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Sean Doolittle, Nationals players go to bat for minor leaguers facing pay cut

Washington's big leaguers will make up the difference of a 25 percent reduction in weekly stipends.

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Who won the NASCAR race yesterday? Full results for Sunday's Supermarket Heroes 500 at Bristol

Short-track racing produces a wreck that shakes up the front of the field late in the Supermarket Heroes 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Here are the full race results.

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Clippers' Doc Rivers condemns George Floyd's 'murder,' recalls being profiled by police

The LA coach also said his late father, who was a police officer in Chicago, would be "outraged" by recent acts of racial injustice.

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Michael Jordan comments on George Floyd's death, finally finds voice on social issues

The NBA legend has been notoriously reticent to make comments about difficult topics.

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Roger Goodell issues statement on police brutality, racial injustice; Twitter blinks in Colin Kaepernick

The commissioner's words about the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery rang hollow to a lot of people.

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Sports' reactions to George Floyd's death further steer talk to collaboration

Black and white, posters on social media expanded on two basic themes this week: Be united in opposing racism and, above all, do not stay silent any longer.

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Dayton Moore, Royals hailed for keeping minor leaguers, employees on the job

Kansas City executives bought themselves a lot of goodwill with two decisions announced Friday.

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Mark Cuban touts HGH as injury rehab aid after release of study results

The Mavericks owner wants leagues to finance more research after research he funded produced encouraging results.

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Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez pursuing Mets again, report says

The couple might have a better chance of making a deal this time.

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NFL gets out of Roger Goodell sitdown with Barstool's Dave Portnoy, who then calls commish a 'coward'

Stool Presidente has his say after the league shut down the meeting.

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Who won the NASCAR race yesterday? Full results for Thursday's Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte

There was no late-race drama at Charlotte Motor Speedway this time to affect the results of the Alsco Uniforms 500.

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Tim Tebow should be viewed by Mets as just another failed minor leaguer

The Tebow "publicity stunt" has gone on too long. It's time for the organization to judge him as a player.

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Twins' Max Kepler sorry for Blue Lives Matter mask amid Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota outfielder says he was unaware of the movement's story because police don't wear blue in his native Germany.

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Fired NASCAR driver Kyle Larson races to World of Outlaws win

The former NASCAR Cup Series driver is wheeling it on the dirt after being fired from Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Eddie Sutton dies at 84; longtime coach received Hall of Fame honor in 2020

Eddie Sutton's NCAA Division I coaching career spanned from 1969 to 2008 and was highlighted by three Final Four appearances.

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Minor league stadium doubling as Airbnb location, entertainment hub

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are doing what they can to attract business without games.

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Colin Kaepernick listed as 'retired,' then 'UFA' on NFL's site

The former 49ers quarterback has not said he is done with football.

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Paul Pierce takes another swipe at LeBron James by saying Heat 'underachieved'

Pierce tried to argue that everyone thought the Miami Big 3 of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh was "supposed to run the table" instead of going 2-2 in The Finals.

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Patrick Ewing discloses positive COVID-19 test; Hall of Famer says he'll be 'fine'

The Basketball Hall of Famer is in isolation in a local hospital, the university said.

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More Jamal Adams trade rumors put safety's Jets tenure in another down cycle

Adams wants a long-term contract extension, but the team is in no rush to give him one, so now there are whispers about a possible breakup. And things were looking up just a few months ago.

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Julio Franco, 61, shows off his old swing in KBO workout video

Franco is the hitting coach for the Lotte Giants, but he looked like a player, at least physically, in the batter's box.

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Chase Briscoe, racing through grief of wife's miscarriage, wins Darlington Xfinity race

Briscoe and his wife lost their first child during the week. He says he "wasn't there at all" emotionally late in the Toyota 200, but he still found a way to outrun a NASCAR superstar to the checkered flag.

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Nick Saban takes Alabama mascot to task in PSA to fight coronavirus

A masked Saban encouraged people (including one wearing an elephant suit) to keep their distance and wear their own facial protection.

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NASCAR at Darlington: Chase Elliott flips off Kyle Busch after late wreck

Elliott was angry that Busch took him out of contention late in the final stage of the Toyota 500.

