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NFL Week 6 game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips, odds, injuries and more The Week 6 NFL schedule is stacked with great matchups. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score picks. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a stat to know for each game, and ...
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The ultimate Alabama vs. Georgia preview -- Analysis, prediction and more Because 2020 has to have an element of surreality at all times, the biggest game of this college football season to date will take place without the most successful active coach in the game. With Nick Saban testing positive for COVID-19, No. 2 Alabama's battle ...
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Not just a deep threat: Robby Anderson on the right track in Carolina CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Robby Anderson interrupted himself. The Carolina Panthers wide receiver, off to the best start of his NFL career and one of the league's early-season surprises, had been asked which receiver he admired growing up. It was important for ...
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Zach Wilson and BYU football keep on winning. Is anyone paying attention? BYU football had already begun preseason camp in August when the bottom seemingly fell out for the Cougars. One by one, conferences began cancelling their fall seasons or going to conference games only, and BYU, one of the few independents ...
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MLB Playoffs Daily: Braves look to KO Dodgers; Rays try again For the fifth straight day, we have a league championship series doubleheader. Welcome to the excess that is the 2020 MLB playoffs. This time, two teams face elimination as the Astros have their backs to the wall for the third straight game and the ...
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Five NFL Trade Deadline Deals We'd Love to See The trade deadline is near, which means NFL clubs have about two weeks left to evaluate their rosters and current personnel situations to determine a course forward. This year has been fascinating in that we've seen some traditionally strong teams falter, ...
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Colts close practice facility after several positive COVID-19 tests The Indianapolis Colts shut down their facility Friday morning in the wake of several positive COVID-19 tests. The team is working remotely as they go through the process of confirming initial test results. Indy is scheduled to host the Cincinnati Bengals on ...
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Chiefs-Bills matchup to feature prolific QBs and offenses ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen doesn't know if he can throw a football farther than Patrick Mahomes, but he's eager to find out. "The farthest I've ever thrown was 83 yards in Wyoming, 7,200-feet elevation, so I got a little help there," the Buffalo Bills ...
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Stephon Gilmore at practice for New England Patriots, comes off reserve/COVID-19 list FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore was on the field for the start of the team's practice Thursday and was medically cleared to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, ...
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ach Ertz is definitely frustrated. Just not by what you'd think. Ertz's production has plunged the first five weeks of this year. After averaging 34 catches for 379 yards through five games the last three year, he's got 20 catches for just 145 yards so far this year. That's a 62 percent drop-off for the player who caught more ...
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Arch Manning is the 15-year-old superstar nephew of Peyton. This is what you need to know Manning led New Orleans' Isidore Newman School to a 55-22 victory over KIPP Booker T. Washington in the third game of his sophomore season on Thursday night on ESPN. Manning finished the night 21-of-27 for 241 yards, two passing touchdowns, and two ...
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MLB playoffs 2020: Clayton Kershaw comes up short; Los Angeles Dodgers on brink again ARLINGTON, Texas -- The settings change, the circumstances evolve, and yet it always seems to come down to Clayton Kershaw getting stretched a little too far, a promising bullpen failing to pick him up, a high-powered offense coming up small, a well-oiled ...
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NFL's Next Man Up Ethos Persists Through Injury and Pandemic It's never an easy transition, the CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz said last Sunday, shifting from discussing a grotesque season-ending injury to talking about football plays, but since that is what he and analyst Tony Romo were tasked with, that is what they did.
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Doc Rivers wants the Sixers playing faster; is that a reasonable goal? Those who watched the Sixers during the Process era know better than most that more possessions doesn't necessarily equal more production. The 2013-14 Sixers were first in the NBA in pace and also won only 19 games. In general, the team played quickly ...
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How to watch Tulane vs. SMU: NCAA Football live stream info, TV channel, time, game odds No. 18 SMU @ Tulane. Current Records: SMU 4-0; Tulane 2-2. What to Know. The SMU Mustangs are 5-0 against the Tulane Green Wave since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Friday. The Mustangs' bye week comes to ...
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Tiger Woods out — and Charles Barkley in? Here are 3 burning questions for The Match 3 A Sportico report broke the news early Thursday: The Match 3 is coming. But this edition of the Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson franchise, scheduled for Black Friday, is missing one key component: Tiger Woods. There's still plenty of intrigue, though: Steph Curry ...
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Lomachenko-Lopez: Fathers and sons and the fight that will define them all Vasiliy Lomachenko's famously idiosyncratic training regimen is less an athletic endeavor than a series of survivalist exercises, designed to exceed the ostensible limits of his mind, body and soul. He will hold his breath in excess of four minutes. Spar 15 ...
