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Bills' draft pick Zay Jones showcases interesting take on O.J. Simpson police chase

Zay Jones' shirt adds some Juice to Buffalo Bills' second-round pick.

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NFL Draft 2017: Warren Sapp rips Myles Garrett: 'I see a lazy kid that makes four plays a game'

Warren Sapp has some critical analysis of soon-to-be No. 1 pick Myles Garrett.

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NASCAR at Bristol: Heavy rain postpones Food City 500; race moved to Monday afternoon

The Food City 500 will not run as scheduled.

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Ilya Kovalchuk reportedly wants to return to NHL after four years in Russia

IIya Kovalchuk could be sniping again in the NHL very son.

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NHL playoffs: Max Pacioretty, Jimmy Vesey drop mitts in first-period scrap

Max Pacioretty may be scoreless in the playoffs, but that's not stopping him from getting his nose dirty.

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NHL playoffs: Bruins force Game 6 after double-OT win over Senators

After coming oh so close, the Bruins finally cash in.

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Cowboys' Anthony Brown apparently got a potato chip tattooed on his shoulder

Love it or hate it, Anthony Brown may have the best and worst tattoo in the NFL.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Blackhawks’ playoff ousting means it’s time to seriously retool thin roster

Big changes need to be made to get Chicago back in Stanley Cup mode.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Zach Werenski gives signed jersey to fan who wore tribute shirt to Game 4

Zach Werenski treats a crazy fan with a crazy nice gift.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Canadiens score first-period goal with 14 guys on ice

The Canadiens and Rangers get away with too many men on the ice — at the same time.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Sharks force Oilers to start practice in dark without nets

There's nothing like old-fashioned gamesmanship to get the juices flowing hours before puck drop.

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Marc Methot on suiting up with disfigured pinky: 'Everyone’s playing beat up'

A slash by Sidney Crosby nearly cost Marc Methot his pinky. He's downplaying the injury.

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NBA playoffs 2017: Warriors coach Steve Kerr goes off script to speak on Easter, Isaiah Thomas

Steve Kerr is a class act as usual.

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NBA playoffs 2017: Updated betting odds, favorites to win each first-round series

Here's how Las Vegas sees every first-round NBA playoff series going.

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NBA playoffs 2017: Betting lines, point spreads for every first-round Game 1

Underdogs face long odds in Game 1s of the 2017 NBA playoffs this weekend.

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NHL playoff bracket: Why the Oilers will reach the 2017 Stanley Cup Final

Connor McDavid and the Oilers have the makeup of a serious contender in the NHL playoffs, and they're in the right conference to get to the Stanley Cup Final.

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NHL scores, highlights: 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs open with OT wins by Blues, Sharks

St. Louis recovers after allowing a last-minute goal in regulation in Minnesota; San Jose comes back from a two-goal deficit and wins at Edmonton. The East openers were tight, too.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Senators' Mark Stone lays huge hit on Bruins' Dominic Moore

Mark Stone makes an early case for best hit of the playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2017: Penguins goalie Matt Murray injured in warmups; Marc-Andre Fleury starts

A week after losing defenseman Kris Letang to a season-ending neck surgery, the Pens lost No. 1 goalie Matt Murray to an injury just prior to Game 1 vs. the Blue Jackets.

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NHL standings: Breaking down the 2017 NHL playoffs bracket

Here's a look at the 2017 NHL playoff picture with standings and wild-card races in each conference on the final day of the 2016-17 season.

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NHL awards 2017: Predicting the major trophy winners

Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are neck-and-neck in the Hart Trophy race.

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NASCAR race results: Jimmie Johnson wins O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas

Jimmie Johnson picks up his first NASCAR victory of the season at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Masters leaderboard 2017: Sergio Garcia edges Justin Rose in playoff to end major drought

At last, Sergio Garcia has a major championship.

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The Masters 2017: TV schedule, online coverage, how to live stream

Here's how to watch every round of the 2017 Masters on TV, online or via live streaming.

