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Kyle Lowry: 'Idol of Canada?'

Lowry seemed genuinely surprised when a teen reporter called him an "icon all over Canada."

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NASCAR will race at Michigan Monday

The drivers were actually on the track ready to start the race around 3 p.m., when rain forced officials to call off the start.

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Rockets, Mike D'Antoni near deal

Houston coach has one season remaining on his existing deal and says he wants to coach three more seasons.

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CC Sabathia returns to Cleveland

Sabathia played his first eight seasons in Cleveland, earning 106 of his 249 career MLB wins there, along with a Cy Young Award (2007).

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Brian France pleads guilty to DUI

France took a leave of absence from his NASCAR duties after the arrest and has since been replaced by his uncle, Jim France.

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Alex Bowman has Tim Richmond scheme

The special Folgers throwback paint scheme will be used in the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend.

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Jason Pierre-Paul out until October

The Bucs defensive star suffered a cervical fracture in a car accident May 2.

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Fitzgerald praises QB Kyler Murray

Murray faces huge expectations as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, but Fitzgerald likes what he sees so far.

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Mike Krzyzewski's grandson walks on

Michael Savarino immediately becomes the highest profile walk-on in college basketball, months before the season begins.

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DeMarcus Lawrence on Wentz contract

Apparently referring to Carson Wentz's extension, Lawrence tweeted, "The richer they get, the better it feels when we humble they a**."

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Yankees remain unbeaten against Sox

Even with stars such as Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Severino sidelined, the Yankees have the third-best record in baseball.

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Mike Yastrzemski hits first homer

The Giants outfielder had an RBI triple in the first inning before hitting his first MLB home run one frame later.

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Nick Foles' wife urged him to play

Foles said, “I know there are a lot of people that go through this. It’s difficult. It’s really difficult."

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Nurse says Raptors have work to do

The Raptors won Game 1 despite off-nights by Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry, thanks to the spectacular play of forward Pascal Siakam.

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Yadier Molina goes on injured list

It's a particularly bad time for the Cards to lose Molina, as they open a three-game home series against the first-place Cubs on Friday.

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Rays beat Twins to win sixth in row

Unfortunately, only 8,076 fans turned out to see the Rays win, which was at least better than the record-low crowd of 5,786 on Tuesday.

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Ryan Moore leads Memorial Day 1

Moore, who has five career PGA Tour wins, started on a tear by making birdie on five of his first seven holes.

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Mike D’Antoni ends contract talks

D’Antoni has taken Houston to a new level the past three years, but the team has fallen to the Warriors in the playoffs in two straight.

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Blues send all employees to Boston

It's a great gesture on the part of the Blues, who have seen many lean years since their last trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 1970.

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Joe Musgrove would 'love to see' Pirates sign free agent Dallas Keuchel

The Pirates are extremely unlikely to consider signing Keuchel, but Musgrove hopes management hears his plea for starting rotation help.

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Another horse dies at Santa Anita

Twenty-six horses have died as the result of either racing or training at the facility since Dec. 26.

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Sportsbooks watching longshot Blues

Some sportsbooks took bets earlier this season on the Blues when they were 300-1 longshots to win the Stanley Cup.

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James Paxton knee still hurts

The 30-year-old veteran hasn't pitched since May 3 because of inflammation around his MCL.

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Arenas rooted against own teammates

Arenas said it "irritates the s—" out of him when he watches a game and sees bench players cheering for their teammates.

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Michelle Wie out of U.S. Open

Wie has been battling a wrist injury this year.

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LeBron likes photo of Kyrie Irving

Irving is one of several marquee free agents reportedly looking at the Lakers this offseason.

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NFL players die at higher rate

The study looked at players who played long before CTE and other head trauma became an issue and before the NFL began testing for steroids.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo confident

After winning the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals, the Bucks have dropped three straight to the Raptors.

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Donovan McNabb talks Troy Aikman

Whatever one thinks of McNabb's Canton case, his willingness to compare his career stats to Aikman's raised some eyebrows on Twitter.

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2 Clemson players' appeal denied

Tight end Braden Galloway and offensive lineman Zach Giella were ruled ineligible for the 2019 season.

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Texas A&M hires Ross Bjork as AD

The 46-year-old Bjork will be officially introduced by the university June 3 and begin his new duties July 8.

