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Kyle Pitts puts on show at Florida Gators pro day, says he feels like he will be best TE ever Pitts put on a show, even before he stepped on the field to catch passes from quarterback Kyle Trask for maybe the last time. His 83 3/8-inch wingspan was more than impressive, even by NFL standards.
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NFL owners approve Daniel Snyder's buyout of Washington Football Team minority owners, source says The NFL also approved a $450 million debt waiver as well as the $875 million sale. Snyder bought out his three longtime minority investors, Fred Smith, Dwight Schar and Robert Rothman, who have been with Snyder since 2003.
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Fantasy Baseball 2021: Six questions we're looking for answers to on Opening Day and in Week 1 Opening Day of the 2021 MLB season is here, and more than even most seasons, there's a lot we just don't know about the season we're about to watch. 2020 was an unprecedented year for Major League Baseball, and with the COVID-19 pandemic still ...
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Here's Why Rodgers' Contract Uncertainty Matters GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers' decision to not restructure or extend quarterback Aaron Rodgers' contract could mean nothing at all. Or it could mean everything. Just because the Packers haven't touched Rodgers' contract doesn't mean they ...
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Avalanche Signs Alex Newhook The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract. Newhook will report to the American Hockey League's Colorado Eagles. Newhook, 20, just completed his ...
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Detectives find cause of Tiger Woods crash but won't reveal it, citing privacy concerns Woods suffered serious injuries in the Feb. 23 crash when he struck a raised median around 7 a.m. in Rolling Hills Estates, just outside Los Angeles. The Genesis SUV he was driving crossed through two oncoming lanes and uprooted a tree on a downhill ...
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Who to back in Celtics vs. Mavericks -- a battle of overrated squads -- plus other best bets for Wednesday Hello, and Happy Wednesday! I want to start today's newsletter by thanking Gonzaga for making last night's game against USC anticlimactic. You see, while I wrote about how excited I was to watch the game in yesterday's newsletter (I was), there were ...
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LeBron James reportedly wants Stephen Curry to join the Los Angeles Lakers Since the Warriors selected him seventh overall in the 2009 NBA Draft, the 6-foot-3 guard has led Golden State to three titles while collecting two NBA MVP awards and setting numerous records along the way.
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Tobias Harris, Ben Simmons Discuss Sixers' Lack of 'Juice' vs. Nuggets Two weekends ago, the Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up a home game against the San Antonio Spurs before embarking on a grueling six-game road trip. On paper, the entire trip looked difficult, but the Sixers got off to a solid start. Wins over the New York ...
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Notre Dame's Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah latest hybrid linebacker who could thrive in today's NFL A year after Clemson's Isaiah Simmons dominated draft conversations for his potential as a hybrid defensive player, another potential Swiss Army knife is poised to enter the league. Notre Dame's Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is the latest in a lineage of ...
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Report: Bears voted against 17-game schedule Seth Wickersham of ESPN reports that Bears chairman George McCaskey voted against adding another game to the schedule. It is the first report of a no vote on the move, which also includes cutting the preseason down to ...
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To play the week before the Masters, or not to play? For many pros, that is the question That's because there a few ways to interpret this long-running PGA Tour event: (1) As a chance to hone one's game and come in hot to Augusta National, (2) as an ...
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Australian Punter Brett Thorson Commits to Georgia The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart have been on an absolute tear over the last week on the recruiting trail. Last Thursday, they gained the commitment from the in-state star Malaki Starks. Starks chose Georgia over the likes of Alabama and ...
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Naomi Osaka's 23-match win streak ends against Maria Sakkari in Miami The defeat was her first since February 2020, and it ended any chance of reclaiming the No. 1 ranking this week from Ash Barty, who is in the semifinals. Osaka won her fourth Grand Slam ...
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10 takeaways from Rod Wood's press conference Lions team president Rod Wood spoke to media members Wednesday following the conclusion of the two-day virtual owners meetings. Here are 10 takeaways from that media session: 1. As expected, NFL owners approved a 17-game regular season ...
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UCLA is marching, but unlike USC, can the Bruins actually challenge Gonzaga? That was the topic of discussion between Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe on Wednesday's "Undisputed." Both were skeptical of UCLA's chances after seeing how the Zags bullied the Trojans, even though Sharpe was quick to point out that the NCAA ...