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Tim Tebow blasts another homer Sunday, this is not a drill

Tim Tebow trots around the bases once again.

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Masters leaderboard: Everything you need to know about Charley Hoffman

Here's everything you need to know about Masters contender Charley Hoffman.

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The Masters 2017: Tee times, pairings for final Round 4 Sunday at Augusta National

Here are the Masters tee times and pairings for Round 4 at Augusta National.

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Masters leaderboard 2017: Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose share lead after Round 3

Follow our Masters leaderboard for live scores, updates and highlights for Round 3.

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The Masters 2017: Tee times, pairings for Round 3 Saturday at Augusta National

Here are the Masters tee times and pairings for Round 3 at Augusta National.

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The Masters 2017: Tee times, pairings for Round 2 Friday at Augusta National

Here are the Masters tee times and pairings for Round 2 at Augusta National.

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Masters 2017: Charley Hoffman has up-and-down Round 2, shares lead with Sergio Garcia

Charley Hoffman battled during Round 2 to stay atop the leaderboard at the Masters.

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Masters leaderboard 2017: Four golfers share lead; Rickie Fowler surges in Round 2

Follow our Masters leaderboard for live scores, updates and highlights for Round 2.

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James Johnson finally finds his calling as Heat's do-it-all forward

One of the NBA's most improved players has the Heat right in the thick of things in the East.

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Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters due to back injury

Once the favorite to win the 2017 Masters, Johnson was forced to withdraw with a back injury.

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NHL needs to come down hard on Bruins' Brad Marchand for latest cheap shot

Bruins forward Brad Marchand was given a game misconduct after spearing Tampa Bay's Jake Dotchin in the groin Tuesday night. The severe penalties shouldn't stop there.

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NCAA Final Four: Vegas gives North Carolina best odds to win 2017 national title

Check out the updated championship odds for the remaining teams in the Final Four.

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NASCAR at California: Matt Kenseth involved in scary wreck at Auto Club 400

Matt Kenseth had a scary moment at Fontana when his car slammed into the wall after a spin. Kenseth reported he was OK.

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NASCAR at California: Kyle Larson wins Auto Club 400 to end string of runner-ups

Kyle Larson is a bridesmaid no more.

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March Madness: South Carolina defeats Florida to advance to first Final Four in program history

South Carolina makes history.

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NASCAR at California: Dale Earnhardt Jr. forced to start from rear in Auto Club 400

Earnhardt's team has suffered another blow.

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March Madness: Oregon defeats Michigan to advance to Elite Eight

The Ducks advance to Elite Eight, where they will face No. 1 seed Kansas on Saturday night.

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March Madness: Gonzaga defeats West Virginia to advance to Elite Eight

Watch Jordan Matthews drain go-ahead 3-pointer to send the Zags to the Elite Eight.

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March Madness 2017: NCAA Tournament schedule, dates, TV times, how to watch

Here's when, where and how to watch the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

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March Madness: Kansas routs Purdue to punch ticket to Elite Eight

Devonte' Graham and Frank Mason III lead Kansas to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

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March Madness: Xavier continues Cinderella run by upsetting Arizona in Sweet 16

No. 11 seed Xavier closed the game on a 9-0 run to knock off No. 2 Arizona, 73-71, in the Sweet 16.

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March Madness 2017: Odds for every Sweet 16 team to win NCAA Tournament

Who has the best odds to win the 2017 NCAA Tournament entering the Sweet 16?

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Louisville sophomore Donovan Mitchell to enter NBA Draft, won't hire agent

Mitchell is expected to be a first-round pick.

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'Tinderization of the NBA' is changing how players party, seek sex on road trips

Players are partying less and sleeping more — it has completely changed the home-court advantage in the NBA.

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David Price's arm still too weak, could be on DL till May

The latest news on David Price isn't too encouraging.