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Brad Marchand avoids injury

After Marchand bumped into teammate Connor Clifton, he could be seen flexing his left hand, but he returned without missing a shift.

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Corey Kluber has cast removed

Kluber is still sidelined indefinitely with the fractured ulna suffered when he was struck by a line drive May 1.

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Chris Long reveals marijuana use

How did Long beat the NFL's drug test? Simple. He noted the league only tests for the drug once a year, on a predetermined date.

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Giancarlo Stanton shut down a week

It's just the latest injury setback for the 29-year-old outfielder, who hasn't played since March 31.

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NFL Scouting Combine now prime time

The NFL had inquired about moving this year's combine sessions to night, but officials were unable to work the schedule out.

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Vikings offer Kyle Rudolph contract

The contract would reportedly make Rudolph among the highest paid tight ends in the NFL.

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Bernie Sanders talks baseball deals

Sanders' comments comparing baseball player salaries to teacher pay drew a wide range of responses, some serious, others definitely not.

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Keston Hiura hits first home run

Hiura, the Brewers' top prospect and the No. 15 overall MLB prospect, lined a shot down the left-field line for his first home run.

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Shawn Kelley has throat surgery

Kelley said he first noticed the lumps earlier this season, and they became enlarged and interfered with his sleep.

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NASCAR releases Larson crash info

A NASCAR official said damage to the front of Larson's car led it to become airborne at a much lower speed than would normally be expected.

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Damian Lillard playing with injury

The Trail Blazers' star reportedly suffered the injury in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

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Joe Maddon protests Cubs' loss

Maddon argued that Nationals closer Sean Doolittle's delivery includes a toe tap, a move that has been ruled illegal in the past.

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Mickey Callaway on the hot seat

The Mets fell to four games under .500 Saturday night after losing their second straight to the Marlins.

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Daniel Jones making rapid progress

Tight end Evan Engram is impressed by Jones, saying, "They've been trying to throw some stuff at him and he's handled it really well."

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Broncos host STEM school graduation

Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb and kicker Brandon McManus got a chance to meet some of the students and posed for photos.

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Kyle Rudolph won't take pay cut

Despite an uncertain future with the Vikings, Rudolph said, "I don’t want to go anywhere."

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Ian Kinsler denies cursing at fans

After homering in the sixth inning, Kinsler crossed home plate and twice appeared to thrust his arms at the crowd and curse.

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Michael Conforto has concussion

Conforto suffered the injury after colliding with second baseman Robinson Cano as the two players chased a pop fly.

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MLB wrap: Phillies top Brewers

Harper's current woes beg the question: If the Phillies are playing this well with him looking this bad … what happens when he gets hot?

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Brett Brown returns as 76ers coach

The news puts to rest a report over the weekend that Brown might be let go if the 76ers didn't advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

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Carlos Rodon to have Tommy John

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said it's "reasonable" to expect Rodon to be ready to return in the second half of 2020.

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Jameson Taillon goes on 60-day IL

Taillon, the Pirates Opening Day starter, had Tommy John surgery in 2014 and battled cancer in 2017.

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Miguel Andujar likely going to IL

Andujar, who tore his labrum March 31, came off the IL May 4 but has only three hits in 34 at-bats since his return.

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Astros score 15 for fifth straight

Springer became the first Astros player with five hits and five runs scored in a single game.

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Harvick, Stewart-Haas qualify 1-4

Harvick and teammates Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Daniel Suarez swept the first four spots in qualifying for Saturday night's race.

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Red Sox top .500 for first time

Since falling to 11-17 on April 28, the Red Sox have won nine of 11 and are finally over the .500 mark.

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Jose Altuve exits game after hit

Altuve remained on base for three pitches before manager A.J. Hinch and trainer Jeremiah Randall came out to check on him.

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Rays get catcher Travis d'Arnaud

Once one of the Mets' top prospects, d'Arnaud has seen his career hampered by injuries the past few seasons.

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Lakers fans protest team's execs

One fan's complaint aptly summed up the mood of the crowd. "We want to fire everyone," he said.

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Clay Buchholz (shoulder) goes on IL

The veteran, who signed a one-year deal in March, is 0-2 with a 6.57 ERA in five starts.

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NFL team wanted Daniel Jones as TE

The team's execs reportedly wanted Jones to work out as a tight end "because they didn’t think he was good enough to be a NFL starting QB."

