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Six times Mickey Callaway showed he's not up to managing the Mets

Mickey Callaway has managed 1 1/2 seasons in New York. There are at least a half-dozen examples of why his tenure ought not to last much longer.

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Second suspect reportedly arrested in David Ortiz shooting

It is not known whether police consider the arrested man the shooter.

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Yankees' Frazier not sorry for not speaking

The outfielder has no regrets about refusing to discuss a bad game with media he thinks has treated him unfairly.

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Five times Mickey Callaway showed he's not up to managing the Mets

Mickey Callaway has managed 1 1/4 seasons in New York. There are at least five examples of why his tenure ought not to last much longer.

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Fan decides to give up historic Albert Pujols ball, but Pujols doesn't want it now

Ely Hydes says the ball will go to the Angels slugger or the Hall of Fame. Pujols says the fan had his chance to give him the ball and declined, so the fan can just keep it or ship it to Cooperstown.

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Nationals fire pitching coach Derek Lilliquist, replace him with Paul Menhart

The Nats have some of the worst pitching stats in the National League, with the bullpen mostly responsible for them.

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Mike Trout injury update: Angels play it safe after star strains groin

The LA superstar may need to sit out a game to let the injury heal.

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AAF, at last, announces it has suspended operations

The first-year league is officially done.

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David Price blasts MLB for failing to market Red Sox star Mookie Betts

The Boston pitcher says his MVP teammate needs to be "on commercials."

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Trea Turner injury update: Nationals star says pitch that broke his finger surprised him

The Nationals shortstop wasn't expecting Zach Eflin's fastball to streak toward his head

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Matt Harvey flashes back to better days in Angels debut

Matt Harvey says his work in escaping a fifth-inning jam reminded him of "when I was good."

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Ichiro Suzuki to retire from baseball after Mariners' game in Japan, per reports

Ichiro Suzuki will end his playing career in his home country after making two final appearances for Seattle.

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Big changes to MLB rosters, trade deadline, All-Star voting to be announced, report says

Separate from those changes, players and owners will begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement more than two years before the agreement is set to expire.

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Bryce Harper bats against four-man outfield; Gabe Kapler says to ignore that shift

The Phillies' $330 million outfielder faces an odd defensive alignment in his exhibition debut. His new manager doesn't want the slugger to change his game if he sees it again.

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Antonio Brown trade: Derek Carr ready to work with new Raiders teammate

Derek Carr welcomes his new No. 1 receiver to the Silver and Black after late-night reports of a deal with the Black and Gold.

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Blake Snell plans to use contract renewal by Rays as motivation

Tampa Bay's Cy Young-winning ace called management's decision to give him a minimal pay raise "disappointing."

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Chiefs' proposal to give both teams ball in overtime goes to NFL teams

Kansas City became the latest team to lose a postseason OT game without getting a possession.

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Yankees may use opener at times in 2019, manager Aaron Boone says

New York may be down two starters at the beginning of the season, which will open the door for the club to improvise early in games.

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Angels contact MLB about Bryce Harper's talk of bringing Mike Trout to Phillies

LA is not about to let slide the $330 million man's attempts to recruit Trout to join him in Philadelphia.

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MLB to test 'robot umpires,' deeper pitching mound in Atlantic League, report says

The independent league will serve as a testing ground for MLB over the next three seasons.

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DH in the NL this year? Teams already have options if change happens

Each National League team has at least one designated hitter candidate on its roster, and a lot of those options are making serious money. SN lists the best in-house option ahead of spring training.

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Louis Hedley becomes latest Australian punter to sign with U.S college team

Louis Hedley gave himself and the Hurricanes some publicity by signing a letter of intent Down Under.

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Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels DH/P won't be ready for Opening Day, GM says

Shohei Ohtani's twin rehabs will delay his return to action from elbow surgery, Billy Eppler told reporters.

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WATCH: Venezuelan clubs brawl; ex-big leaguer connects with punch

Former MLB catcher Hector Sanchez delivered a knockout blow during a wild fight.

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Matt Harvey's free-agent fizzle highlights risk of assuming things

Matt Harvey was expected to headline an all-time free-agent class this offseason, but injuries and ineffectiveness destroyed that possibility. That swerve makes predicting what he'll be with the Angels difficult.

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Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo killed in car crash after Venezuelan winter league game, reports

The two men reportedly were traveling from Caracas to Barquisimento after playing for Lara.

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A's, Oakland tout Howard Terminal stadium site, but success far from assured

A lot needs to go right for the A's to play in their proposed "jewel box" ballpark early in the next decade.

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Willie McCovey remembered by fellow players as 'gentle giant,' 'hero'

Former players who knew Willie McCovey made it clear that they respected him very much.

