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NBA Playoffs Round 1: Winners, losers and how their futures shape up With six first-round series done in the 2020 NBA playoffs, let's bounce around some positives and negatives we haven't covered in other places (i.e., enough about The Process). We'll have more on the Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell firestorm before ...
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John Thompson took a chance on hapless Georgetown ... then worked a miracle In 1972, Georgetown had a problem. Its basketball program was coming off a 3-23 season, and, one appearance in the 1943 national championship game notwithstanding, the Hoyas were and had long been an afterthought in the sport. The university's very ...
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Notre Dame football limiting attendance to 20% of capacity Notre Dame football attendance this fall will be limited to 20% or less of stadium capacity with priority going to students, the school announced Monday. Once student ticket demand is met, Notre Dame faculty and staff will receive the remaining tickets. No fans ...
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Giants 53 man roster prediction | Did Wayne Gallman win a job with strong scrimmage performance? Any surprise cuts? Joe Judge's first training camp as Giants head coach came to a close after Friday night's intrasquad scrimmage at MetLife Stadium, and practices continue this week in preparation for the regular season. However, the hard work for the coaching staff of ...
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The NFL's Quarterback Soap Opera in Eight Story Lines The problem with a quarterback competition between Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles is that the winner will be either Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles. Trubisky is a flailing prospect with spotty accuracy and jittery pocket presence whom the Chicago Bears famously ...
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JK Dobbins Fantasy Outlook: When will rookie unseat Mark Ingram as Ravens' RB1? Mark Ingram was a highly successful fantasy RB in 2019 working with Lamar Jackson in the Ravens' backfield. That didn't stop the Ravens from selecting JK Dobbins in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 55th overall pick. Ingram has reached ...
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Jets sign Moncrief to help injured WR corps, release K Maher NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have signed veteran Donte Moncrief to help their banged-up wide receiver corps. The team also announced Monday it has released Brett Maher, meaning incumbent Sam Ficken won the kicker competition. Moncrief ...
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Three things Miami must do to upset Milwaukee in second round Milwaukee has its share of doubters, people who think the Bucks are overrated and a one-trick pony. Does that mean we have an upset brewing in the East? The "Unpredictable bubble playoffs" largely have followed form so far, but the No. 5 seed Heat ...
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2020 US Open: Live Updates from Day 1 The United States Open opens Monday, with stars Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka slated to play their opening matches at night. By Ben Rothenberg, Christopher Clarey, Matt Futterman and Max Gendler. Right Now. The first singles matches of the day are ...
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MLB Trade Deadline Tracker: The Padres Are All in on 2020 Welcome to the trade deadline. Yes, Opening Day was only a few weeks ago. Yet here we are, forcing teams to decide how they fit into the 16-team playoff puzzle. The vast majority of clubs are within earshot of a postseason berth, which might lead you to ...
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NBA playoffs, betting odds, picks, schedule: Heat surprise in opener vs. Bucks; Rockets finish out Thunder Something worth keeping in the back of your minds: On Monday, both second-round Eastern Conference series will have played their first games. At the earliest, the Western Conference won't start the second round until Wednesday. If the Thunder push their ...
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Jaguars release RB Leonard Fournette | Should Eagles be interested? A notable name at the running back position has just hit the waiver wire. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters. The Jacksonville Jaguars waived running back Leonard ...
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The Latest on the Potential Mike Clevinger Trade; What Teams are the Front Runners? The MLB trade deadline is just hours away, and it seems more evident than ever that the Indians are going to deal pitcher Mike Clevinger to the highest bidder. MLB Insiders are earning their salaries today doing their due diligence checking around trying to ...
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Mack Wilson doesn't need surgery, eyeing 4-6 week return: 'See y'all soon' CLEVELAND, Ohio — Linebacker Mack Wilson got some great news that his hyperextended left knee won't need surgery and he could be back in as little as 4-6 weeks. "See y'all soon,'' Wilson posted on social media Sunday night in response to a ESPN's ...
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Doncic with 38 as Mavs end season with Game 6 Loss to Clippers LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers knocked him around and shut his teammates down, and still Luka Doncic kept coming. Kawhi Leonard wasn't worried, because nothing rattles him in the postseason. "This is playoff basketball and ...