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Ron Darling has thyroid cancer

Darling took a leave of absence from the SNY broadcast booth in mid-April after announcing on the air doctors had found a mass in his chest.

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Raiders looking at Richie Incognito

The four-time Pro Bowl guard did not play last season after being cut by the Bills.

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Steven Matz fighting arm problem

Mets manager Mickey Callaway said it doesn't appear Matz's problem is related to nerve surgery he underwent in August 2017.

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Maximum Security owner to appeal DQ

Owner Gary West told NBC's "Today" that Maximum Security will not compete in the Preakness Stakes on May 18.

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Clemson lands QB DJ Uiagalelei

Uiagalelei said he's not afraid to come to Clemson and sit behind Trevor Lawrence, who as a freshman led the Tigers to the national title.

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Khris Davis exits game after catch

The Athletics left fielder made a great catch on a foul ball against the Pirates, but crashed into the railing in foul territory.

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Joe Pavelski talks to media

The Sharks captain spoke with the media for the first time since he suffered a head injury April 24 in the team's first-round series.

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Lorenzo Cain leaves game after HBP

The Brewers center fielder took a fastball directly off his left hand and appeared to be in considerable pain.

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Rain postpones Dover NASCAR race

Persistent rain throughout the morning and into the afternoon led NASCAR to postpone the race until Monday.

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NFL telling insurer to deny claims?

The suit claims the NFL didn't want to pay for tests that would make ex-players eligible for payments under the $1B concussion settlement.

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Suns name Monty Williams head coach

The former NBA player has vast coaching experience, including five seasons as the head coach in New Orleans.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. finds race car

Earnhardt has more than 75 wrecked cars in “racecar graveyard" on his "Dirty Mo Acres" estate.

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Jason Pierre-Paul OK after accident

Pierre-Paul had 12.5 sacks in his first season with Tampa Bay last year after coming over in the offseason in a trade with the Giants.

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NASCAR using single-car qualifying

That group format had been criticized by competitors and fans alike, especially this season.

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Giants' Logan Webb suspended

Webb, considered the Giants' No. 5 prospect, said in a statement he did not knowingly take the PED.

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Yoenis Cespedes' return uncertain

Cespedes, a two-time All-Star, has played in only 119 games the past two years after signing a $110 million, four-year extension.

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Kevin Durant on playoffs dominance

Durant, who averaged 26 points per game in the regular season, is averaging 34.2 ppg in eight playoff games thus far.

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Isaiah Crowell tears Achilles

Crowell, who signed a one-year deal with the Raiders, racked up 4,725 yards from scrimmage and 28 TDs in his first five NFL seasons.

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A.J. Pollock on IL with old problem

Pollock, who is dealing with an infected elbow, underwent surgeries to repair a broken growth plate in that elbow in 2010 and 2016.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. hurts hamstring

The rookie shortstop stretched to catch an attempted force-out at second base and wound up in a full split that injured his hamstring.

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Kyle Larson OK after scary crash

Larson's No. 42 Chevrolet smashed into the inside retaining wall. The car flipped on its roof skidded, and began a violent series of rolls.

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Mike D'Antoni: Refs admitted errors

D'Antoni and the Rockets were not happy with officials not calling fouls on Warriors players defending 3-point attempts.

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Warriors top Rockets; Celtics win

Durant, who averaged 35 points in the Warriors' first-round series against the Clippers, scored 35 against the Rockets on Sunday.

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Chase Elliott wins at Talladega

Elliott and Alex Bowman finished 1-2, as Chevrolet drivers worked together to take four out of the first five spots.

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Noah Syndergaard not panicking

Syndergaard has given up at least four runs in five of his six starts.

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Chris Archer goes on injured list

The Pirates right-hander had his worst start of the season Friday against the Dodgers, giving up six runs and six hits in four innings.

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Jean Segura exits after HBP in head

The 90 mph pitch rode in high on Segura, and as he turned his head, it hit his helmet's brim just above his temple and left eye.

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Caleb Wilson is Mr. Irrelevant

Wilson will be honored with a week-long celebration in California, where he will be awarded the Lowsman Trophy, a parody of the Heisman.

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Kevin Durant powers Warriors to win

Durant scored 38 points in the first half against the Clippers, tying the second-most ever scored in a half in an NBA postseason game.

