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Butch Jones says his Tennessee players have won 'the championship of life'

Forget the National Championship or SEC title, the Volunteers are already champions this season.

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News of Luke Kuechly's return timetable made worse by Panthers' lack of depth

Carolina all of the sudden has major injury problems at linebacker.

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2017 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Controversial Manny Ramirez among 19 newcomers

Results will be announced on Jan. 18 on MLB Network.

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Cardinals' Bruce Arians hospitalized; Tyrann Mathieu provides encouraging update

Bruce Arians was hospitalized with chest pain following Arizona's 30-24 loss to the Vikings.

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LSU feels Jimbo Fisher is 'very interested' in returning to coach Tigers, report says

LSU officials want Jimbo Fisher back Baton Rouge and are reportedly planning an “aggressive” push to hire him.

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NASCAR championship: Carl Edwards, Joey Logano explain their sides of fiery wreck

Carl Edwards and Joey Logano were involved in a championship-changing wreck with 10 laps remaining in Sunday's title race.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Richard Petty congratulate 'badass' Jimmie Johnson on 7th title

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister Kelley offer congratulations to Jimmie Johnson on behalf of their father for his record-tying championship.

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NASCAR championship: Joey Logano experiences Chase heartbreak yet again

Since the Chase debuted three seasons ago, it's been an emotional roller-coaster for Joey Logano.

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Jimmie Johnson wins 7th NASCAR title in wild finish to join Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty

Jimmie Johnson had never won at Homestead-Miami Speedway until Sunday's season finale.

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NASCAR championship: Carl Edwards wrecks out of title hopes in fiery restart

Carl Edwards saw his hopes of a first NASCAR championship go up in smoke after a wreck on a restart with 10 laps remaining.

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NASCAR championship: Kyle Busch makes unscheduled pit stop for nonexistent flat tire

Kyle Busch's hopes to repeat as NASCAR's Sprint Cup champion took a big hit just over halfway in Sunday's season finale

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Richard Petty says there's no way to compare himself with Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson can join The King and The Intimidator as the only Cup drivers to win seven championships.

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NASCAR championship: Jimmie Johnson to start from the rear for unapproved modifications

Johnson qualified 14th but will move to 40th before the green flag waves.

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France OK with poor ratings

Sunday's race at Phoenix was the 11th straight Cup race to hit a multi-year low in ratings and viewership.

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Tony Stewart's helmet for his final NASCAR race is beautiful

For his last race, Stewart will drive a special black and gray "Smoke" paint scheme as well as a unique helmet paying tribute to his career.

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Cole Whitt explains Xfinity final championship restart that Erik Jones found 'disrespectful'

Erik Jones wanted an explanation for why Cole Whitt didn't pit with the leaders late in the Xfinity Series season finale. Whitt gave reporters his response.

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Longhorns' historic loss to Kansas caps embarrassing day for Big 12 Texas schools

The Big 12's four Texas schools went 0-4 today. They lost by 21, 25, 56, and to Kansas.

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Daniel Suárez becomes first international driver to win NASCAR championship

Daniel Suárez's barrier-breaking season ended with a championship.

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Oregon uses two ridiculous last-minute plays to upset Utah

Oregon knocks Utah out of Pac-12 contention with an incredible final drive.

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Where is the ‘Miracle on Ice’ puck? Hockey Hall of Fame wants to know

The whereabouts of the game-winning "Miracle On Ice" puck are unknown and Hockey Hall of Fame officials want to find it — even if they don't get to preserve it in their museum.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Why Kyle Busch can repeat

Kyle Busch is looking to become just the 11th driver in series history to repeat as title-holder.

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Bulls' Derrick Rose seeks court costs from rape accuser

Sued for $28.7 million AUD in a federal civil trial over an alleged sexual assault, Knicks guard Derrick Rose is seeking to recoup $93,500 in court costs from the woman who filed the lawsuit against him.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Track history gives Carl Edwards big advantage

If we’re going strictly by statistics at Homestead, then advantage Carl Edwards.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Why Joey Logano can win first title

Over the past three seasons, Joey Logano's seven wins in 29 Chase races tops all drivers.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Vegas odds, history point in Jimmie Johnson's favor

Jimmie Johnson is favored to win another championship, tying only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt as drivers to win seven times.

