Tyler Webb throws in relief against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone). Jim Mone. Cardinals Twins Baseball. Minnesota Twins' Marwin ...
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NHL is back: When does hockey season start for New York Rangers, Islanders? TV, time, free live stream The National Hockey League is returning to play! The NHL's restart plan heads straight to post-season qualification following delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, but leaves some teams, like the Buffalo Sabres, out of the picture. The NHL returns to TV on ...
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No sex and no fans, but the beer is flowing fast in the NBA 'bubble' In 1987, the New York Giants won the Super Bowl and their quarterback Phil Simms uttered five immortal words: "I'm going to Disney World!" Thus began a tradition, which still continues to this day: The Super Bowl MVP has always repeated the line and is ...
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Exits contest Thursday Marchand (lower body) exited Thursday's exhibition contest against the Blue Jackets, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports. Marchand came up limping and wincing after awkwardly colliding with defenseman Zach Werenski. With the game essentially being a ...
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Parent: This baseball season looks like a real seven-inning stretch Come on, the summertime tradition of following baseball around here hasn't really changed all that much. It's just that instead of wondering whether the Phillies will win that night's game, fans get to wonder whether or not the Phillies and their opponents will ...
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Cowboys Announce New Ticket Options For NFL Season FRISCO - The environment is altered. And so is the Dallas Cowboys 2020 NFL tickets plan for fans. The Cowboys will not be offering season tickets this year, the team announced in a statement Thursday. Per the statement: "Following the policies set by the ...
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Raptors return to action against the Lakers Los Angeles Lakers (50-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-18, second in the Eastern Conference). Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT. LINE: Lakers -4; over/under is 214.5 ...
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With No Fans in the Stands, Thunder's Voices are Ringing Out After going through their pregame warmups, talking through the game plan in the locker room and huddling up in the hallway, Thunder players down in the Orlando bubble get their minds locked in, as usual. The muscle memory is just so familiar – it's their ...
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30 things to know about Flyers' round-robin opponents Odds, ends, trivia, and how the Flyers have fared lately against the three other teams in the Eastern Conference's round robin, which begins Saturday in Toronto. 1. This could be the final dance for Washington goalie Braden Holtby, who has been the Capitals' ...
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Prospects News & Rumors: AHL, Hockey East & Peterson Two leagues known for producing National Hockey League prospects, the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Hockey East conference of the NCAA, made announcements regarding the 2020-21 season. While nothing has been set in stone, the ...
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Strade Bianche 2020 favourites: Who are we tipping for success on the white roads? Over four months since the last race, WorldTour racing resumes on Saturday following the global shutdown at Strade Bianche in Tuscany. Never before in the post-war era has there been such a break between races. It will have been 138 days since ...
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Viral video shows teen hitting golf balls for first time since losing use of left hand following stroke MALVERN, Penn. (WHDH) — A Pennsylvania teenager has gone viral for not letting her medical condition get in the way of her golf game. Sixteen-year-old Kendall Kemm lost use of her left hand after suffering a stroke in 2014. Roughly six years later, she ...
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Nets still unsure of Jamal Crawford's playing status as NBA resumes With the NBA returning to action Thursday night in the Orlando bubble inside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, the Brooklyn Nets will try to secure their spot in the playoffs. The lone representative from New York in the league's ...
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NASCAR adds new chicane to Daytona road course NASCAR has announced race details for its August 15-16 event at the Daytona International Speedway road course, including an additional chicane. The 14-turn, 3.57-mile course will host the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series, as well as ARCA.
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Floyd Mayweather blasts Conor McGregor for 'dance boy' comment in racism row and rules out rematch with UFC star FLOYD MAYWEATHER has hit out at Conor McGregor for comments perceived to be racist during the build-up to their 2017 boxing match. Three years on from their world-famous fight, Money, 43, has reignited his war of words with the Irish former UFC star.
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New Blue Jays ace Ryu struggles in loss to World Series champs Welcome to the 2020 Blue Jays season, where hope and promise remain a viable commodity even as the inexplicable continues to frustrate the young team. On a sweltering Thursday afternoon in Washington, D.C. it was the Jays freshly-minted ace Hyun-Jin ...
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Florida State adds familiar name to 2021 class The Florida State Seminoles just continue to add to their impressive 2021 recruiting haul, and the most recent prospect to join the fold is a familiar name. After initially signing with the Seminoles as a member of the 2019 class, Naheem McLeod was taken off ...
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On This Day in 2004: British boxer Danny Williams knocked out Mike Tyson British fighter Danny Williams caused one of the biggest upsets in boxing history when he knocked out Mike Tyson in Louisville. Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Tyson was left on the canvas towards the end of the fourth round in what proved ...
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