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MLB Power Rankings: Yankees make another jump

Houston has some problems, but as of this moment still sits at No. 1 in the latest SN Power Rankings.

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Tradeology 101: San Francisco Giants

Grab your notebooks, class is in session. In today's lesson, Professor Rivera breaks down the San Francisco Giants.

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MLB quarter-season surprises

With baseball finally settled in, there are myriad of surprises across the sport. Let's run down the biggest surprises so far in 2019.

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Relieved by being relieved

Chad Green was searching for answers, so the call to go to Scranton was a welcome one. But don't mistake relief for a lack of fight.

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Two minutes with … Aaron Judge

The Yankees outfielder is nursing an oblique injury, but spent some time with SN's Joe Rivera covering a variety of topics.

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MLB Power Rankings: Major league shakeups

It looks like MLB is correcting itself after a bizarre start to the season, but there are still plenty of surprises in this edition of SN's Power Rankings.

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The return of Kane?

You can take Kane out of wrestling, but you can't take wrestling out of Kane.

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Alonso vs. Paddack: Round 1

Pete Alonso vs. Chris Paddack is what baseball needs — two young, growing stars on opposite coasts.

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Utley's past helping fuel MLB's future

Chase Utley grew up, like most players, playing T-ball in the nicest parks. That's not the case for everybody, which is why Utley teamed up with Scotts and MLB to help fix fields.

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Two minutes with Chase Utley

The former Phillies and Dodgers infielder is living the dairy-free life, and goodness does that sound miserable.

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You may fire when ready: The best 'Star Wars'-themed names from all 30 MLB squadrons

With more than 750 names in the MLB galaxy, there's no shortage of crossover names permeating the game.

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Two minutes with Brent Suter

The Milwaukee pitcher dishes on veggie pizza, Chicago style and "Fat-Bottomed Girls."

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Two minutes with Trey Mancini

The Orioles outfielder had a very, very busy offseason.

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Suter: Savior of the world

Milwaukee pitcher Brent Suter has a simple task which could yield extraordinary results.

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MLB Power Rankings: Astros, Dodgers use the Force to stay on top; Red Sox drift closer to Dark Side

In honor of May the Fourth coming up Saturday, a "Star Wars"-tinged Power Rankings comes straight to a computer screen near you.

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'Baseball is baseball': An inside look at the Somerset Patriots and the challenges of independent ball

The Somerset Patriots are the most decorated team in the Atlantic League, and spring training signals a chance — for some, a second or third or fourth — for players knocking on the door to MLB.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: Let the kids bat flip

The Tim Anderson saga is difficult to unravel, but we can't lose sight of the overall message.

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MLB Power Rankings: Red-hot Astros stay at top; Yankees, Cubs nosedive out of top 10

It's still early, but we're getting a better feel about what certain MLB teams are about. Here are the latest MLB Power Rankings from SN's Joe Rivera.

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WrestleMania 35 was the best WrestleMania in years, and there's a simple reason why

WWE had the opportunity to screw it up once again at WrestleMania 35, but they didn't. Here's why it was all good for WWE at MetLife Stadium.

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Yankees' Clint Frazier talks legendary bat speed, sneakers and the best tacos

The outfielder is back with the Yankees and got to spend Two Minutes with SN's Joe Rivera.

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Attack of the Baseball Cards: A small New Jersey card shop with a big-time heart

Steve Mandy, owner of Attack of the Baseball Cards in Union, N.J., has lived a long, fulfilling life of collecting cards, memories and friends.

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Traders of the lost art: An inside look at the Topps process and baseball card culture

There's a lot that goes in to making Series 1 Topps cards. There's more that goes in to the culture behind baseball cards today.

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MLB Power Rankings: Astros debut at No. 1; top 10 loaded with greatness

Before we get started, a friendly reminder: Small sample sizes, especially in baseball, are bad.

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Yankees' James Paxton talks Opening Day memories, tips for Canadian tourists, and snowboarding

In the latest "Two Minutes With …," "Big Maple" speaks with SN's Joe Rivera.

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SN exclusive: Adnan Virk on 'ChangeUp,' adding fun in baseball coverage, and 'Captain Marvel'

Adnan Virk is a man of many talents, and he's now taking those talents to DAZN, where he'll host "ChangeUp," a new nightly MLB whip-around show.

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AL East guide for 2019: Biggest strength, weakness and question for each team

The AL East is a three-horse race in 2019, but that doesn't mean the top three squads are without their questions.

