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The inside story of college football's wildest week ever A week ago, the Big Ten finally released its long-awaited schedule. The SEC revealed its crossover games, lighting up social media with complaints about soft draws for Alabama and memes mocking Missouri and Arkansas. Yes, UConn already had canceled ...
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Bill Belichick: Rookies in deep, turbulent water that's 'going to get rougher' The 2020 NFL season portends one for veteran players to dominate. The lack of an offseason workout program due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left rookies and young players with an uphill battle in the fight for playing time during training camp.
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Series Preview: Healthy Celtics back among title contenders They meet again. No two NBA franchises have faced each other in the postseason more than the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, but meeting No. 21 will take place amid unique circumstances. This edition of the great Atlantic Division rivalry will come ...
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NBA Entertainment Rankings: The Most—and Least—Watchable Playoff Matchups We've pushed through a wave of rested starters and stealth tanking over the last week, and we've been rewarded with what's frankly a fairly fascinating playoff bracket. The Lakers could have to battle a vastly overqualified No. 8 seed in round one, and their ...
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Rivera: Left Tackle Is On Roster (For Now) Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera appeared on the Kevin Sheehan Show this morning. Here are my takeaways from this interview. Still a QB Competition, but… If there had been a first preseason game, the Washington Football Team would ...
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Series Preview: Defending-champion Raptors gear up for another run The Toronto Raptors lost the reigning Finals MVP, but they've retained their championship DNA. Behind a core of seven returnees from last year's title squad, the Raptors have become an elite defensive team, won more than 50 games for the fifth straight ...
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Series Preview: Bucks aim to charge through Eastern Conference Neither of these teams is peaking at the right time. Milwaukee hasn't looked like the NBA's best team since about March 1, dropping four of its last five games before the hiatus and four of the first six in the season restart. For most of 2019-20, the Bucks were ...
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Rockets vs. Sixers odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 14 predictions from model on 58-32 roll Teams looking to put an end to short losing streaks meet in the final regular season game when the Houston Rockets face the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Houston (44-27) has lost two in a row and is in a battle with Oklahoma City for the fourth seed in the ...
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Heat vs. Pacers odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 14 predictions from model on 58-32 roll Teams that will meet in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs clash in the final game of the regular season when the Indiana Pacers battle the Miami Heat on Friday. Both teams have identical 44-28 records, so the winner will finish as the fourth ...
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Clippers vs. Thunder odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 14 predictions from model on 58-32 roll The Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder match up on the final day of NBA seeding games in Orlando. With playoff matchups already set, both teams will be short-handed, albeit to varying degrees. For the Clippers, Patrick Beverley (calf), ...
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Three bold predictions for Panthers in 2020: Matt Rhule swings a big trade, Christian McCaffrey makes history Few NFL teams are as intriguing entering the 2020 season as the Carolina Panthers. The NFC South contenders said farewell to franchise legends like Cam Newton and Ron Rivera, only to say hello to a renowned program builder in ex-Temple and Baylor ...
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Spurs historic run of 22 seasons in playoffs ends in bubble LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich didn't put much thought into San Antonio's playoff streak when it was rolling along. He's not thinking about it now, either. The Spurs' record-tying run of 22 consecutive playoff appearances is over, and the ...
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Portland Trail Blazers beat Brooklyn Nets to force play-in for NBA playoff spot: The good, the bad, the gutsy There was another nail-biting finish. Another Damian Lillard scoring eruption. Another miraculous Houdini act. The Portland Trail Blazers have been nothing, if not dramatic, at the NBA restart in the Disney World bubble. And their latest act, a season-saving ...
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Florida State coach and players push back after wide receiver claims lies about health issues Florida State wide receiver Warren Thompson has put the football program's handling of COVID-19 under a microscope with a social media post on Twitter. Thompson, a sophomore from Seffner, Florida, alleged Thursday that he has been "lied to multiple ...
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Malcolm Johnson Jr. Commits to Auburn Football Malcolm Johnson Jr is quite possibly the fastest player in the 2021 recruiting class. He's a verified 6.26 in the 55M indoor championship against some of the fastest runners in the entire country, and he converts that track speed onto the field as a dynamic wide ...
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This Damian Lillard shot is why he's the must-watch star of the NBA bubble We all knew Damian Lillard was good. This isn't some new revelation with a surprising outcome, but in the NBA bubble he's transformed into an emotionless killer who doesn't even pretend to care about basketball conventions. Dame gives absolutely zero ...
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Dauphiné hailstones were so big they left indentation marks on helmets Chris Froome was just about to answer the final question in his post-stage grilling by the media on the Col de Porte when his face was lit up by lightning flashing above the buttress-like Chartreuse peaks towering over the Critérium du Dauphiné summit finish.