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Five questions about the Mets' hiring of new GM Brodie Van Wagenen

New York is making an unorthodox hire in the 44-year-old Van Wagenen, who will go straight from player agent to front-office leader.

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World Series: Donald Trump criticises LA Dodgers manager on Twitter

The US president weighed in on game four.

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Blake Snell's 20-win season shows Rays still have some old school in them

Tampa Bay has created its own box when it comes to pitcher usage, but it still has space for a traditional ace and a conventional setup for pitchers who work the bulk of the innings.

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Bryce Harper indicates ump Laz Diaz crossed a line during dispute

Washington outfielder Bryce Harper angered longtime umpire Laz Diaz enough for Diaz to tell Nats manager Davey Martinez he'd "take care" of Harper if Martinez didn't talk to him.

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Christian Hackenberg struggles for Eagles vs. Jets; NY fans on Twitter show little mercy

The Jets' second-round draft pick in 2016 out of Penn State didn't do much to show Gang Green that it was wrong to trade him.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. resumes HR run vs. Marlins, gets plunked again

The Braves' rookie slugger enjoyed his trip around the bases but was less than pleased with taking a fastball off his hand three innings later.

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Giancarlo Stanton greeted warmly in return to Miami with Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton got reacquainted with Marlins fans Tuesday in his first game at Marlins Park since being traded to the Yankees last December.

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Yasiel Puig shoves, swipes at Nick Hundley during argument over bat slap

The Dodgers outfielder is frustrated that he isn't crushing Giants pitching this week. One Giant gave Puig grief about that, and Puig pushed back.

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Willie Mays says Barry Bonds deserves to join him in Hall of Fame

Baseball's greatest living player publicly campaigns for his godson on the night the Giants retire Bonds' No. 25.

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Rays' Blake Snell 'not going to argue' with leaving perfect game days after DL stint

Tampa Bay's All-Star ace needed just 47 pitches to retire 15 Blue Jays hitters, but he was also coming off shoulder fatigue, so he was OK with pitching coach Kyle Snyder giving him an early hook.

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Bartolo Colon sets win mark for Latino pitchers, isn't done chasing records

Bartolo Colon wants to put his name atop one more list of pitchers born in Latin America.

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Phillies walk off Dodgers in 16 with history-making home run; inside the weirdness

LA's Enrique Hernandez, pressed into service to pitch the 16th, lands in the history books for the wrong reason.

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MLB trade news: Cubs acquire RHP Jesse Chavez from Rangers

The NL Central-leading Cubs made a move late Thursday to strengthen their pitching staff, acquiring right-hander Jesse Chavez from the Rangers in exchange for minor league left-hander Tyler Thomas. The deal was announced after Chicago defeated the Cardinals 9-6 at Wrigley Field.

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Josh Hader apologizes for racist, anti-gay tweets that resurfaced after poor All-Star Game outing

Brewers reliever Josh Hader said Tuesday night there was "no excuse" for racist, sexist and anti-gay tweets he made six and seven years ago that recirculated on the internet after his poor outing in this year's MLB All-Star Game.

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Cardinals fire manager Mike Matheny, hitting coaches; Mike Shildt named interim skipper

The St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday fired manager Mike Matheny and replaced him on an interim basis with bench coach Mike Shildt.

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Nationals poised to get up to speed after Trea Turner slams them into gear

Trea Turner finished what he started Thursday. The Nationals are hoping their speedy shortstop's thoroughness will start a surge toward where they think they should finish.

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Grayson Allen, Trae Young get T'd up in summer league clash; Twitter weighs in

The rookie guards get feisty during their matchup. Social media denizens then have their say.

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Jacob deGrom-to-Yankees noise harder to tune out after Sonny Gray's quick exit

The Mets officially bottomed out Saturday. They now own the worst winning percentage (.400) in the National League after losing for a second consecutive day to the Marlins.

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Bryce Harper hate is for losers

We now know Bryce Harper hate extends to baseball front offices. Those geniuses are as wrong as internet trolls who say Harper is a bad guy.

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Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels rookie has another blister issue, leaves start

For the second time this season, Angels rookie right-hander Shohei Ohtani left a mound start early because of a blister on his pitching hand.

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Daniel Jacobs-Canelo Alvarez fight moving ahead after Canelo-GGG talks crumble

Daniel Jacobs and his promoter, Matchroom Boxing, are ready to step in now that Saul "Canelo" Alvarez likely won't be fighting Gennady Golovkin in the near future.

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Cavs' J.R. Smith stuns Twitter with monumental blunder

J.R. Smith lost track of the score at the worst possible moment in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The NBA Twitterverse couldn't believe it.

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NFL owners admit president Donald Trump influenced anthem policy, report says

President Donald Trump told Cowboys owner Jerry Jones last fall that his opposition to NFL players staging protests during the national anthem prior to games was a "very winning, strong issue" for him, and Trump's unrelenting commentary helped shape team owners' newly enacted policy on protests, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

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WATCH: Charles Barkley, Draymond Green make peace after Game 6

After going back and forth in the media the two sat down after Game 6 on Sunday.