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See Tony Stewart's paint scheme for final NASCAR race

Stewart will drive a car with a special paint scheme carrying each SHR employee's signature with the words “Always a Racer, Forever a Champion."

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2017 World Baseball Classic: Tournament schedule, TV info, dates, locations

The first round will again be a round-robin format, with the top two teams at each venue advancing to one of two second-round pools.

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MLB awards 2016: Dave Roberts, Terry Francona take Manager of the Year honors

Dave Roberts joined Tommy Lasorda as the only Dodgers managers to win the division in their rookie season.

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In-car audio at Phoenix: Matt Kenseth wouldn't help Kyle Busch, resulting in OT dive-bomb

Kyle Busch did what he had to do by wrecking JGR teammate Matt Kenseth to advance to the Championship 4 in the Chase.

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Miami Zoo cheetah predicts 2016 NASCAR champion

Koda, an endangered cheetah from South Africa, picks the winner of the Sprint Cup championship.

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Columbia suspends wrestling team over lewd texts

Another Ivy League men's sports team is in hot water over inappropriate comments uncovered by a student-run website.

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WATCH: Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch discuss what they daydream about while racing

Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards visited “The Dan Patrick Show” on Tuesday to discuss the final race of the season, among other things.

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MLB trade rumors: Braves join Chris Sale sweepstakes

The Dodgers and Nationals also are reportedly interested in trading for the White Sox ace this winter.

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Former player suing Northwestern, NCAA over 'destructive' transfer rule

Former Northwestern guard Johnnie Vassar's class-action lawsuit wants to abolish the NCAA's rule requiring transfers to sit for a year.

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Bears WR Alshon Jeffery suspended 4 games for PED use

The Bears will be without Pro Bowl wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for the next four games.

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Miko Grimes rips 'horrible, dead' Buccaneers fans

Miko Grimes isn't one to mince her opinions.

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Darrelle Revis on why he's not a star CB anymore: 'Because I'm old'

Revis Island is beginning to crumble.

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Rob Gronkowski says Earl Thomas delivered one of hardest hits he's had

Gronkowski left Sunday night’s game in the first half to get evaluated for a concussion.

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Howie Kendrick traded from Dodgers to Phillies, but what position will he play?

Not counting this past season, Kendrick is a .293/.333/.423 career hitter with a .986 fielding percentage at second base

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Greg Oden knows he's a bust

Greg Oden’s basketball life has been defined by injuries, which have now ended his playing career at just 28 years old.

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Iverson: Ben Simmons will be 'so great', 76ers can bounce back

"The Answer" spoke to the 76ers hoping to motivate the young team to find their own answers on the court and win their first game of 2016.

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MLB free agency: Braves give Bartolo Colon eight-figure contract

The Braves are bringing in the old stars as the club prepares to open SunTrust Park next season.

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UFC 205: Kelvin Gastelum won't fight Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone after missing weight

Cerrone is livid after having the second fight from UFC 205 taken from him.

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Baylor’s Kendal Briles talks with NCAA about potential recruiting violation, report says

The Baylor football program is in hot water as it is.

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NASCAR tripleheader preview

Complete schedule you need to know about this weekend's NASCAR tripleheader at Phoenix.

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Chris Archer says Rays need to 'spend more money' to win

It has never been in the Rays' interest to pay for free agents the way the Yankees, Dodgers or Red Sox do.

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Rob Manfred: Pace of play a 'constant' challenge; Trump effect on international plans unclear

Manfred does not think Donald Trump's election as president will slow the sport's plans to stage more events in Latin America.

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MLB trade rumors: Astros to pursue Miguel Cabrera or Edwin Encarnacion

The Astros will pursue Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera or free-agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion this winter.

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Tony Romo ready to return; decision now rests with Cowboys' coaches

It's no longer a medical decision but now a coaching decision when Tony Romo plays next.