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Bulls fire coach Jim Boylen: 'A fresh approach and evolution in leadership was necessary' The Chicago Bulls fired coach Jim Boylen on Friday, ending a rocky tenure marked by clashes with players, a franchise-record 56-point loss and — perhaps most important — a 39-84 record in parts of two seasons with a rebuilding team expected to battle for ...
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Golfer Loses Match at US Amateur After Caddie's Shocking Blunder Segundo Oliva Pinto was tied with Tyler Strafaci heading into the final hole and put his third shot on the par-5 hole into a greenside bunker. Oliva Pinto could still get up and down to save par but instead automatically forfeited the hole due to the actions of his ...
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Former Browns linebacker Chip Banks in 'serious condition' after being shot, according to report CLEVELAND, Ohio - Former Browns linebacker Chip Banks was found shot, along with two other men, at an Atlanta-area residence on Wednesday, according to TMZ. Police responded to a call about a shooting to find three victims with gunshot wounds.
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Chris Carson away from Seahawks camp indefinitely after death in family Carson is away from the team at the moment and head coach Pete Carroll said that he is "a ways away" from returning. Carroll said "there's a couple things that have happened" at home, including a death in Carson's family, that have led to the absence.
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Nike bringing back Kobe Bryant's signature shoes on what would've been his 42nd birthday CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Kobe Bryant's signature shoes are returning to stores for the first time since Nike pulled them from shelves following his death in January. The items will go on sale starting August 23, which would've been the Lakers superstar's 42nd ...
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Arsenal sign Willian on free transfer from Chelsea Arsenal sign Willian: Every now and then, a transfer rumor turns out to be founded in truth and accurate reporting. [ MORE: USMNT's Tyler Adams' goal sends RB Leipzig to UCL semifinal (video) ]. Take, for example, Arsenal's reported pursuit of former ...
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Jerry Jones suggests wiggle room over Cowboys' anthem policy Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is showing more willingness to consider the points of view of players over kneeling during the national anthem. By. SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer. August 13, 2020, 3:41 PM. 5 min read. Share to Facebook
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Indians' Plesac upset with portrayal after COVID violation CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians pitcher Zach Plesac feels he and teammate Mike Clevinger have been unfairly portrayed as ''bad people'' in the aftermath of the pitchers being quarantined by the team for violating COVID-19 protocols last weekend in Chicago.
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NCAA conferences forging ahead with sports amid COVID-19 'moving into very troubled waters' With at least three major collegiate athletic conferences -- the Big Ten, Pac-12 and Big East -- forgoing fall athletics, including football, those choosing to play games during the COVID-19 pandemic may find the path quite difficult. "We're moving into very ...
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Alexander-Arnold wins Premier League Young Player of the Season award ahead of Man Utd trio Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named the Premier League's Young Player of the Season. The right-back registered four goals and 13 assists in 38 league appearances in 2019-20 - only Manchester City attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne ...
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RB Leipzig And Paris Saint-Germain Are Not One-Season Wonders In The UEFA Champions League RB Leipzig's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday means there will be three teams in the Champions League semi-finals that have never won the competition. Barcelona or Bayern Munich are still probably the favorites. But Paris Saint-Germain, RB ...
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'Win the day:' High School football officially underway in the coronavirus era The 2020 high school football season is officially under way. The first regular-season football game in the coronavirus era took place in Utah on Thursday night where Davis beat Herriman 24-20. We suspect there's a great national audience for this first ...
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UAB freshman football player dead from gunshot wound; Coach Bill Clark asks for prayers A UAB football player died early Friday after he sustained a gunshot wound while in Gadsden on Thursday. Defensive back Allen Merrick joined the Blazer's roster this year. Coach Bill Clark released this statement Friday morning: "Please pray for the family of ...
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Three cheers for the Orioles offense! Q: What do you get when you take one of the worst teams in history, subtract their two best hitters and their most dependable starter, trade their most reliable reliever midway through the season, and leave their highest-paid player sitting on the bench?
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UFC 252 odds, picks and promotions: Get 252-1 odds on the Cormier vs. Miocic main event MLB, NBA and NHL are back, but that doesn't mean Dana White and the UFC are taking a rest. Not in the least. And with UFC 252 this Saturday, the sportsbooks aren't taking a rest with terrific promotions, either. Give these bad boys a look and see which ...
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Rockies trade Jesus Tinoco to Marlins for right-hander Chad Smith Right-hander Jesus Tinoco, one of the players included in the Rockies' 2015 trade for Troy Tulowitzki, has been traded to the Miami Marlins for right-handed reliever Chad Smith. The Marlins announced the deal last Thursday night. Tinoco will join the Marlins' ...
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Southern Conference postpones fall sports, still leaves door open for some games The Southern Conference has joined all other FCS leagues in postponing fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league has decided to not play a fall conference season, with a goal to play in the spring, the SoCon announced Thursday. The decision ...
