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Evan Neal draws ire of Giants fans for 'hamburger flipper' comments

On Oct. 5, Neal took some shots at Giants fans, which sparked quite the uprising from Big Blue fans and analysts. 

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Where did Sam Howell go to college?

With Eric Bieniemy calling plays for the Commanders, Howell is giving himself a fighting chance to stick as a starter. It's not the first time that Howell has had a notable coach, though.

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Justin Fields' record in NFL: A list of QBs with more wins since 2021

Fields has started 29 games for the Bears since being selected in 2021, but the results haven't exactly been there just yet for the young passer.

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Travis Kelce admits NFL may be 'overdoing' Taylor Swift coverage

It turns out that there may be too much Swelce happening. At least, according to the Chiefs tight end.

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Geno Smith rips 'dirty play' by Giants

Smith was visibly distraught and upset both after the hit and throughout the remainder of the game.

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Daniel Jones adds to gaudy career total in ugly 'MNF' performance

While Jones' 2022 totals were more indicative of a lack of talent around him than any kind of talent deficiency himself, the Giants quarterback hasn't done much to repay the faith that the team has in him early in the 2023 season. 

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Inside Pete Carroll's obsessive Bubble Yum habit

Whenever cameras catch Carroll marching down the sideline, his jaw follows him, chewing a mile a minute. 

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Rodney Harrison rips Zach Wilson in awkward, salty exchange with Chris Jones

Following the Chiefs' 23-20 win over a surprisingly pesky Jets team led by an even more surprisingly effective Zach Wilson, Harrison had some choice things to say about the New York passer.

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Why was Eli Manning benched for Geno Smith?

In a lost season for the Giants under head coach Ben McAdoo, Manning was unceremoniously benched after a 2-9 start, ending his consecutive-games streak.

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Why Mac Jones was benched, replaced with Bailey Zappe

It was a performance to forget for the Patriots on Sunday afternoon, and as is the case whenever a team sputters and stalls, it all falls on the quarterback. 

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Ja'Marr Chase vents frustration with Bengals offense: 'I'm always f—ing open'

The slow offensive start for the Bengals has maybe pushed Cincinnati a bit closer to midnight on the football doomsday clock, and the frustration may be starting to show a bit.

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Latest updates as Damar Hamlin plays in first NFL game since cardiac arrest

Hamlin was inactive for the first three games of the 2023 season, but made his return to the Bills' gameday roster for a massive matchup vs. the AFC East-leading 'Phins.

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Bucs WR Mike Evans suffers hamstring injury vs. Saints

The severity of the hamstring injury is unclear, but it is the latest in a string of injuries to Evans' lower half.

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Why the Jets can't, won't and shouldn't trade for Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins

While there's no clear-cut answer to New York's colossal hole at quarterback, one thing is certain: A trade for Kirk Cousins isn't an offramp for the team.

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Updated 2024 NFL Draft order: Bears, Broncos lead race for Caleb Williams

The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the more memorable in recent years. A number of quarterbacks could go in the first round, including the jewel of the draft, USC's Caleb Williams.

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Bryce Harper gets into it with Angel Hernandez, chucks helmet into stands

While it was a garden variety ejection featuring Angel Hernandez, what happened next wasn't.

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Cubs broadcast booth has salty reaction to Braves honoring Ronald Acuna Jr.

Acuna's accomplishments have earned him plenty of adulation across the sport, especially from his franchise and home crowd. That fact can rub some the wrong way, apparently.

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Why the Packers gave Jordan Love an extension after declining his fifth-year option

With Love's effectiveness as an NFL-level passer something of a question, the Packers decided to get creative with a new deal for the fourth-year passer — and it was something of a team-friendly decision.

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Why the Jets locker room is 'ready to implode' over Zach Wilson, Robert Saleh

Wilson has played like the Wilson of 2021 and 2022, which isn't inspiring anyone — and especially not his own team.

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Mac Jones' timeline of dirty plays: Patriots QB earning reputation for trend of questionable incidents

Once is a coincidence, twice is happenstance, three times is a trend. Then what's four times?

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Why Matthew Stafford had a difficult time connecting with Rams teammates ahead of 2023 season

Supposedly, Stafford knows that he may not be hip to the new lingo, styles and trends that the younger players on the team are into. That is, at least according to Stafford's wife, Kelly.

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Why did the Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo?

If nothing else, Garoppolo gets plenty of credit for being an above-average game manager, the level that most NFL quarterbacks strive to hit as their floor. That's the role he's going to play once again under Josh McDaniels.

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How long is Saquon Barkley out?

It didn't take long into the 2023 NFL season for Barkley to get another unfortunate taste of injury misfortune, when he suffered an ankle sprain in Week 2 vs. the Cardinals.

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Trent Williams punch: Why 49ers lineman wasn't ejected for strike

San Francisco offensive lineman Trent Williams and Giants D-lineman A'Shawn Robinson had a little bit of a dust-up with the half nearing its end.

