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Nuggets' Bol Bol impresses Mike Malone with double-double in debut It's Bol Ball time for the Denver Nuggets. Nuggets big man Bol Bol made his NBA debut a special one Wednesday, posting 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks in an 89-82 win over the Washington Wizards in a scrimmage game. Bol, who has been ...
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Senators urge NCAA to widen scope of reform beyond college athlete compensation Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee told NCAA president Mark Emmert and others Wednesday afternoon to broaden the scope of their proposals for major change in college sports if they want Congress to help. Emmert and others have said the ...
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To NBA coaches, racial equality is a priority of the restart LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Dallas' Rick Carlisle now starts every interview session by reading from a calendar that highlights something that happened on that day in the country's racial history. Toronto's Nick Nurse is often wearing shirts to practice ...
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Mets hitting coach Chili Davis unsure about rejoining team NEW YORK -- New York Mets hitting coach Chili Davis hasn't decided if he will rejoin the team at any point this season because of concerns about the coronavirus. The 60-year-old Davis has been working remotely from his Arizona home during the pandemic ...
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MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball players have the option of having a patch with ''Black Lives Matter'' or ''United For Change'' on a jersey sleeve on opening day of the pandemic-delayed season, and Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle says ...
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2020 3M Open odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from advanced model that nailed six golf majors Expect plenty of low scores this week as the 2020 3M Open tees off from TPC Twin Cities on Thursday, the second edition of this tournament after it debuted in 2019. Matthew Wolff shot four consecutive rounds in the 60s on his way to an incredible 21-under ...
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Why the Dodgers Went All-In on Mookie Betts Before the Dodgers traded for Mookie Betts, their analytics staff and pro personnel department conducted a study to gauge the aging curve of such small outfielders with power. Betts is listed at 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds. His career slugging percentage is .519.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox nearing return as Marvin Bagley leaves NBA bubble The Kings got good news and bad news Wednesday in the Orlando bubble. Sacramento is inching closer to getting two starters back ahead of the restarted NBA season, but one player has left the bubble and another still is waiting on clearance to join the ...
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White Sox put Nomar Mazara on IL, outfielder expected to miss season's start For the second time in the last couple weeks, the White Sox placed one of their starting position players on the injured list without specifying an injury. Latest White Sox Talk. Betts got paid, but Sox got three stars for $140 million less · With Mazara on IL, here ...
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Vikings' Wilf Family Reportedly Not in Active Talks to Buy Timberwolves The Wilf family, which owns the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, reportedly are not currently engaged in talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves to buy the franchise. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic provided the details: ...
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'It's unbelievable': Bilic joy as West Brom promoted to Premier League London (AFP) - Slaven Bilic hailed West Bromwich Albion's promotion to the Premier League as one of the proudest moments of his career after a 2-2 draw against QPR sent them up on a dramatic final day of the Championship season. Bilic's side will join ...
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Aron Baynes (still in Phoenix), Ricky Rubio, reportedly third Suns player tested positive for coronavirus Two Suns reportedly tested positive for coronavirus at least a month ago. Now, we know two Suns who tested positive for coronavirus: Aron Baynes (who's still in Phoenix) and Ricky Rubio. But in a league where at least 54 players have tested positive and ...
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NFL quiet on Woody Johnson report The NFL, facing another controversy engulfing one of its team owners, declined to specify Wednesday what steps it will take, if any, following reports that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson attempted to use his position as US ambassador to the United ...
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Antonio Gandy-Golden Reportedly Signs Contract It's go time for Washington's rookie class of 2020. Physicals and then you sign your contract. Antonio Gandy-Golden is the latest to (reportedly) sign: Gandy-Golden, unlike Antonio Gibson and Keith Ismael hasn't posted a picture of his actual signing yet but ...
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Tom Brady: "Let's stay unified and demand answers from the NFL" Patriots quarterback Tom Brady didn't participate in Sunday's orchestrated tweetstorm from NFL players who pressured the league to do what needs to be done to allow the game to proceed safely. On Wednesday night, after several gains have been made ...
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Like Sentinels, here are 5 potential Washington team names inspired by football movies In the continuous saga that is the discussion around Washington's new moniker, a new wrinkle was added to the fold on Wednesday. A Reddit user discovered a potential connection between the company that manages "Redskins.com" and its registration for ...
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NFL Announces Fans Will Be Required to Wear Masks to Games Amid Pandemic Fans attending NFL games will be required to wear masks in stadiums this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. League spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed the step Wednesday: Brian McCarthy @NFLprguy. For those wondering, yes, it is league-wide: ...
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Pelicans blast Nets in first bubble scrimmage Late in the first half, Jrue Holiday backed Nets point guard Chris Chiozza under the basket. The 6-foot-4 Holiday overpowered the 5-foot-11 Chiozza for and and-1. He celebrated by faintly flexing his muscles. Holiday converted the ensuing free throw, which ...
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Storm's Sue Bird, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart know challenges Sabrina Ionescu will face in WNBA Percy Allen. Seattle Times staff reporter. Let's see what you got, kid. That's the message — in a nutshell — Storm stars Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd delivered to Sabrina Ionescu. Each of them knows all about the challenges and demands the ...
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Report: MLB, MLBPA Discussing Possibility of Expanded 2020 Postseason One day before the start of the 2020 MLB regular season, the league and the players union are re-engaging on the possibility of an expanded postseason this fall, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. According to MLB Network, the change would have ...