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NL East guide for 2019: Biggest strength, weakness and question for each team

The NL East could be the best division in baseball in 2019. But that doesn't mean every team isn't without its questions.

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Paying Mike Trout was the easy part for the Angels

To pay one of the greatest players in baseball history? That's easy. The tough part is what comes next for the Angels, who will be tasked with not wasting the greatest MLB talent of a generation.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: Yankees' rough rotation; MLB rule changes; underdog repeats?

The Yankees' rotation is an eyesore. MLB's rule changes are actually good, except for one. Can two of baseball's most surprising teams do it again in 2019?

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Blue Jays to raise their MiLB players' salaries by 50 percent

Could this be the first step in positive changes for minor league ballplayers?

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19 questions to ponder for the 2019 MLB season

What will become of the Mets? Which team will surprise baseball? How many home runs will the Yankees hit? All these questions and more asked before Opening Day 2019.

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After Le'Veon Bell signing, Jets' next move is both simple and difficult

What should the Jets do now that they have Le'Veon Bell aboard?

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With Luis Severino sidelined, how should Yankees approach filling gap in rotation?

The Yankees have options to fill the void left by Luis Severino going on the shelf with a shoulder injury.

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Bryce Harper contract: 10 questions after his mega-deal with Phillies

No opt-outs? What impact does this deal have on the rest of the National League?

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Pony up: Bryce Harper contract a stupid-good expense for Phillies' pennant pursuit

The Phillies were ready to compete for a championship before the Bryce Harper signing. Philadelphia needed the high-cost slugger more than it would have liked to admit.

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Best of the rest: Crafting a 25-man roster from MLB's remaining free agents

Even beyond Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, there's no shortage of good players left on the free agent market. Here's the best 25-man roster of currently unemployed players.

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30 teams, 30 grades: Rating every MLB team's offseason heading into spring training

All things considered, every team should get an F for leaving so many great players available, but Joe Rivera is a fair and generous grader.

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Why your favorite team isn't the mystery team in the Bryce Harper sweepstakes

There are 30 teams in MLB. 29 of them won't sign Bryce Harper. The odds for your favorite team? Not great!

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MLB spring training schedule 2019: Pitcher, catcher reporting dates for all 30 teams

MLB spring training will open before we know it. Here's everything to know about the 2019 schedule, including pitcher and catcher report dates and the first exhibition games.

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MLB free agency tracker: Tracking, analyzing free-agent signings during the 2018 offseason

Keep track of the full list of completed free-agent deals from the 2018 hot stove season.

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Mets' Justin Wilson latest player to cast doubts on MLB teams' devotion to winning

In his introductory conference call, the new Mets reliever echoed Justin Verlander's comments from over the weekend weekend, saying teams seem more focused on making money than putting winning teams on the field.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: The unanimous Mariano Rivera; Whit Merrifield's new deal; Hall of Fame thoughts

Will Derek Jeter join Mariano Rivera in unanimity in 2020? Not a chance.

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Manny Machado rumors: The cases for and against the five best landing spots for Machado

While his controversies and demeanor have taken center stage, there's no denying that all 30 teams would love to have Manny Machado. Here are the five best fits.

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Manny Machado's misadventures: A timeline of controversies, missteps, mistakes

One of baseball's best players comes with a bit of baggage, as shown in a long history of controversies, mishaps and mistakes throughout his MLB career.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: Super bullpens; a glimpse at the White Sox future; Manny or Bryce?

With super bullpens the wave of the future, what does that mean for starting pitchers? The White Sox are coming, even if it doesn't seem that way. Who would you rather have: Manny Machado or Bryce Harper?

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Sonny Gray trade grades: Three-team trade contains plenty of ifs, but good deal overall

It's not easy to look past Sonny Gray's ineffectiveness in pinstripes, but reuniting him with his college pitching coach should help revitalize his career.

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With Adam Gase as coach, Jets eyeing reality over perception

It has been 50 years since the Jets' last (and only) Super Bowl victory. With new coach Adam Gase being their latest hire, they have to once again fend off the perception of the hire with the reality of it.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: Kyler Murray's decision; Padres want pitching; an early look at the NL East

The Kyler Murray dilemma isn't one at all. San Diego should land a starter after flirting with one for so long. The NL East could be the best division in baseball in 2019.

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Corey Kluber trade rumors: The five best fits for the two-time Cy Young winner

With Corey Kluber trade rumors resurgent over the past few weeks, here are four-and-a-half of the best fits for the ace starter.