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Aaron Judge keeps up with Yanks OF mates by uncorking 100.5 mph throw, laser from corner

The Yankees boast three of the most powerful outfield arms in the major leagues with Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Judge showed off his arm Friday night in the Bronx.

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Dolphins owner Stephen Ross backs Lions coach Matt Patricia against assault allegations

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered an unexpected defense of Lions coach Matt Patricia's character on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Anthony Joshua joins in Steph Curry's pre-game warm-up ahead of Game 4 vs Rockets

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua executed a neat give-and-go with the Warriors star during warmups, but not even that play could get TNT's Reggie Miller to get Joshua's name right during the telecast.

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Shohei Ohtani free to compete in Home Run Derby, Mike Scioscia says

Shohei Ohtani's batting practice show this month in Colorado, plus a follow-up display in Anaheim this week, have left people daydreaming about the two-way rookie competing in this year's MLB Home Run Derby the Monday before the All-Star Game in Washington, D.C.

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Sergio Romo's very early entrance may signal start of big pitching change

Rays leadership used its collective galactic brain to lay out the team's pitching on Saturday. The bright idea: start a reliever and play matchups in the first inning.

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Watch A's Stephen Piscotty salute late mother after hitting emotional home run

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty returned to baseball on Tuesday after time off to mourn the loss of his mother. His first at-bat back afforded him another opportunity to honour her memory.

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Cubs' bullpen dancers inspire groovy music video

Cubs relief pitchers have gone nationwide with their in-game, in-bullpen dance celebrations.

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Reds have their own lineup screwup against Dodgers

The Reds must have felt inspired enough by the Mets batting out of order against them this week to have their own lineup snafu on Saturday (AEST) — and on the night Matt Harvey made his Reds debut, no less.

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These seven teams could buy low on former Mets ace Matt Harvey

The Mets and Matt Harvey are no more after the club designated its former ace for assignment. Harvey's failed move to the bullpen facilitated the breakup.

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Bryce Harper, Anthony Rizzo give their lineups an AL feel; take note, NL skippers

The Washington and Chicago sluggers turned into table-setters, and both slugged their way to success in the role.

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Pablo Sandoval is the Giants' best pitcher in a blowout loss to the Dodgers

Pablo Sandoval wears a number generally reserved for pitchers, and darned if he didn't actually look like a pitcher during mop-up duty for the Giants on Sunday (AEST).

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Salvador Perez turns into the fun police against Tim Anderson, because baseball

Royals catcher Salvador Perez and White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson authoured an advanced chapter in unwritten baseball rules Saturday night.

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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers buys historic stake in NBA's Milwaukee Bucks

Aaron Rodgers is the first active professional athlete to own part of a team in another sport, according to one of his new Bucks ownership partners.

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Report: Knicks fire coach Jeff Hornacek

Jeff Hornacek lasted two seasons in New York after being hired by Phil Jackson.

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LeBron James on season's MVP chase: 'I would vote for me'

LeBron James says he has been keeping the 44-30 Cavs "afloat" through injuries and roster changes.

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James Harden borrows Shaq's 'barbecue chicken' line after cooking Trail Blazers

James Harden gave a nod to Shaquille O'Neal after another MVP performance for the Rockets.

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League sides with officials on no-call in Thunder-Raptors that led to DeRozan ejection

The league deems Corey Brewer's contact with DeMar DeRozan late in Monday's (AEDT) Thunder-Raptors game legal. DeRozan was among three people ejected in the aftermath of the no-call.

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March Madness 2018: An idiot's guide to filling out your NCAA bracket

Sporting News gives you pro tips for winning your NCAA Tournament bracket pool.

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Magic upset after clock error, obscure rule help seal win for Lakers

A clock error and a little-used rule combined to cost the Magic a chance at beating the Lakers on Thursday (AEDT).

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Chloe Kim makes Frances McDormand's best-actress speech at Oscars

The U.S. Olympic gold medalist then tweets an interesting invitation to the award-winning performer.

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Blue Jays' John Axford produces another stellar set of Oscar picks

John Axford's Academy Awards picks percentage is higher than his career save percentage.

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NBA stars react to Kobe Bryant winning Oscar for 'Dear Basketball'

LeBron James, who dabbles in acting and filmmaking, was among those who congratulated the Mamba for a cinematic achievement.

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Jon Gruden can't be serious with back-to-the-future talk, disdain for data, can he?

Is Jon Gruden really intent on living in the past, or is he, like Bill Belichick, unwilling to give any hints as to how he plans to use the reams of data that will be available to him?

