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NBA playoffs: Five questions that will swing Rockets-Thunder Game 7 Thanks to Chris Paul's stunning performance on Monday, we're going to be treated to yet another Game 7 on Wednesday night -- and this Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets matchup (9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN App) has it all, from drama-friendly ...
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Orioles, Mets going in opposite directions as they wrap series Orioles, Mets going in opposite directions as they wrap series. The Baltimore Orioles appear to have left a five-game losing streak in their rearview mirror by winning their last two outings. The Orioles (16-19) aim for their longest winning streak since a ...
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2020 NHL Playoffs Today: Colorado Avalanche looking to force a Game 7 against the Dallas Stars Only one game on the docket for tonight, but if it is like every other game in this series, expect some high-scoring action from the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche. A popular pick to win the Stanley Cup, the Avalanche will be fighting for their playoff ...
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Joe Mixon, Bengals Reportedly Agree to 4-Year, $48M Contract Extension Full details on the #Bengals deal for RB Joe Mixon's 4-year, $48M deal: — $10M signing bonus. $1.3M base in 2020. — $8M base in 2021. — $8M in 2022. — $9.4M in 2023. — Club option for $9.6M in 2024. — $500K each year in playtime and $200K ...
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Businesses in NFL cities bracing for possibility of no fans GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Hotel clerks in this town know exactly when the NFL releases its schedule each year. The incessant ringing of the telephone serves as its own alarm. "The second that schedule comes out, the phones just go off the hook," said Kelsie ...
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Nine 2020 fantasy football takes I believe with the utmost conviction Part of the job description of being a fantasy football analyst is you need to have a take on pretty much every offensive player in the league. Allow me to let you in on a little secret: That's pretty tough to do! At the very least, while we might believe everything we ...
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NFL faces tough times for 2020, then bright economic outlook Let's get this straight from the outset: If the NFL has no fans at any games this season — or doesn't have much of a season at all — it will not go out of business. Sure, the 32 teams and the league itself will lose millions, very possibly billions of dollars.
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How can Penn State stay focused during Big Ten postponement? Look to UAB for guidance Penn State football coach James Franklin and the rest of the program will experience — something unimaginable pre-COVID-19 — barring a miraculous change. The decision not to play will cause significant financial losses to the athletic department of ...
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes gets engaged to girlfriend Brittany Matthews Members of the Kansas City Chiefs received their Super Bowl rings Tuesday. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, though, had his own to give away — perhaps on one knee. Mahomes proposed to longtime girlfriend Brittany Matthews, according to her social ...
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Former Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette clears waivers, becomes free agent The story of Leonard Fournette is still waiting to add its next chapter. After being suddenly released by the Jaguars on Monday, the 25-year-old running back has cleared waivers and is now a free agent, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per an ...
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Rangers score 2 runs in 10th to down Astros 6-5 HOUSTON (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit a tying solo homer in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers got two runs in the 10th on a balk and two errors to beat the Houston Astros 6-5 on Tuesday night. Scott Heineman started the 10th on second base and ...
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Everything Steve Phelps taught us about NASCAR's future: 2021 schedule, Next Gen, more NASCAR president Steve Phelps said Tuesday he was proud of the sport for defying stereotypes this season when it comes to internal conflict. "(It) has traditionally been somewhat of a knock on NASCAR, that hey, NASCAR seems to want to bicker about ...
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Raptors coach Nick Nurse rips referees who 'took very good care of' Jayson Tatum in Game 2 Raptors coach Nick Nurse criticized the officiating in their Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics, saying the referees "took very good care" of Jayson Tatum. The Celtics moved 2-0 up in the Eastern Conference semi-final series with a 102-99 victory over reigning ...
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A's Plus: Positive coronavirus test plays havoc with schedule - what next? Here we are right back to talking about the coronavirus and MLB's safety protocols, but the stark reality is this: The A's became the first and, to date, only team in eaither league's West Division to have a positive coronavirus test during the season — and it's ...
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Dwayne Johnson Made History by Buying a Sports League, but He Once Had Just $7 to His Name Dwayne Johnson bought the XFL last month in a move that was exciting in a lot of ways. This pro football league, an alternative to the NFL, was getting a lot of hype before the pandemic, and Johnson's acquisition only added to that, especially because the ...
