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Daryl Morey stepping down as Houston Rockets GM Morey's resignation will be effective on Nov. 1, the team announced Thursday, as he will continue to assist owner Tilman Fertitta and the Rockets' front office in the franchise's search for a new head coach.
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Alabama Crimson Tide's Nick Saban says he's 'doing great,' has no COVID-19 symptoms Alabama coach Nick Saban, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon, appeared on his weekly radio show from home on Thursday night and told listeners that he was feeling great and would hate to miss Saturday's game against No.
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Sick NFL players must isolate even if negative The NFL is following a policy that requires players and team staff members to isolate if they experience COVID-19 symptoms, even if their most recent test result was negative, chief medical officer Allen Sills said Thursday. As a result, there likely will be an ...
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DeAngelo agrees to contract with Rangers Tony DeAngelo agreed to a contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. The 24-year-old defenseman was a restricted free agent. He had NHL career highs in goals (15), assists (38) and points (53) in 68 games with the New ...
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Herbert has done plenty for Chargers, except get a victory COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert has accomplished plenty during his first four NFL starts. But he still hasn't done the one thing that ultimately defines quarterbacks — lead his team to victory. The Los Angeles Chargers rookie has a 68.8% completion ...
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Two high-flying offenses meet as Bills set to host Chiefs ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — 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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Sources: Multiple SEC schools to lose conference revenue for not following COVID-19 protocols Multiple SEC schools will have revenue from the conference deducted as a result of not following proper COVID-19 protocols, sources told ESPN. According to a memo sent by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey last week, schools will have their conference ...
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Dwelling on Hardest Part for Colts Offense INDIANAPOLIS — There's something about singing along to Tom Petty & The Heartbreaker's "The Waiting" that stirs the soul. Yeah, the w-a-a-a-iting is the hardest part. If you're quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday can't get here soon ...
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How a few big names who don't like losing are making the PGA Tour Champions competitive again Wow. There was more: Jim Furyk, a past U.S. Open champion and a sure-fire future Hall-of-Famer finished in a tie for eighth. Darren Clarke, David Toms and Mike Weir, all major winners, were also sprinkled among the leaders, not to mention 63-year-old ...
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Cam Newton, Stephon Gilmore return to Patriots practice after testing positive for COVID-19 For the Patriots, returning to the practice field on Thursday brought back some semblance of normalcy. The Patriots not only had a full practice for the first time since Oct. 2, but they also had Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore make their returns. After both ...
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Baker Mayfield limited again with sore ribs but 'trending in the right direction' as Browns prepare for Steelers The Browns were forced to move practice inside Thursday because of inclement weather, and media members weren't permitted to attend. But coach Kevin Stefanski said he expected Mayfield to do more on Thursday.
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Steelers' stingy defense preparing for big test from Browns PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin has seen this before. The dynamic playmakers. The physical offensive line. The commitment to the run that simultaneously protects leads and wears down opponents. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach got an up-close ...
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Atalanta, Bayern... Everton? European soccer's 11 must-see, can't-miss attacking teams Part of the fun of a football goal is its rarity. Every one of them is a miniature miracle, because we don't know how long we'll have to wait for another. If there were suddenly 10 goals per match or something, they would feel less miraculous and a lot less special.
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Tyrrell Hatton ties course record to lead CJ Cup despite jet lag NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Tyrrell Hatton felt grumpy from not getting much sleep, and then he felt he was in a dream when he was 5 under through the opening five holes of the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek. The reality of Thursday was that even coming off an ...
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Patriots, Broncos try again to play twice postponed game FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Maybe the third attempt will result in a kickoff between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. After having their original Week 5 matchup twice postponed because of a mini-outbreak of coronavirus cases on the Patriots ...
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Porous D abounds: Lions-Jaguars could be high-scoring affair JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Take the over. Detroit and Jacksonville have two of the NFL's worst defenses, unable to stop anyone, anywhere, any week. The Lions (1-3) rank last in the league in rushing yards allowed, giving up more than 170 yards a game.
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New Orleans moving to Phase 3.2, allowing outdoor bar service and indoor music New Orleans will ratchet down its coronavirus restrictions another notch Saturday, letting bars serve seated customers outdoors, permitting limited music in some venues and scaling up the number of people allowed at religious services and outdoor events.
