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What does a split college football season mean for the playoff, bowl games and the Heisman? College football is no stranger to controversy when it comes to crowning a national champion, but this season could be unlike any other. In an unprecedented year, with the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing their seasons, coaches from those leagues question ...
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MLB's 2020 rules changes signal future of the game During the post-strike 1990s, when Major League Baseball owners and players took a cease-fire from fighting just long enough for the commissioner's office to wage war with its umpires, a conspicuous graphic began appearing on baseball broadcasts ...
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Predicting Every Team's Record for the 2020 NFL Season When friend and former Sports Illustrated teammate Jonathan Jones decided to abdicate the "predict all 256 games" throne back in 2018, I eagerly raised my hand. Jones, in an act of true camaraderie, warned me that this was a bad idea. He was stopping for ...
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Making Sense of the Biggest NBA Playoff Storylines Being smack in the middle of the NBA playoffs is a strange place to be, particularly when, somehow, it's September. There is a whole lot going on right now, the remainder of the league is crammed into the same scant square miles, and these games are ...
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raining camp is technically over and the Eagles have until 5 pm on Sept. 5 to cut the roster to 53 players. We're less than two weeks from the start of the season. I answered the first round of your questions yesterday — most of them were about the left tackle dilemma. Today, we'll get to some more: Who is your candidate for the pat robinson "looked horrible in ...
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Former coach Mark Gottfried sues NC State over settlement payments Former NC State coach Mark Gottfried sued the university in federal court on Tuesday, alleging the Wolfpack stopped making settlement payments owed to him after he was fired in February 2017. In the lawsuit, Gottfried's attorneys wrote that NC State sent ...
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Adam Gase wants Le'Veon Bell more involved in passing game Adam Gase is warming to the idea that Le'Veon Bell can be more than just a ball-carrier for the New York Jets. The coach noted Tuesday that he hopes to get the dual-threat running back involved in the passing game more often in 2020. "I feel like we can find ...
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Ezekiel Elliott: Cowboys won't 'do anything dumb' to risk spreading COVID-19 Nearly all of the COVID-19 news during training camp has been encouraging, particularly the low number of positives among players and staffs. With camps ending and the start of the season upon us, the more difficult portion of playing during a pandemic ...
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Patriots not believed to be in running to sign Leonard Fournette The New England Patriots have been a popular pick to land new free-agent running back Leonard Fournette. That marriage apparently won't take place. NFL Network's Mike Giardi reported that a source within the organization does not believe the team will ...
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Inside the Detroit Lions' COVID-proofed practice facility: 'A different animal' The first email went out at 7:15 a.m. Friday, notifying all coaches and staff members that the rainstorms soaking the metro had forced Detroit Lions practice to move inside. The second followed moments later and hit 20 inboxes with a succinct urgency: Practice ...
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Game #34 Observations: Plesac and the Offense Pounds the Royals in Indians 10-1 Win The Indians offense has been under much criticism for their inability to put good games together. They've shown the ability at times to look great, but most nights it's all an illusion, as they struggle just to score a run or two. That wasn't the case Tuesday, as the ...
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The inside story of Rutgers football's new recruiting website (and the 'red dot' thing on Twitter) The plan was hatched early into Greg Schiano's return to Rutgers: Build a unique tool that informed what the university, and its football program, can provide in an engaging manner. The project came to fruition early Tuesday morning with the launch of ...
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USWNT star Sam Mewis excited for WSL debut with Man City The FA Women's Super League is coming to NBC Sports and USWNT star Sam Mewis is excited to showcase the burgeoning league in England. [ STREAM: Watch WSL live on NBC Sports ]. Get ready for WSL action to make its TV debut in the USA this ...
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Why Would Notre Dame Move Osita Ekwonu And Kendall Abdur-Rahman To Running Back? During Brian Kelly's Tuesday zoom press conference the Notre Dame head coach stated that sophomore Osita Ekwonu and Kendall Abdur-Rahman had moved to running back. That raised three questions: why, are the moves permanent, and how did they ...
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Why David Ross believes 'best is still yet to come' for Cubs Cubs' Ross: 'Best is still yet to come' for division leaders originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Whether the biggest threats to the Cubs the rest of this strange season are the Cardinals in September or the Dodgers in October, dont sleep on the ...
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Cover 9 @9: Grady Jarrett not worried about the NFC South Welcome to the Cover 9@9 blog — our weekly list of nine things that you need to know about the Atlanta Falcons. 1. The no-spin zone. Last season, the Falcons had a fully back-loaded NFC South schedule. By the time they got to division play, they ...