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Watch Bill Belichick respond to all questions about Donald Trump with 'Seattle'

After explaining his motivation for sending the letter to Trump, Belichick shot down every related follow-up question by repeating "Seattle"

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Joey Logano's crew chief fined $10K for lug-nut violation

Joey Logano's No. 22 was found to have only 19 of 20 lug nuts secured following his runner-up finish to Carl Edwards in Sunday's AAA 500.

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Vikings to stick with Blair Walsh after trying out multiple kickers, report says

Walsh, who was a Pro Bowler his rookie season, has missed at least one kick in four of the team’s eight games in 2016.

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Colin Kaepernick won't vote in presidential election

Criticized as "un-American" for kneeling during the national anthem, Colin Kaepernick didn't vote in the presidential election.

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Big Ten announces six Friday night games for 2017

We now know the participating schools and dates of the Big Ten's Friday night showcase.

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WATCH: Cubs fan goes nuts after winning $10K on 'Ellen,' meeting players

Kris Bryant and David Ross later sat down with Ellen to talk about their championship and, of course, hilarity ensued.

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Buck Showalter 'shocked' Zach Britton wasn't a Cy Young finalist

That Zach Britton wasn't a MVP candidate, or even a Cy Young Award finalist, has left Baltimore manager Buck Showalter in disbelief.

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Cubs front office eats goat to celebrate end of World Series curse

The Cubs' front office had a goat roasted especially for them so they could eat it for lunch in the bleachers of Wrigley Field.

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Report: Jets' Sheldon Richardson, Muhammad Wilkerson benched for being late 'all the time'

Wilkerson was benched and fined last season for being late to team meetings.

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Repeat: 49ers’ Chip Kelly NOT interested in your college job

The Niners suffered their seventh straight loss Sunday in a 41-23 blowout at home, dropping Kelly's record to 27-28 over 3 1/2 NFL seasons.

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Jerry Jones not worried about new Ezekiel Elliott allegations

The woman who accused Elliott of abusing her in July in Columbus, Ohio, alleged the two were involved in a previous physical altercation.

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Rockies hire Bud Black as manager, reports say

Bud Black will have raised expectations in Colorado, which hasn't been relevant since 2009, two years after reaching the World Series.

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Vikings' Blair Walsh growing tired of reporters who ask about missed kicks every week

Continued struggles by the Vikings' troubled kicker led to Minnesota's third straight loss Sunday after starting the season 5-0.

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Trash talk between Jets' Brandon Marshall, Dolphins' Byron Maxwell spills to postgame

Dolphins corner Byron Maxwell is a cheater, Jets star Brandon Marshall said before and after Sunday's 27-23 loss to Miami.

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DeMarcus Cousins trade possible

Another NBA season has begun, and so have the trade rumors circling the dismal Kings and All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins.

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Cubs decline option on 15-game winner Jason Hammel

The 34-year-old right-hander suffered from elbow tightness in September and didn't pitch for the Cubs during the postseason.

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WATCH: Angry Travis Kelce throws towel at official, gets ejected

Travis Kelce was ejected during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after throwing his hand towel at an official.

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Chiefs' warmups make special connection with local fallen soldiers

Each player wore special military warmup sweatshirts with the names of local Gold Star recipients' names embroidered across their hearts.

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Dexter Fowler toasts broken Cubs curse with 108 bottles of scotch

The Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought and Dexter Fowler found a way to put that number to use.

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NASCAR entry in Texas Sprint Cup race touts presidential candidate

What better place to campaign for Donald Trump than at Texas Motor Speedway during Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race?

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Canadiens allow 10 goals in historic loss to Blue Jackets

Montreal matched its worst shutout loss in team history. It was the fourth 10-0 loss in franchise history.

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Astros trade All-Star reliever Pat Neshek to Phillies, gain payroll flexibility

The Astros save $6.5 million by trading Neshek; they'll likely use that money to cover the salary of outfielder Nori Aoki, whom Houston claimed on waivers this week.

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Royals decline options on Kendrys Morales, Edinson Volquez

Kendrys Morales, Edinson Volquez and Kris Medlen are now free agents.