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Who won the NASCAR race yesterday? Full results for Wednesday's Toyota 500 at Darlington

The first Wednesday night Cup Series race in 36 years was cut short by rain with 20 laps remaining.

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Karl Malone respects Michael Jordan, but 'I was a bad SOB, too'

The Mailman was respectful, to a point, about MJ in a suddenly released film clip, but he also held himself in high regard in a clip that magically surfaced in the wake of "The Last Dance" airing.

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Tom Brady uses Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' meme to endorse 28-3 reference

The Bucs quarterback couldn't resist a callback to one of his greatest comebacks.

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Phyllis George dies: Women in TV sports who followed her path react

Phyllis George smashed a glass ceiling when she was hired for "The NFL Today" team 45 years ago.

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MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

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NASCAR lineup at Darlington: Starting order, pole for Real Heroes 400 based on random draw

Brad Keselowski will be on the pole for the Cup Series' first race since March, when NASCAR shut down because of the coronavirus.

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Fred Willard dies: Sports always had a role in actor-comedian's life

The Cleveland native weaved sports into his acting on a number of occasions.

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Kobe Bryant autopsy results: Blunt force trauma for all crash victims

The Los Angeles County coroner has released the results of autopsies conducted after a helicopter carrying Bryant, his daughter and seven other people crashed into a California hillside on Jan. 26.

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Lawyers representing Quinton Dunbar, DeAndre Baker claim affidavits clear both

The lawyers say they have collected sworn statements from witnesses who claim neither player was involved.

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Channing Frye's Michael Jordan take lights up Twitter, ends with a vote for LeBron James

The longtime NBA big man takes the long way around to claiming "LeBron's better."

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Bryce Harper gives Blake Snell props for 'speaking the truth' about MLB's season plans

The Phillies' $330 million outfielder respects the Rays' ace left-hander taking a public stand.

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Rob Manfred estimates $4 billion loss for MLB team owners if no baseball in 2020

The MLB commissioner discussed economics and baseball's plans to test players for COVID-19 during an appearance on CNN.

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Giants' DeAndre Baker, Seahawks' Quinton Dunbar sought in holdup of partygoers in Florida

The two players allegedly took cash and jewelry at a cookout in Miramar, Fla.

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Rays' Blake Snell says playing is too risky if his pay is too low

The Tampa Bay left-hander was scheduled to make $7 million this season. He's now in line to make far less than that.

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Conor McGregor tweets good wishes for Khabib Nurmagomedov's ailing father

The UFC star briefly put aside his feud with the lightweight champion after learning the news.

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Adam Silver decision on NBA season may come in 2-4 weeks, reports say

The basketball world could have an answer by the end of May.

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Mark Teixeira's MLB salary math: Half of something is greater than nothing

The former slugger says players need to "bend" this one time for the greater good and accept a bad deal from owners.

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UFC is back, and the images are brutal

You could see the toll fighting took on some of the competitors at UFC 249.

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Francis Ngannou KOs Jairzinho Rozenstruik in 20 seconds at UFC 249, and Twitter is floored

The reactions to the lightning-fast finish were as strong as the strikes.

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Adam Silver reportedly tells NBA players return not close, no fans in arenas

The commissioner's call with the players association didn't contain a lot of good news, according to multiple reports.

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Alabama QB Taulia Tagovailoa in NCAA transfer portal, reports say

The younger brother of former Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played as a freshman last season, attempting 12 passes.

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MLB Draft will be five rounds in 2020, reports say

Baseball is drastically reducing the length of the draft as it tries to save money.

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NFL Week 1 odds: Early point spreads, betting lines set with 2020 schedule release

The Chiefs are heavily favored in the scheduled opening game of the 2020 season.

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Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez no longer pursuing Mets purchase, per report

Several financial issues stood in the slugger and singer's way.

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Hey, baseball people: Plug the leaks about MLB's return until there's real news

Enough with the possibilities and uncertainties. Just alert fans when something has happened or is about to happen.

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Ravens' Earl Thomas in domestic 'altercation' that included wife allegedly pointing pistol at him

The Baltimore safety reportedly had his 9mm pistol pointed at his head during the April incident.