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Ferrari has gone through the five stages of grief in 12 months Ferrari is in the midst of its worst Formula One season in recent memory. Editor's Picks. Why Ferrari hit a new low at Spa Francorchamps. A couple of seasons removed from an F1 championship it let slip through its fingers in 2018, Ferrari now looks like an ...
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Nagal must bank on first serves, topspin forehands to upset rusty Thiem On Tuesday, Sumit Nagal, ranked 124, defeated American Bradley Klahn, ranked five places below him, to become the first Indian man to win a main-draw singles match at a Grand Slam since Somdev Devvarman did so at the same event in 2013. If Nagal is ...
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Miller drives in seven as Cardinals' offense catches fire in 16-2 win over Reds CINCINNATI — Brad Miller homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds 16-2 on Tuesday night. Miller sparked St. Louis' six-run first inning against Gray with a two-run ...
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Will Grier knows he was "straight-up bad" last year The door was open for Will Grier last year, when Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went down early in the season with a foot injury. The third-round pick failed to walk through it however, and former undrafted rookie Kyle Allen ended up starting most of the ...
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Andy Murray wins five-set marathon in return to US Open NEW YORK -- There were no fans in the seats to chant his name, no electricity emanating from that sea of empty seats and no energy to be gained from anywhere but deep inside himself, where Andy Murray once again found the grit that has been the ...
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Furlough Update: College Athletics Hit Hard At Texas, Michigan, Indiana, Texas Tech As revenue losses continue to mount this fall, colleges are turning to round after round of staff furloughs and layoffs to cut costs. Now, athletics departments are under the gun, and some of the nation's biggest sports powerhouses are being forced to resort to ...
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Saints plan for fans approved by state, waiting on local The Saints won't have any fans in the stands for their home opener, but they could have some in the Superdome as soon as Week Three. According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Louisiana state officials have approved a plan for limited attendance ...
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Where do Tigers turn with JaCoby Jones out? Here are their options. When JaCoby Jones removed his batting glove so athletic trainer Doug Teter could get a closer look at his injured left hand, it was clear that this had been no glancing blow. "It was not a pretty sight," said Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire. "It was a lot of ...
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How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the 2020-21 PGA Tour season Much like the world, the 2019-20 PGA Tour season was upended when the coronavirus pandemic took hold early in the year. With the virus still impacting communities around the globe, the 2020-21 PGA Tour is now being affected. Last weekend, we learned ...
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Ohio State president "very hopeful" Buckeyes will play football this fall The Big Ten has postponed its fall football season, but the president of the university that houses the best team in the Big Ten isn't giving up hope that they'll play. Ohio State President Kristina Johnson said on Tuesday that she voted against the conference's ...
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Poll: 38% Of Sports Fans Say NBA Is 'Too Political' For Reason Why They Are Watching Less Basketball fans are souring on the NBA's support of teams and players bringing politics onto the court, tossing an assist to President Trump in his attacks on the league. "People are tired of watching the highly political @NBA. Basketball ratings are WAY down, ...
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2020 Kentucky Derby odds, predictions: Expert who's nailed 9 Derby-Oaks Doubles shares surprising picks Although horses aren't known to be affected by COVID-19, the 2020 Triple Crown schedule also fell victim to the worldwide pandemic. Prep races were cancelled and rescheduled throughout the spring and summer, and the 2020 Kentucky Derby was moved ...
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Flyers force Game 6 with OT win over Islanders, but did they lose Sean Couturier in process? Flyers force a Game 6 with OT thriller, but did they lose huge piece in process? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Following the lead of their head coach, the Flyers hiked up their "big-boy pants" and delivered the first step of what they hope is ...
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Giants bringing back Jon Halapio, adding Johnny Holton According to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com, the Giants are signing center Jon Halapio and wide receiver Johnny Holton. Both worked out recently, and add some depth on the offensive line and in special teams. Halapio started 15 games for the Giants last ...
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The Return of 'Clutch Paul' He might not have actually returned to Houston, but 'The Point God' made his return against Houston. Chris Paul came up huge for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 104-100 victory Monday night to force a decisive Game 7 against the Houston Rockets.
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Lightning await update on injured Kucherov after reaching Eastern Final The Tampa Bay Lightning expect to have an update on injured forward Nikita Kucherov on Wednesday. If they're without him for any amount of time, it will be another challenge for a team that has handled many of them on the road to their second Eastern ...
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Three LSU games scheduled for CBS, two for ESPN networks; see when LSU, Alabama will play Three LSU football games are scheduled to be televised on CBS and two more for ESPN networks, the Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday. LSU's season-opener against Mississippi State at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 26 is scheduled to air on CBS ...
