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Candace Parker got advice from Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade before Chicago Sky decision After 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, Parker is leaving the team that drafted her No. 1 in 2008 to sign with the Sky. She grew up in suburban Chicago and starred for Naperville Central High School before going to Tennessee, where she won two NCAA ...
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Colorado Rockies owner frustrated by Nolan Arenado trade, but team 'built to compete' Yes, the trade of the five-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner is going down much better in St. Louis than in Denver. Even Monfort seemed saddened that the franchise ultimately agreed to acquiesce to Arenado's desire and traded him away from the ...
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As Warriors walk tricky line between present and future, Stephen Curry's prime won't last forever Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has repeatedly identified the 20-game mark as the first point at which he could make an honest assessment about what his team was, and more importantly, what it could be moving forward. We're at that point. Entering ...
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Jaylon Johnson Poised For Breakout Sophomore Campaign Twenty four years ago, Walt Harris took the field for the Chicago Bears during the 1996-97 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Not only did Harris turn in a dominating performance (nine tackles and a forced fumble), it was ...
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Where things stand for Auburn ahead of National Signing Day For Bryan Harsin and his new Auburn staff, it has been a sprint to the finish. After the Tigers' new coach arrived on the Plains in late December, he spent the ensuing month assembling his inaugural coaching and support staff while also trying to put the ...
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Zdeno Chara's hockey sticks sent to NJ man's house "This has to take the cake as the strangest thing I've gotten by mistake," Ben-Abraham told ESPN. "Future Hall of Famer's sticks, for the tallest player in NHL history? That's crazy. Those odds don't even make sense.".
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Jets' Sam Darnold is gifted physically but needs to be more clutch, NFL Network analysts say Billick said Douglas' ability to evaluate talent would help the Jets make their decision. Billick said it would be hard for Douglas to decide whether to stick with Darnold because of everything that has gone on with the Jets since Darnold was drafted in the 2018 ...
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NFL Notes: Quarterback carousel already turning The time between the conference championships and the Super Bowl is generally quiet, with photo ops of departing planes representing the highlight of the weekend. This past weekend was a little different as the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade kicked off ...
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Dolphins naming Eric Studesville and George Godsey as offensive co-coordinators Studesville was the Dolphins running backs coach and run game coordinator last season. He's been a long-time RB coach since breaking into the NFL coaching ranks with the Chicago Bears in 1997. Studesville has also coached with the New York Giants, ...
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USGA, R&A propose equipment standards changes that could include different rules for elite players For the first time, golf's governing bodies appear poised to allow for significant rules differences between elite players and other golfers as a way to combat the distance gains the sport has seen with the advancement of technology. Known as "bifurcation,'' it ...
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NFL Mock Draft: Alijah Vera-Tucker To Chiefs? Marino writes, "Lost in another year of winning football in Kansas City is how the Chiefs have been able to sustain elite offensive production with so many injuries along the offensive line. There's a strong chance that Kansas City has to play in the Super Bowl ...
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Preview: LSU Basketball Looking to Get Back on Track at No. 10 Alabama It was just two weeks ago that LSU was blown off its home court in the most anticipated matchup of the season against No. 10 Alabama. The loss was the first of what has become a troubling losing streak where the Tigers have dropped three of four and at risk ...
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NFL rumors: Eagles believe Carson Wentz is 'fixable' but QB could be available in a trade | 'It's a mess' It could never happen in Philadelphia. I don't think Howie Roseman would've even tried it. He'd be laughed off the stage in Philadelphia. " ...
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Steve Kerr calls Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown 'modern archetype' of star Though Walker and Smart are key part to Boston's success, the development of Brown and Tatum turning into stars is what makes the Celtics championship contenders. Brown has been a star with Tatum out, averaging 27.1 points this season, up from 20.3 last ...
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Purdue vs. Maryland odds, line, spread: 2021 college basketball picks, Feb. 2 predictions from proven model The Terrapins are 9-8 overall and 6-4 at home, while Purdue is 12-6 overall and 3-4 on the road. The Terrapins are favored by 2.5-points in the latest Maryland vs. Purdue odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 134.5.
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Winners, losers from Bills end of season press conferences The Bills were players in last year's free agency market and without naming names, Beane essentially said he made some mistakes. The 2021 salary cap is all messed up because of COVID-19 and it might actually drop to as low as $175 million instead of ...