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Robert Saleh admits 49ers could have helped Brian Allen more vs. Dolphins Brian Allen was exposed early and often in the 49ers' blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins last week, frequently overmatched by Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker, who scored two touchdowns. The cornerback, called up from San Francisco's practice squad ...
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Keys to Victory: Florida State There are new expectations in Chapel Hill. After the Tar Heels grabbed their first win over a ranked opponent, they find themselves as a top-5 team. Mack Brown has been honest about his team, saying that he feels the rankings are ahead of where the team is ...
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No 'Thursday Night Football' NFL game for Week 6. Here's why. The games aren't always the juiciest match-ups, but the NFL has established a routine where the new week begins with a Thursday night contest. Except this week, there is no Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes showdown on "Thursday Night Football.
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Ravens are the most consistent team in the NFL, according to this stat There has been a lot of hand-wringing by Ravens fans in the early weeks of the 2020 NFL season about how the offense has regressed from its record-setting pace in 2019. Some of it is justified, as the offense does look more out of sorts than last season, and ...
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he Bulls played basketball Thursday! Kind of. Roughly two weeks after its offseason minicamp — the team's first cohesive group activities in nearly seven months — concluded, the Bulls released footage from four intrasquad 5-on-5 scrimmages, the first three played to seven points and the fourth to 11.
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Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS Carlos Correa homered with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday behind sensational pitching from five rookies to remain alive in the AL Championship Series. Correa drove a pitch from Nick Anderson to ...
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Charles Barkley and Stephen Curry to join Phil Mickelson and Peyton Manning in next 'The Match' in November The third iteration of the wildly popular charity golf event The Match might just be its most entertaining yet. Golden State's Stephen Curry and TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley will join Phil Mickelson and Peyton Manning for the next version of the event, set for ...
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Potential Knicks target Giannis Antetokounmpo to get 'all in' pursuit from Heat: report If Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hits free agency next offseason, the Knicks have a top competitor to sign him. A report Thursday morning by The Athletic's Shams Charania said that the Miami Heat are "all in on" pursuing Antetokounmpo.
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Vikings star Dalvin Cook absent again, team confident in backup Alexander Mattison It's looking less and less likely that star running back Dalvin Cook will play for the Vikings this weekend. He missed practice again Thursday morning as he continues to recover from a groin injury. It's possible the Vikings will rule Cook out as soon as Friday ...
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With linebacker injuries, Golden again starting for Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After patiently waiting for a quarter of the season, Markus Golden is finally getting a chance to play a lot in Pat Graham's defense with the New York Giants. Golden, who led the Giants with 10 sacks last year, seemingly got ...
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Hey, Doug Pederson, stick with the hot hand: Travis Fulgham Hey, Doug, stick with the hot hand originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Amid a 2020 Eagles season fraught with shortcomings and injuries, wide receiver Travis Fulgham has been a revelation. The second-year player from Old Dominion went ...
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Senators sign Evgenii Dadonov to 3-year, $15 million contract We knew the Ottawa Senators were going to have to spend a lot of money this offseason to reach the NHL's salary floor, and they continued that on Thursday by announcing the free agent signing of veteran forward Evgenii Dadonov. It is a three-year, $15 ...
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4 Georgia basketball players face discipline after one arrested Justin Kier (pronounced KIGH-er), a graduate transfer from George Mason, was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail after he was stopped by police for allegedly driving more than 90 mph on Georgia 316 in the early-morning hours of Oct. 9.
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Reports: Sam Querrey flees Russia in private jet after positive tests The American wouldn't open his hotel room door for local health authorities, and broke rules by leaving the country, says St. Petersburg tournament officials. By Kamakshi Tandon. October 15, 2020 ...
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Xfinity Series Playoffs set to roar in Round of 8 opener at Kansas After a winless opening round of the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs, regular-season champion Austin Cindric is eager for the three race venues that comprise this all-important semifinal countdown portion of the playoff schedule. Cindric ties Ross ...
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Will Lightning players get their day with the Stanley Cup? The Stanley Cup has been popping up around Tampa Bay as the Lightning celebrate their championship. It's been to a Buccaneers game, a few bars, golf course, restaurants, schools and law enforcement facilities. These have been small events, quick ...
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Bell to Sign With Chiefs The defending Super Bowl champions appear to be on the verge of adding another versatile piece to their already potent offense. Two days after being released by the Jets, former All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell is expected to sign a one-year deal with the ...