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LeBron James responds to Ahmaud Arbery killing, says black Americans being 'hunted'

The Lakers star was clear about his feelings.

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NFL schedule 2020: Interconference games could fill early weeks; 5 big matchups we may miss

AFC vs. NFC action may be crammed into the first quarter of the season. They would then be the first game to go if the league needs to delay its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brett Favre sending back $1.1M in state money received from Mississippi nonprofit

The Hall of Fame quarterback's company received welfare funds for personal appearances he did not make.

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Tua Tagovailoa's No. 1 jersey soon to be a Dolphins first

Miami's first-round pick will try to make his own history, starting with his first-of-its-kind number.

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MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

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Jazz GM: Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell know they 'need each other' to win a ring

Mitchell was steamed at Gobert after both players tested positive for the coronavirus in March.

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Dak is still the Cowboys' best option at quarterback; don't overthink it

Dallas' QB depth chart isn't being overturned. Dak Prescott remains Jerry Jones' best option at the position.

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Cowboys sign Andy Dalton; veteran QB expected to back up Dak Prescott

Dalton is returning to his native Texas with a one-year contract reportedly worth $3 million guaranteed.

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Virtual Kentucky Derby results 2020: Secretariat wins Triple Crown Showdown

The cyber version of the 1973 champion drove to victory on the first Saturday in May 2020.

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The Indians are losing the Corey Kluber trade even harder

The main part of Cleveland's return for Kluber has been suspended for PEDs after being sidelined with a shoulder injury in spring training.

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Panthers' P.J. Walker will miss the XFL, says it was 'real football'

Yeah, the XFL was Vince McMahon's league, but the players were all legit as they competed to get to the next level.

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Mike Tyson, 53, shows the speed, power he still has in his hands

The former heavyweight champion, now an actual graybeard, can still throw, it appears.

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Optimism and trepidation: Power brokers weigh in on 2020 college football season opening

Two university presidents and a conference commissioner had things to say Thursday, and they covered a lot of emotional territory.

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MLB's second 2020 spring training may be staged in teams' home stadiums, report says

Baseball reportedly sees this as a way to save money and reduce prep time.

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When will the NBA season restart? League's coronavirus issues converging as decision time nears

Commissioner Adam Silver had set May 1 as a potential starting point for taking action.

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Saints' Sean Payton refused to 'lose' draft pick Tommy Stevens to Panthers

New Orleans' coach coveted the Mississippi State quarterback so much that he traded back into the seventh round to keep Stevens from signing with Carolina as a free agent.

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NASCAR's revised schedule most jam-packed stretch in a long, long time

Four Cup Series races in 11 days? That's some '70s stuff.

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Rob Gronkowski's comments about having Bucs' playbook early? J/K, he says

The Tampa Bay tight end now says he wasn't studying his new team's plays in advance of a trade.

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Former Jaguars LB Telvin Smith arrested, charged with sex with a minor

Smith, who retired from football after the 2018 season, allegedly had sex multiple times with a 17-year-old girl.

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Ken Burns: 'The Last Dance' might not tell full Michael Jordan story because of MJ ties

Ken Burns is critical of Jordan's production company being a partner in the series.

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Baseball Hall of Fame cancels 2020 induction ceremony because of coronavirus

The 2020 class will be inducted alongside the 2021 class next summer, the Hall says.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci warns seasons may need to be scrapped because of coronavirus

One of the leaders of the White House's coronavirus task force says events should not take place if participants' safety cannot be assured.

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MLB toying with radical realignment for 2020; why it makes sense as a long-term plan

There are arguments for making radical realignment more than a one-year wonder in MLB.

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NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

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It's on: Tiger Woods-Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson-Tom Brady for COVID-19 relief

The Match, Part 2, will be a charity event in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UConn president: 'Current thinking' is NCAA fall sports will be canceled, but no decisions made

Thomas Katsouleas offered the pessimistic outlook to a university journalism class, and then tried to clarify by saying he was just speculating.

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A-Rod/J-Lo reported bid to buy Mets includes investor who lost out on Marlins to Derek Jeter group

There was also a report that deep-pocketed second investor — who also was outbid by Jeter's group for the Marlins — has declined to join J-Rod's squad.