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Source: Phillips Not on LaFleur's Defensive Coordinator List University of Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is one of at least nine candidates for the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator vacancy. Longtime defensive mastermind Wade Phillips is not on that list. According to a source who confirmed ...
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Rob Gronkowski says New England will always have 'a special place in my heart' It's a combination of personality and ability that Patriots fans know well. As the man himself said of his nine-year, three-Super Bowl-run in New England, "That's where the legend of Gronk started. That's where it boomed.".
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LeBron James getting heckled by a drunk couple is the NBA's best new meme The altercation started in the fourth quarter when a spectator identified as Chris Carlos began hissing at James from his courtside seats. James responded and the officials eventually removed the fans from the game during a stoppage in play. The Lakers went ...
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'He never got enough credit': Pirates remember unsung hero Grant Jackson Tekulve and Candelaria loved Jackson for what he did on and off the field, and both — along with the rest of the Pirates family — were saddened to learn that Jackson died early Tuesday due to complications involving COVID-19. He was 78.
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Ravens select Miami pass rusher Jaelan Phillips in Draft Wire's post Senior Bowl mock draft The Senior Bowl has developed into a major part of the NFL draft process, giving teams a closer look at some of the nation's top college players in pads one final time. With the 2021 NFL Scouting Combine effectively not happening this offseason due to ...
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Report: TaylorMade Golf up for sale by private equity firm Report: TaylorMade Golf up for sale by private equity firm. By: Jonathan Wall February 2, 2021. taylormade golf bag. TaylorMade Golf is up for sale with a $2 billion valuation. Getty Images. Three-plus years after KPS Capital Partners acquired TaylorMade Golf ...
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San Francisco Giants outfielder Drew Robinson's remarkable second act He apologized -- to Daiana, Darryl, Renee, Britney and Chad, the five people he loved the most. The ones who knew him best and still couldn't see the sadness suffocating him. Even they believed the avatar Drew had created: a Major League Baseball player, ...
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Harvick eyes second title as Stewart-Haas gets younger NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver and Jonathan Merryman break down Stewart-Haas Racing's lineup in 2021 as it adds Chase Briscoe to the lineup and Kevin Harvick looks to build on a nine-win season. Originally published Tue, February 2, 2021, 6:48 AM PST.
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Report: Ex-Mets manager Mickey Callaway faces harassment allegations He reportedly sent shirtless photos to women, sent repeated invitations to meet with them and commented on their appearance. Callaway allegedly pushed his crotch near the face of one of the women.
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Supporters' groups back players in CBA fight, as time to reach a deal runs short It probably wasn't much of a surprise that MLS supporters are siding with players in the latest skirmish between labor and ownership over yet another Collective Bargaining Agreement. Still, it's notable that fans have decided to speak out in a formalized ...
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Blazers' Lillard is Positioned to be an All-Star Game Starter The NBA's All-Star Game, if it is agreed upon between the players and the league, is set to unfold in just over a month. Leading into the event, Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard appears to be on the verge of cracking the starting lineup for the event. On Tuesday ...
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West Michigan Whitecaps unveil new name for ballpark That's not the only change in store for the Whitecaps heading into the 2021 season. West Michigan officials announced Tuesday that it has renamed its stadium to LMCU Ballpark after entering a 10-year partnership with Lake ...
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Virginia Tech's original dual-threat quarterback? Bruce Arians, who scored touchdowns then tended the bar. That 1974 season laid the foundation for Arians' coaching career, which continues this Sunday as he leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl. Arians ...
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Report: Zach Orr to Join Jaguars Defensive Staff Another Ravens defensive coach may be headed to Jacksonville. The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec reported that Coaching Analyst/Defense Zachary Orr will join the Jacksonville Jaguars, likely as Linebackers Coach under new Head Coach Urban Meyer.
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Cavaliers' JaVale McGee: Blocks three in return to rotation After not playing in any of the Cavs' previous three games in coach's decisions, McGee re-entered the rotation Monday with Andre Drummond (back) sidelined. Jarrett Allen ended up picking up the start and absorbed most of the minutes at center, but McGee at ...