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Colts vs. Titans results: Colts clinch playoff berth after wearing down, ousting Titans

Andrew Luck and the Colts march into Nissan Stadium on Sunday night in search of a playoff berth vs. the Titans.

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Remembering the time 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin nailed Vince McMahon with a bed pan

Through the years, Austin and McMahon have given us excellent memories. Here's another one.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: Believeland?; Sorry, Brodie Van Wagenen; next Red Sox moves

In this week's Touch 'Em All, Joe, SN's Joe Rivera talks the direction of the Indians, says sorry to the new Mets general manager and fields questions from Twitter folk.

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MLB hot stove tracker: Trade rumors, completed deals at the 2018 winter meetings

The 2018 winter meetings are underway, so follow along with all the latest signings, trades, rumors and more.

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Touch 'Em All, Joe: Mets new Mariners? Not quite; D-backs' direction; Realmuto rumors

In the inaugural edition of Touch 'Em All, Joe, SN's Joe Rivera fields questions from Twitter followers, breaks down what the heck is happening with the Diamondbacks and Mariners, and more.

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MLB winter meetings 2018: Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and other storylines to watch

With lots of arms on the market means lots of deals to be done, and several big fish remain in the pond. The 2018 winter meetings are set up to be bonkers.

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Madison Bumgarner trade rumors: The five best fits for Giants' star pitcher

If Madison Bumgarner is going to be in another uniform on Opening Day 2019, here are five that could make sense.

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Paul Goldschmidt trade grades: Cardinals get 'Gold' star; Diamondbacks define direction

Both the Cardinals and the Diamondbacks made out very well in their trade centered around the slugging first baseman. Here's why.

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Robinson Cano trade grades: Mets baffle with gutsy move; Mariners add by subtracting

The Mets and the Mariners finalized a blockbuster deal on Monday. Here's how it adds up.

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It's time for baseball fans to change wrongheaded opinion about 'rental' players

There's a disconnect with MLB fans and wanting to win now, and that view must change.

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James Paxton trade grades: Yankees get what they need; Mariners start rebuild strong

Both teams made out very, very well in this deal. Here's how SN has it graded.

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Five way-too-early bold predictions for the 2019 MLB season

The Yankees heighten a historical feat, the NL West features a surprise team and more bold, spicy predictions to keep you warm this winter.

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What exactly were the Giants thinking?

The ineptitude of the 2018 Giants does not fall on one person or party. It is a result of four issues, including some bad decisions by New York management and drama around the team's best players.

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World Series 2018 results: Red Sox showcase power, win World Series with Game 5 win over Dodgers

The Red Sox are world champions.

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Red Sox vs. Dodgers results: Dodgers outlast Red Sox, Max Muncy hits 18th-inning walkoff home run

Max Muncy ends the longest game in World Series history with a solo shot off Nathan Eovaldi. LA is right back in the Fall Classic after winning a pivotal Game 3.

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Dodgers vs. Red Sox results: Red Sox defend Boston, head to LA with 2-0 series lead over Dodgers

The Red Sox head west with a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Dodgers.

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Dodgers vs. Red Sox results: Boston exhibits resilience, takes World Series Game 1 from LA

The Red Sox drew first blood in the 2018 World Series.

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Dodgers' Cody Bellinger earns NLCS MVP honors

Cody Bellinger may not have hit the cover off the ball in the series, but he had two massive hits that made a big difference in the outcome.

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Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. takes home ALCS MVP honors

The Boston center fielder's unorthodox ALCS resulted in high honors.

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Five interesting details from the strange Astros-Red Sox cheating debacle

It seems like much ado about nothing, but Houston has found itself in this situation in the past. Here are five interesting details surrounding the situation.

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Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione falls out of chair calling Andrew Benintendi's game-saving catch

It was a play that quite literally made the play-by-play man fall out of his chair.

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Sporting News' 2018 National League All-Stars: Freddie Freeman earns nod, three Brewers picked

Milwaukee is well represented, while Jacob deGrom earns the starting pitching nod.

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Sporting News' 2018 American League All-Stars: Aaron Judge returns, Red Sox well represented

The teams were selected by a panel of American and National League front-office executives.

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Manny Machado steps into more NLCS controversy as he clips Jesus Aguilar

It was more of a kick than a brush, but who are we to assume?

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Manny Machado says he is 'not going to change' his hustle, but does it really matter?

Manny Machado is brutally honest in an assessment of himself, and that we can appreciate. But does hustle really matter?