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Leonard Fournette trade rumors: Why Jaguars would discuss dealing No. 1 RB

A four-for-Fournette look at why it makes sense for Jacksonville to make its top rusher and receiver available.

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Coronavirus updates: NBA players, Von Miller, other sports figures who tested positive for COVID-19

Sporting News is tracking those from the sports world who test positive for the coronavirus.

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Mike Conley Jr. wins HORSE Challenge; top shots from semifinals, final

The Jazz guard took down Chauncey Billups and Bulls guard Zach LaVine.

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Donald Trump says initial return of sports will be 'made for television'

The president told a press briefing that games could be played in empty venues in order to get sports back as soon as possible.

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Von Miller tests positive for COVID-19; Twitter takes more shots at Jay Glazer

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport receives credit for not teasing the Miller story the way Glazer did his story about the Rams' Brian Allen testing positive.

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Bubba Wallace says Kyle Larson apologized to him for racial slur, a word that 'has no place in this world'

One of NASCAR's few African-American figures speaks in depth about his role in the controversy created by former Cup driver Kyle Larson.

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'Last Dance' director gets real look inside 'horrible guy' Michael Jordan's drive to succeed

Jason Hehir brought out a raw response from MJ as he expressed his reasons for riding teammates so hard during the Bulls' final championship run.

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Rams' Brian Allen first NFL player to test positive for COVID-19, report says

The Rams center tested positive twice in three weeks but is close to being symptom-free, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported.

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California's talk of extended crowd bans doesn't change much for teams, leagues

The state's governor and the mayor of its largest city are both warning teams that fans won't be in the stands for the next few months. That might not matter.

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PGA Tour to announce plans for June restart, report says

Men's golf in the U.S. may be resuming in late spring.

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No, the coronavirus study MLB signed up for won't speed baseball's return

MLB personnel are providing blood tests to researchers in California. Baseball's participation is not a backdoor attempt to get on the field right away.

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Ronda Rousey takes on wrestling, but is she doing it to work herself back into the ring?

Ronda Rousey was absent from WrestleMania. A week later, she's saying stuff just before "Raw" is supposed to air live again.

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Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy issues apology days after COVID-19 comments

The Cowboys football coach says he has been made aware that he "offended some" by proposing a May 1 resumption of the football program.

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Joey Gallo took Blake Snell deep in 'MLB The Show 20,' same as he did in a real game

Someone remembered that Gallo hit a ball a long way off Snell at the Trop last year.

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Warriors' Stephen Curry jokes about dropping 60 on 'everybody'

"Quarantine done changed me, huh?" Curry told JaVale McGee on NBA Instagram Live.

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UFC 249 postponed: Dana White says ESPN, Disney asked him to 'not go'

The UFC president says he heard from the "highest levels" of the network and its parent company asking him to not go ahead with the April 18 pay-per-view card.

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Tiger Woods stays on Masters schedule with family 'champions dinner'

The 2019 champion was looking forward to hosting his fifth Champions Dinner this week. He'll likely have to wait until November.

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Kevin Garnett: Blame 'snake' Glen Taylor for Timberwolves jersey not being retired

KG says he can't forgive the team's owner for something that happened in 2015.

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The Falcons' new uniforms apparently leaked, and parts of Twitter aren't sold

The red, black and white are still around, if what we saw was legit.

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UFC 249 reportedly moving to tribal land in California

A casino resort in California appears to have come to the rescue for the UFC, which hadn't been able to find an alternative site after Barclays Center in Brooklyn was ruled out.

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Best 'H-O-R-S-E' players for proposed NBA tournament? Here's a starting five

SN presents five NBA stars (one for each letter, see) who would make a televised competition entertaining.

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NBA players, teams reportedly expressed 'pessimism' about season restarting

The sides supposedly are feeling less confident that games can resume in the next few weeks.

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Mississippi State player announces transfer one day after Mike Leach apologizes for tweet

Fabien Lovett announced he would enter the NCAA transfer portal. He also retweeted a commentary by FS1's Shannon Sharpe on Leach's tweet and apology.