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Wisconsin vs. Penn State: how to watch, game preview and open thread If Brad Davison and D'Mitrik Trice are unable to contain Myreon Jones and Izaiah Brockington it could be another long night for the Badgers. The Nittany Lions duo combined for 38 points while the Badgers starting guards only had 14.
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Don Nelson Is Eager For Gregg Popovich To Break His Coaching Record With five championships under his belt, Popovich has had a pretty epic 25-year run with the Spurs, cementing him as a future hall of fame coach. He is the only NBA coach and one of eight coaches in the US' four major sports to coach a franchise for that length ...
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Morning sports update: Sam Kennedy recalled Dustin Pedroia's humorous reaction to being a 2nd-round pick in 2004 Still, the emphatic win catapults Boston into its Thursday matchup on NBC Sports at 8 p.m. with the Minnesota Whitecaps with a feeling of momentum. Also on Monday, the Bruins rallied from a 3-0 ...
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Games off: Lobos basketball calls off SDSU series, maybe season With more players apparently ready to opt out of what has been a historically bad season, the University of New Mexico men's basketball team has chosen not to play this week's two-game Mountain West series against San Diego State out of concerns about ...
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Podcast: Sorting through Texans' David Culley hire The Houston Chronicle's John McClain discusses the Texans' surprising hire of David Culley as head coach and what it means on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. New Texans boss David Culley will be a first-time head coach after 27 ...
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Miami Heat Waste Opportunity to Build Momentum in 129-121 Loss to Charlotte Hornets The Miami Heat had every opportunity to use Monday as a stepping stone. Instead, they ended up taking yet another step back. The Heat blew two double-digit, late fourth-quarter leads in a 129-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Miami is now 1-3 on the ...
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WTR 'had to prove' it could win Rolex 24 without GM Wayne Taylor says winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona with his eponymous team was important to show it could succeed without long-time partner GM, admitting he was "getting bored" of his previous alliance. Having been named as one of Acura's two partner ...
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Let Them Play files lawsuit against director of state health department to end ban on winter contact sports Represented by Peter B. Ruddell of Honigman LLP, the verified complaint alleges numerous violations to the United States Constitution, Michigan Constitution, and/or Michigan state law in the promulgation and potential enforcement of the MDHHS Emergency ...
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The Latest: National high school group alters COVID guidance The new guidance suggests community infection rates are a better gauge for transmission of the illness during athletic events rather than categorizing sports into high, medium and low risk. The organization also notes more recent data show transmission is ...
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Florida State Football: Transfers Provide Optimism and Hope for Improvement in 2021 The staff is poised to ink a solid recruiting class on National Signing Day, but the biggest boost in 2021 could come from six key transfers, including quarterback McKenzie Milton and South Carolina defensive lineman Keir Thomas. From 1987-2017, the ...
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Booker hits winning bucket in return as Suns edge Mavs Phoenix head coach Monty Williams gladly confessed that he junked his plan to carefully monitor Devin Booker's minutes down the stretch with his All-Star guard playing for the first time since Jan. 22. Booker hit a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left in his return ...
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Red Sox spring training begins Feb. 17; JetBlue Park to be at 24% capacity Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to hold their first workout that day and full-squad workouts begin Feb. 22, with the first game at JetBlue Park scheduled for Feb. 27. Workouts will be closed to the public due to COVID-19.
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Carolina Hurricanes: Three Keys to Beating Chicago The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off of a three-game winning streak in which they handed both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars their first losses of the season. More from Cardiac Cane.
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James Wiseman out at least a week with a sprained wrist The Golden State Warriors are about to embark on a rough stretch of schedule, and they'll be without their dynamic rookie for much of it. The team announced on Monday that center James Wiseman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, has been ...
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Love for Philly brings Realmuto back to club The Phillies traded Sánchez, Jorge Alfaro and a Minor League pitcher to the Marlins in February 2019 to acquire Realmuto. The idea of losing Realmuto after failing to make the postseason in his only two seasons in Philadelphia seemed unfathomable.
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Two Chiefs players placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - Two Chiefs players were reportedly added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore were both named close contacts to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, according to ...
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2021 college football recruiting class rankings: Alabama, Ohio State 1-2 entering February's signing day College football's 2021 recruiting cycle has been a unique and challenging one, and it will be coming to a close with national signing day on Wednesday. While roughly 80% of the class signed national letters of intent during December's early signing period, ...
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