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Yankees' Miguel Andujar voted Sporting News 2018 AL Rookie of the Year

Voted on by MLB players, Miguel Andujar is the second Yankee to win SN AL Rookie of the Year in as many years, and the fourth in the award's history.

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Make no mistake, the Red Sox now own the rivalry with Yankees

There will be no Game 5, just as there isn't much of a discussion as to who's in the driver seat of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry.

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MLB postseason 2018: Sporting News staff playoff predictions, picks

SN's staff makes its predictions for the 2018 MLB postseason.

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Cubs vs. Brewers results: Brewers score late, take NL Central crown from Cubs in Wrigley Field

What better way to ring in October than with two teams chasing a division title in Game 163?

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MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox cling to top spot despite strong competition

A month away from Power Rankings means a lot has changed.

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QBs with most to prove: Pressure's on for Cousins, Prescott, others in 2018

Some are young passers, some are seasoned veterans, but these nine NFL quarterbacks all are entering the 2018 season with much to prove.

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Welcome to New Jack City: 'President' Jamal Adams leads new era of Jets D

The vision of the young, rambunctious Jets defensive secondary, which is changing New York's mentality to that of a dominant unit, is clear: "We want people to fear us."

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Shohei Ohtani's injury reminds us that Angels fans have it pretty bad

Plenty of fan bases have faced harsh times through the years, but the constant stretch of teases and mediocrity that have plagued the Angels since 2002 might be the worst of the worst.

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WWE 2018 PPV schedule: Dates, events, venues

The WWE PPV schedule for 2018 seems to be set, with venues picked for WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and Survivor Series.

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Surging teams, epic collapses, chaos and more I want to see down the stretch

Baseball's stretch run is almost here, which means stories for everyone.

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Jets' Nathan Shepherd gaining confidence as he shows flashes of star potential

The defensive lineman out of Toronto, Canada, is proving he belongs in the NFL.

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Marlins first base coach Perry Hill uses wet lettuce in helmet to stay cool

Lettuce try to explain this.

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Wrestling world reacts to the death of Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart

Jim Neidhart, a stalwart of one of wrestling's most influential eras, left an indelible mark on the grappling world. Wrestlers react to his untimely death.

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How an episode of 'The Bernie Mac Show' sparked Nathan Shepherd's football career

Some NFL stars are driven to football by influences of players. For Nathan Shepherd, that's not the entire case.

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The 25 best MLB Players' Weekend nicknames, ranked

From multilingual to multifaceted, these nicknames are the best of the best. Or, at least, we think so.

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Matty Askin to defend British cruiserweight title vs. Lawrence Okolie on Joshua vs. Povetkin undercard

Matty Askin returns to the ring on Sept. 22, defending his British cruiserweight crown vs. Lawrence Okolie.

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MLB Trade Grades: Yankees' deal for Lance Lynn is calculated risk

The Yankees are taking a small gamble on Lance Lynn, but it's not because of what they sent Minnesota in the deal.

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MLB trade tracker: Recap the 2018 MLB trade deadline, completed deals

SN recaps the latest deals made at MLB's non-waiver trade deadline.

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MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox's trade for Ian Kinsler answers, raises questions

On paper, the trade for Ian Kinsler makes a lot of sense, but is Kinsler the answer for the Red Sox?

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MLB Trade Grades: Pirates' deal for Chris Archer gutsy, great move for 2018 and beyond

After years of speculation, Chris Archer is on the move. The Pirates got their Robin to Jameson Taillon's Batman and set themselves up for the future.

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Grading the trade: J.A. Happ helps Yankees but still isn't the solution for 2018

J.A. Happ is on his way to Yankee Stadium, where we'll find out more about the tale of two Happs.

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Mike Trout doesn't have to change a damn thing for anybody

It's not the job of one of the purest, greatest and most respected players in baseball to figure out how to market himself better.

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MLB All-Star Game 2018 results: AL takes home Midsummer Classic crown in record-setting performance

Dingers, dingers and more dingers in the 89th All-Star Game.

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MLB Home Run Derby 2018 results: Bryce Harper mashes epic dingers to take derby crown

Bryce Harper was the hometown hero at the 2018 MLB Home Run Derby.

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WWE Extreme Rules 2018: Match grades, recap, what worked, what didn't, what's next

How did WWE Extreme Rules grade out?

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WWE Extreme Rules 2018: Kevin Owens thrown off the top of steel cage, conjures Mankind memories

Kevin Owens continues to put his body on the line for wrestling fans everywhere.