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Penguins' Sidney Crosby hits Sabres' Ryan O'Reilly where it really hurts

OUCH. That has to hurt.

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Sidney Crosby scores highlight-reel goal with one hand

Sidney Crosby. We're not worthy.

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NASCAR at Phoenix: Stifling heat forces Dale Earnhardt Jr. to cool down any way he can

Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. shove a bag of ice into his racing suit to survive his 144-degree car.

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NASCAR at Phoenix: Ryan Newman wins; Joey Logano costs Kyle Busch again

Things didn't go Kyle Busch's way down the stretch — again.

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March Madness 2017: Sunday's second-round betting odds, point spreads for NCAA Tournament

The odds from Vegas for Sunday's second-round matchups of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

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Referee throws down windmill dunk during high school all-star game

This ref is taking "Put me in, coach" to a whole new level.

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March Madness 2017: Matt Painter's decision to rest Caleb Swanigan nearly costs Purdue

Purdue coach Matt Painter's decision to rest Caleb Swanigan allows Iowa State to nearly steal an NCAA Tournament second-round game.

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March Madness 2017: NCAA admits refs missed key goaltending call in Northwestern-Gonzaga game

Gonzaga 's Zach Collins should have been called for goaltending on a key Northwestern possession late in the second half. Northwestern coach Chris Collins (no relation) received a technical foul for arguing.

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NCAA Tournament scores: Results, highlights and more from Friday's late March Madness games

Look back on the scores and highlights from all eight of Friday's late March Madness games.

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March Madness 2017: First-round betting odds, point spreads for NCAA Tournament

Here is the full list of odds for the First Four and first-round NCAA Tournament games.

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March Madness 2017: Vegas gives Duke, UNC best odds to win NCAA Tournament

Duke isn't a No. 1 seed, but that hasn't stopped Las Vegas from favoring the Blue Devils.

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NCAA Tournament 2017: What channel is truTV?

Here's how to find truTV and watch even more NCAA Tournament games.

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NCAA Tournament 2017 odds: Top five value picks to win it all

Take a (small) gamble on one of these five schools that can go a long way in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

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DeMarcus Ware opens up about his retirement from NFL

DeMarcus Ware says his body feels good, but the decision to retire is more complicated than that.

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NASCAR at Vegas results: Martin Truex Jr. makes late pass to win Kobalt 400

Martin Truex Jr. notches his second straight top ten finish.

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Duke makes history in beating Notre Dame for ACC Tournament championship

Duke pulled off a historic feat to be crowned the ACC's best.

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Russell Westbrook passes Wilt Chamberlain for second-most triple-doubles in a season

Russell Westbrook's 32nd triple-double of the season passes Wilt Chamberlain for the second most triple-doubles in a season.

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NFL trade rumors: Browns shopping Brock Osweiler for a third-round pick

Cleveland is reportedly seeking a third-round pick in exchange for Osweiler and a fifth rounder.

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NFL free agency rumors: Cowboys will reportedly release Tony Romo barring 'major upset'

The Cowboys will reportedly have to release Tony Romo.

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Big 12 Tournament 2017: TV schedule, seeding, bracket

Here's the complete schedule for the 2017 Big 12 Conference Tournament.

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Marcus Foster's game-winning 3-pointer sends Creighton to Big East title game

Marcus Foster hit a game-winning 3-pointer with seven seconds left to push Creighton past Xavier, 75-72.

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Duke shocks North Carolina behind game-changing second half run

Duke turned in a gritty and heroic effort in erasing a 13-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina, 93-83, to advance to the ACC Tournament championship.

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Triple-double talk aside, history shows why Russell Westbrook won't win NBA MVP

Russell Westbrook is having a year for the ages, but if history tells us anything, he won't be taking home the NBA's MVP award at season's end.

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NASCAR at Atlanta: Brad Keselowski wins; results, highlights, more from QuikTrip 500

Look back on some highlights from Sunday's race.