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Why did 49ers trade Trey Lance? Four reasons why San Francisco moved on, shipped passer to Dallas

The 49ers-Trey Lance partnership was confusing, fruitless and, generally, a disaster. Here's why Kyle Shanahan and Co. pulled the plug on the ill-fated Trey Lance era in San Francisco via trade.

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How Kareem Hunt fits back into the Browns' RB room

The Browns may not turn to Hunt to take the brunt of the carries in the backfield — that is according to Stefanski, at least.

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How long is Nick Chubb out? Injury timeline, updates, return date

This is the second time that Chubb has suffered a season-ending knee injury. Now, the 27-year-old running back faces a similar injury and another lengthy recovery.

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Nick Chubb suffers season-ending injury: 'It's as bad as you can imagine'

The Steelers and Browns were locked in a typical, hard-hitting AFC North matchup, when one hit ended Nick Chubb's game and potentially his season.

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Breaking down Browns' RB depth chart without Nick Chubb

Unfortunately for the Browns, they'll have to work around a brutal Nick Chubb injury as they continue their quest for an AFC North crown.

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CJ Gardner-Johnson injury update: Lions DB may be out for 2023

CJGJ may have made his debut in Week 1 and his 2023 exit with the Lions in Week 2.

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Why ESPN picked 'In The Air Tonight' as its new 'Monday Night Football' anthem

Whether it was a new broadcast booth (hi, Tony Kornheiser) or new alternate broadcasts or remixes to the iconic "MNF" theme, there's been no shortage of facelifts to the long-running football presentation.

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Colts, Giants headline best trade fits for Rams' Cam Akers

Akers and the Rams seemingly haven't been on the best terms dating back to 2022, when McVay's questionable usage of the running back hit the forefront.

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Deshaun Watson stats with Browns: Numbers don't paint pretty picture for start of Cleveland tenure

There's still plenty of time for Watson to turn it around and play up to his pre-Cleveland caliber. But he just hasn't shown that ability yet.

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Why Alvina Kamara was suspended to start 2023 NFL season

Saints stalwart running back Alvin Kamara won't be on the field when New Orleans faces off against division rival Carolina on Monday night, and it's for good reason. 

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Broncos-Commanders matchup ends with Hail Mary, controversial no call

The closing minutes of the Week 2 Broncos-Commanders was the sort of zaniness you can come to expect on NFL Sundays, and while it ended in regulation with a Commanders win, it almost wasn't.

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Jared Goff passes without an interception: Lions QB's streak ends

Unfortunately for the Lions, history will elude Goff for at least 404 more pass attempts.

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Cowboys helmet stickers, explained: Why Dallas is honoring legendary scout Gil Brandt in 2023

Without Gil Brandt, there probably is no "America's Team." That's a sticking point for the Cowboys.

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Bryce Young joins growing list of Alabama QBs in NFL

Alabama head coach Nick Saban has long been known to develop first-round, NFL-ready talent, but it wasn't until recent years that those who have been taken in the first round included passers. 

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NFL fumble rule: Why Justin Jefferson's turnover was ruled touchback

Some feel that the penalty is too harsh for the fumbling team, while others say, simply, to take care of the football. 

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The rise and fall of Kirk Cousins' epic Wild West mustache

Putting old-time lawmen like Wyatt Earp to shame, the Vikings quarterback sported his best homage to the Wild West prior to the start of the season when he grew out an epic horseshoe mustache.

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Best Jets QB options ranked from Carson Wentz to … Tom Brady?

The Aaron Rodgers era in New York came to an abrupt halt on Monday night, with the superstar quarterback suffering an Achilles injury just four snaps into his Jets debut. 

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The two words that an injured Aaron Rodgers told Garrett Wilson

Millions of hearts broke on Monday night, when Aaron Rodgers' season ended just four snaps into his first game with the Jets. While Jets fans have it bad, maybe some players have it worse.

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Aaron Rodgers didn't like the playcall that led to his injury, report says

As it goes with the Jets, there's almost always a modicum of controversy surrounding events.

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Aaron Rodgers injury update: Jets QB suffers torn Achilles

The Jets made their season debut on "Monday Night Football" vs. the Bills in Week 1, but it didn't take long for the Aaron Rodgers era to come to a pause.

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Aaron Rodgers contract details: Why Jets QB took a pay cut

It took some months to get it done, but Rodgers did put pen to paper on a new deal — and he gave up a fair amount of green in the process.

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How did Zach Wilson play vs. the Bills?

Jets quarterback once again found himself under center for the Jets, maybe a lot sooner than he expected.

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Peyton Manning has Jets fan-esque reaction to Aaron Rodgers injury

Aaron Rodgers suffered an ankle injury during the Jets' Week 1 matchup vs. the Bills, leading once again to Zach Wilson taking snaps under center. 

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What did Aaron Rodgers say about 9/11?

The new Jets passer has become a firebrand for those with differing, somewhat out-there opinions.

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Revisiting the timeline, details of Aaron Rodgers' move to Jets

The divorce between Rodgers and the Packers was somewhat acrimonious, but this past April, it was finalized when Rodgers was shipped to the New York Jets for a package of picks.