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Dwyane Wade's vintage performance flows from wave of emotion

Dwyane Wade learned that one of the victims of the Parkland massacre was buried wearing a Wade jersey. In his first game after the funeral, Wade finished out a Heat win in classic fashion.

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Virginia Tech should be strutting into NCAA tournament after beating No. 5 Duke

The Hokies have done enough in ACC play to take themselves off that last four in/last four out line they inhabited for years.

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Andrew Jones update: Texas guard to continue leukemia fight as outpatient

Andrew Jones says he is receiving outpatient care for leukemia after being released from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas hockey team dedicates state championship to shooting victims

The 17 gold medals given to Douglas' varsity players will be used as part of a tribute to the 17 people who were killed in a mass shooting at the school on Feb. 14.

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Tim Tebow has his 'Welcome to the Mets' moment: a freak spring training injury

Tim Tebow can say he's a real Met after spraining an ankle on an outfield sprinkler head.

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LeBron James frustrated by no-calls on drives, feels jump shooters get more respect

LeBron James says the NBA is focused on "protect(ing) the shooter" as part of its love affair with the 3-pointer.

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Eric Hosmer vs. Carlos Santana: Padres paying more for lesser player

The Padres were eager to add Eric Hosmer to their young core, but they committed a lot more money than what a better first baseman, Carlos Santana, received from the Phillies.

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Ronda Rousey WWE video: How does the former UFC champ look in the ring?

Ronda Rousey's ring work is on display in a WWE video. Will she be ready to put on a decent show by, say, WrestleMania 34?

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Charles Barkley gets his money from the Trail Blazers

Portland reimburses Charles Barkley for a decades-old expense Sir Charles claimed on the air.

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Anthony Rizzo at vigil for Parkland victims: 'You're not alone in your grief'

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo spoke at a vigil for the 17 people who were shot to death at Rizzo's high school alma mater.

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Corruption probe threatens to transform college basketball, report says

Up to 50 programs could be affected by evidence in criminal trials related to the probe, a report says.

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Florida Panthers play for Parkland hours after massacre at high school

The Panthers win in Vancouver on Wednesday after watching reports of a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which is very close to the team's facility in Broward County, Fla.

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PGA Tour golfer Bill Haas released from hospital following deadly car crash

Haas was involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash on Tuesday in Southern California that also involved actor Luke Wilson.

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PGA Tour golfer Bill Haas involved in fatal car crash; released from hospital

PGA Tour golfer Bill Haas has been released from the hospital following his involvement in a fatal motor vehicle crash Tuesday in Southern California that also involved actor Luke Wilson.

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PGA golfer Bill Haas injured in car crash near Riviera, authorities say

Bill Haas came to Los Angeles to play in the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club this weekend. He was a passenger in a Ferrari that crashed, killing the driver.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Twitter drags Shaun White for dragging flag through snow

The U.S. champion snowboarder raised the ire of Americans who do not want to see the Stars and Stripes touch the ground.

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Reported lawsuit threatens to take MLB back down old PED path

The Biogenesis investigation and the Mitchell Report are about to be re-litigated because of Juan Carlos Nunez's suit against agents Sam and Seth Levinson.

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Steve Kerr lets Warriors players take turns coaching in blowout win over Phoenix Suns

In an attempt to get his players to focus harder on the game, Steve Kerr took the unconventional step of handing over the clipboard to his stars to run the show.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Twitter shows Chloe Kim love for winning halfpipe gold

Chloe Kim was an Olympic champion tweeter before she became an Olympic gold medalist. Now she has both titles, and social media is eating it up.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Ice cream, churros, shredding the course, or Chloe Kim's Monday

The U.S. snowboarder told the world about her sweet tooth — while she was competing.

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Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner denies woman's claim of sexual assault

Josh Pastner called Jennifer Pendley's allegations "disgusting" and "bogus." Pendley claims Pastner exposed himself and attempted to force her to perform a sex act on him.

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Paul George keeping Lakers in play despite enjoying All-Star season in OKC

Paul George says he enjoys playing for the Thunder and with teammates Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, but he is not ready to commit long term to Oklahoma City.

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Yu Darvish rumors: Twins make multiyear offer to FA right-hander, report says

Minnesota has reportedly intensified its pursuit of Yu Darvish, one of the top free agents on the market.

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Mumps outbreak forces James Madison to postpone next two men's games

The Dukes' CAA games vs. UNCW and Elon will be rescheduled. All personnel connected to the men's and women's programs have received booster shots as a precaution.

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Todd Frazier gives thumbs-up to Mets, gives thumbs-down meme new life

The New York tabloids and Mets Twitter have been given the most obvious meme opportunity in the history of memes.

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MLB trade rumors: J.T. Realmuto's agent pressing Marlins to make deal

Jeff Berry says the catcher wants to join Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and Dee Gordon in the convoy leaving Miami.