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MLB Futures Game 2018: Date, start time, rosters, how to watch

The future of MLB is on full display soon. Check here for the rosters, how to watch and more.

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Five candidates who could replace Mike Matheny as Cardinals manager

Who will be the next full-time manager in St. Louis? It's tough to say, but here are some names that could be attached to the search.

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Manny Machado, Indians, umpire Angel Hernandez headline SN's MLB Midseason Awards

Here are the SN MLB Midseason Awards — with a twist. Enjoy!

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Tyson Fury's next fight will be in August against Francesco Pianeta

Fury's second fight on his comeback trail has been announced for August.

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Astros demote Ken Giles to Triple-A a day after apparent tiff with manager A.J. Hinch

Ken Giles is going to have to learn to watch his words in Fresno.

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MLB trade rumors: Grading the Mets by their trade-ability

The Mets are going to be sellers heading into the 2018 trade deadline; how does their roster grade out?

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MLB trade rumors: Five teams with the most to gain from tearing it down in 2018

Sometimes, starting from scratch is the only way to secure a positive outlook for the future. Here are five teams with the most to gain from trading away key pieces.

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Kobe Bryant, NBA players react to LeBron James joining Lakers

NBA players, past and present, have a lot to say about King James making Staples Center his kingdom.

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College World Series 2018 results: Oregon State, Kevin Abel shut out Arkansas in deciding Game 3

The Oregon State Beavers are your national champs after a dazzling performance from starting pitcher Kevin Abel.

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College World Series 2018 results: Oregon State steals Game 2 from Arkansas with ninth-inning heroics

The Arkansas Razorbacks can clinch a College World Series championship Wednesday with a victory over the Oregon State Beavers.

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College World Series 2018 finals: Live updates from Arkansas' Game 1 win over Oregon State

The Razorbacks and Beavers begin their best-of-three championship series in Omaha, Neb. Arkansas takes Game 1, 4-1. SN provided live updates of the rain-delayed opener.

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Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley hilariously reveals he pooped his pants during game

What a crappy situation.

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College World Series 2018 Finals: Arkansas vs. Oregon State Game 1 postponed

Those waiting for the first game of the 2018 College World Series Finals are going to have to wait one more day.

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Former pro wrestling star Vader dead at 63

Leon White, known as Big Van Vader or Vader, died on Monday at the age of 63.

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Big Cass released by WWE after 7 years with company

WWE announced William Morrisey, better known as Big Cass, was released from his contract on Tuesday.

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WWE Money in the Bank 2018: Match grades, fallout, what worked, what didn't, what's next

Braun Strowman is Mr. Money in the Bank. Breakdowns of each match, match grades from MITB 2018.

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Adrian Granados vs. Javier Fortuna comes to controversial end with Fortuna on stretcher, in neck brace

A fun scrap ended prematurely when Javier Fortuna seemingly injured his head on a fall in which he tumbled out of the ring.

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Spence vs. Ocampo fight results: Errol Spence Jr. floors Carlos Ocampo with first-round, body-shot KO

Errol Spence Jr. keeps his date with destiny vs. Terence Crawford intact with a win over Carlos Ocampo.

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Jets' young players around Sam Darnold, not QB himself, key for 2018

Naturally, most eyes are on Sam Darnold as the Jets approach 2018 training camp. But the optimism within the team comes from the core of young offensive skill players ready to support the rookie QB.

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Jeff Horn's trainer blames shoes for loss to Terence Crawford

Jeff Horn got battered in his bout vs. Terence Crawford, but could it have been the shoes that threw him off?

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WWE Money in the Bank 2018 date, start time, matches, card, predictions

One of the most traditionally fun events of the year returns on Sunday, June 17 as WWE Money in the Bank comes to you live from Rosemont, Ill.

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship looks to jab its way into combat sports arena

The first sanctioned and regulated bare-knuckle event held in the United States since 1889, Bare Knuckle FC is trying to jab its way into the combat sports landscape.

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Let's celebrate Bartolo Colon's birthday with these awesome GIFs

"Big Sexy" is bringing it back for one more birthday. He doesn't just take the cake, he takes the whole bakery.

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MLB trade rumors: Which starting pitchers could be available by the deadline?

Contending teams could be targeting starting pitchers to make a run this season. Here's an early look at who could be available.

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WWE 'SmackDown' reportedly heading to Fox, prime time, Friday nights

The weekly WWE show is heading to Fox in October 2019, according to multiple reports.