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DK Metcalf explains block that led to 'cheap shot' debate

Metcalf managed to become the center of attention on an otherwise forgettable day for the Seahawks.

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NFL Week 1 rookie QB grades: Anthony Richardson showcases potential

All three passers who took the field for their new teams actually performed relatively well in their first full games of action — even if none walked away with a win.

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Tyreek Hill stats today: Dolphins WR explodes for eye-popping numbers vs. Chargers,

Hill exploded for one of the best games of his career in Week 1, and it's become something of the norm for him in a Dolphins uniform.

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Why the Cowboys moved on from Ezekiel Elliott

There are more reasons than just money that caused Dallas to move on from their 2016 first-round pick.

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Full list of NFL players wearing jersey number 0 in 2023

The introduction of the number 0 into the fold means that there will be up to 32 players across the league who will embrace the absence of value on gamedays. 

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Why Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and others have special logos on their jerseys

The NFL is no stranger to patches: From the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award patch to captaincy patches, there's always a healthy serving of embroideries on the fronts of NFL jerseys.

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How Dak Prescott, Trey Lance fit in Dallas' QB room in 2023 and beyond

With Prescott the definitive QB1, there's not a lot of wiggle room for Lance to make his way up the ranks — that is, unless something goes very sideways. 

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Cooper Kupp injury update: Rams wideout to open season on IR

A hamstring injury has caused Kupp to miss over a month of practice time leading up to the Rams' season opener, and the latest update doesn't paint a particularly rosy picture for his return to the field sooner rather than later.

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Andy Reid explains confusing, crucial fourth-and-long decision

The fourth-down decision bot says that the Chiefs would have added 6.7 percent win probability had they punted in that spot rather than go for it. 

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How Joe Burrow's contract compares to Patrick Mahomes, other highest-paid QBs

Burrow followed the deals of Chargers passer Justin Herbert, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Eagles franchise passer Jalen Hurts to secure mega-deals this offseason.

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The best of Dan Campbell's quotes as Lions coach

Dan Campbell's Lions are going to be fun to watch for years to come. Not as much fun, though, as a Campbell press conference.

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Explaining Chris Jones' Chiefs contract holdout and 'Week 8' comment

The Chiefs clearly see the defensive lineman's value, and Jones clearly knows it.

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Aaron Rodgers details UFO sighting on 'Hard Knocks'

During Tuesday's season finale of "Hard Knocks," Rodgers detailed less of a conspiracy and more of a close encounter of the third kind.

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Aaron Rodgers details UFO sighting on 'Hard Knocks'

During Tuesday's season finale of "Hard Knocks," Rodgers detailed less of a conspiracy and more of a close encounter of the third kind.

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QBs with most to prove 2023: Russell Wilson, Mac Jones lead list

There are only 32 starting jobs in the NFL, so each and every passer is under immense amounts of pressure at any given moment. Some passers, though, have more to prove than others.

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Agent says Shohei Ohtani faces 'inevitable procedure' on elbow

With Ohtani suffering a torn UCL, some doubts are cast over whether or not the Angels (or whomever Ohtani will be playing for next year) will get both Ohtani the pitcher and Ohtani the hitter.

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Patriots, Giants and 6 other teams with absolutely no chance to win Super Bowl 58

Along with the Super Bowl hopefuls, some teams are better suited for the "Dark Horse" or "Contender" roles than others. Then, there are the pretenders and the ones who only dream about pretending. That's who this list is devoted to. 

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Complete practice squad rosters for all 32 NFL teams in 2023

After NFL squads trim their rosters to 53 players, the next step is for those teams to form their practice squads for the upcoming season.

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Will Joe Burrow play in Week 1?

If you're an NFL conspiracy theorist, then there may be more to the situation with Burrow and the Bengals than meets the eye.

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Tyreek Hill takes Jihad Ward's side in 'Hard Knocks' beef with Aaron Rodgers

HBO's "Hard Knocks" has been pretty light on drama and juicy info from the side of the Jets, but Episode 4 provided a bit of hashtag-content for the internet to consume.

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NFL cuts tracker 2023: Complete list of players cut from all 32 teams

Young, talented players and veterans alike will either find themselves on their teams' respective practice squads or looking for a new home over the coming weeks with the NFL racing towards Week 1.

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What happened to Ronald Acuna during 'scary' incident at Coors Field

While there wasn't any harm done, Acuna almost seemed inviting of the fans-rushing-the-field situation before it turned slightly scary.

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PGA Tour Championship leaderboard: Live golf scores, results from Round 4

Expect fireworks in the finale, as players chase a win, some history and a lot of cash.

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Can Shohei Ohtani still hit with a torn UCL?

The Angels' two-way superstar is a near lock to win his second MVP, as he loaded Los Angeles in his backpack and carried them all throughout the season. And then, Wednesday happened.