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Chargers safety Derwin James expected to miss 'significant time' with knee injury CINCINNATI — The Bengals host the Chargers in the season opener on Sept. 13 at Paul Brown Stadium. Los Angeles is going to be without one of their best players, as safety Derwin James suffered a meniscus tear in practice on Saturday. "He is expected to ...
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D'Andre Swift makes long-awaited return to Lions practice; Julian Okwara, Danny Amendola out ALLEN PARK -- As the missed practices stacked up, the questions grew louder about just how much D'Andre Swift would be ready to play when Detroit opens the season in 13 days against the Chicago Bears. On Monday, the talented rookie running back ...
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2020 NBA Mock Draft: Knicks trade up to land LaMelo Ball; Timberwolves select Anthony Edwards with top pick We may not be sure when the 2020 NBA Draft will take place, but at least we now know the order. Unlike most drafts, securing the top pick this year doesn't necessarily guarantee you a franchise player, so it will be interesting to see how the Minnesota ...
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Rakitic departs Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla - sources Ivan Rakitic will leave Barcelona to return to his former club Sevilla, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder -- who signed for Barca from Sevilla in 2014 -- has a year left on his contract at Camp Nou, but he does not form part of the plans new coach Ronald ...
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Mariners send C Nola to San Diego as part of 7-player trade SEATTLE — Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpieces of the deal. Seattle sent Nola and ...
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Vikings' Ngakoue trade makes Packers right tackle decision even more important The Green Bay Packers hope the adage about quarterbacks isn't true about right tackles: if you have two, you don't have one. Being able to slot Lane Taylor, a quality guard, in on the right side if Billy Turner wins the tackle job would be boost for depth, but that ...
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'The money out here is comical': Latest podcast looks at the lucrative life of a PGA Tour pro This week at the Tour Championship, the winner will take home the FedEx Cup and its $15 million grand prize. The last-place finisher in the 30-man field can soothe his battered ego with a near $400,000 consolation payout. Many players will arrive at ...
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MLB trade deadline: 4 reasons Yankees should trade for Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley The Yankees have interest in Arizona outfielder Starling Marte, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman. Logical. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't truly know when right fielder Aaron Judge will return from re-injuring his strained right ...
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Grealish earns first England call-up as Rashford, Winks withdraw Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was called up to the England squad for the first time on Monday after Marcus Rashford and Harry Winks withdrew from the Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark. Villa captain Grealish was a surprise ...
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Report: Man United push to sign Upamecano Upamecano to Manchester United is gathering steam. A report from ESPN states that Manchester United are now focusing on signing French center back Dayot Upamecano after all but securing a $50 million deal for Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek.
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Carolina Panthers have released a former UNC Tar Heels linebacker The Panthers have released linebacker Andre Smith, a source with direct knowledge of the move told The Observer. Smith later confirmed the news to The Observer in a text message. Smith was selected by the Panthers in the seventh-round of the 2018 NFL ...
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FB Nick Bawden headed back to IR; Lions could carry converted LB Jason Cabinda ALLEN PARK -- Nick Bawden's bad luck continues. This time, you have to wonder if it'll cost the fullback his career in Detroit. The Lions announced on Monday they've placed Bawden on injured reserve, and re-signed defensive lineman Olive Sagpolu in the ...
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Baffert Chasing Record-Tying Sixth Kentucky Derby Win As the 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) nears, trainer Bob Baffert is moving closer to adding one more monumental achievement to an already legendary résumé. Should either Authentic or Thousand Words find a way to beat ...
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Dallas Cowboys wear blank jerseys for first football broadcast under Mike McCarthy ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy had warned that "it's not a scrimmage, per se." The Cowboys' first-year coach had said that the team's first 2020 visit to AT&T Stadium would be "more like a practice" — a hybrid, it seemed, of practice-like football and ...
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Denver Broncos: How far away are they from winning the Super Bowl? Winning in the NFL is not easy and winning the Super Bowl is exponentially harder. The Denver Broncos are a top 10 winning franchise and are one of the few teams to have won the NFL championship in back-to-back years (1998/99). So, how does this team ...
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Hernández's single gives Blue Jays 6-5 win over Orioles BUFFALO, N.Y. - (AP) -- Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Hernández came up with the bases loaded and grounded a single into left field.
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Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets NEW YORK — Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi GarcÃa made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crosstown Mets 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep Sunday ...