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Kevin Durant scores 38 in half

Durant's feat ties the second-most points scored in a half in an NBA playoff game.

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D.K. Metcalf finally gets drafted

Metcalf's scouting combine numbers were so impressive, he supposedly boosted himself into a mid-first round pick.

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Steve Smith rips Josh Rosen

Rosen had been criticized by some for unfollowing the Cardinals on social media after they drafted QB Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick.

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LeSean McCoy spoils Avengers

Sure, this is a first-world problem, people learning how a movie ends before they've seen it, but McCoy definitely should have known better.

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NASCAR cuts speeds at Talladega

Some drivers were reporting closing speeds of more than 208 mph in the first practice session Friday at Talladega.

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Red Sox, Yankees win in extras

The Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the first-place Rays, while the Yankees have now won five of six.

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Matthew Stafford's wife has surgery

Kelly Stafford had been told to expect about six hours of surgery, but the surgeon discovered a complication during the operation.

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Norris Trophy finalists named

Hedman, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, has been named a finalist for the third straight year.

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Daniel Jones next Peyton Manning?

Jones is generally regarded as the third- or fourth-best quarterback prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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T.J. Oshie likely out for playoffs

Oshie left Game 4 of the Capitals' series against the Hurricanes after going headfirst into the boards following a hit by Warren Foegele.

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Cole Tucker's home run powers Bucs

Tucker, who was unexpectedly called up from the minors Saturday, drove a 431-foot home run into the wind to center for the game winner.

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Matt Shoemaker leaves with injury

Shoemaker has been Toronto's most effective starter this season, with a 3-0 mark and 1.57 ERA in 28 2/3 innings.

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Former NFL RB Reggie Cobb dies

Cobb's best season came in 1992, when he rushed for 1,171 yards and scored nine TDs with the Buccaneers.

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Pirates lose Marte, Gonzalez to IL

Marte's loss is especially tough for the Pirates, who had already been dealing with the loss of three of their top four outfielders.

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Victim wants Bucs to release player

A South Korean court found Bae guilty in October 2018 of assaulting his then-girlfriend on New Year’s Eve 2017.

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Jon Gruden sends scouts home

Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock are reportedly on their own in making final decisions on the Raiders' draft prospects.

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Red Sox put Eduardo Nunez on IL

The infielder is off to a slow start in 2019, hitting .159 in 44 at-bats.

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OSU's Matthew Baldwin transferring

Baldwin had been expected to compete with Justin Fields for the starting quarterback role with the Buckeyes.

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Indians Brad Miller responds to DFA

Miller hit 30 home runs in 2016, and has been one of the Indians' best hitters this year, but Cleveland is demoting him to the minors.

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Dallas Keuchel best fit for Padres

As far as the Mets' supposed interest in Keuchel, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Sunday he's happy with the arms the team has now.

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Astros win ninth straight

The Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Mariners on Sunday, have won nine straight and are only a game behind Seattle in the AL West.

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LSU reinstates coach Will Wade

Wade met with LSU and NCAA officials and "denied any wrongdoing in connection with … allegations of irregularities" in recruiting.

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Tiger Woods' win spoils prediction

Back when Woods was winning a major championship every few months, someone asked Earl Woods how many majors his son would end up winning.

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Mike Trout improves, day-to-day

Trout will travel with the Angels to Texas for the start of a series Monday with the Rangers.

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Torey Krug helped off ice after hit

Krug's helmet flew off after a hit by Toronto's Jake Muzzin, and he then went flying into the boards.

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Lakers will talk to Monty Williams

The 47-year-old Williams has extensive coaching and front office experience.

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Javier Baez throws bat, gets hit

Baez literally threw his bat at a breaking ball that was way outside and in the dirt, yet somehow singled.

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Chris Davis ties hitless record

Eugenio Velez also went hitless in 46 straight at-bats with the Giants and Dodgers from 2010-11.

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Giants acquire slugger Tyler Austin

Austin, 27, hit 17 home runs with a .767 OPS in 244 at-bats split between the Yankees and Twins.

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Boston places Brock Holt on IL

Holt is off to a slow start in 2019, with only one hit in 16 at-bats, with seven strikeouts.

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MLB wrap: April 4

Bauer, who hasn't given up a hit in his last 10 2/3 innings, has yielded only one in 14 innings this season.