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ESPN's Ryan Clark delivers lengthy apology to Tua Tagovailoa

Clark decided to walk back his comments a bit. In a video posted to his Twitter account on Thursday, Clark explained that maybe he overstepped just a bit,

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Yankees' longest losing streaks: Where 2023 team's futility stacks up

At 60-64 entering Aug. 22, the Bombers have effectively bombed in 2023 while hopes a playoff spot continue to dwindle.

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What the world looked like in 2015, the last time Baltimore lost a preseason game

While preseason games aren't indicative of future success, the streak seemed to mean something to Ravens coach John Harbaugh. A lot of something.

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Which Home Run Derby contestants have the upper hand through hitting in Seattle?

Part of the uncertainty of the Home Run Derby is that every year is unique, and every year is unique thanks to the ballpark.

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Latest MLB All-Star Game roster updates with Trout, Judge & more sidelined

As it goes, when a door closes, a window opens, and some players are heading to an All-Star game for the first time to replace some All-Star stalwarts.

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How Mike Trout's injury could affect Angels' plans for Shohei Ohtani trade

The Angels haven't capitalized on another history-making season from Ohtani, and with Trout's status unknown, their chances at chasing down a wild-card spot may be dwindling.

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Damian Lillard says he hasn't misled fans amid trade request

Lillard has maintained loyalty to Portland throughout his career, going as far to decry superteams and saying he'd do what he can to win a championship with the Trail Blazers.

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What is a perfect game?

Major League Baseball is home to all sorts of rare and Herculean feats, but arguably none more legendary than a perfect game.

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What is the NFL gambling policy in 2023?

While the league has partnered with sportsbooks and betting sites to make the owners a lot of money, that doesn't give the league's players a free pass to throw money down.

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NFL gambling suspensions: What to know as league hands out more bans

The Colts cut a pair of players who are among those set to miss at least the entire 2023 season after the league said they bet on NFL games in 2022.

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Where is The Match being played in 2023?

When Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson tee off on Thursday, at least one player will have some familiarity with Wynn Golf Club.

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The Match format 2023: Explaining scoring & other golf rules

As they've demonstrated on the court and the gridiron, they're great teammates — they'll have to continue to prove that on Thursday.

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Ruth vs. Ohtani: Key stats in debate over MLB's greatest two-way player

Shohei Ohtani's dominance has sparked arguments over who the greatest player ever is. Here's how he matches up against the Bambino.

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Will the Mets fire Buck Showalter? Steve Cohen offers clarity

As is the case with underachieving teams, a lot of the blame falls on the bench boss.

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Why PGA Tour, LIV Golf joined forces to 'unify the game'

After a few years of verbal sparring, court filings and bad blood, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have agreed to merge, ending golf's civil war in a stunning turn of events. 

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Freddie Freeman joins MLB 2,000-hit club: Can Dodgers star get to 3,000?

There have been over 20,000 players to grace an MLB diamond, but only 291 have joined the 2,000 hit club.

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Jac Caglianone, Florida make history with offensive outburst in CWS finals Game 2

The 24 runs scored by the Gators set a record for most by one team in a Men's College World Series game. Their offensive attack was relentless, too.

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The Mets had the most 'Mets' half-inning in a disastrous loss to the Phillies

The eighth inning vs. the Phillies on Sunday was a microcosm of the Mets' 2023 woes.

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Tyreek Hill investigation: What to know about 2023 assault allegations

Police investigated the Dolphins wide receiver for assault and battery during an alleged incident at a Miami Beach marina over Father's Day weekend. Here's the latest on the situation.

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Aaron Rodgers and psychedelics: A timeline of QB's ayahuasca use

Rodgers has been known to seek alternative treatments in recent years, but his openness about how ayahuasca benefited him have led him to becoming one of the field's most vocal advocates of psychedelics.

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MLB and college rules paint picture of ambiguity surrounding balk rules

Baseball has a fair amount of rules that are open to subjectivity, but none more famous than a balk.

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A Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins package deal? Cowboys lead short list of teams that could fit both

While both players are sure to have something left in the tank to offer any of the other 31 NFL franchises who may want them, maybe chasing a ring is more important.

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What is the Immaculate Grid?

There's a new, intriguing and challenging guessing game for baseball fans to test their knowledge in, and waste plenty of company time trying out.

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Stefon Diggs 'frustrated' with his role in Bills offense

The Bills-Stefon Diggs situation that escalated and then fizzled at the start of their minicamp period may still be bubbling under the surface.

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Why U.S. Open golfers weren't happy with Los Angeles Country Club

Matt Fitzpatrick, Brooks Koepka and Viktor Hovland were just three golfers who had vocal criticisms of LACC this weekend.

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U.S. Open playoff format, explained: Extra holes rules & how it works

Four days, four rounds and 72 holes of the U.S. Open may not be enough to declare a winner this year.

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Tracking scores for Brooks Koepka, other LIV Golfers at 2023 U.S. Open

While LIV Golf players have been free to play in majors ever since they first made their defections from the PGA Tour, this will be the first major that the two groups of players will play under the same banner.