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Lomachenko vs. Linares results: Vasiliy Lomachenko makes boxing history with KO victory

Will "Hi-Tech's" upgrade to lightweight prove fruitful, or will Jorge Linares send Lomachenko to the locker room, second guessing his decision to move up?

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Mets pitcher P.J. Conlon hung up on manager when he got call to majors

P.J. Conlon was fast asleep when he got the call-up to the big-league squad, and even hung up on his manager before he got the news.

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Jets new uniform rumors come at perfect time for suffering fan base

Take the Jets new uniform rumors and inject them straight into this New York football fan's veins.

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WWE Backlash 2018: Grades, recap, what worked, what didn't, what's next

Roman Reigns once again emerging victorious does nothing for him, the brand or the company.

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GGG vs. Martirosyan results: Gennady Golovkin ends fight early with second-round KO

"GGG" enters the ring versus an opponent that not many are expecting much from in Vanes Martirosyan. Follow for live updates and more.

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WWE Backlash 2018 date, start time, matches, card, predictions

Can Shinsuke Nakamura upend AJ Styles and get his first taste of WWE gold?

Joe Rivera

Albert Pujols joins the 3,000 hit club vs. Mariners

Everything you need to know about the 3,000-hit club's newest member, Albert Pujols.

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Trevor Bauer sure sounds like he's accusing the Astros of doctoring baseballs

The Cleveland starter found himself in the middle of (another) Twitter controversy on Tuesday, this time dragging the Astros into a bit of a conspiracy theory.

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WWE Greatest Royal Rumble 2018 results: Braun Strowman reigns supreme in Greatest Rumble match

Roman Reigns once again misses out on an opportunity to win the WWE Universal Championship.

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WWE Greatest Royal Rumble 2018 date, start time, matches, card, predictions

WWE brings the Greatest Royal Rumble to Saudi Arabia in April.

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The Yankees are overrated, the Cubs are lost and other MLB early season hot takes

We're just over two weeks into the MLB season, which means it's time to start drawing wild, outrageous conclusions based on what we've seen so far.

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Wrestling icon Bruno Sammartino dies at 82

The wrestling icon had a career that spanned four decades and held many professional wrestling records.

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Wrestling community mourns the death of Bruno Sammartino

The death of Sammartino left an indelible mark on the wrestling community.

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Hatred toward baseball fights is the dumbest thing in baseball this week

In the words of Ken Watanabe in "Godzilla," let them fight.

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Joey Votto does Joey Votto things, trolls Phillies fans on foul balls

Joey Votto is a master troll, a tradition that's continuing in 2018.

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RAW after WrestleMania results: Debuts, returns galore; Brock Lesnar nowhere to be found

The "RAW" after WrestleMania almost always delivers the goods, so strap in for what should be an exciting night of primetime sports entertainment.

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WWE WrestleMania 34: What worked, what didn't, what comes next

Breaking down the good and the bad of WrestleMania 34, and what could be next for the wrestlers involved.

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WrestleMania 34 breaks Mercedes-Benz Superdome sales, attendance records

WWE's flagship event left an indelible mark on New Orleans.

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WWE WrestleMania 34 date, start time, rumored matches, kickoff show

Everything you need to know about WrestleMania 34, including the date, start time and rumored matches.

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Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali belong on WrestleMania 34 main card, regardless of WWE history

So what if the Cruiserweight Championship match between Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander being put on the pre-show was expected? That doesn't make it fair or right.

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Anthony Joshua wants fight with Deontay Wilder, Wilder 'accepts'

Now the IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight champ, "AJ" sets his sight on the last of the major heavyweight belts.

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Joshua vs. Parker results: Anthony Joshua wins decision, wants Deontay Wilder fight

Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker meet in the squared circle for a bout that takes us one step closer to unifying the heavyweight division.

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Joshua vs. Parker fight date, start time, how to watch, records

Anthony Joshua looks to keep his date with Deontay Wilder intact with a win over WBO heavyweight champ Joseph Parker.

Joe Rivera

Joshua vs. Parker: Anthony Joshua's keys to victory

How can Anthony Joshua beat WBO heavyweight champ Joseph Parker and add another belt to his collection?

Joe Rivera

MLB Opening Day 2018 is highlighted by righteous dingers and epic moonshots

Lots of history was made on a barrage of Opening Day home runs. Here are a bunch of them.

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MLB Opening Day 2018: Scores, results, highlights, video and more

Follow the action from MLB's Opening Day with highlights, scores and more.