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Craig Sager finally cashes in on annual bet on Cubs to win World Series

After 35 years, the TNT sideline reporter is finally cashing in on his beloved Cubs.

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UCLA QB Josh Rosen done for season, Jim Mora confirms

The Bruins sophomore quarterback will miss the rest of the season due to nerve issues in his shoulder.

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Cameron Maybin traded to Angels as Tigers clear payroll

It only took one day after baseball's season ended for the stove to heat up.

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MLB 2016-17 offseason: Important dates to know for awards, free agency, meetings

With the World Series now complete, the 2016-17 offseason is officially upon us.

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World Series 2016: Bill Murray gets champagne shower from Theo Epstein

When you are Bill Murray, you can do anything you want, especailly after the Chicago Cubs win the World Series.

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World Series 2016: Cubs vs. Indians Game 7 TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the 112th edition of the World Series.

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World Series 2016: Terry Francona shares another great late-night snack story

Between broken ribs and peanut butter, Terry Francona had an interesting night before Game 7.

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Cubs-Indians Game 6 recap

The 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians will come down to one final game.

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World Series 2016 Game 5: TV coverage, time starting pitchers for Indians-Cubs

Here's what you need to know about the fifth game of the best-of-seven World Series.

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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians push Cubs to brink of elimination with Game 4 win

The Cleveland Indians are one win away from their first World Series victory since 1948 and continuing the Curse of the Billy Goat.

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Fan at Wisconsin game wears Barack Obama mask with noose attached

A fan at the Nebraska-Wisconsin game in Madison wore an inappropriate Barack Obama costume.

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World Series Game 4 preview

Here's what you need to know about the fourth game of the best-of-seven World Series.

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World Series 2016: Joe Maddon's mom needed police escort to Game 3

Even a fire aboard a plane couldn't stop Joe Maddon's mother from attending Game 3 of the World Series on Friday.

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World Series 2016: Indians' Game 4 lineup includes first in Fall Classic history

Francisco Lindor, Carlos Santana and Jose Ramirez form a never-before-seen trio in the World Series.

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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians spoil Chicago's homecoming

The team to win Game 3 of a 1-1 World Series has gone on to win it all 11 of the last 14 seasons.

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Curtis Granderson receives 2016 Roberto Clemente Award

Granderson was nominated for making a major difference with his Grand Kids Foundation, among other charitable deeds.

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World Series 2016: Joe Maddon says Michael Scott from 'The Office' is biggest influencer

Chicago Cubs' Joe Maddon is one of the most laid-back managers in all of baseball.

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Aaron Hernandez's lawyer eyes possible retrial after jailhouse phone tapped

The lengthy murder trials involving former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez could be dragged out even longer

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Max Scherzer's wife throws away 'dirty' jersey worn in second no-hitter

Next time, just frame the jersey, Max.

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World Series 2016: Francisco Lindor's favorite players growing up a who's who of star infielders

One of Francisco Lindor's favorite players to watch growing up was an All-Star before he was born in 1993.

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World Series 2016: Indians to start Kluber in Game 4; Bauer, Tomlin in line to follow on short rest

Kluber is in the middle of one of the best postseasons in MLB history, and Terry Francona wants to take advantage of his dominance.

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Former Indiana player alleges physical abuses by Bob Knight in 1980s

Todd Jadlow, who played for Knight from 1985-89, says the former IU coach used to punch him and squeeze players' testicles.

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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians shut out Cubs in Game 1

Corey Kluber pitched the Indians to a Game 1 win over the Cubs.

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World Series 2016: Taken a draft pick apart, Javy Baez, Francisco Lindor remain close

Cubs infielder Javier Baez and Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor discuss their childhood friendship in Puerto Rico

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World Series 2016: Game 2 of Cubs-Indians moved up one hour due to weather threat

Wednesday's Game 2 will be moved up an hour to 7:08 p.m. ET as chilly and wet late-October weather is expected.

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World Series 2016 picks: Why the Indians can beat the Cubs

Curse of the Billy Goat? The Indians have their own World Series drought to end when Game 1 begins Tuesday in Cleveland.