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SI's Fantasy Baseball Analysts On Starting Pitchers, Including Dodgers Walker Buehler In today's video, SI's lead baseball fantasy analyst, Ben Heisler, previews his picks for the best pitchers in 2020. I focus on one guy only -- the Dodgers Walker Buehler. Watch the video at the top of the page and see what you think. And remember, glove ...
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Former UConn star Stanley Robinson dies at 32 in Alabama Former UConn star forward Stanley Robinson died in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed. He was 32. Robinson played four seasons for Jim Calhoun from 2006-10, finishing his collegiate career with 1,231 ...
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South Florida coaches aren't happy with FHSAA. Now Miami schools consider breaking away For frustrated high school football coaches in South Florida, there is some momentum behind an idea once thought to be radical: a South Florida secession from the Florida High School Athletics Association. It even has support from Miami-Dade County Public ...
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Yankees to Honor Hank Steinbrenner with Commemorative Patch on Jerseys The New York Yankees will honor late co-owner Hank Steinbrenner with a commemorative patch during the 2020 season. Steinbrenner died in April at age 63. New York Yankees @Yankees. To commemorate the life and recognize the passing of former ...
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Neville slams Pogba for 'embarrassing' handball against West Ham Gary Neville slammed Paul Pogba for an "embarrassing" handball that gave West Ham a penalty in Wednesday's Premier League clash with Manchester United. In first-half injury time, Pogba threw up his arms to block a fierce shot from Declan Rice inside the ...
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The Boston Red Sox put up a Black Lives Matter billboard over the Massachusetts Turnpike (CNN) The Boston Red Sox are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The phrase "Black Lives Matter" -- written in the baseball team's font -- has been placed on the massive billboard that runs alongside the Massachusetts Turnpike by ...
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NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas: Starting lineup, TV schedule for Thursday's race In the last two points races, the NASCAR Cup Series have featured unexpected winners at 1.5-mile tracks. Next up on Thursday: the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway. Not that Erik Jones, Tyler Reddick or William Byron would be "surprise winners", but they ...
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Kraken? Sockeyes? Emeralds? NHL Seattle's team name is likely to be announced Thursday After years of speculation, NHL Seattle seems poised to finally announce a team name. Though no one from the team will officially confirm anything, the team said a 9 a.m. live-streamed news conference scheduled for Thursday is for a "significant" event.
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OKC Thunder: Chris Paul, Anthony, Wade launch Social Change Fund OKC Thunder guard Chris Paul is using his platform to effect social reform via the Social Change Fund. While the NBA was suspended OKC Thunder captain Chris Paul put in yeoman's work as the NBPA president working with the main shareholders to ...
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Fate of college football won't only be decided in conference offices As Florida college football fans wait for the SEC and ACC to announce updated plans for the 2020 season next week, two recent headlines from New York and New Mexico provide this important reminder: College administrators aren't the only ones making ...
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Phillies ink OF/RP Braden Zarbnisky, their 11th UDFA signing The Phillies have signed their 11th undrafted free-agent pitcher following last month's shortened MLB Draft. The Philadelphia Phillies continue to add on to their farm system, despite uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Minor ...
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High school football in Oregon delayed indefinitely, games for other fall sports pushed back a month PORTLAND, Ore. — The start of the high school football season in Oregon has been delayed indefinitely, and games and competitions for other fall sports have been pushed back to the end of September. The executive board of the Oregon School Activities ...
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Liberty League, RIT Athletics, announce updated 2020 fall semester plan LINK TO FULL LIBERTY LEAGUE STATEMENT ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In a unanimous vote of the league's Presidents Council, the Liberty League announced the cancellation of all conference competition and championships through Dec. 31, 2020 due to the ...
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AHSAA approves return to play guidelines MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA's Return to Play "Best Practices" recommended guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start fall sports on time. The action ...
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NBA Scrimmages: 5 things to look forward to watching in the NBA's return Dunks, hot mics, and no defense are just a few of the things Mike Sykes is looking forward to in the NBA return scrimmages. Volume 0%. Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard Shortcuts. Play/PauseSPACE. Increase Volume ...
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Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs, MLB Preseason Live Stream, Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time Major League Baseball is back this week with a few final preseason games on television before Opening Day on Thursday, July 23rd. With the shortened season every game will count and you'll be able to see every MLB team's 2020 schedule right here.
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No need for Roberto Luongo, Whitecaps find backup goalkeeper in Florida Roberto Luongo was game but the Vancouver Whitecaps found a backup goalkeeper without having to delve into the ranks of retired NHL netminders. The Whitecaps, down to third-string 'keeper Thomas Hasal at the MLS is Back Tournament in Florida, ...
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Mikey Williams includes 5 HBCU schools in top 10 recruitment list No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023 Mikey Williams on Wednesday narrowed down his list to 10 schools that he is considering for his collegiate recruitment. Among his list, Williams included five historically Black college or university programs: North Carolina ...
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Pair of Phillies Pitchers, Hitters Among Favorites to Win Top League Awards Phillies ace and Opening Day starter Aaron Nola finshed third in the 2018 N.L. Cy Young Award voting, finishing behind winner Jacob DeGrom and Max Scherzer. While Nola will get the call on Opening Day, he isn't the Phillies favorite to win the award in ...
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