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U.S. Open lowest score: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele make golf history

A pair of golfers shooting for their first major championship title got off to record-setting starts at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Rory McIlroy-Brooks Koepka 'beef,' explained

While much ado has been made about a bitter McIlroy's resentment towards LIV Golf players, that doesn't mean that he's going to take a 9-iron to Koepka's knee in the name of the PGA Tour come Thursday.

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How much prize money does the U.S. Open winner make?

This year, Fitzpatrick and the rest of the the 156-player field teeing off at the Los Angeles Club get a shot at a bigger pool of money than 2022.

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Dave Martinez brings printout to press conference to emphasize 'brutal' call

Whatever the sport, whatever the situation, coaches and managers seem to have beefs with officiating. Sometimes the issues escalate to the point of needing a little bit of visual aid to assist. 

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What happened to LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman amid merger?

While Norman has been the driving force, the mouthpiece and the public face of LIV Golf, his standing seems to be in limbo moving forward.

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Dustin Johnson's LIV Golf contract, explained

Johnson was one of LIV Golf's most high profile signings in 2022, plucking the two-time major winner from the PGA Tour on a big-money payday.

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Why isn't Tiger Woods playing in the U.S. Open?

Woods is a three-time winner of the U.S. Open, and this year, is set to be played in his backyard at the Los Angeles Country Club. Woods, though, won't be a part of the 156-player field.

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Highlights of Nikola Jokic's NBA championship celebration

In the aftermath of the Nuggets' Game 5 win over the Heat, Jokić had a noteworthy celebration, from his humble on-court proceedings to his bout with the bottle of champagne.

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Why Saquon Barkley is skipping Giants' minicamp amid franchise tag dispute

No deal was struck and offseason contract negotiations sputtered and stalled, leading to the Giants slapping the franchise tag on the 2018 No. 2 overall selection. That hasn't pleased Barkley.

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Calvin Johnson throws support behind 'extremely talented' Jameson Williams

When Jameson Williams gets back to the field, he'll have plenty of support from current and former Lions alike.

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How much prize money will Canadian Open winner make?

Last year, the Canadian Open held an $8.7 million purse, which was a big jump from the 2019 Canadian Open, with a bag set at $7.6 million.

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Tom Brady decries sports betting in NFL-mandated gambling video

Brady was filmed in the introduction to the league's educational gambling video, during which he decries gambling and betting.

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Timeline of Rory McIlroy's comments on LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy has held the megaphone for the PGA Tour since the start of the golf world schism a few years ago. With the news of the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger, McIlroy's words are coming back to the front nine.

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The Iron Sheik, legendary pro wrestler, dies at 81

Born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri in Iran, the Iron Sheik rose to fame in the '70s and '80s as a villainous heel.

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Rory McIlroy speaks on LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger: 'I still hate LIV'

On Wednesday, McIlroy made it clear that he still has no love for the rival golf tour, saying that he hopes LIV just "goes away."

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LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger winners and losers

While a merger that will reunite all of the best golf players in the world under one umbrella is a good thing for golf, there are still plenty who don't make out as well with the news of the new entity.

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What to know about the Colts gambling investigation

 According to a new report, a player on the Colts active roster is under investigation for placing "hundreds" of wagers.

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Ja Morant suspension updates: Latest news on NBA's investigation

Unfortunately for Morant, the Grizzlies and NBA fans, his off-the-court troubles have somewhat overshadowed his on-the-court brilliance in recent months.

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Josh McDaniels responds to Davante Adams' criticism of Raiders offense

Speaking with media on Thursday, McDaniels said that the All-Pro receiver has "earned" the right to voice his concerns.

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Andy Reid says NFL is heading toward 'flag football' with new kickoff rules

The new rule was seemingly disliked by a number of players and coaches across the NFL, including Chiefs boss Reid.

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Why are the Jets working out Matt Araiza?

While prosecutors opted not to charge Araiza with any criminal charges, he is still set to go to court in a civil trial later this year.

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What to know as NFL votes to change kickoff rules for 2023 season

During the NFL's spring meetings, owners decided to add an addendum to kickoffs, allowing for players to fair catch the ball and place it at the 25-yard line.

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Is Tiger Woods playing in the U.S. Open?

Woods withdrew from the Masters citing a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis in his right foot, and just a few days later underwent ankle fusion surgery that cast doubt on him playing again in 2023.

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What to know about NFL approving emergency QB rule for 2023 season

During the NFL's spring meetings, a bylaw was passed to allow a third quarterback to dress on game days but not count against the team's active roster limit.

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How long is Tiger Woods out? Latest news, injury timeline

When the world's best tee it up at Oak Hill Country Club, Tiger Woods will not be among them.

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Where do Orioles' new uniforms fit among City Connect redesigns?

Baltimore became the next team to don the City Connect uniforms this season, with plenty more to come.

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Michael Block's ad for his home golf course is both hilarious and heartwarming

Long before he penned a Hollywood ending at the PGA Championship this weekend, Block was seemingly more than  a bit familiar with the ways of the television cameras.