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Relive a home run hit by Cubs player Terry Francona, as called by Harry Caray

Remember that one time Terry Francona played for the Chicago Cubs in 1986 and hit a game tying solo home run against the Expos?

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World Series 2016: Jason Kipnis thinks Steve Bartman should throw first pitch

Do Chicago Cubs fans really want to see Steve Bartman again? Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis does.

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Terry Francona says Danny Salazar on Indians' World Series roster — barring 'another drone incident'

The Indians right-hander, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 9, will be available for the first time this postseason.

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List of World Series champions

Will the Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians be the 113th team in history to be crowned as baseball's best?

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World Series 2016: 10 things that have happened since the Cubs won it all in 1908

A century-plus of history has happened since the Cubs' last world championship. Here are some highlights.

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Alabama All-American DB Eddie Jackson breaks leg vs. Texas A&M

Eddie Jackson will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his leg

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ESPN's Adnan Virk apologizes for Charlie Strong 'noose' comment

Texas coach Charlie Strong is on the hot seat following a loss to Kansas State, but ESPN's Adnan Virk may be joining him.

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Bill Murray crashes White House press briefing to talk about Cubs

Murray is in Washington to receive the 2016 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday.

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World Series 2016: Danny Salazar could be healthy enough to start for Indians

The Indians' makeshift rotation could receive a big boost in the World Series with the return of All-Star right-hander Danny Salazar.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways as Cubs rout Dodgers, move win away from World Series

The Cubs are one win away from advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1945.

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Jets had locker room altercation

Marshall said he cleared the air with Richardson, calling the disagreement between "two Alpha males ... two bulls."

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Tom Izzo not looking forward to Michigan State's 'brutal' November schedule

The Spartans will travel 13,600 miles in 22 days, finishing November against No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on the 29th.

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Josh Brown will not travel with Giants to London amid domestic assault case

After documents were released Wednesday, a follow-up report showed NFL security protected Molly Brown from her husband at the 2016 Pro Bowl.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways as Cubs get call, then get even vs. Dodgers

Chicago's bats come alive after a controversial play is ruled in the Cubs' favor. Their 10-2 victory puts the series back even at two games apiece.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Indians best Blue Jays to reach World Series

The Indians are four wins away from giving Cleveland a second professional sports championship in the same year after going 52 without one.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways as Dodgers take 2-1 series lead over Cubs

The Dodgers are two wins away from sending the Cubs home without a World Series title for the 108th consecutive year.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Blue Jays stave off elimination by Indians

The Blue Jays were able to extend their season another day as their bats finally came to life in a 5-1 victory.

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NBA trade rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge may not finish season with Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs reportedly may try to trade LaMarcus Aldridge during the 2016-17 season.

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Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs suffers torn biceps, reports say

For the second time in his 14-year NFL career, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is dealing with torn biceps.

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Ben Roethlisberger to undergo surgery on torn meniscus, report says

The injury bug has bitten Ben Roethlisberger again.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways as Dodgers even NLCS with Cubs

The Dodgers are headed back to Los Angeles tied with the Cubs at one game apeice

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NASCAR results from Kansas: Kevin Harvick punches ticket to semifinal round of Chase

Harvick pulled away late at Kansas Speedway for his 35th career win and his fourth this season.

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Chiefs run all over Raiders to end Oakland's win streak

The Chiefs rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-10 road win over the Raiders.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways from Cubs' wild Game 1 win over Dodgers

The Cubs, powered by Miguel Montero's pinch-hit grand slam, take a giant leap forward as they try to reach the World Series for the first time since 1945.

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Dennis Byrd dies in car crash; ex-Jets lineman's triumph over paralysis inspired movie

Byrd's story of walking after being paralyzed was an inspiration to many.

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DeMarco Murray thought he was close to rejoining Cowboys in offseason

Murray thought for sure he was going to return to the then-running back-needy Cowboys for the 2016 season.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Indians take 2-0 series lead over Blue Jays

The Indians are two wins away from advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1997.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways from Indians' shutout of Blue Jays in Game 1

Francisco Lindor provided the only runs of the game with two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth.The Tribe's pitching staff took it from there.