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McClain's Mailbag: Can Texans build on first win with upset of Titans? This week, we've got comments and questions about the Texans' victory over Jacksonville, their chances at Tennessee, the coaching/general manager job, the Astros' last two victories over Tampa Bay and much more. I would like to say thanks to those of you ...
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Gerry Dulac: Steelers' combo of pass rush and run stuffing has an old-school feel The Steelers are well on their way to setting a franchise record with the high volume of sacks they compile each season. And, if they continue to do what they have done better than every NFL team since 2017, they are on track for an NFL record, as well.
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Report: Golden State may target Dwight Howard in free agency Dwight Howard literally brought his career back from the dead this season. He did not get a contract offer last offseason and appeared to be out of the league until DeMarcus Cousins' torn ACL forced Lakers' GM Rob Pelinka to pick up the phone. If not for that ...
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Sore ribs, old grudges, a Tim Couch memory: Talkin' Browns & Steelers – Terry Pluto CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns play in Pittsburgh Sunday. Browns fans know what happens. The orange helmets go to Pittsburgh and they lose. But this year, I'm having an internal debate about maybe, just maybe, winning in Pittsburgh. QUESTION: Can ...
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Carlos Correa's walk-off blast a ringing reminder that the Astros are nothing if not competitive In his first at-bat of a win-or-go home Game 5, Astros shortstop Carlos Correa struck out on a foul tip. In his second at-bat, Correa, who was only 2-for-14 in the American League Championship Series after batting .500 in the first two rounds of the postseason, ...
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Clippers Are Hiring Tyronn Lue as Their New Coach The Los Angeles Clippers are hiring Tyronn Lue as their new head coach, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The Clippers on Wednesday were finalizing a five-year contract with Lue to install him as the successor to Doc Rivers, according to ...
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How Mexico Became Home for Tampa Bay's Cuban Star SAN DIEGO — Randy Arozarena was born in Arroyos de Mantua, a small town on the northwest coast of Cuba, a four-and-a-half-hour drive from Havana. He has fond memories of dancing in the streets and playing soccer, his first love, with his brothers and ...
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Sweet 16? Oddsmakers Believe The Green Bay Packers Could Go 16-0 Back in August, the wise guys in the desert picked the Green Bay Packers to finish second in the NFC North this season. They set the over-under at 9.5 for Green Bay's win total. The Packers have exceeded expectations, though, by racing to a 4-0 start.
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2020 CJ Cup live coverage: How to watch Round 2 on Friday The 2020 CJ Cup continues Friday at exclusive Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Here's what you need to know to watch the second round. Previewing CJ Cup Round 2. Red numbers are already abundant at Shadow Creek, where recent Euro Tour Champ ...
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UNC Basketball: First Game Details Announced There's not much specificity we currently have for the 2020-21 North Carolina men's basketball schedule. We know the majority of the 27 opponents; 24 of 27 to be precise. We know the dates and the first opponent of the "Maui" Invitational. The Tar Heels will ...
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As football opens, Wisconsin's other fall athletes must wait Wisconsin's football team is practicing amid a pandemic knowing the start of its season is only a week away. Members of the Badgers' other fall sports teams have no choice but to be more patient. The Big Ten football season starts Oct. 23 — nearly two ...
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After COVID-19 killed their season, Auburn Tigers make their way back to the court Bruce Pearl said his team has done an "outstanding job" dealing with COVID-19, and the NBA has played a huge role in that. "I honestly think that the combination of being able to be in the gym on their own, as well as sometimes with us, the NBA playoffs ...
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NFL updates COVID rules to decide whether to play, noting every case is different The Vikings remain scheduled to host the Falcons on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium after Atlanta closed its facilities Thursday because of a new positive test for COVID-19. The Falcons are expected to reopen facilities Friday after an assistant coach tested ...
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Red Bull considering taking over Honda F1 project Red Bull is considering taking over Honda's Formula One engine project when the manufacturer quits the championship at the end of 2021. Editor's Picks. What does Honda's departure mean for Red Bull and F1? Honda's decision to leave the sport has left ...
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Here are 3 keys to success for Louisville football against No. 4 Notre Dame Louisville is on a three-game losing streak and will take the field on Saturday against its toughest opponent yet. The Cardinals (1-3, 0-3 ACC) will face No. 4 Notre Dame at 2:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium. Louisville is a 15-point underdog and is 1-1 ...
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Washington, Giants once again bringing up rear in NFC East EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New coaches, roster changes and even the deletion of a team nickname haven't changed things on the field for the New York Giants and the Washington Football Club five games into the NFL season. The long-time rivals ...
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McKewon: Is Minnesota a Big Ten West contender? The schedule says it is LINCOLN — Friday Nights with (P.J.) Fleck. Are you ready? The Big Ten is. Of its five Friday night games, Minnesota got three. The Gophers have won 13 of their last 15, and Fleck — who said two months ago every member of his team agreed with the Big ...