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Series Preview: Indians at Tigers The Indians need to get it gear — and soon — if they want to prevent the seven seals from opening and fire raining from the sky when the 2020 Detroit Tigers take the field in October as a playoff team. Shudder. That grim reality may happen if things continue ...
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Conway working to earn Homegrown deal with Atlanta United Jackson Conway has shown a few times this season with Atlanta United 2 why he may be the next player to move from Atlanta United's academy to the senior team as a Homegrown signing. There was his 35-yard goal against Tampa that showed awareness ...
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ASUN Conference Postpones Fall Sport Competition Schedule FORT MYERS, Fla. – The ASUN Conference has announced today the postponement of the fall sport competition schedule and will work to fine tune resumption of competition in the spring as part of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This will affect FGCU's ...
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Honoring a Legacy: FOX Sports South, FOX Sports Southeast to commemorate 100th anniversary of Negro League ... ATLANTA – FOX Sports South and FOX Sports Southeast will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues from Aug. 16-22 with a weeklong series honoring the history and lasting impact of the Leagues and its players on baseball and culture.
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Nagelsmann avoids Champions League title talk, plays down Simeone spat RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann dismissed talk about winning the Champions League title after his side upstaged Atletico Madrid to reach the semi-finals. Tyler Adams' deflected strike with two minutes of regulation remaining saw Leipzig top ...
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Cubs, Cardinals to play five-game series at Wrigley with two doubleheaders The Cubs will soon get their first taste of seven-inning doubleheaders. Latest Cubs Talk. Cubs' Twitter trolls Brewers, Yelich after Darvish's stellar start · Cubs rotation weathers surprise break to be as dominant as ever · Why Rizzo isn't the leader you think he ...
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Patriots News Blitz 8/14: Who will stand out when pads come on? Tom E. Curran kicks things off this Friday with his five bold predictions for Patriots training camp, which is due to hit a higher gear next week after some OTA-like sessions this week. NBC Sports Boston colleague Phil Perry has his prediction of what the Patriots ...
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What you need to know about Friday's Rays-Blue Jays game 6:37, Sahlen Field, Buffalo, N.Y.. TV/radio: Fox Sports Sun; 95.3-FM, 620-AM, 96.1-FM (Spanish). Rays info: 1-888-326-7297. Probable pitchers. RAYS: RH Trevor Richards (0-0, 5.79). JAYS: RH Tanner Roark (1-1, 5.63). Rays: After sorting through options ...
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Bubba Wallace adds DoorDash as sponsor in multiyear deal Bubba Wallace announced Friday that delivery service DoorDash would join him as a primary sponsor, appearing for seven races this season as a primary sponsor of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet. RELATED: Wallace adds Columbia ...
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Calgary Flames comeback falls short as Dallas Stars take Game 2 A last-minute goal from Jamie Oleksiak helped the Dallas Stars even up their series with the Calgary Flames. The Dallas Stars dominated much of Game 2 in their playoff series against the Calgary Flames and despite a late Calgary Flames comeback attempt, ...
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Path forward for sports We have a plan for the future of high school sports. The N.C. High School Athletic Association released its amended 2020-21 athletic calendar Wednesday afternoon, with only three sports set to begin competition in 2020. Football is scheduled to start in ...
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Dana White Says Conor McGregor Is Retired: We Talk About Family, Not Fighting UFC President Dana White told ESPN's Brett Okamoto (h/t Charlie Moynihan) on Thursday that Conor McGregor was in fact retired and that any conversations between the two men "are about family and not fighting." McGregor announced in June that he was ...
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2020 Training Camp: 50 most pressing storylines for Cowboys season On Friday morning, the Dallas Cowboys are going to hold a full practice for the first time since January. With Covid-19 wiping out the rookie minicamp, OTAs, veteran minicamp and pushing back the start of training camp, the Cowboys are finally getting past ...
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Texas Tech football mourns the passing of Tommy McVay According to his bio on the Texas Tech website, McVay oversaw many of the administrative duties for the Red Raider football program, including team travel as well as being the liaison to the NFL. And during his time at Tech, he made a lasting impression on ...
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Coach O gives Governor John Bel Edwards a National Championship ring BATON ROUGE - One of the most esteemed college football coaches in the country has given Louisiana's governor a National Championship ring. At a time when well over 100,000 of the state's residents are suffering from the effects of a mysterious epidemic, ...
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Six players that likely won't return for the Nashville Predators in 2020-21 The Nashville Predators might be about to make significant changes to their roster this offseason. After a disappointing result against the Arizona Coyotes, it's pretty clear that David Poile isn't happy. At his concluding press conference yesterday, he was direct ...
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