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O's auctioning ‘game-used’ Zach Britton jersey from wild-card game in which he never pitched

The Birds will donate the net proceeds to charity.

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O's auctioning ‘game-used’ Zach Britton jersey from wild-card game in which he never pitched

The Birds will donate the net proceeds to charity.

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Cavaliers, J.R. Smith end negotiations, agree on $57-million deal, report says

It took until mid-October with a bit of influencing from LeBron James, but the Cleveland Cavaliers finally re-signed guard J.R. Smith.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Dodgers-Cubs NLCS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

The Cubs are four wins away from playing in their first World Series since 1945 and eight away from winning it all for the first time since 1908.

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Big 12 expansion appears unlikely, report says

A new development with the Big 12's television partners makes not expanding the most likely option.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways after Dodgers edge Nationals in wild NLDS Game 5

The postseason is all about bold moves and clutch performances. The Dodgers took bold to a whole new level in Game 5, capped by Clayton Kershaw getting the final two outs for the save.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Blue Jays-Indians ALCS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the ALCS.

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Giants walk-off win over Cubs

You can't eliminate the Giants.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways as Indians sweep Red Sox in David Ortiz's final game

With the win, the Indians will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series beginning Friday in Cleveland.

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Diamondbacks eye Nationals GM Mike Rizzo for president role, report says

The Diamondbacks are interested in Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to replace Dave Stewart and head the search of hiring a new manager.

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Brian Snitker expected to become Braves' full-time manager, report says

Snitker was hired over former Rangers manager Ron Washington and former Padres manager Bud Black.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Dodgers-Nationals NLDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the NLDS matchup between the Dodgers and Nationals.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Blue Jays-Rangers ALDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the ALDS matchup between the Blue Jays and Rangers.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Cubs-Giants NLDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the NLDS matchup between the Cubs and Giants.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Blue Jays' ALDS Game 2 win over Rangers

The Blue Jays are one win away from beating the Rangers in the AL Division Series for a second year in a row.

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Liriano wheeled into ambulance

Liriano was on a stretcher and wearing a neck brace as he was transported from Globe Life Park for further evaluations at a local hospital.

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Indians stealing signs?

Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon says the club switched up their signs during Game 1 of the ALDS.

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Panthers cut starting CB Bené Benwikere after Julio Jones debacle, reports say

Benwikere isn't going to be allowing any more yards in a Panthers uniform.

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Dan Patrick gets weird

Friday's edition of "The Dan Patrick Show" got very weird really fast.

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Cespedes to opt out?

Was the Mets' wild-card loss Wednesday the last time we will see Yoenis Cespedes playing at home in Citi Field?

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Jim Harbaugh supports NCAA's proposed limitations on satellite camps

Jim Harbaugh has been the point man in what has become an arms race of satellite camps used in an attempt to expand recruiting bases.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Indians' narrow ALDS Game 1 win over Red Sox

This game wasn't for the faint of heart. The Indians held on 5-4 to take the series opener in Cleveland.

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Journalist accused of throwing beer can at player in Jays playoff game charged with mischief

Ken Pagan, 41, a sports editor with Postmedia, the Canadian media conglomerate, was charged Thursday, Toronto police announced

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Blue Jays' ALDS Game 1 rout of Rangers

While the first two games of the 2016 MLB postseason featured pitching duels and late-inning heroics, Game 1 of the ALDS was a blowout.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Dusty Baker, Dave Roberts proud to be first opposing black managers in series

This is Roberts' postseason debut as a manager. Baker is participating in the playoffs for the eighth time in 21 seasons.

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NCAA considering early signing

The only current signing period for high school football prospects begins the first Wednesday in February.

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MLB playoffs 2016: John Farrell vows not to make same mistake Buck Showalter did

The Red Sox manager isn't going to let his closer, Craig Kimbrel, sit in a must-win game.