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Maguire will bounce back after setbacks, says Man Utd boss Solskjaer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Harry Maguire will "bounce back" after his torrid start to the season but could miss Saturday's Premier League trip to Newcastle through injury. The 27-year-old -- the world's most expensive defender -- has struggled for Manchester ...
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Harbaugh, Pederson meet for bragging rights under Reid PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When John Harbaugh leads the Baltimore Ravens against Doug Pederson and the Philadelphia Eagles, bragging rights under Andy Reid's coaching tree are at stake. Harbaugh was Reid's special teams coordinator for nine seasons ...
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Short-handed Georgia State loses in shootout amid COVID-19 issues The Georgia State football team went into Thursday's game without two of its top offensive weapons and fell just short of an upset, losing to Arkansas State 59-52 in a Sun Belt Conference shootout in Jonesboro, Ark. Georgia State matched Arkansas State ...
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Panthers' Brian Burns took a step toward playing Thursday, but status for game is unclear "I was pleased to see him out there today," Panther coach Matt Rhule said. Gross-Matos injured his ankle at the end ...
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Tim Benz: Dwayne Haskins to Steelers? Theory adds up. Stats, actions from Washington do not. I feel bad for Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. During a week where he has to relive every image of Myles Garrett clonking him on the head with his own helmet, the NFL rumor mill is kicking him in the crotch. OK, maybe not that directly. No one is writing ...
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Five burning questions for Clemson at Georgia Tech — and a score prediction No. 1 Clemson (4-0, 3-0 ACC) will travel to face Georgia Tech (2-2, 2-1) on Saturday after the Tigers pounded Miami last week. Clemson is a 27-point favorite for the matchup. The noon game will be televised by ABC. Here are our top five questions heading ...
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New England Patriots' Gunner Olszewski eager to make up for lost time in second season After 11 months between Games 8 and 9 of his career, the 13 days between Games 9 and 10 isn't that bad for Gunner Olszewski. The Patriots' top punt returner/backup receiver went on injured reserve after Week 8 last year with an ankle injury and missed the ...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces birth of second child, shares sweet story of sibling love Dale Earnhardt Jr. is now a dad times two. The NASCAR Hall of Famer announced on his podcast Thursday that his wife, Amy, gave birth to the couple's second child, a girl named Nicole Lorraine, on Monday. Rightsholder Icon ...
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NFL COVID-19 outbreak: Indianapolis Colts shut down facility after 'several individuals' test positive The NFL could have another COVID-19 outbreak on their hands, this one in Indianapolis. Friday morning, the Indianapolis Colts released a statement confirming reports that they had shut down their facilities after a wave of positive coronavirus tests. The Colts ...
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Arkansas ready to move on from close loss to Auburn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is ready to put the controversial ending to last week's two-point loss to No. 13 Auburn in the rearview mirror. With under 30 seconds left and his team trailing 28-27, Auburn quarterback Bo Nix fumbled a ...
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Cowboys Practice Report: Vander Esch On Field, Dak at The Star FRISCO - Dallas Cowboys fans who are waiting on some of the roster's biggest names to help fortify this struggling defense are on the verge of hearing good news for Monday Night's NFL Week 6 visit from the Arizona Cardinals ... Leighton Vander Esch is ...
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Philadelphia Union announces Brenden Aaronson transfer to RB Salzburg Brenden Aaronson to FC Red Bull Salzburg is official. The 19-year-old Philadelphia Union homegrown will be transferred to the Austrian Bundesliga club at the end of the season on a deal that sets a transfer fee record not only for the team but for an ...
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Examining the NHL's goalie landscape after offseason frenzy Goalies have been the dominant storyline in the early portion of the NHL offseason. So far we have seen eight different starters find new homes, a handful of teams re-sign their own regulars, and a couple of teams make significant financial investments in the ...
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Nashville Predators Wrap-Up: Free Agency Rolls On The 2020 NHL Free Agency signing period rolls on. The Nashville Predators have signed a few players, but we are left wondering if General Manager David Poile has something else in the works or if this is the team at the start of next season. Free agency ...
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Hey 49ers! When it comes to dominance, facing NFC West is best for Rams' Aaron Donald In six-plus NFL seasons, Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald already has amassed 79½ sacks. Thirty-four came against NFC West opponents. That's good news for the Rams — and an unwelcome reality for the San Francisco 49ers — heading into ...
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Thursday Round-Up: Dave Wyman Breaks Down Seahawks Defense In "Football 101" Video Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer opted to run on fourth down rather than kick a field goal that would have put the Vikings up by eight, resulting in a turnover on downs and the chance for another game-winning drive led by Wilson.
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