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Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett lead 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class

The three superstars combined for 11 NBA championships.

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Drake's 'Toosie Slide' video includes tribute to Kobe Bryant

A pair of Bryant jerseys were on display early in the five-minute production.

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Replay of 2006 Rose Bowl gives Twitter opportunity to dog Pete Carroll again

The former USC coach's game management got another going-over.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci to Coach K about U.S. vs. coronavirus: 'We're not even at halftime'

One of the leading figures in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) brought his message to the Hall of Fame coach's radio show.

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NFL sky judge concept gaining support of Competition Committee, ex-VP of officials says

The committee reportedly is receptive to adding an official who could alert on-field colleagues about missed calls and assist in game administration.

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Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

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British Open to be canceled, report says; first time since 1945

The last time The Open Championship was canceled, World War II was ending in Europe.

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Knicks say owner James Dolan isolated after positive coronavirus test

Dolan is said to be experiencing "little to no symptoms."

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Donald Trump asked Alex Rodriguez for advice on coronavirus response, report says

The president turned to an old Twitter punching bag for help.

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Remembering Jimmy Wynn — and two tape-measure home runs

The drives, hit more than half a century ago, showed why the late former MLB outfielder was nicknamed the Toy Cannon.

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Potentially big changes to MLB Draft part of coronavirus agreement between players, owners

The sides, in working out a pact to aid players who are being kept off the field by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, have altered player acquisition greatly over the next two years.

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NFL Draft 2020 to go on as scheduled, Roger Goodell tells teams

The draft remains scheduled for April 23-25. Teams will make selections remotely.

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Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

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Opening Day memories: A weird night in Flushing in 1995

Baseball was back in late April 1995, but lots of fans weren't in the mood to celebrate.

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Rob Manfred optimistic MLB will be 'gearing back up' in May

The commissioner appeared to confirm what is being reported about how the season will look when it finally begins.

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Noah Syndergaard to have Tommy John surgery, but does it need to happen quickly?

The Mets right-hander will have the surgery Thursday in Florida, where the state's governor has barred non-essential procedures.

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Pelicans VP David Griffin: Canceling season 'not at all' on NBA's mind

The league, Griffin says, is "very mindful of the idea of getting back to play."

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Josh Lewin, other announcers staying sharp, fighting boredom during coronavirus delay

The voice of UCLA football and men's basketball is using his play-by-play skills to turn the mundane into merriment.

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Rob Gronkowski cuts WrestleMania promo in front of 'zero people'

The former NFL star is "ready for anything" when he hosts the two-night event in early April.

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Celtics' Marcus Smart announces positive coronavirus test

The Boston guard says he self-quarantined after he was tested last weekend.

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Two Lakers players test positive for coronavirus, team says

The players' names have not yet been disclosed.

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MLB looking at canceling 2020 draft; why such a move makes sense

There are baseball and business reasons why this year's draft shouldn't take place.

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Rob Gronkowski to host two-night WrestleMania; not his first Show of Shows

The former NFL star looks to have a plum role in the promotion's premier event. He's already a Mania veteran, though.

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Who will Tom Brady, Buccaneers play in Week 1? 5 prime-time options

There are a ton of possibilities for a blockbuster Sunday night or Monday night opener involving Brady and his new team.

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WWE moves WrestleMania 36 from Tampa to Performance Center in Orlando

The promotion will stage its premier event in Orlando without spectators.

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Dana White: 'Khabib vs. Tony will happen' despite coronavirus restrictions

The UFC president is scrambling to find a site for the bout after New York and Nevada became unavailable.

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Coronavirus updates: Pistons' Christian Wood reportedly tests positive; third NBA player

Wood joins Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell as players to test positive.

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Oklahoma health officials made call to test Jazz for coronavirus despite shortage of kits

The Oklahoma State Department of Health says it made a "public health decision" to bring 58 kits to Chesapeake Energy Arena.

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Rob Gronkowski slated to appear on upcoming WWE 'Friday Night SmackDown'

The former Patriots tight end has been teasing a move into the squared circle.