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Dodgers sue for Lasorda bobbleheads

The Dodgers ordered 42,000 bobbleheads to honor their legendary manager, but they allege a promotions company didn't deliver.

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Manny Machado hits first home run

The home run came in Machado's 24th at-bat with the Padres, who signed him to a 10-year, $300 million contract in late February.

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Miguel Cabrera exits game after HBP

Although he hasn't topped .300 or 100 RBIs since 2016, the 11-time All-Star remains a dangerous presence for Detroit, batting third.

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John Wetteland, 1996 World Series MVP, indicted on three counts of child sexual assault

Wetteland is accused of having a relative perform a sex act on him three times beginning in 2004 when the child was 4.

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Corey Knebel injury update: Brewers reliever will miss 2019 season after Tommy John surgery

The Brewers right-hander, an All-Star in 2017, has been pitching with a damaged UCL since 2014.

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Daytona Speedweeks schedule

The 2019 NASCAR season is here, kicking off in Daytona this weekend with familiar faces in new places, a huge rule change and more.

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Conor McGregor set for UFC return

UFC President Dana White is eyeing "Cowboy" Donald Cerrone as an opponent for McGregor's return to the octagon.

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NASCAR starting lineup at Phoenix: Kevin Harvick wins pole as several playoff drivers struggle

After losing his spot in the Championship 4 to a penalty, Harvick is on the playoff bubble, but starting on the pole at Phoenix helps.

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NASCAR at Michigan schedule, TV

Kyle Larson has won the past three races at Michigan International Speedway.

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NASCAR All-Star Race starting lineup: Matt Kenseth wins pole as Roush Fenway sweeps front row

The veteran is preparing to run just his second race since returning to the NASCAR Cup Series this season.

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NASCAR at Richmond: Kyle Busch comes from back of field to win third straight race

Kyle Busch overcame a poor starting position, patiently picked his way through the field, and emerged in the lead late in the race.

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NASCAR starting lineup at Bristol: Kyle Busch wins pole, Kurt Busch starts second

Kyle Busch won the pole for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, beating brother Kurt Busch by only two one-thousandths of a second.

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Pirates put Jung Ho Kang on restricted list

The bad news continues for Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang.

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Gambling sportsbooks lose big with Packers, Steelers upsets

Sportsbooks suffered big losses Sunday as bettors piled in at the last minute to choose underdogs Green Bay and Pittsburgh.

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Steelers players support Mike Tomlin, Antonio Brown in wake of social media fail

Steelers players have voiced support for coach Mike Tomlin and star Antonio Brown in the wake of Sunday's post-game Facebook Live incident.

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NFL Playoffs: Packers-Cowboys thriller sets TV ratings record for divisional round

More than 48 million viewers watched the Packers beat the Cowboys on Sunday.

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NFL coaching rumors: Josh McDaniels rejects 49ers job, prefers to stay with Patriots

The 49ers are down to just a couple options for their next head coach.

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Prosecutor in Adam Jones case wants to know NFL's punishment before acting

Bengals cornerback Adam Jones faces multiple charges stemming from incidents at a Cincinnati hotel and jail earlier this month.

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Aaron Rodgers' dad details 'complicated' relationship with Packers QB

"Fame can change things," Aaron Rodgers' dad told the New York Times. The Packers QB reportedly is not on speaking terms with his immediate family.

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NFL issues warning to fans in Kansas City, plans to proceed with Steelers-Chiefs

Despite icy conditions in Kansas City, the NFL feels comfortable about the safety of its players and fans for Sunday night's divisional playoff game.

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Chargers ditch new L.A. Logo

The Chargers have dropped their new L.A. logo, which bore an uncanny resemblance to the Los Angeles Dodgers' logo.

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Colts pursued Jon Gruden as coach

Three teams have apparently offered former NFL coach-turned-broadcaster Jon Gruden a head coaching position, but Gruden rejected the offers.

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Raiders filing to move to Las Vegas

Now that the Oakland Raiders have secured financing for a new stadium in Las Vegas, the team is reportedly set to file papers to relocate.

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Greg Olsen's charity act went viral

Greg Olsen's #WPMOY social media charity challenge went hugely viral, with actor William Shatner among those helping his effort.

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North Carolina blows out N.C. State

The Tar Heels scored an historic victory over the Wolfpack, rolling up a record number of points and margin of victory in the long series.