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Brian Pillman II doesn't plan to lean on father's legacy in his own wrestling journey

"Flyin' Brian Jr." is out to make a name for himself while also honoring his father's professional wrestling legacy.

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Tommy Dreamer speaks House of Hardcore, transition from wrestler to promoter

The ECW great spoke with Sporting News about the state of House of Hardcore, what sets it apart from the pack and

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Daniel Bryan cleared by WWE to return to in-ring competition

After a two-year hiatus because of injury, WWE has cleared Daniel Bryan to return to the ring.

Joe Rivera

Braves' Ronald Acuna gets Hall of Fame projection, Hank Aaron comparison

The 20-year-old Braves wunderkind has heard a lot of praise so far, but this might be the height of it.

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WWE Fastlane 2018: Results, match grades, what worked, what didn't, what's next

The final stop on the road to WrestleMania yielded mixed results, but nothing as damning as its predictability.

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Jeff Hardy involved in single-car crash, charged with driving while intoxicated

Hardy has battled issues with drugs and alcohol in the past, and this would mark another violation of WWE's wellness policy.

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WWE Fastlane 2018: Date, start time, matches, card, predictions

The final stop on the road to WrestleMania is almost here, and it has major implications for the "Grandest Stage of them All."

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Deontay Wilder career record, recent fight highlights

One of the premier heavyweights in the world, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder doesn't have an extensive resume.

Joe Rivera

Your favorite spring training clichés, translated and explained

The modern athlete is more in-tune than ever with understanding the ramifications of his or her words, meaning almost every soundbite will include at least one cliché. Here are the more common ones.

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Wilder vs. Ortiz results: Deontay Wilder retains vs. Luis Ortiz in wildly exciting fight

Deontay Wilder, now 40-0, passed the toughest test of his career Saturday with a ninth-round technical knockout of Luis Ortiz.

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Wilder vs. Ortiz: Fight date, start time, card, channel

In the toughest test of his career, Deontay Wilder meets Luis Ortiz in the ring on Saturday, March 3. Here's all you need to know.

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WWE Elimination Chamber 2018: Grades, takeaways, what worked, what didn't

A solid card yielded some decent results, but it was still loaded with predictability.

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WWE Elimination Chamber 2018: Date, start time, matches, card, predictions

Who will emerge from Elimination Chamber matches with tickets to WrestleMania 34?

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Sor Rungvisai vs. Estrada: Fight date, start time, card, channel

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai can quiet his critics when he meets the red-hot Juan Francisco Estrada on Feb. 24.

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Hold on a second, did the Mets just win the offseason?

Sure, the Mets benefitted from a historically slow free-agent market, but that doesn't mean they didn't make good moves.

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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios: Fight date, start time & how to watch live

Does Brandon Rios have what it takes to remake himself within the welterweight division, or will Danny Garcia claim his next victim on his road to redemption?

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MLB spring training 2018: Reporting dates for all 30 teams

Find out when spring training starts for your favorite MLB team.

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Deontay Wilder: Americans 'don't know Anthony Joshua's name'

Deontay Wilder picked an interested front to wage a war of words on.

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Super Bowl 52: Corey Clement scores controversial TD as catch rule rears its head

Referees are becoming a story — again — as the Eagles benefit from another controversial TD call.

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Super Bowl 52: Nick Foles, Eagles dip into HS playbook for trick-play TD

While the Patriots missed an opportunity for a big play earlier in the quarter, the Eagles didn't.

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WWE shouldn't make the same mistake twice with Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano is all heart, but he's so much more than that, and he could solve one of WWE's decades-old problems.

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Remembering the time Kurt Angle drove a milk truck, doused the Alliance

Kurt Angle loves milk. Oh it's true, it's damn true.

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WWE Royal Rumble 2018: Date, start time, confirmed entrants, rumors

The 31st Royal Rumble kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 34. Here's everything you need to know.

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WWE RAW 25 results: Legends return, Strowman reigns, Miz wins Intercontinental title

WWE celebrates the 25th anniversary of "RAW," and Sporting News will have live coverage of all the wrestling ridiculousness happening tonight.

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Vikings vs. Eagles: Score, results, highlights from NFC championship game

For live Vikings-Eagles scoring updates during Sunday's NFC championship game, follow along here.

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Empire State Building slaps New Yorkers in face, shines Patriots, Eagles colors

As if the terrible seasons of the Jets and Giants weren't painful enough, watching the Patriots and Eagles advance to the Super Bowl is gut-wrenching. But wait, there's more!