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Brian Cashman's offseason plan: Add pitching, stick with Yankees' young bats

The Baby Bombers will have plenty of opportunities to live up to their moniker next season; at least that's what GM Brian Cashman is indicating.

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Connor McDavid named Oilers captain

After becoming the youngest captain, the Oilers are hoping McDavid can become the youngest to hoist a Stanley Cup.

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NL wild-card game 2016: TV coverage, starting pitchers, time for Mets-Giants

Noah Syndergaard and the Mets must find a way to stop Madison Bumgarner and the Giants as aces duel Wednesday in the NL wild-card game at Citi Field.

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Bears WR Kevin White's career takes another huge injury blow

Kevin White will miss a minimum of eight weeks after being placed on injured reserve.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Buck Showalter explains why Zach Britton didn't pitch in O's wild-card loss

Why didn't Baltimore's closer pitch during a tie game Tuesday night against the Blue Jays? His manager offers his rationale.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Blue Jays' walkoff wild-card win over Orioles

Lots of fodder for second-guessers here, starting with how O's skipper Buck Showalter put his team in position to be beaten by Edwin Encarnacion.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred outlines steps needed to bring baseball back to Montreal

A new labor deal and the stadium situations in St. Pete and Oakland are among the hurdles.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Bruce Bochy says Giants ready for postseason despite near collapse

The Giants have shown they are getting hot at the right time as the club finished the regular season with four straight wins.

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AL wild-card game 2016: TV coverage, time for Orioles-Blue Jays

The Orioles and Blue Jays meet in the 2016 American League wild-card game. Here's how you can watch on TV.

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Odell Beckham on taunting penalty: 'If I sneeze the wrong way, it’ll be a flag'

Despite repeated offenses, OBJ doesn't believe his outbursts on the field are related to physical and mental jabs from opposing defenders.

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Vikings' defense frustrates Odell Beckham Jr., Eli Manning to stay undefeated

The Vikings’ defense currently leads the NFL in turnover margin at plus-10, having forced a total of 11 turnovers.

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Barry Bonds won't return as Marlins' hitting coach, reports say

Home run king Barry Bonds will not return as the Miami Marlins hitting coach next season.

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Diamondbacks clean house, fire manager Chip Hale, GM Dave Stewart

The Diamondbacks went 148-176 the past two years with Hale and Stewart.

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Giants clinch playoff berth on final day to avert second-half disaster

The Giants collapsed after leading MLB at the All-Star break, but the club avoided a worst-case scenario after sweeping the Dodgers Sunday.

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NFLPA drops Deflategate appeal on eve of Tom Brady's return

Nearly 89 weeks since the 2015 AFC championship, the Deflategate controversy is finally coming to an end.

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2016 National League leaders: DJ LeMahieu sits, edges Daniel Murphy for batting title by .001

DJ LeMahieu sat out three of the Rockies' final four games, including Sunday, to maintain the slimmest of leads over Daniel Murphy.

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2016 American League leaders: Jose Altuve wins batting title for second time in three years

Mark Trumbo became the fourth consecutive Oriole to lead MLB in home runs, but most other major category leaders were familiar faces.

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Robin Ventura resigns as White Sox manager

Robin Ventura will not return for a sixth season as the White Sox manager.

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NASCAR results from Dover: Martin Truex Jr. dominates, Tony Stewart eliminated from Chase

Tony Stewart's Hall of Fame career will not end in a championship.

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Red Sox to retire David Ortiz's No. 34

David Ortiz will join the nine other Red Sox players have had their numbers retired.

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MLB playoff picture takes shape as Rangers clinch top seed in AL

Texas locked up the top spot with a win over the Rays. It will face the winner of the wild-card game in the ALDS.

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Giants' Angel Pagan body-slams flower-carrying fan who rushed field in San Francisco

Don't mess with Angel Pagan.

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Bryan Price to return as Reds manager in 2017 despite another losing season

Price, who was promoted from pitching coach to manager by the Reds in 2013, has led the team to a .500 record after the All-Star break.

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Reds unsuccessfully try to chase down umpires to review Cardinals' walkoff win

The Cardinals won on a walkoff hit in the ninth inning to keep their playoff hopes alive. Or did they?