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MLB roundup: Dickerson leads Giants' 23-3 onslaught vs. Rockies Alex Dickerson had three home runs among his five hits and added six RBIs, and Brandon Crawford and Donovan Solano also drove in six runs each to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 23-5 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Tuesday night.
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Game #34 Observations: Bieber Solid as Usual, But Offense Struggles Again in 2-1 Loss to Royals On a day when the Indians pulled off one of their biggest deals in team history, the story line for their matchup in Kansas City was basically the same as it's been all season. Score a run - hope pitching can do the rest. It almost worked to perfection, as Shane ...
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Saints get tentative OK from state to host fans at second home game The New Orleans Saints' chances of welcoming fans to their second home game against Green Bay on Sept. 27 improved after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday that he's provided conditional approval from the state. However, the city also must ...
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal would be Arsenal's biggest signing – Ian Wright Arsenal have made two signings in recent weeks and remain in the market for more additions – but Ian Wright believes tying captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new deal is the most important business of the summer. Aubameyang, 31, is ...
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Messi leaving Barcelona looks likely, says presidential candidate Font Presidential candidate Victor Font fears it is too late to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona and says it is vital the captain leaves on amicable terms in the hope he may return in some capacity. Messi dropped a bombshell last week by telling Barca he wants to ...
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Few familiar faces back for No. 6 LSU's title defense Beyond their unmistakably Cajun coach and trademark purple and gold uniforms, the defending national champion LSU Tigers will be nearly unrecognizable. Graduation and last spring's NFL draft took most starters off the roster. Then the coronavirus ...
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Michael Arace | Big East forged by greats like John Thompson Not a week after Lute Olson left for heaven's playground, John Thompson joined him. It's a tough week for college basketball. Knock hardwood, and hope these things don't happen in threes. Before he became an Arizona landmark, Olson solidified his bona ...
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Decker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirms DETROIT — Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Tuesday. Decker joined the Lions as a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2016.
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Browns LB Mack Wilson avoids surgery with knee injury, tweets he'll be back 'soon' The Browns' thin linebacking corps received positive news Tuesday. Second-year linebacker Mack Wilson was fortunate to avoid knee surgery following an injury suffered during camp, the team confirmed. "With all of our guys, you hate to see them go out," ...
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Kentucky, Churchill See Results on Safety Initiatives A year after equine fatalities dominated headlines weeks before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), Kentucky racing regulators and Churchill Downs Inc. officials are pleased with the initial results of recently implemented safety ...
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Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders TORONTO (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers and their big boy pants are sticking around the Toronto bubble for at least one more game. Scott Laughton scored on a redirect in overtime after Philadelphia blew a late two-goal lead, helping the Flyers stave off ...
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What's the Rush? QB Pressure Has Been Priority in NFC North The pressure has clearly been on in the NFC North. Oh, there's the usual urgency around Super Bowl aspirations and on-field improvement. Aaron Rodgers has reached the final stretch of his time in Green Bay. Minnesota is trying to keep a championship ...
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US Open 2020: Record-breaking Serena was 'rooting' for Murray in stunning comeback Andy Murray may have kept Serena Williams waiting in New York, but the 23-time grand slam champion said she was "rooting" for her former doubles partner in his epic five-set comeback at the US Open. Prior to Williams beating Kristie Ahn in straight sets on ...
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Tuesday's NBA playoffs: Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Jamal Murray helped a heartbroken Donovan Mitchell off the floor for a handshake and hug, a show of respect between players who had a memorable battle in the bubble. They traded historic offensive fireworks for six games, before ...
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NBA Draft Player Rankings: Big Board of top 30 prospects The NBA Bubble has been a success and the NBA Lottery has been sorted out, while the 2020 NBA Draft looms at a to-be-determined date later this fall. It's understood that this has been a unique year, to say the least, but it also happens to be a unique draft ...