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Kevin Love, Cavaliers follow Mark Cuban's example, will aid workers affected by NBA shutdown

Player and team are working together to help event staff and hourly workers who won't be on the job while the league waits out the coronavirus outbreak.

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Orioles' Trey Mancini undergoes surgery to have cancerous tumor removed from colon

The timetable for the outfielder's recovery is not yet known. The Orioles say the tumor was discovered during a colonoscopy.

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Charles Barkley says he has been tested for coronavirus

The basketball Hall of Famer says he was not feeling well after a trip to New York.

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NBA to suspend season after coronavirus diagnosis for player, reportedly Rudy Gobert

The league decided to halt play beginning March 12 after the Jazz's game vs. the Thunder was postponed.

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LeBron, Lakers go from Giannis to another big challenge

LA and King James clinched against Giannis and the Bucks at home. Their next foe won't allow them to coast right away.

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Angels attendant's firing a sign of the turmoil gripping baseball

Brian "Bubba" Harkins feels the effect of MLB trying to move past its latest cheating scandal.

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Chicago State canceling Western trip because of coronavirus concern, report says

The school wants the team to avoid an area that has been affected the most by COVID-19 in the U.S.

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Brett Brown has an interesting reaction to the 76ers being swept by the Lakers and Clippers

Philly's coach says that two of the West's top teams showed his squad what to expect six weeks from now.

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Tim Duncan coaches Spurs with Gregg Popovich away; Twitter called for Becky Hammon

The franchise legend or the trailblazing assistant? Some on Twitter had thoughts on how they would choose.

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Former Giants punter shows class to thief who stole his Super Bowl ring

Steve Weatherford also asked his old organization to help him replace the bauble.

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Dallas Keuchel, with a big assist from mom, gives the White Sox their theme for 2020

The left-hander is trying to build camaraderie with his new teammates. He even recruited his family to help.

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Virginia's Jay Huff enters Ralph Sampson territory by standing tall vs. Duke

The 7-1 Huff capped a career night by swatting away a potential game-winning shot by the Blue Devils in the closing seconds.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's best reply to James Harden came on the court

The reigning NBA MVP says his game isn't about power and that he still wants to improve in a bunch of areas. He looked just fine against the Thunder.

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Tony Romo's reported record salary with CBS rivals what top NFL QBs are getting

Romo's second deal as the network's top NFL analyst compares favorably to the contract values of active signal-callers.

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Chris Jericho insults 'Aaron Mahome' at AEW show in Kansas City

The wrestling star gets his Super Bowl quarterbacks mixed up.

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George Springer hears a snippet from the Astros' 2020 road trip soundtrack

Everyone in a Houston uniform has been hearing it from opposing fans in early Grapefruit League action. The reaction represents a fraction of what's ahead in the regular season.

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Mark Cuban blasts NBA officials after odd call in Mavericks game

The Dallas owner named names after a crucial sequence went against his team.

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Frank Caliendo voices Bill Walton, Charles Barkley with Walton at his side

ESPN's broadcast of Oregon-Arizona State featured a couple of additional voices.

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NFL playoff format proposal: How NFC might have been different in 2019 postseason

49ers-Seahawks III and Brees vs. Rodgers would have had a better chance of happening with tweaks to the current format.

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John Beilein may be out as Cavaliers coach after less than a season, reports say

Beilein's transition to pro coaching has not been smooth.

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Daytona 500 lineup: Starting order, pole for 2020 race based on qualifying results

The starting lineup for the 2020 Daytona 500 is set. Here's a look at the official 40-car field for this year's Great American Race.

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Astros' Carlos Correa fights fire with fire on sign-stealing, fails to lower temperature

The Houston shortstop went on the offensive at spring training. In essence, he spoke for an organization that had failed to deliver a clear and convincing message in recent days.

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MLB, MLBPA eyeing video cutback to combat sign-stealing, report says

The sides want to have a plan in place before Opening Day. Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer says players are discussing ways to possibly curtail in-game use of video.

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Ross Stripling is happy he's still a Dodger after trade to Angels falls through

The right-hander reportedly was on his way to the rival Angels, but then the deal fell through. It appears that was good news to Stripling.

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Who is P.J. Walker? Quick facts about breakout XFL QB

Houston's quarterback turned heads with his performance in the team's inaugural game.