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Lady Gaga to headline Super Bowl LI halftime show

Lady Gaga, winner of six Grammy Awards, will headline the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Yankees, Blue Jays delay Red Sox's AL East title celebration

With a first-inning homer against Boston, Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez matched Wally Berger as the fastest players in MLB history to 20 HRs.

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Aledmys Diaz hits grand slam in first game since attending Jose Fernandez's memorial

Aledmys Diaz hit the first grand slam of his career, an accomplishment of which his childhood friend Jose Fernandez would be proud.

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Charges against LSU's Davon Godchaux in domestic abuse case dropped

Godchaux was accused of grabbing the mother of his child twice and tossing her backward.

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Nebraska regent wants football players kicked off team for anthem protest

Hal Daub called for Michael Rose-Ivey and two teammates to be banned for expressing "their personal views at the expense of everyone else."

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Nationals' A.J. Cole suspended five games for throwing at Jung Ho Kang

The Nationals pitcher retaliated against Jung Ho Kang for his fake tag on Bryce Harper, leading to a benches-clearing incident.

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Royals' Dillon Gee hospitalized with blood clots in lungs, shoulder

The 30-year-old pitcher was hospitalized following Sunday's game in Detroit after experiencing shortness of breath, according to Ned Yost.

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Marlins top Mets in emotional first game without Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez would be proud.

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Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz leaves club to attend childhood friend Jose Fernandez's memorial

The wild-card race took at backseat in St. Louis as Diaz received permission to leave the club to attend Fernandez's memorial service.

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Jose Fernandez-signed baseballs wash ashore on Miami Beach

A bag containing four baseballs autographed by Fernandez, along with his checkbook washed ashore on Miami Beach.

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Yankees, Blue Jays brawl after three players hit by pitches

By the end of it, Yankees manager Joe Girardi, starting pitcher Luis Severino, pitching coach Larry Rothschild and Rob Thomson were all tossed.

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Dee Gordon homers in first at-bat after moving pregame tribute to Jose Fernandez

As the national anthem ended, the Mets and Marlins embraced and shared hugs. Then, Dee Gordon did the incredible.

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Raiders release Pro Bowler Marcel Reece after PED violation

Reece was suspended the last game of the 2015 regular season, the Pro Bowl and the first three weeks of the season for a PEDs violation.

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Marlins to retire Jose Fernandez's No. 16 jersey

Marlins will honor Fernandez Monday as every member of the team will wear his No. 16 jersey — the last time the ace's jersey will be worn.

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Who does Alabama turn to after losing RB Damien Harris to knee injury?

Harris entered Week 4 as the Tide’s leader in rushing yards (327) and yards per carry (9.1).

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Baylor suspends two players for sideline incident, report says

Baylor kicker Chris Callahan got into a shoving match with a teammate after missing a field goal last week.

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Usain Bolt says he has received offers to play WR in the NFL

While Bolt didn't say which team contacted him, he did reveal it was for playing wide receiver.

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SMU band members, students kneel during national anthem

Following in Colin Kaepernick's footsteps, a handful of SMU students and five African-American members of the band, took a knee Friday

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Adrian Peterson heads to IR; Vikings teammates reportedly irked by surgery call

Minnesota won't have Peterson for a while, and other players aren't thrilled about it.

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Brewers journeyman celebrates 'call-up' by re-enacting 'Tommy Boy,' 'Scream' scenes

Comedic relief pitcher Tim Dillard joins Brewers for final six home games.

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Red Sox's sweep of O's gives Tigers opening to grab second wild-card spot in AL

The Tigers had plenty of help to move into the second wild-card position.

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Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera pulls off epic bat flip after crushing walkoff homer

Asdrubal Cabrera hit a no-doubter in the bottom of the 11th to give the Mets a 9-8 win over the Phillies.

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Steve Clevenger's tweets about Black Lives Matter get M's attention; player later apologizes

The backup catcher/infielder quickly deleted the tweets and later released a lengthy statement, but screen shots preserved his initial words.

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