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Alex Smith trade: QB headed to Washington, to receive 4-year extension, reports say

Alex Smith reportedly will unseat Kirk Cousins as Washington's starter in 2018.

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Fox closing in on rights deal with NFL for 'Thursday Night Football,' reports say

Fox reportedly outbid CBS and NBC for the league's Thursday package, which will be 11 games next season.

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Scuffle turns up intensity of Missouri-South Carolina women's rivalry

The SEC's Columbia schools ramped up their women's basketball rivalry Sunday with a first-half shoving match that included Mizzou's best player.

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Pirates more mediocre than menacing, but don't mix them in with Marlins

The Bucs' big offseason moves don't scream "Fire sale!" In fact, Pittsburgh already has what rebuilding clubs work to compile: a young core filling key roles.

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Senior Bowl: Baker Mayfield, Ohio State players share laugh over OU flag plant

Baker Mayfield angered a lot of folks over his move in Columbus. After an apology — and a few months to cool off — the move is a source of laughter for some.

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NBA All-Star 2018: Paul George, Chris Paul, Ben Simmons among biggest snubs

Thunder forward Paul George and Rockets guard Chris Paul were not selected as reserves for this year's NBA All-Star Game. They're two of the five biggest-name players not to be chosen.

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Yu Darvish rumors: Cubs, ace reportedly talking; will Gimenez signing matter?

Yu Darvish has a chance to be reunited with the catcher who worked with him in Texas in 2014.

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NFC championship: Eagles fan takes big hit from train platform pillar

The guy was just trying to catch a train. He caught a big internet L instead.

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Boston TV station features Aaron Hernandez in tweet about Patriots' AFC title game win

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Beantown, later deleted a tweet that included Aaron Hernandez. The former Patriots tight end was convicted of murder in 2015 and hanged himself in his prison cell last April.

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Super Bowl 52 odds: Patriots early betting favorites over Eagles

Las Vegas has the Patriots repeating as Super Bowl champs.

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NFL playoffs 2018: Conference championship odds, point spreads

New England is a big favorite again. Philadelphia is a home underdog again. The early lines for Championship Sunday.

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Alabama coach Avery Johnson denounces Harley Barber's 'vile' video

Crimson Tide basketball coach Avery Johnson made it a point to address the YouTube video made by a now-former Alabama student that received national attention.

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Southern snowstorm causes AHL's Checkers to host game in empty arena

The show went on for Charlotte's pro hockey team, even if just a handful of people were there to see it.

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Rajon Rondo swats Celtics over Isaiah Thomas tribute video

Rajon Rondo questions the team's standards for wanting to honor a player who didn't win a ring in Boston.

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MLB trade rumors: Christian Yelich's agent is in a hurry; Marlins need not be

Christian Yelich is likely in for a rough season if he stays in Miami. The Marlins shouldn't rush to make things more pleasant for him.

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Arron Afflalo and Nemanja Bjelica both ejected after skirmish

Arron Afflalo and Nemanja Bjelica were ejected after clashing in Orlando.

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Tempers flare in LA as Clippers and Rockets clash spills into locker rooms

Houston and LA weren't satisfied to leave their beef on the court. They threatened to have it spill over into the Clippers' locker room.

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WATCH: West Virginia's Sagaba Konate sends rejection notices to Kansas dunkers

The Jayhawks are challenging Sagaba Konate at the rim. They're getting their stuff returned to sender.

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Stefon Diggs' game-winning TD at :00 turns Las Vegas upside down

The Vikings' miracle win over the Saints moved millions of dollars between multiple sides at sportsbooks in the desert.

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Marcus Williams stands tall after missed tackle: 'You can't let it beat you down'

The Saints rookie showed poise after making a massive blunder allowing Stefon Diggs to score the touchdown now known as the "Minneapolis Miracle."

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Alabama HS player charged with capital murder in teen's death

Jessie James Altman, 17, a three-star defensive tackle, is one of five male teens charged in a shooting that occurred Jan. 4 in Gadsden, Ala.

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Another first pitch for 50 Cent? Mets ready to give him the ball

The musician/actor wants a do-over for that awful throw he made from the Citi Field mound back in 2014.

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MLB free agents: Yu Darvish adds mystery team to suitor group; some candidates

Yu Darvish stirs the pot on Twitter by adding a sixth team to the group pursuing him.

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Fired agent denies hidden camera allegations; MLBPA issues suspension

One of Jason Wood's clients reportedly detected a camera in the shower of Wood's St. Louis house.

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Pierre McGuire appreciates NBC 'family' being resource after cancer surgery

The longtime NHL analyst is hopeful of working the Olympics in South Korea next month. In the meantime, he'll continue to heal, with help from his media colleagues.