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Spence vs. Peterson results: Errol Spence dominates Lamont Peterson, calls out Keith Thurman

Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. defends his IBF welterweight championship for the first time vs. Lamont Peterson tonight. Follow along as Sporting News provides live coverage of the card.

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Spence vs. Peterson: Fight date, start time, card, records

Errol Spence looks to keep his momentum rolling vs. Lamont Peterson on Saturday, Jan. 20 in a battle of welterweights.

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Astros win the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes, acquire Pittsburgh's ace

Is your head spinning from the latest trade news surrounding the Pirates' ace? Well, you've clicked to the right place.

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Darrelle Revis seemingly wanted nothing to do with Derrick Henry's game-clinching run

For the free-agent-to-be, Revis sure didn't look to make an impact on the most important play of the Chiefs' season.

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New Year's resolutions for all 30 MLB teams

A New Year is upon us, which means all 30 MLB teams will certainly be setting their goals for 2018, or something.

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Panthers vs. Falcons: Results, score, live updates from Week 17 game in Atlanta

For Panthers-Falcons scoring updates and highlights from Sunday's game in Atlanta, follow along here.

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MLB, NHL networks enjoy battle of skills ahead of Winter Classic

In advance of the 2018 NHL Winter Classic — taking place at Citi Field — Sporting News got an exclusive inside look at the making of the "MLB Network vs. NHL Network Challenge."

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WWE Clash of Champions 2017: What worked, what didn't, what comes next

A.J. Styles retains, so what's next for the "Phenomenal One"? Will the "SmackDown Live" tag team division clear up?

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Lemieux vs. Saunders results: Billy Joe Saunders stifles David Lemieux in boxing clinic

David Lemieux and Billy Joe Saunders throw down in Canada for the WBO middleweight title. Follow for results, updates and more.

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Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees: What could be, what should be, what is

There aren't many question marks surrounding Giancarlo Stanton's reported trade to the Yankees, but here are some thoughts to chew on.

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Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux results: Lomachenko forces Rigondeaux to quit on stool

Vasiliy Lomachenko swarmed Guillermo Rigondeaux, as "El Chacal" quit on his stool with a questionable injury following Round 6.

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Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux: Fight date, start time, card, TV channel

In a battle of two of the best technicians in the sport, Vasiliy "Hi-Tech" Lomachenko and Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux are set to battle in a historic matchup.

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The biggest challenges Aaron Boone faces as Yankees manager

Aaron Boone has his work cut out for him in his first season as Yankees manager. While this team is ready to win now, that doesn't mean Boone won't face challenges.

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The last thing you'll need to read about the Yankees' manager situation

Aaron Boone is the new Yankee manager. Joe Girardi isn't here. Managers still matter. The process was fine. Stop complaining.

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Cotto vs. Ali results: Miguel Cotto's career ends on loss to Sadam Ali

Miguel Cotto's storied career came to an end on Dec. 2, losing the WBO super welterweight title to Sadam Ali.

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USC vs. Stanford: Trojans score late, secure Pac-12 Championship over Cardinal

Sam Darnold and the Trojans take on Bryce Love and the Cardinal from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Kovalev vs. Shabranskyy results: Kovalev crushes Shabranskyy, cruises to TKO win

Follow along as Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev takes on Vyacheslav Shabranskyy in a 12-round light heavyweight bout tonight.

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Kovalev vs. Shabranskyy: Fight date, start time, card, how to watch

Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev returns to the ring in a 12-round light heavyweight matchup with Vyacheslav Shabranskyy on Nov. 25. Here's what you need to know.

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WWE Survivor Series 2017: What worked, what didn't and what comes next

In a battle of bragging rights, Team "RAW" came out on top, but the path to getting there at Survivor Series was messy, convoluted and confusing.

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WWE Survivor Series 2017: Matches, card, date, start time, predictions

With John Cena returning, does Team "SmackDown" have the edge, or will Kurt Angle, Triple H and Team "RAW" triumph?

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College football Week 12 game scores, highlights and results Saturday's games

Keep up with all the latest from college gridiron on Sporting News' big play blog.

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Nov. 13, 2008: When the Yankees brought Nick Swisher and sunshine to the Bronx

The trade for Nick Swisher was confusing at the time, but it seemed to work out for everyone involved.

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LeBron James on Dennis Smith Jr.: ‘The Knicks passed on a really good one’

Coming off a win over Dallas, LeBron James decided to heap some praise on the Mavericks' young, budding stud — while tearing down the Knicks in the process.

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