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Final scores for Brooks Koepka, other LIV Golfers at PGA Championship

Here's where Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and others from the breakaway tour stood on the leaderboard after four rounds.

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PGA Championship 2023 tee times, pairings, featured groups

The chase for the Wanamaker Trophy is on, with 156 golfers teeing off Friday in the second major on the calendar this year. Here's when.

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Why 16 LIV Golf players are allowed to compete at PGA Championship

The PGA Championship marks the fifth event since the PGA Tour-LIV Golf split in which LIV players will compete with tour players.

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Matt Ryan elaborates on no retirement comment

It's not uncommon for NFL players to keep lines open to the league, and Matt Ryan is among those who is seemingly doing so.

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Ranking the top 30 golfers playing at the PGA Championship

The winner of the Green Jacket hasn't shown any signs of slowing down after his first Masters win.

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Why Will Zalatoris isn't playing in the 2023 PGA Championship

Will Zalatoris, the No. 9-ranked golfer on the planet, won't be teeing it up this weekend at Oak Hill Country Club to continue his quest for his first major win.

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JJ Redick slams 'gun culture,' politicans for discussion surrounding Ja Morant

Redick made it clear that he agrees with some form of discipline surrounding Morant, but also believes that there's something of a witch hunt surrounding the 23-year-old.

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Celtics' Unfinished Business: The meaning behind the gold lettering

Those tuning into a Celtics game have noticed the team's "Unfinished Business" motto emblazoned on the side panels as well as shirts, hats and anything else the team can make a dollar off of.

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Why is Michael Jordan not in the movie 'Air'?

The movie was released to critical acclaim — but it was noticeably absent its critically acclaimed subject.

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Will the 76ers fire Doc Rivers? Latest updates on Philadelphia coach's status

While Rivers does have a ring, 2008 is further and further in the rearview mirror — and it might not be enough to save his job in Philadelphia. Here's the latest on his job security.

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Bryce Harper 'wasn't very happy' with Jake Bird after Rockies reliever taunted Phillies

Bryce Harper stormed the field and was promptly ejected after Rockies reliever Jake Bird appeared to taunt the Phillies' dugout in the top of the seventh inning.

Joe Rivera

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Ja Morant flashes gun on Instagram video; Grizzlies suspend guard

In an Instagram Live video that surfaced on May 13, the Grizzlies guard is briefly seen in a car brandishing a weapon while rapping along to a song playing in the background.

Joe Rivera

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Max Scherzer injury update: Mets pitcher likely to return for Sunday start

The three-time Cy Young winner has pitched to a 5.56 ERA (6.35 FIP) over 22 2/3 innings pitched in five starts.

Joe Rivera

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Which NFL teams will be featured in prime time the most and least in 2023?

Four teams have no prime-time games scheduled in 2023, meaning fans of those squads can get a head start on sleep on Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights.

Joe Rivera

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NFL on Amazon schedule 2023: Full list of 'Thursday Night Football' games

While you can't make predictions about teams in May, it looks, at least on paper, as if the streaming service has gotten better matchups for its second year of "TNF" coverage.

Joe Rivera

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How Aaron Rodgers affected the Jets' 2023 schedule, prime-time games

Jets fans will probably get a heavy serving of Gang Green in prime time in 2023.

Joe Rivera

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Everything you need to know about the Giants' 2023 schedule

If Daniel Jones doesn't continue his ascent, Big Blue may have more big questions than answers in 2023. Navigating one of the league's toughest schedules will provide a lot of clarity to help answer them.

Joe Rivera

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Jets schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games

Entering 2023, the Jets aren't just a cute, upstart, feel-good story — they're legitimate playoff contenders in a loaded AFC.

Joe Rivera

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Everything to know about the Cowboys' 2023 schedule

For all the hoopla surrounding the Cowboys in 2023, they finished 12-5 and second in the NFC East, behind the eventual NFC champion Eagles.

Joe Rivera

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Everything to know about the 49ers' 2023 schedule

With Jimmy Garoppolo out of the picture, this is Brock Purdy's show for better or worse in 2023. Here's how the 49ers schedule plays out.

Joe Rivera

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Foster Moreau signs contract with Saints months after cancer diagnosis

In a turn of the positive for Moreau, the tight end has signed a contract with New Orleans and intends to play in 2023.

Joe Rivera

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Jordan Love gives insight to Aaron Rodgers relationship

While there were times that were tough for Love, the new QB1 in Green Bay has no ill will for Rodgers and vice versa.

Joe Rivera

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What to know about the release date for the 2023 NFL schedule

The next big tentpole in the NFL's offseason after the draft is the schedule release. It typically takes place in mid-May. Here's what to know about the announcement.

Joe Rivera

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Jets eyed Lamar Jackson, Matthew Stafford before Aaron Rodgers deal

Before they settled on Aaron Rodgers, the Jets made a tiered list of passers who they felt would be able to help win them a Super Bowl.