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Adam Gase wants to use Le'Veon Bell as a Jets receiving weapon in 2020 Adam Gase evidently awoke from a year-and-a-half long slumber to discover that Le'Veon Bell has a lot to offer. Only time will tell whether the Jets head coach's Tuesday revelation is real or just the latest in a string of empty words, but it was encouraging to ...
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Giants go wild as Joe Judge gets in on Slip n' Slide drill There's been no shortage of observers who want to question the methods of first-year New York Giants head coach Joe Judge. In his first weeks coaching the Giants up, various pundits across the NFL have been aghast at the rookie coach's ways, insisting ...
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Washington Football Team acquires OT David Sharpe from Raiders ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Football Team on Tuesday acquired offensive tackle David Sharpe in a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Washington traded a 2021 sixth-round pick to Las Vegas for Sharpe and a 2021 seventh-rounder.
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4 dark-horse Panthers players who can steal a 2020 roster spot Which players on the Carolina Panthers are emerging as dark-horse candidates for a spot on their 53-man roster in 2020? It will not be long now before the Carolina Panthers make their final cuts and confirm a 53-man roster for the upcoming campaign.
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LI's Dennis Buzukja shows his toughness, but fails to get UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series Very little of the opening five minutes went the way Dennis Buzukja planned. Sure, he expected a powerful southpaw in Melsik Baghdasaryan, former kickboxing world champion. But those straight lefts, those left hooks, those left kicks, those left knees, they ...
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The Latest: Some European basketball tournaments delayed The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Some European basketball club competitions have been rescheduled because of various coronavirus restrictions on the continent. The regular season of the Europe Cup is ...
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Bucs Likely to Carry Three QBs Again in 2020 Head Coach Bruce Arians indicated on Tuesday that the team will probably keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, but there are still some decisions to be made at that position. Sep 01, 2020 at 11:28 AM. Smith_Scott_2. Scott Smith. Senior Writer/ ...
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Gordon's Super Bowl LIII ring auctioned off for $138K The Super Bowl LIII ring that the New England Patriots gifted to wide receiver Josh Gordon was auctioned off for $138,000, according to Sports Collectors Daily. Gordon played in 11 games for the Patriots that season but was suspended by the NFL in ...
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Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson ranked as the fourth-best player in the NFL for the 2020 season Seattle Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson has never posted a losing season as the team's starting quarterback during his career. He has guided the Seahawks to the playoffs in seven of his first eight seasons. Wilson and the Seahawks earned another ...
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Rutgers football recruiting updates In a world full of uncertainties, one thing remains certain: head football coach Greg Schiano has the ability to bring recruits to the Banks. The 2020 recruitment class ranks No. 61 in the nation and No. 13 in the Big Ten, according to 247Sports.com.
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Golf: WGC-HSBC Champions Cancelled Because of Coronavirus Restrictions SHANGHAI — The 2020 edition of China's richest golf tournament, the WGC-HSBC Champions, has been cancelled because of government restrictions on international sporting events, the International Federation of PGA Tours said on Wednesday.
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Logos for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics revealed LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles released its official emblem on Tuesday for the global sporting event. The logo is meant to be representative of the digital age it is being released in, ...
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Sunday 7: What could have made Tom Brady act more like Drew Brees? 1. A lot was made of Drew Brees' comments on The Greg Hill Show this week when he was in town for a head-shaving event to benefit Boston Children's Hospital. "Listen, I have no intention of going anywhere," he said. "I don't care what the offer would be or ...
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Nike is launching its first maternity collection Nike is launching its first-ever line of maternity activewear as the market for clothing worn during pregnancy grows. The collection, called Nike (M), is priced between $45 to $85 and will be available online on Sept. 17. It includes four products, which Nike said ...
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Thielen, Cousins Looking for Continued Success on Field in Year Three Together MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It may be hard to believe. The Minnesota Vikings' season opener is less than two weeks away. Receiver Adam Thielen returns for his 7th season with the franchise — and the third season catching passes from Kirk Cousins.
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Report: Kansas City Chiefs 'Have Potential Interest' in Leonard Fournette Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has cleared waivers. Now, Matt Verderame of Fansided says he's hearing that the Kansas City Chiefs may be interested in the former LSU running back.
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