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Kirk Cousins dismisses idea of wearing masks to stop spread of COVID-19: 'If I die, I die' Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins appeared on the 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt Podcast from Spotify this week, and answered questions from the NFL Network's Brandt. The interview was pretty rote until Cousins was asked about COVID-19, and ...
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Nike launches new maternity clothing line for sporty moms Nike is launching a clothing line for sporty moms. The fitness wear company announced its first-ever maternity collection in a blog post on Tuesday. The line, dubbed Nike (M), "supports women during all stages of pregnancy and beyond," the brand says.
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Barry: Even during a pandemic, I can't find time to study for my fantasy football draft It's that time of year again. Time for me to embarrass myself once again by drafting the worst team in two fantasy football leagues. I've become very good at that despite always picking up the latest copy of "Street and Smith's Fantasy Football" magazine or ...
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Camacho's header sends Montreal past Toronto FC 1-0 TORONTO (AP) -- Rudy Camacho scored on a header, lifting the Montreal Impact to a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC on Tuesday night. The loss ended Toronto FC's club-record unbeaten streak in MLS regular-season play at 18 games. That's one shy of the ...
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Liverpool will find someone better if Wijnaldum doesn't lower contract expectations, says Barnes An ex-Reds star does not wish to see the Dutchman leave, but thinks he can be replaced if a final agreement over a new deal is not reached. Liverpool will "find someone of better value" if Georginio Wijnaldum doesn't lower his contract expectations, says ...
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Final Colts 53-Man Roster Projection Heading Into Roster Cuts INDIANAPOLIS – Things are about to get very real. NFL teams must cut their current rosters (around 80 players) down to 53 by this Saturday at 4:00 PM. Beginning this Sunday, once players clear waivers, teams can assemble 16-person practice squads (with ...
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Confident Stars, Avs sorting through goalie plans for Game 6 Dallas remains one victory away from its first berth in a conference finals in more than a decade, so there's no finger-pointing among the Stars after failing to take advantage of their first opportunity to eliminate the Colorado Avalanche from the NHL playoffs.
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LA2028 unveils diversity logo; CEO preaches need for change On a day the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee unveiled an interactive logo it hopes will represent the diversity of the city, the chairman of LA2028 reiterated the need to push for a change to the long-standing rule that bars political protests on the ...
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Manchester City schedule: 2020-21 Premier League season The new Manchester City schedule for the 2020-21 season has been released with dates for the new campaign confirmed and details on how to watch Premier League in the USA on TV and via Peacock online all below. Can the league's statistical darlings ...
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Bill Haisten: There are no title delusions, so Game 7 is all about this moment in time for the Thunder This Game 7 isn't about any "next step" progression into the NBA tournament. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, there were championship aspirations in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. There are no championship delusions in 2020, but there is an incredibly ...
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Depth chart spots still up for grabs with WVU football As West Virginia University football's season opener against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 12 draws nearer, the finalization of a depth chart becomes more and more anticipated. As of now, none exists — at least not one that's up to date. A media guide was ...
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The return of Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid is further proof of Mikel Arteta's Midas touch at Arsenal The silky midfielder is poised to rejoin the Gunners on a second season-long loan deal following an impressive end to the 2019-20 campaign. author avatar image. By Oliver Young-Myles. September 2, 2020 12:37 pm. Dani Ceballos in action for Arsenal ...
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Dana White reveals Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz II is in the works and wants Kamaru Usman to face Gilbert Burns The UFC want to pit Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz in a rematch for the 'BMF' title, president Dana White has confirmed. Although details of the welterweight clash are not yet confirmed, TMZ Sports claim the promotion want to host the bout on December 12 at ...
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'Liverpool need signings with Chelsea kicking at their heels' - Heskey 'worried' by lack of spending at Anfield The former Red wants to see Jurgen Klopp bring in "two or three players" in order to increase competition for places. Liverpool need to make some signings with Chelsea "kicking at their heels" according to Emile Heskey, who has admitted to being a "little bit ...
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Pitt to rely on dominant defense to gain traction in ACC PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Panthers are still eyeing respect coming off their third eight-win season of head coach Pat Narduzzi's five-year tenure. Even though Pitt returns most of the starters on a defense that was among the best in the country last ...
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Celtics Notes: Hayward, Bench, Tatum, Brown It has been two weeks since the Celtics announced Gordon Hayward would be sidelined for approximately four weeks due to a sprained ankle, and head coach Brad Stevens said on Monday that the forward's rehab is "going OK" so far, per Tim Bontemps of ...
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