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NFL free agency 2017: Brandon Marshall eyes championship contender after Jets release

Soon-to-be ex-Jets receiver Brandon Marshall isn't planning on retiring; instead, he's looking to join a team that can compete for a Super Bowl title.

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NFL free agency 2017: Retirement should be next for Brandon Marshall after Jets release

Based on his previous comments (and there have been a lot of them), retirement should have been Brandon Marshall's next step after being cut by the Jets. Based on his latest comments, it isn't.

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NHL trade deadline: Maple Leafs acquire center Brian Boyle from Lightning

The Maple Leafs have acquired center Brian Boyle from the Lightning in exchange for forward Byron Froese and a 2017 conditional second round pick.

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NHL trade rumors: Leafs among teams interested in Red Wings goalless forward Riley Sheahan

The Red Wings are reportedly listening to trade offers for defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Riley Sheahan

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NFL Scouting Combine 2017: TV schedule, dates, participants

Some of college football's best players will soon get their chance to showcase their elite skills to NFL eyes at the annual scouting combine. Here's what you need to know.

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2017 Daytona 500: Kurt Busch wins; results, other highlights

The Super Bowl of stock car racing has been decided. Observations from the 59th running of the Great American Race.

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Kristaps Porzingis ankle injury concern to Knicks, report says

The Knicks lost young star Kristaps Porzingis to an ankle injury in the first half of the team's 119-104 loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday night.

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Adrian Peterson, Vikings GM haven't discussed $18M option for 2017, report says

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman reportedly has not talked to Adrian Peterson or his agent about the running back's team option for the 2017 season.

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Daytona 500 qualifying: Results from Can-Am Duel No. 2

Reigning Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin won the second Can-Am Duel, passing Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps remaining.

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Daytona 500 qualifying: Results from Can-Am Duel No. 1

Chase Elliott wins Can-Am Duel No. 1 from the pole. Complete results for the first qualifying race for the Daytona 500.

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Syracuse's John Gillon hits buzzer-beater to stun No. 10 Duke

The win is huge for the Orange's NCAA Tournament hopes and breaks their three-game losing streak.

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Deshaun Watson tells Cowboys to trade Dak Prescott to Browns and draft him

Myles Garrett isn’t the only NFL draft prospect pleading the Cowboys to draft him.

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Danica Patrick's failure in 'clutch moments' to blame for NASCAR losses, says Kurt Busch

Entering her fifth season as a NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick is still looking for her first win. Teammate Kurt Busch think he knows why: she struggles "in those clutch moments."

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NBCSN documentary 'The Road Through Warroad' uncovers original 'Hockeytown, USA'

The recently released documentary “The Road Through Warroad: Hockeytown, USA” on NBC Sports showcases the small Minnesota town's rich hockey tradition.

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Cowboys restructure contracts of All-Pro linemen Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick

Dallas knew it needed to restructure key contracts in order to get under the salary cap for 2017.

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Red Sox pitcher Roenis Elias 'didn’t really like the reaction' after Fidel Castro's death

Seven years ago, Red Sox pitcher Roenis Elias risked up to 30 years in prison when he fled Fidel Castro-led Cuba in hopes of making a baseball career for himself in the United States. However Elias wasn't one who celebrated the dictator's death.

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NASCAR results at Daytona: Joey Logano wins Clash after last-lap wreck

Joey Logano won the Advance Autoparts Clash at Daytona after a last-lap wreck.

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Clash at Daytona: Live updates, observations and more

After rain postponed the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona Saturday night, the race is scheduled to start Sunday at 11:35 a.m. ET at Daytona International Speedway. Live updates and observations from The Class are here.

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Clash at Daytona: Brad Keselowsk, Denny Hamlin top starting grid

Brad Keselowski will start from the pole at the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona, the unofficial start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up about return to Daytona, becoming 'good person'

After a seven-month hiatus from racing, Earnhardt opened up about his road back to the track.