Joe Rivera

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How long is Chris Paul out?

Paul, who recently turned 38, has something of an extensive injury history, especially in the playoffs

Joe Rivera

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Aaron Rodgers back to his 'old' self with Jets, say ex-Packers teammates

Rodgers said it's like a "dream" to play for the Jets, and two of his former-Packer teammates who are now with the Jets have noticed a difference, too.

Joe Rivera

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Texans owner shoots down C.J. Stroud draft rumor: 'We don't make the picks'

Some conspiracy theorists believe that owner Cal McNair and his wife Hannah McNair made the decision to draft Stroud, but according to McNair, the duo had nothing to do with it.

Joe Rivera

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Did Gary Payton II throw up in his mouth?

Payton seemed to blow chunks and kept the vomit in his mouth during the game.

Joe Rivera

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Jim Irsay warns NFL teams against tampering with under-contract Andrew Luck

Irsay took to Twitter on Sunday night to remind teams that anyone who tries to pry Luck from Indianapolis would be in violation of the league's tampering policy.

Joe Rivera

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A complete timeline of Aaron Judge's injuries and IL stints

Judge's hip issue is the latest in a string of injuries that the reigning AL MVP has dealt with throughout his career.

Joe Rivera

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Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2023 race results: Max Verstappen takes win

This year's race was fairly incident free: Outside of a start-of-race dustup, there were no safety cars and no real points of adversity for the reigning driver's champion.

Joe Rivera

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Joe Mazzulla explains why he didn't call timeout on Celtics' final possession

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla decided against calling a timeout after James Harden splashed a 3-pointer that gave the 76ers a one-point lead with 18.2 seconds left on the clock.

Joe Rivera

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Cost, location & more to know about 2023 Miami Grand Prix race venue

The track remains the same — with some big-time changes that actually could potentially discourage drivers from making big-time moves on race day.

Joe Rivera

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Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2023 Miami Grand Prix

The Sporting News is tracking the latest news and updates from qualifying for the 2023 Miami Grand Prix.

Joe Rivera

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How much prize money will Wells Fargo Championship winner make?

This weekend's event at Quail Hollow is one of the PGA Tour's designated events in 2023, which means that the Tour's best players will be vying for some of the Tour's biggest money.

Joe Rivera

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Reviewing Aaron Rodgers' reported wish list with the Jets

Rodgers will be suiting up for the Green and White come the start of the 2023 NFL season, and when it gets underway, he'll have gotten some buddies some green and white, too.

Joe Rivera

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Josh Hart explains thanking referee Scott Foster after Knicks' Game 2 win

Whether it's starting or off the bench, the guard has provided a spark for New York — though he did spark a different kind of energy after the Knicks' Game 2 win over Miami.

Joe Rivera

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Why Chase Young, other 2020 NFL Draft picks had fifth-year option declined

The fifth-year option is something of a calculated risk for NFL teams.

Joe Rivera

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How Bryce Harper made quick recovery from Tommy John surgery

Harper's return is something of a miracle of modern medicine.

Joe Rivera

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Which 2020 NFL Draft picks have had 5th-year options picked up, declined?

Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert had their options picked up well before the deadline, but all eyes will be set on another quarterback this cycle.

Joe Rivera

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What to know as Deontay Wilder is detained, released in Los Angeles

The 37-year-old boxer was arrested and later released in Los Angeles according to TMZ, following a routine traffic stop.

Joe Rivera

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Grading NFL quarterback moves ahead of 2023 season

There has been plenty of QB turnover around the league since the Super Bowl.

Joe Rivera

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How much money has Tony Finau earned in his career through Mexico Open win?

Four of Finau's six PGA Tour wins have come since July 2022, and his current play is highly promising for him with the PGA Championship coming up in a few weeks' time.

Joe Rivera

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Everything to know about the 49ers' 2023 NFL Draft picks

The 49ers are in both an advantageous and disadvantageous position in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Joe Rivera

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What to know about the Giants 2023 NFL Draft picks

Giants GM Joe Schoen has his work cut out for him, as he turns a roster loaded with depth signings and veteran minimum contracts into a team of blue chip prospects.

Joe Rivera

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Everything to know about the Chiefs' 2023 NFL Draft picks

Patrick Mahomes had another season for the ages in 2022, capping off an MVP-winning season with his second Super Bowl in four years. So, how much help does he really need?

Joe Rivera

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Everything to know about the Dolphins' 2023 NFL Draft picks

Miami enters the 2023 NFL Draft with the fewest picks in the league, with just four selections across all seven rounds of the draft. Given how star-studded their roster is, they may not need many picks.

Joe Rivera

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Full list of New York Jets draft selections

With a question marks along the offensive line and safety, GM Joe Douglas still has work to do to wash away the stench of the season-ending, seven-game slide New York finished on in 2022.

Joe Rivera

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Full list of NFL Draft selections for the Philadelphia Eagles

While Philadelphia was able to retain some key pieces this offseason, they also have some work to do on the defensive side of the ball.