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Alabama's Mekhi Brown punches opponent, then confronts staff member on sideline

The sophomore linebacker had been taken out of the game after punching an opponent and being called for unsportmanlike conduct.

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Veteran ref Ted Valentine acts true to form by turning back on UNC's Joel Berry

TV Teddy strikes again as he plays the insolent adolescent during a heated North Carolina-Florida State ACC game in Tallahassee.

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Pitt's Kevin Stallings plays '100 grand' card in response to hecklers at Louisville

Kevin Stallings says he won't let opposing teams' fans "take shots at our players." He goes back at fans who were giving the Panthers grief during a one-sided Cardinals win.

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Watch: Kirby Smart appears to drop MF-bomb after Georgia wins Rose Bowl

The Georgia coach let four hours of emotion out after his team defeated Oklahoma in double overtime in the College Football Playoff.

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College Football Playoff 2018: Alabama reportedly will give Tua Tagovailoa snaps vs. Clemson

The Crimson Tide reportedly will be going with two quarterbacks against the Tigers in the Sugar Bowl.

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College football bowls 2017-18: Best trick plays of bowl season

Trickeration is one of the best parts of bowl season, especially when it works as well as these plays did.

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Bills-Dolphins brawl: Jarvis Landry ejected after scoring TD; Kenyan Drake tosses helmet

Miami's lost season is ending badly. The Dolphins get into it with the Bills after scoring.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Samuel Bucek scores Datsyuk-ian goal to beat USA

Samuel Bucek makes like Pavel Datsyuk as he skates and stickhandles through a disorganized U.S. defense and then scores the winner for Slovakia.

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Tyson Chandler dunk exploited rule, but which one(s), exactly?

Tyson Chandler did not commit basket interference on the Suns' game-winning shot on Wednesday (AEDT), even though he caught the ball when it was in the cylinder.

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Landon Collins considers Giants teammate Eli Apple a 'cancer' who needs to go

Giants safety Landon Collins skewers second-year cornerback Eli Apple, without ever saying his name, during a radio interview Tuesday.

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NFL spokesman: League was unaware of Jerry Richardson settlements before report

The NFL says it was not aware until this week that Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was settling claims of workplace misconduct against him.

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Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas embrace in reconciliation on NBA TV

Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas have ended their beef.

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Derek Jeter steps up to face Marlins fans, finds hits will be tough to come by

New Marlins baseball boss Derek Jeter is behind in the count with Miami fans (and Marlins Man) after a series of missteps and unpopular moves. His sit-down with fans was not a hit, either.

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Dodgers, Yankees get MLB luxury tax bills; reset in '18 goal for both teams

Los Angeles and New York will dole out a combined $52 million on top of their 2017 payroll obligations. With a classic free-agent class on the horizon, the big-market monsters are thinking small(er), at least temporarily.

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Diddy wants to buy Carolina Panthers, 'make history'; Steph Curry joins bid

Diddy became the first big-name, big-dollar person to broach the subject of possibly buying the NFL's Panthers. Steph Curry quickly became the second.

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Gene Steratore gives odd explanation after card trick in Cowboys-Raiders

The longtime NFL referee did something unconventional Sunday night, then tried to explain why he did it. We still don't know why he did it.

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LeBron James chats up Lonzo Ball, plays mind games with world

LeBron James kept everyone from reading lips as he spoke to Lonzo Ball. Seems extreme. Why would anyone want to know what King James says to a rookie, right? Right?

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Charles Barkley has jokes even as he makes $1 million pledge

The TNT analyst wants to do something constructive for his home state, but he can't do it without cracking jokes.

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LaVar Ball not staying silent after meeting with Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka

Lakers management tried to get LaVar Ball to soften his comments about how his son Lonzo is being used by coach Luke Walton - but the meeting doesn't appear to have had the desired effect.

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Donald Trump propositioned me in MSG elevator, wife of ex-NHL star says

Stacia Robitaille claims the incident occurred when her husband, Luc, was playing for the Rangers.

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Mets major players at winter meetings? Don't be nuts

Mets GM Sandy Alderson had a message for the team's fans on opening day of the winter meetings: Don't get your hopes up about big acquisitions.

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How the Giants can fit Shohei Ohtani into their rotation if they sign him

The Giants are OK with giving Shohei Ohtani a similar amount of rest between starts he received in Japan. SN devised a rotation model that accommodates Ohtani and keeps the Giants' aces pitching every five days.

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Drew Brees latest to blast NFL Thursday games after Saints suffer multiple injuries

New Orleans QB Drew Brees said playing on short rest contributed a lot to the Saints' injuries Thursday night.

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Sean Payton choke sign doesn't escape Devonta Freeman's attention

"That man don't know nothing about choking," Freeman told reporters after the game. "He ain't from where I'm from."