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NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2017: Time, rosters and TV info

WNBA players, actors, rappers and even a chef will star in the annual Celebrity All-Star Game that kicks off the weekend's festivities.

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Terrell Owens says Hall of Fame voters listening to wrong people about him

Terrell Owens defended his character in his first interview since being kept out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a second consecutive year.

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Texas governor says NFL 'walking on thin ice' with opposition to bathroom bill

Greg Abbott says the league needs to stick to football and "get the heck out of politics."

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WWE superstar Rosa Mendes announces retirement

In a lengthy Instagram post, Mendes wrote about how the birth of her daughter, Jordan, has changed her hopes and dreams moving forward.

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Brent Burns' historic season with Sharks keeps getting better and better

Brent Burns is putting together a goal-scoring campaign the NHL hasn't seen in more than 30 years. Here's a breakdown of Burns' season and career from a statistical perspective.

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Mets' Noah Syndergaard eating bowls of venison to throw even harder in 2017

Syndergaard has taken some interesting measures to become an even more terrifying pitcher in 2017.

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Former Raiders, Dolphins defensive end Quentin Moses dies in house fire

Former Dolphins defensive end Quentin Moses was one of three who died in a Georgia house fire early Sunday morning.

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What does the Cowboys defense need? Jerry Jones says a 'war daddy'

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to sure Dallas' defense and it starts with adding "one of those war daddies."

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Bus driver charged with DWI after stranding St. Louis basketball team

Saint Louis just wanted to leave for campus following a 70-55 road loss at St. Bonaventure, but the team's bus was nowhere to be found.

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New 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will not hire offensive coordinator

Shanahan plans to call the offensive plays next season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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Patriots free agents: New England faces big decisions on Bennett, Butler, more in 2017

The Super Bowl-champion Patriots might look a lot different next season after they decide which of their free agents stay and which go.

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Julian Edelman was mic'd up during his incredible catch, and the audio is great

After the game, Edelman said the catch was "70 percent luck and 30 percent skill."

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NFL Scouting Combine 2017: Florida LB Jarrad Davis to skip drills while ankle heals

Jarrad Davis reportedly will wait until the Gators' Pro Day to work out for teams. He'll meet with them in Indianapolis.

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NHL implements new goalie pants policy, violators could pay hefty price

New restrictions have offically pants'd NHL goalies. Beginning today, all league goalies must wear new style, tight-fitting pants that aim at increasing scoring without changing the game too much. Beginning today, all league goalies must wear new style, tight-fitting pants that aim at increasing scoring without changing the game too much.

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Super Bowl 51: All-Pro center Alex Mack expected to play Sunday

Center Alex Mack, the cornerstone of the Falcons offensive line, is expected to play in Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots, according to Peter King.

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Tony Romo trade rumors: Chiefs could be a landing spot

The Chiefs could be a potential landing spot for Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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NFL stars fire back in newest edition of Mean Tweets on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Jimmy Kimmel rolled out part two of his NFL "Mean Tweets" series late Thursday night days before Super Bowl 51. This year's lineup includes Rob Gronkowski, Tony Romo, JJ Watt, Odell Beckham Jr., DeMarco Murray, Josh Norman, among others, who recite the brutal insults on camera.

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Top 10 Super Bowl commercials since 2000

The price of 30-second Super Bowl commerial has soared to $5 million, putting even more pressure on companies to hit home runs with their precious air time. Here's the top 10 commericials since 2000 that have done just that.

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National Signing Day 2017: Georgia dominates SEC East with No. 3 recruiting class

Few college football coaches can finish just 8-5 and follow that up with a sensational recruiting class, but Georgia coach Kirby Smart is one of them.

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Super Bowl-bound Matt Ryan looks back on triple-option days, National Signing Day

National Signing Day is always a walk down memory lane for NFL players living out childhood dreams. For Matt Ryan, it's a reminder that he was an 170-pound afterthought in Boston College's 2003 recruiting class.

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