Joe Rivera

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Grading the mock drafts: How did the NFL Draft experts fare?

If there's one thing the NFL Draft tells us every year, it's that no one knows anything. A look at this year's mock drafts confirms it.

Joe Rivera

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Where will Max Duggan be drafted?

Duggan might not get a phone call this draft cycle, and if he does, it'll be on Saturday at some point.

Joe Rivera

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How the 49ers loaded up on compensation picks thanks to NFL's Rooney Rule

San Francisco has done well to develop NFL head coaches and front-office talent, and that's paid out by way of draft selections.

Joe Rivera

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How first-rounder Zay Flowers fits with Lamar Jackson, Odell Beckham Jr. in Baltimore

Baltimore's selection of Flowers might not end the rebuilding of the team's wide receiver room, though.

Joe Rivera

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The latest 2023 NFL Draft leaks, news and trade buzz ahead of Round 1

The only thing for sure is that nothing is for sure about the 2023 NFL Draft. Here's the latest buzz, rumors and more ahead of Thursday night's Round 1.

Joe Rivera

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Compare the final mocks from NFL Draft experts

Bryce Young is the odds-on favorite to be selection No. 1 overall, but there are plenty of questions at No. 2 and beyond.

Joe Rivera

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How old is Hendon Hooker?

Hooker is one of the older draft-eligible prospects in this year's draft, and he could be one of the oldest quarterbacks ever taken in the first round if his name is called on April 27.

Joe Rivera

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Brett Favre weighs in on Aaron Rodgers trade to Jets

Brett Favre once famously made his way from Green Bay to Green and White, and Aaron Rodgers is following in his footsteps.

Joe Rivera

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49ers have 'explored' trade for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

San Francisco has one of the NFL's more intriguing quarterback situations. That has led to searching the trade market for another passer, and a high-caliber one at that.

Joe Rivera

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Why Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker is drawing Jalen Hurts comparisons

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and while four QBs are stone-cold locks to be selected in the first round, Hooker's case to be the fifth is solidifying leading into Round 1.

Joe Rivera

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Which team has the most 2023 NFL Draft picks?

As it goes, more darts at the board is only a benefit for the NFL Draft, which has developed a reputation for being nothing more than a crapshoot.

Joe Rivera

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Why Alabama's Will Anderson is considered to be an elite prospect

Anderson is one of the best defensive players in the draft, and one of the best all-around players in the country eligible this year.

Joe Rivera

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How long is Hendon Hooker out?

Hooker's Heisman campaign season was cut a few games short, when he suffered a torn ACL during the Vols matchup against South Carolina on Nov. 5. Hooker, though, might be slated for a return to the field a bit sooner than some maybe expect.

Joe Rivera

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Patriots could target Will Levis with Bill Belichick 'unsure' of Mac Jones

The Patriots recently brought Kentucky quarterback Will Levis in for a visit, certainly fueling some of the rumors that New England might be looking to move on from Jones.

Joe Rivera

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Updated order of Round 1 picks after Aaron Rodgers traded from Packers to Jets

As part of the trade package, Gang Green and Green Bay swapped 2023 first-rounders. It's the latest deal in a trade-heavy first round this year.

Joe Rivera

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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks avoids suspension following ejection, Flagrant 2

The NBA opted not to suspend Brooks, according to reports.

Joe Rivera

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A timeline of drama that led to Brett Favre-Packers divorce, trade to Jets

Aaron Rodgers and Gang Green seem to be walking down a familiar path when it comes to Packers quarterbacks.

Joe Rivera

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Why Panthers, Colts and Texans all make sense for Bryce Young

Those three make very good fits for Young, but none of them are perfect fits.

Joe Rivera

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NFL Draft rumors: C.J. Stroud may slide

There may be a reason for the Ohio State QB's sudden stock drop.

Joe Rivera

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The best and worst fits for Will Levis ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft

Will Levis is one of the 2023 NFL Draft's most polarizing prospects. Some analysts believe he could go somewhere in the top five, while others feel he's a mid-to-late first-round prospect.

Joe Rivera

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Anthony Richardson best, worst NFL Draft fits: Colts, Texans at opposite ends

There is a feeling that with his limited starting experience in college, Richardson will need time to develop behind an established starter.

Joe Rivera

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Aaron Rodgers trade rumors: Packers, Jets re-engage in trade talks

After weeks of inactivity on the trade front, the Packers and Jets have begun speaking again according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Joe Rivera

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NFL mock draft 2023: What happens if Texans pass on C.J. Stroud for Will Anderson?

The Texans could make a surprising choice atop the 2023 NFL Draft. What will happen if they pass on C.J. Stroud? The Sporting News' Jacob Camenker and Joe Rivera explore that possibility in a two-man mock draft.

Jacob Camenker

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Tiger Woods undergoes ankle surgery, no timetable for return

On April 19, it was revealed that the golfer underwent a procedure known as a "subtalar fusion," essentially ankle fusion surgery, to continue to correct issues in his ailing lower half.

Joe Rivera

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