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Steelers' Ryan Shazier goes bare in frigid Pittsburgh

Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier showed he wasn't afraid of the cold in pregame warmups.

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Packers wild-card tickets sold out, keeping alive 58-year streak

The Packers have sold out their playoff game against the Giants. The team has sold out every game at Lambeau Field since 1959.

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Warriors blow 24-point lead, chance for revenge vs. Grizzlies; eyes turn to Feb. meeting

Memphis stunned Stephen Curry and Co. on the Dubs' home floor, erasing a huge deficit and then prevailing in overtime.

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Isaiah Thomas to Joel Embiid: 'Nobody can stop me … especially your big ass'

Isaiah Thomas is pretty confident no one can guard him on a switch — especially young 76ers big man Joel Embiid.

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Eagles tackle Lane Johnson sues NFL, NFLPA for 'sham' in suspension

Johnson sued the NFL and NFLPA in federal court Friday, asking the court to vacate his penalties.

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Unprecedented: Tickets still available for Packers playoff game

The Packers have sold out every home game since 1959, but tickets are still available for Sunday's playoff game against the Giants.

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NFL fines Jarvis Landry $48K for wild touchdown celebration

The NFL hit Jarvis Landry with a hefty fine for his TD celebration last Sunday, but he's not the only player feeling lighter in the wallet.

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Aqib Talib not fined for snatching Michael Crabtree's chain

Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib snatched a chain off Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree in last Sunday's game. The NFL did not issue a fine.

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Jung Ho Kang's troubles continue

Jung Ho Kang's latest off-the-field troubles may cost him a spot on the South Korean roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan to interview for 4 head coaching positions

Shanahan, who helped the Falcons lead the NFL in scoring this season, may be the hottest head coaching prospect on the market.

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Sammy Watkins to undergo another foot surgery

Watkins, who underwent foot surgery after the 2015 season, will again go under the knife this offseason.

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Penn State players recruited by Joe Paterno cap strange career against USC in Rose Bowl

Three Penn State players recruited by Paterno want to end their strange time at Penn State with a victory in the Rose Bowl.

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Duke strips captaincy from Allen

Duke guard Grayson Allen is no longer one of the team captains.

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FSU star Dalvin Cook declares for NFL Draft

Florida State's Dalvin Cook put to rest questions about whether he would return for his senior year, as he declared for the NFL Draft.

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Columbus, Minnesota winning streaks

Columbus has 14 straight wins, while the Wild have 12 in a row, the first time in U.S. history two teams with such long streaks have met.

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Stephen Curry's shoes sell for $45K

Stephen Curry wore two pairs of special "Ghost Ship" shoes for the Warriors' Dec. 15 game against the Knicks.

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Huge bonuses await winning coaches in College Football Playoff

Clemson's decision to buy insurance to help pay possible bonuses to coach Dabo Swinney looks wise as the Tigers face Ohio State Saturday.

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Ronda Rousey quiet before UFC 207

Ronda Rousey's prefight preparation for UFC 207 was reportedly much quieter and more subdued than her earlier fights.

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Phil Jackson, Jeanie Buss break up

Knicks president Phil Jackson cited the difficulty of a long-distance relationship for the end of his engagement to Lakers exec Jeanie Buss.

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Lions to ask NFL to review unnecessary roughness penalty for tackle on Ezekiel Elliott

Lions DT A'Shawn Robinson was flagged for unnecessary roughness for a tackle on Ezekiel Elliott.

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Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith suffers sprained MCL against Lions

Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith has a sprained MCL and will miss the Cowboys' season finale, but will be ready for the playoffs.

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James Harden having career year

James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.

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NBA cites two

The NBA admitted Monday that its officials missed two calls late in the Cavaliers win over the Warriors on Christmas Day.

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LeBron James gives kudos to...

LeBron James poked fun at teammate Richard Jefferson dunk on Instagram: "Man to be 95 years of age and still being able to do this."

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George Karl says NBA has PED issue

In his book "Furious George," former NBA coach George Karl claims the league has a PED issue: "It’s obvious some of our players are doping."

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Petition calls for Minnesota to fire coach Tracy Claeys

A petition calling for coach Tracy Claeys to be fired cites his tweet saying he was proud of his players for their recent boycott.

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Dirk Koetter defends decision to bench Doug Martin

Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter stood by his defense of running back Doug Martin, two days after he was a healthy scratch against the Saints.