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Mizzou athletes plan campus march for social justice COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou athletes have planned a march through campus to call for social justice, organizers told the Post-Dispatch. Athletes in multiple campus organizations are promoting the march from the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex to The ...
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Detroit Lions have a real battle at an important position The Detroit Lions have a real battle at an important position that has been filled for over a decade. Is a change on the way? Despite having been with the Detroit Lions for 16 years and counting, long snapper Don Muhlbach is in a fierce fight for his job this ...
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San Diego's Machado puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Rockies San Diego Padres (21-15, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-17, third in the NL West). Denver; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. PITCHING PROBABLES: San Diego: Garrett Richards (1-2, 5.17 ERA) Colorado: ...
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A hole too deep: Braves 12, Phillies 10 It felt like this one was over early. After the Braves scored 10 runs in the top of the second inning, fans could have been excused if they chose to switch the channel to the (gulp) Flyers game. It was nice of Jake Arrieta to allow us to concentrate all of our focus ...
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Boston Red Sox rookie Bobby Dalbec's home run offered a hopeful break from the rest of 2020 | Matt Vautour In a forgettable game in a forgettable season, the Red Sox got a memorable moment Sunday that provided a little hope. On an 0-2 pitch in the third inning, in the second at-bat of his Major League career, Bobby Dalbec hit a home run. Stats will record it as a ...
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Braves score 10 runs in one inning, then fight to hold off Phillies PHILADELPHIA — Austin Riley homered, doubled and drove in three runs in Atlanta's 10-run second inning, Dansby Swanson also went deep and the Braves held on for a wild 12-10 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night. Nick Markakis and ...
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A's announce positive virus test, game vs. Astros postponed HOUSTON (AP) — A member of the Oakland Athletics organization tested positive for the coronavirus, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's game Sunday against the Houston Astros. The finale of the A's three-game series at Minute Maid ...
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Texans sign ILB Cunningham to 4-year, $58 million extension The Houston Texans have signed inside linebacker Zach Cunningham to a four-year, $58 million contract extension. The Texans announced the signing on Monday. "We were very happy to be able to get something done," coach and general manager Bill ...
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Murray outduels Mitchell, sets up first Game 7 in the bubble The Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel will be settled in the first Game 7 in the bubble. Murray extended his torrid run with 50 more points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Murray had his second ...
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2022 standouts name Ohio State among leaders Spending time with family and friends over the weekend you might've missed out on some of the latest recruiting news surrounding your Ohio State Buckeyes. Don't worry! Land-Grant Holy Land is here to help you get caught back up with things.
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Jimmie Johnson proud of ending NASCAR career with 7 titles Jimmie Johnson reflected on his legacy shortly after getting knocked out of playoff contention at Daytona International Speedway. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Long after a fireworks extravaganza lit up Daytona International Speedway and well after ...
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Robinson, who helped lay the foundation for Calhoun era, dies at 53 Cliff Robinson, who helped usher in the modern era of UConn men's basketball and set the stage for the program's dominance following his departure, died Saturday morning at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was 53. Robinson, the first star in coach Jim ...
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Emerman: Athletes are worried about traveling. Maybe we should be, too. The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. After spending much of the summer in a safe, contained environment on campus, many Syracuse football players ...
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NC State women's soccer will not compete this fall The NC State women's soccer team will not be competing this fall, according to a statement released on the team's Twitter. According to the statement, the decision to not play this fall is due to a depleted roster both because of injuries and not all members of ...
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Report: Lionel Messi needs to go on strike to push Barcelona departure Lionel Messi is taking a page out of Tom Brady's playbook. The Argentinian forward wants to leave Barcelona after nearly 20 years with the club, but many believe it'll be difficult for him to do so. Barcelona reportedly believes that the only way Messi can ...
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Local racer leads pack at 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb PIKES PEAK, Colo. (KKTV) - 29th time was a charm for Woodland Park resident Clint Vahsholtz, running the fastest overall time with a 9:35:490 at the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Vahsholtz edged out other Colorado racers Paul Dallenbach of ...
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Central Catholic football star, Pitt recruit Elliot Donald skipping senior season By: Chris Harlan Sunday, August 30, 2020 | 8:55 PM. 2965806_web1_ptr-Central04-111519. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Central Catholic's Elliot Donald plays against Pine Richland Friday, Sept. 28, 2019 at Gesling Stadium. The possibility he'd ...
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