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Josiah Harris, Richmond Heights junior forward, commits to West Virginia basketball RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Josiah Harris has one more season left of high school basketball, but he is bound for West Virginia. Harris, a 6-foot-7 junior at Richmond Heights, announced Wednesday on his Instagram account of his decision. He picked the ...
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hat was the biggest takeaway from White Sox spring training? But the most important thing that happened was that Dylan Cease and Carlos Rodón were good, real good, establishing the idea that a championship-caliber starting rotation is attainable for the White Sox in 2021.
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Aaron Judge Proves He's 'Ready to Go' For Opening Day After Injury Scare NEW YORK — Before any of the Yankees had emerged from the dugout on Wednesday afternoon to begin stretching for New York's workout, Aaron Judge emerged, briefly standing on the top step to examine the diamond. For a moment a few days ago, ...
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Ja'Marr Chase shines again at pro day workout Justin Jefferson was one of the brightest stars of the rookie class in the NFL last year. Which makes it hard to imagine what his former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase is going to do when he gets to the professional level. Chase added to his incredible resume ...
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Media Views: Fox Sports Midwest now has new name, new look As has been the case with FSM, a subscription to a service that carries Bally Sports Midwest will be needed to stream the channel. Sinclair originally said it planned to give customers the option of buying its regional sports networks separately at some point this ...
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Bucs owner: Tom Brady 'works harder than anybody I've ever seen' The latest viral Tom Brady tweet featured the seven-time Super Bowl champion brandishing a tattoo of Bucs coach Bruce Arians on his outer left knee. It was a PhotoShop job, of course. But his universally heralded work ethic, according to Joel Glazer, is no ...
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JJ Redick on Pelicans trade: Why he requested it, 'shocked' reaction to Dallas deal, more The New Orleans Pelicans made a move at last week's trade deadline, but not one that many were expecting. The team decided to hold onto guard Lonzo Ball. In a surprising twist, it sent JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for ...
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Why NY Giants co-owner John Mara made the call to Kenny Golladay, and other takeaways New York Giants co-owner and team president John Mara offered up what amounts to a State of the Franchise address Wednesday, one he traditionally gives at the close of the NFL owners meetings. Mara expressed optimism in his head coach, Joe Judge, ...
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Devin McCourty is excited by the Patriots' aggressiveness: 'In my 11 years we haven't had an offseason like this' One thing he has not seen, though, was the Patriots being this aggressive in free agency. McCourty saw some high-profile additions through trade or draft over the years, but nothing quite like the spending spree New England went on earlier this month.
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Yankees' manager Aaron Boone says Lucas Luetge will get final bullpen spot Lucas Luetge hasn't appeared in a big-league game since 2015 when he was with the Mariners. That very well could change in the coming days. The 34-year-old lefthander, a non-roster invitee to Yankees spring training, forced the club's hand with a brilliant ...
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Golden Nuggets: 49ers send a care package to Danny Yu Chang Head coach Kyle Shanahan added to that uncertainty by saying that the team would "listen" to trade offers. "It's going to be hard to find a quarterback that gives us a better chance to win ...
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Royals place Mondesi (oblique) on IL, recall Lopez KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Oft-injured Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi will begin the season on the injured list with a right oblique strain, leaving Kansas City without one of its most exciting players when it opens the season against the Texas Rangers on ...
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Receiver Matthew Sexton, linebacker Jarvis Miller sign with Steelers The Steelers are trying to build a pro day all-star team — composed of players who aren't eligible for this year's NFL draft. Linebacker Jarvis Miller and wide receiver Matthew Sexton signed with the Steelers to join their offseason roster, the team announced ...
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Syracuse contacts Villanova basketball transfer Cole Swider: 'Cole has renewed interest' in Orange Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse basketball coach Gerry McNamara today contacted Cole Swider, who entered the NCAA transfer portal this afternoon. Swider, a 6-foot-9 forward in the Class of 2018, was originally pursued by the Orange, but chose Villanova from ...
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Mark Emmert Says NCAA 'Dropped the Ball' in Supporting Woman Athletes NCAA president Mark Emmert said Wednesday the NCAA has "dropped the ball" regarding its support of woman athletes during the 2021 men's and women's NCAA tournament. Emmert's comments come in the wake of the NCAA's acknowledging unequal ...
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Chang starting at first, Luplow in center - Bieber says Indians ready to prove skeptics wrong Jake Bauers and Bobby Bradley battled throughout the Cactus League season to be the Indians first baseman, but Yu Chang will get the start on April 1 in Detroit in the season opener, manager Terry Francona announced on March 31. First pitch at Comerica ...