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Oscars 2020: Matthew A. Cherry dedicates Academy Award for 'Hair Love' to Kobe Bryant

The former NFL receiver received the award two years after Bryant won for "Dear Basketball."

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Hailie Deegan, eager not to make more enemies, OK with second in ARCA Daytona debut

The 18-year-old driver reaches her goal of a high finish in her first race at the track.

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Roy Williams after UNC's collapse vs. Duke: We're not going to quit

The Tar Heels coach challenges his team to remain engaged over the next five weeks.

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Damian Lillard denied game-tying basket because of brutal officiating

Portland's All-Star guard should have been credited with a bucket when Rudy Gobert slapped his layup after it came off the backboard.

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Astros' sign-stealing reportedly started with 2016 front-office scheme

Named Codebreaker, the scheme used video, Excel spreadsheets and an algorithm to decipher opponents' signs.

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A.J. Hinch comments on Astros' sign-stealing: Five answers to key questions

The former Houston manager focused on his leadership failures during the team's run to the World Series in 2017.

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The Mets' failed sale sets up the Wilpons to frustrate fans again

Jeff and Fred Wilpon couldn't get a deal done with Steve Cohen. That means no new money to bump the payroll into Competitive Balance Tax territory.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers well-timed joke about James Harden during All-Star Draft

Giannis wants the ball in Chicago, and he wants to play with someone who will make sure to get it to him.

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Shaq blasts Joel Embiid's play against Giannis, Bucks

Shaquille O'Neal spared no feelings in tearing down Embiid's game.

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Jordan Burch's NLI drama ends with South Carolina getting nation's No. 8 recruit

The defensive lineman from Columbia, S.C., and his family created confusion when he didn't fax his national letter of intent (NLI) on National Signing Day. That issue has been resolved.

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Andre Drummond, somehow, is caught off guard by trade to Cavs after being on the block

The Pistons dealt longtime center Andre Drummond to an unexpected team before the deadline. The move caught Drummond off guard, although it really shouldn't have.

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Internet, Darrelle Revis jump at chance to troll Richard Sherman over rough Super Bowl 54

Twitter was anticipating the trash talk after Sherman became meme material.

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President Trump's congratulatory Super Bowl tweet says Kansas City Chiefs play in Kansas

It's a common mistake.

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Chiefs use old-school trick play to break through in Super Bowl 54

Kansas City broke out the fancy choreography on a key fourth-and-1 play in the first quarter.

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Antonio Brown posts apology to Hollywood, Fla., police after multiple incidents

The former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots receiver says that "my emotions truly did cloud my better (j)udgment."

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Damian Lillard pays Kobe Bryant the competitor a fitting tribute

The Trail Blazers' All-Star point guard used a Mamba Mentality to get through a difficult night.

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Lakers see reminders of Kobe Bryant everywhere as they get back to basketball

The franchise honored one of its icons days after his death.

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LeBron James speaks to, for Laker Nation in speech honoring Kobe Bryant

LeBron James spoke "straight from the heart" before the Lakers' first game since Kobe Bryant's death.

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How did 49ers' Deebo Samuel get his nickname?

It all starts with the 1995 movie "Friday."

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Five things to know about Patrick Mahomes' MLB-pitcher dad

Patrick Mahomes' father, Pat, pitched more than two decades in professional baseball, with half of those years in MLB.

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Why Joe Montana left the 49ers for the Chiefs

Joe Montana won four Super Bowls with the 49ers and helped turn the Chiefs into Super Bowl contenders at the end of his career. How Montana got from San Francisco to Kansas City is an intriguing sidelight to Super Bowl 54, which features the two franchises.

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Is Tom Brady walking away from football in cryptic tweet? The internet grasps for the answer

The Patriots quarterback decided to have a little fun with the masses during Super Bowl week.

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Vanessa Bryant makes first public comment since deaths of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna

Vanessa Bryant wrote on Instagram that she and her other daughters are "completely devastated by the sudden loss" of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

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Lizzo, Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men offer musical tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammy Awards

The music world turned its showcase event into a mini-memorial to the Lakers legend.