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J.J. Watt, Eddie Lacy and other injured players that impacted the NFL season

Injuries to key players affected the fortunes of several teams during the 2016 NFL season. We take a look at what might have been.

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Vikings clarify Jordy Nelson defensive scheme breakdown

A Vikings source told ESPN that Mike Zimmer's defensive instructions to contain Jordy Nelson were only ignored for one series.

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Who is Matt McGloin? Raiders quarterback has beaten expectations before

The injury to Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has thrust backup Matt McGloin into the spotlight. Just who is this unheralded reserve?

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Panthers coach Ron Rivera surfaces in rumor mill for Rams job

Panthers coach Ron Rivera is the latest big name to surface in the Rams' high-profile search for a new head coach.

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Jaguars to interview Tom Coughlin, but perhaps not for head coaching job

Tom Coughlin, the first coach in Jacksonville Jaguars history, will interview this week.

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WR Chance Allen suspended by Houston, will miss Las Vegas Bowl

Chance Allen, who leads Houston in touchdown catches and is second in receiving yards, will miss the Las Vegas Bowl after being suspended.

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Vikings activate Adrian Peterson

Less than four months removed from knee surgery, Adrian Peterson has returned to the Vikings active roster and plans to play Sunday.

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Feds arrest woman accused of stealing from Ricky Williams and Dennis Rodman

Former NFL running back Ricky Williams claims his former financial advisor bilked him out of millions of dollars.

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Rod Carew undergoes heart, kidney transplant surgery

The seven-time AL batting champion, who suffered a heart attack in 2015, has become an ardent supporter of the American Heart Association.

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For Le'Veon Bell, contract and free agency possibility not a concern

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is set to become a free agent in 2017.

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Adrian Peterson says he'll play this week; will Vikings let him?

Adrian Peterson claims he will play this weekend, but the Vikings need to make a roster move if that's the case.

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Wake Forest leaks discovered by accident before Louisville game

Wake Forest's equipment manager stumbled upon the evidence leading to the firing of broadcaster and former assistant Tommy Elrod.

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Derrick Rose helping Knicks surge by returning to All-Star form

New York has seemingly solved its decade-old point guard issue, and it came from a somewhat unlikely source in Derrick Rose.

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Cardell Hayes found guilty of manslaughter in Will Smith shooting

The former Saints defensive end was shot to death following a traffic incident in April.

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Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak ends just short of NBA record

The Thunder star's streak of consecutive triple-doubles ends at seven, just two shy of the NBA mark held by Wilt Chamberlain since 1968.

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Rex Ryan delivers vintage Rex response when asked about job security

Rex Ryan, whose Bills got run over by the LeVeon Bell and the Steelers Sunday, says he deserves a chance to stay on as coach.

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Matthew Stafford led Lions' latest comeback with torn ligaments in throwing hand

Matthew Stafford will wear a glove on his throwing hand the rest of the season after injuring it in the Lions 20-17 win against the Bears.

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Two Louisville players shot at party celebrating Lamar Jackson's Heisman, per report

The players suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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Will Smith murder defendant claims self-defense

The man charged with killing former Saints star Will Smith after an April traffic accident testified Saturday he did so in self-defense.

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Mike Zimmer will don special glasses to coach Vikings vs. Jaguars

Still recovering from two surgeries to repair a detached retina, Vikings coach Mike ZImmer will return to the sideline to coach Sunday.

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Pacman Jones on Terrelle Pryor: 'I don't like him'

Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones says he doesn't like Browns receiver Terrelle Pryor. Should be a fun meeting between the two Sunday.

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President-elect Trump has some fun at the Army-Navy game

President-elect Donald Trump says legendary announcer Verne Lundquist would make a fine ambassador to Sweden.

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Pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo's name 'Su-per-star'

Giannis Antetokounmpo is terrorizing teams around the NBA, even as announcers and other players struggle to pronounce his name.

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Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang charged after DUI accident in South Korea

Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang reportedly left the scene of a DUI-related accident in South Korea early Friday.

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Patriots, Rob Gronkowski's family confirm surgery, expect him to miss rest of season

Gronk is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery on Friday.

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Former USC star, NFL player Joe McKnight shot to death in Louisiana

Joe McKnight rushed for more than 1,000 yards with USC in 2009, but his career as an NFL running back was derailed by injuries.

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