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Cardinals reach MLB threshold for vaccine, says Shildt; club could see loosened protocols later in April CINCINNATI — The Cardinals, among the first major-league teams to gain widespread access to a vaccination for the coronavirus, were able to reach the necessary threshold that Major League Baseball will consider loosening their protocols later in April, ...
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2021 MLB Season Predictions: NL, AL Division picks, World Series Opening Day is tomorrow, and we are wrapping up our picks for the upcoming season. Up first is a look at who we think will win each division, the NL and AL pennants and the World Series. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Eagles mock draft roundup: Options with their 2nd-round pick Most mock drafts worry exclusively about first-round picks, but the Eagles will have a chance to get good players beyond their No. 12 pick. That starts in the second round.
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March Madness Final Four set, a question left: Can anybody beat Gonzaga? Gonzaga head coach Mark Few celebrates after an Elite 8 game against Southern California in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 85-66.
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From April 1 to Oct. 3 | Predicting 10 days that could define the Cardinals' season in 2021 ST. LOUIS — As the Cardinals and the rest of the teams in the Major Leagues get set to begin a 162-game season, one fact remains foremost in everyone's memory because of what happened a year ago. Nobody can predict what is about to unfold.
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Cubs agree to deal with former Pirates catcher Tony Wolters CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment Wednesday. Wolters, who figures to back up Willson Contreras, signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh ...
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Defenses Throw Everything At Damian Lillard. He Just Finds New Ways To Score. The Portland Trail Blazers tend to score on plays with screens involving Damian Lillard — and defenses do whatever they can to stop them. Steve Dykes / AP.
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Jamin Davis impresses at Kentucky Pro Day LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis may have solidified has spot as a first-round NFL draft pick after posting eye-popping numbers during his pro day on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 234-pound prospect showed off his 42-inch vertical ...
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Bouknight To Enter NBA Draft STORRS, Conn. – UConn sophomore guard James Bouknight , the Huskies' leading scorer in the 2020-21 season, announced Wednesday his intention to declare himself eligible for the 2021 NBA Draft, and forgo his final two years of college eligibility.
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European Qualifiers: North Macedonia stun Germany, wins for England, France, Italy, Spain Article body. North Macedonia pulled off a surprise victory away to Germany on the final night of the first week of European Qualifiers. Elsewhere, there were wins for the likes of England, France, Italy and Spain.
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Phillies, Dombrowski will continue to pursue pitching depth Exactly half of the 26-man roster consists of pitchers, including five starters — Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin, Matt Moore and Chase Anderson — and eight relievers — Jose Alvarado, Archie Bradley, Connor Brogdon, Sam Coonrod, David Hale, Brandon ...
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Mike Zimmer 'rejuvenated' as Vikings rebuild defense for 2021 Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ((Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)). MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings ...
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Previewing the final Pacers/Heat regular season matchup with David Ramil Happy Wednesday Pacers fans! I hope you're having a great start to your day and are ready for the final regaular season matchup between the Pacers and Heat tonight! After sweeping the weekend series a few weeks ago, the Pacers have an opportunity to ...
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Shayne Gostisbehere clears waivers. He is placed on taxi squad and out of Flyers' lineup Shayne Gostisbehere, the puck-moving Flyers defenseman who once finished second in the rookie-of-the-year voting and was regarded as a game-changing NHL player, cleared waivers at noon Wednesday. None of the other 30 NHL teams claimed him, ...
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Frank Clark, Chris Jones played 'a huge part' in Jarran Reed signing with Chiefs As it turns out, Reed might not be here without some help from a former teammate and a new teammate as well. Meeting with the Kansas City media on Monday, Reed revealed that both Chris Jones and Frank Clark played a role in his decision to join the Chiefs ...
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Cubs President Jed Hoyer is "Very Confident" an Extension Will Get Done with Anthony Rizzo I will want to see the full context around his comments because I have only the tweets at the moment, but given the tenor of things from earlier this week, I was pretty shocked to see such affirmative statements today from Cubs President Jed Hoyer. He says he ...
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Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Daughter Natalia's College Acceptance This week saw some happy news hit the the Bryant household. On Tuesday afternoon, Vanessa Bryant shared an Instagram video of her daughter Natalia, 18, joyously celebrating her acceptance to the University of Southern California. "I got in!" Natalia ...
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