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Northwest Georgia stars central to Saturday's Clemson-Georgia Tech matchup ATLANTA — Georgia Tech couldn't ask for a better opportunity to show how far its football program has come in coach Geoff Collins' second season. The Yellow Jackets also couldn't ask for a more daunting challenge. They will host an opponent with a No.
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Le'Veon Bell narrows list of destinations to three, Pro Bowl canceled, 2024 Super Bowl being relocated Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Thursday newsletter, even though it doesn't even feel like Thursday because there's no NFL game on tonight. The problem with no game being played is that I usually spend half my time in the Thursday newsletter ...
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Tennessee bracing for another test against run-heavy Wildcats The Kentucky Wildcats rushed for 302 yards in last season's game against visiting Tennessee, but few in orange were complaining afterward. A fourth-and-goal stop of quarterback Lynn Bowden with 1:17 remaining by Daniel Bituli and Ja'Quain Blakeley ...
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Bobby Bowden released from hospital after coronavirus treatment Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden was released from a hospital Thursday after being treated for the coronavirus. The 90-year-old college Hall of Famer was home after a weeklong stay at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Bowden family ...
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Texans face off vs. undefeated Titans in AFC South showdown NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Vrabel counts Romeo Crennel among his mentors, having been coached by the Texans' interim head coach and also having worked alongside him in Houston. For his part, Crennel sees Vrabel putting lessons learned as both ...
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Watch: AJ Green Discusses His Health, Frustration and Struggles CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green discussed his hamstring injury, his lack of production this season and why he's frustrated. He also talked about the trade speculation and what he and the offense needs to do to get on the same page. Watch ...
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Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Week 6 Matt Ryan, Falcons (vs. Vikings): Ryan has recorded only one passing touchdown over the past three games. However, he will have a great opportunity to bounce back against the Vikings, who are allowing 30.4 points per game (sixth-most in the NFL).
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Golf Programs Awarded NCAA Regionals in 2025 and 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Seminoles.com) – The NCAA announced on Wednesday afternoon that both Florida State Men's and Women's Golf were selected as NCAA Regional host sites in 2025 and 2026, respectively. Both programs were awarded NCAA ...
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New York State guidance for winter high school sports expected in November New York State health and athletics officials have begun drafting guidance for high schools to conduct their winter sports seasons during the coronavirus pandemic. That guidance is expected to be released in early November before winter sports teams may ...
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Nick Foles & Bears Face Tough Test vs Panthers Secondary Nick Foles and the Chicago Bears are looking to improve to 5-1, but in order to reach that goal, they'll need to get past a streaking Carolina Panthers team that has won three straight. The Panthers have looked impressive out of the gate under new head coach ...
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Pac-12 to play 20-game schedule in men's basketball, 22 games in women's basketball The Pac-12 will play a 20-game men's basketball schedule and 22-game women's basketball schedule in 2020-21. The conference's athletic directors, senior women's administrators and basketball coaches groups voted to continue the inaugural 20-game ...
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Texas Tech football: 2020 Red Raiders have somehow become worse in these areas The Texas Tech football team is struggling in a number of statistical areas in which we didn't think things could get much worse after last year. The second year of a coaching staff's tenure is always expected to be a year of significant improvement. It's when the ...
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Five statistics you must know before betting on Week 6 in the NFL Week 6 in the NFL is upon us, and with no Thursday game, the first action will be Sunday. With nine games in the early slate, there is plenty of betting action to be had and many edges to be found. How do we find those edges? With advanced statistics and ...
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ATP Roundup: Opelka upsets Medvedev in St. Petersburg Reilly Opelka recorded 11 aces while notching a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 upset of top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals at the St. Petersburg Open in Russia. The 6-foot-11 American recovered from a shaky first set to record an ...
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NFL Week 6 bold prediction: Why Andy Dalton will seamlessly replace Dak Prescott, for now The Dallas Cowboys lost their QB1 Dak Prescott to a season-ending injury, but there's reason to believe Andy Dalton can seamlessly replace Prescott in Week 6 — even if the situation gets more troubling in weeks to come. With Dallas' defense struggling, ...
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Pitt QB Kenny Pickett not 100% healthy, but Pat Narduzzi feels good 'with where he is right now' 12 minutes ago. Pat Narduzzi doesn't like to talk about injuries, especially when the information might help an opponent's preparation. But Pitt's coach did offer 57 words Thursday when he was asked about quarterback Kenny Pickett's left ankle that was ...
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