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Mikhail Prokhorov accused of paying hush money in Olympic doping scandal; Nets owner denies claim

Mikhail Prokhorov denies paying Russian Olympic biathlete Irina Starykh to remain silent about doping following a failed test in 2014.

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Bill Walton brings the crazy, as usual, to ESPN telecast

A game is just two hours of "Stuff Bill Walton Says."

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NFL returns to Anaheim (sort of) as Eagles take over Angels' yard

Philly is in Orange County for Week 2 of its West Coast swing. No, Mike Trout will not be playing safety/linebacker for the Iggles against the Rams.

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Cousins and Durant both ejected after altercation late in Warriors' win

Golden State was without Steph Curry and Kevin Durant for the final seconds of today's game in New Orleans. Both men might miss more time this week.

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Herm Edwards' strengths make him at least an interesting choice for Arizona State

Herm Edwards at Arizona State is less of an oddball choice than you think. He can at least use his motivational abilities to get people fired up about the Sun Devils.

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Tom Coughlin backs Eli Manning after QB's benching by Giants

Former Giants coach Tom Coughlin voiced his strong support for his former quarterback, Eli Manning, who was benched by Coughlin's successor.

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Tennessee football fans start 'Fire Currie' chant at WWE 'Raw' in Knoxville

Fans in Knoxville are voting thumbs-down on Tennessee AD John Currie after the Greg Schiano mess.

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Watch: Texans QB Tom Savage exits press conference seconds after arriving

With the interview room almost empty, Houston quarterback Tom Savage walked to the podium, then just as quickly walked off. He later spoke with reporters at his locker.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones delivers postgame message of support, players say

Jerry Jones tells reporters he's "not shaken" after watching his team fall to 5-6 and deeper into the pack in the NFC playoff race.

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Redskins' Pete Robertson begins NFL career with Thanksgiving gaffe

The Redskins rookie makes a name for himself (and a bad name, at that) with a special teams mental error in his NFL debut.

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Take the quiz: College football rivalry trophies

Do you know your axe from a bucket or a bell? Take this Sporcle.com quiz and find out.

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South Carolina coach: Women's basketball team unable to attend White House event

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley says she and her team will be unable to attend a scheduled event for collegiate champions. The team received the invitation earlier in November.

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Cowboys' Jerry Jones receives stern letter from NFL owners in fight over Goodell contract

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been trying to delay or scuttle agreement on a new contract for Commissioner Roger Goodell.

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Braxton Beverly cleared to play immediately for N.C. State

Beverly begins his college basketball career with N.C. State. The guard transferred there after Ohio State fired coach Thad Matta during the summer.

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LeBron James, Cavs find motivation amid rigors of regular season

LeBron James' beef with Phil Jackson (and, by extension, the Knicks) continued Tuesday (AEDT). The Cavs' game at MSG was an ideal way for King James to stay amped early in the season.

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Oscar de la Hoya says he'd come back to fight Conor McGregor

Oscar De La Hoya claims he'd return to the ring, after not fighting for nine years, if he could take on UFC star Conor McGregor.

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MLB free agents 2017-18: J.D. Martinez worth more than Jay Bruce, but is he a $200M man?

Reports Wednesday laid out the prospective contract demands of free agents J.D. Martinez and Jay Bruce. Martinez's camp is rightfully asking for a lot more money, but is it being too ambitious?

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LaVar Ball says son LiAngelo's arrest in China 'ain't that big a deal'

LaVar Ball addresses his son LiAngelo's arrest on shoplifting charges in China while he was travelling with the UCLA men's basketball team.

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Kristaps Porzingis gently swats question after victory

Kristaps Porzingis can block negativity as well as he can block guys at the rim.

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LeBron James' IG post: A multiple-choice quiz on what it means

LeBron watchers had something to chew on after King James put up a cryptic Instagram post after Kyrie Irving helped the Celtics extend their winning streak to nine Monday night.

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Deion Sanders goes low on Tony Romo after crack about avoiding contact

Deion Sanders was not thrilled that Tony Romo compared him to a current-day cornerback who doesn't seem to want to hit, either.

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Bills' Richie Incognito sounds off on NFL Thursday night games after loss to Jets

Bills veteran Richie Incognito likens the NFL's slate of Thursday night games to cattle manure after his team plays like poo on short rest.

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Shaq tries to keep it together during #OneChipChallenge

Shaq did his best to keep a straight face while eating a thermonuclear delicacy. He . . . did not succeed.

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Georgia Tech readies for Josh Okogie, Tadric Jackson absences as NCAA probes benefits

Georgia Tech says guards Josh Okogie and Tadric Jackson received less than $1,275 in meals, transportation and apparel over a six-month period in 2016 and 2017.

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World Series 2017: Houston Astros defeat Los Angeles Dodgers for first title

Sporting News provided updates throughout Astros-Dodgers World Series Game 7 in Los Angeles.