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Super Bowl odds, spread, line: Chiefs open as favorite to win Super Bowl 54 over 49ers

Kansas City was made the narrow choice to defeat San Francisco after the conference championship game results were determined. Here are the opening odds for Super Bowl 54, including the point spread and moneylines.

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Mookie Betts trade rumors: Padres looking to go big with Red Sox outfielder

San Diego would make a bold statement by acquiring a $27 million one-time MVP for the 2020 season.

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Will NFL let 49ers wear 1994 throwback uniforms in Super Bowl 54? A few good reasons why it should

The league has not yet responded to a request to bend its uniform policy for the game, but the Niners shouldn't even have to ask.

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Darrelle Revis says Richard Sherman plays scared in 49ers' pass defense

Darrelle Revis is not impressed with Richard Sherman now that Sherman is playing a lot of zone coverage.

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Can Jason Garrett rise to the challenge of improving Giants' offense?

The former Cowboys coach inherits a young core of skill-position players.

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Allegations against Mike Trout, Jose Altuve force MLB into scramble mode to defend stars

Baseball was quick to counter claims against two of its best players.

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Joe Burrow rocks to LSU band's rendition of 'Neck' late in CFP blowout of Clemson

The Heisman-winning quarterback was celebrating on sideline as the party raged in the Superdome.

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Clemson's James Skalski ejected for targeting in College Football Playoff title game

Skalski was disqualified for his third-quarter hit on LSU receiver Justin Jefferson.

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Is Tony Romo moving to ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'? 10 million reasons why the modern Madden could leave CBS

Tony Romo is looking at a huge raise with his second contract as an NFL TV analyst.

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Marlon Humphrey uses 'choke' to describe Ravens after divisional playoff upset loss

The Baltimore cornerback brought what he said was the "hard truth" about his team.

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Andre Drummond trade rumors: Knicks asking about Pistons center

New York already has a lot of big men, but Drummond would be an upgrade.

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Jose Martinez trade grades: Rays pay for offense; Cards cash in some depth

Tampa Bay adds a platoon outfielder who crushes left-handed pitching but gives up its first-round draft pick from 2018.

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Thunder trade rumors: Ranking value of Chris Paul, other top OKC players ahead of deadline

OKC, it appears, isn't letting a strong start to its season alter its plan to turn over the roster.

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Hitter swings bat at catcher, touches off brawl in Venezuelan playoffs

Alex Romero took two hacks at Gabriel Lino after being thrown at intentionally. Twins utilityman Willians Astudillo was also ejected, for delivering a flying leg kick.

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Kevin Love says he 'loves' Cavaliers teammates after on-court outburst

The veteran forward responded on social media to what he termed "non truths" and "accusations" after showing frustration on the court in another Cleveland loss.

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Gonzaga lands Jalen Suggs, a top-10 recruit in 2020 class

Coach Mark Few will be welcoming Suggs, a 6-5 combo guard who is rated No. 10 in the Class of 2020 by 247Sports.com, to the Bulldogs next season.

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Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes injured ankle while dealing with wild boar, report says

The Mets outfielder really stepped in it when he tried to deal with an animal on his South Florida ranch.

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Wizards' Isaiah Thomas ejected for shoving referee in chest

The Washington guard was tossed after putting an arm into the chest of Marat Kogut. The move could lead to a second suspension in less than two weeks.

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MLB's starting pitcher shakeup will lead to interesting 2020 homecomings

Many nice things will be said when these top hurlers visit their former parks for the first time, but some people might want to say things about their former favorites that aren't as pleasant.

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They're back: Texas memes return after Longhorns' rout of Utah in Alamo Bowl

UT ends its 2019 season on a high note. That's ideal for those who like to make fun of the idea that the Longhorns are returning to national-title form.

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Are the Cowboys in the NFL playoffs? Twitter has the answer — and the jokes

Dallas needed help to make the postseason. It didn't get it. Rival fans were merciless in letting Cowboys Nation know about it.

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Jerry Jones won't decide on Cowboys coach Jason Garrett yet, but he opens door to changes

Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones has a decision to make about the team's longtime head coach. Jones indicated he hasn't yet made that call.

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