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World Series Game 6: Dodgers edge Astros, force deciding Game 7

SN provided live updates from Game 6 of the World Series between the Astros and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

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World Series Game 6: The Astros' first baseman is now Boo-li Gurriel

Yuliesky Gurriel is getting no sympathy from Dodgers fans after he made a "slant eyes" gesture and uttered a racial slur in Spanish to describe Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish.

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Marlins' plan to deal Stanton not the same old, same old in Miami

Giancarlo Stanton reportedly is on the trading block for real, but before you blast Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter for starting another fire sale, consider Miami won't be starting from scratch this time.

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Steelers vs. Lions: Score, results, highlights from Week 8 game in Detroit

Sporting News provided live scoring updates for Sunday night's interconference clash in Detroit between the Steelers and Lions.

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World Series 2017: Score, highlights of Astros' 11-inning win over Dodgers in Game 2

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights of Game 2 between Houston and Los Angeles.

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World Series 2017: Keuchel plays fun police, ignores Correa offense; Puig voice of reason?

Dallas Keuchel has no use for an opponent enjoying a World Series home run. He also has no use for consistency.

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World Series 2017: Score, highlights of Dodgers' Game 1 win over Astros in LA

Sporting News provided live updates of World Series Game 1 between the Astros and Dodgers in Los Angeles.

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Mike Moustakas, Greg Holland named SN Comeback Players of the Year

Former Royals teammates Mike Moustakas and Greg Holland each made a successful return from serious injuries.

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Take the quiz: World Series teams since 2000

Nineteen major league franchises have made the Fall Classic since 2000. How many of them can you name in two minutes or less?

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World Series: Dodgers use 'If it ain't broke' logic with rotation

LA manager Dave Roberts is sticking with the four starters who helped pitch his team to the Fall Classic, led by Clayton Kershaw.

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Patrick Beverley gives Lonzo Ball a harsh welcome in Lakers' opener

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, defensive whiz and general basketball pest, introduced himself to the Ball clan on Friday AEDT.

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Chiefs vs. Raiders: Score, highlights from Oakland's wild Thursday night win

Kansas City and Oakland kick off NFL Week 7 with an AFC West showdown in Oakland, Calif. SN provided scoring updates and other news from this bananas game.

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Jaguars owner Shad Khan: Jealousy fueling President Donald Trump's anti-NFL rhetoric

Jaguars owner Shad Khan says President Donald Trump is being vindictive because he hasn't been able to buy a team. Trump lost the bidding for the Bills in 2014 to Terry Pegula.

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D-backs' best defense in NLDS Game 3: Preventing Dodgers from invading pool

The D-backs made sure their NL West rivals kept their celebration to the locker room and doused themselves only in alcohol and ice.

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MLB playoffs: Who is Zack Hample? Ball hawk denied by Aaron Judge at Stadium

Noted ball hawk Zack Hample missed adding to his collection when Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge denied him at the wall.

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Redskins' Terrelle Pryor says slurs, profanities prompted gesture toward KC crowd

Washington receiver Terrelle Pryor says racial slurs and profanities like the ones he heard Monday are "the exact reason why guys are kneeling during (the national) anthem."

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Mets' Jacob deGrom begins offseason with haircut

The Mets' best pitcher in 2017 gives up the flow. Let's see how he looks when he reports for spring training.

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MLB standings: Magic numbers, playoff picture as of Oct. 1

How the magic numbers for Major League Baseball's division titles look entering play on Friday, Sept. 29.

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Bears vs. Packers: Viewers hit with loud profanities in field-mic snafu

CBS somehow lets slip a couple of naughty words during its "Thursday Night Football" broadcast of Bears-Packers.

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Ryan Switzer gets in on Twitter fun around Bears' QBs

Someone altered the meme of the guy, the girl and the other girl and turned it into primo Bears humor. Cowboys rookie Ryan Switzer, who is not a partial observer, liked what he saw.

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Terry Collins' seven-year hitch with Mets moves one day closer to bitter end

Terry Collins is trying to publicly stay true to his grind-it-out, one-game-at-a-time approach. That's tough to do when the world thinks you're going to be out of a job within days.

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Watch: The moment when the Twins knew they were going to the playoffs

Minnesota players were out of their seats the second Nicky Delmonico's walkoff home run left his bat.

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Fan at Yankee Stadium yells out catcher's location, gets tossed

The spectator was giving location in Spanish to Yankees batter Gary Sanchez. Unfortunately for the fan, Rays catcher Wilson Ramos got the signal.

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Brad Keselowski tweets where he stands on protests

Brad Keselowski says he just loves his country too much not to stand for the national anthem.

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SN50: Mookie Betts takes spotlight after roundabout path to MLB

Mookie Betts didn't need long to reach major league stardom, but his path there took several detours.

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