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NFL families seek equal brain injury treatment
PHILADELPHIA — Thousands of retired Black professional football players, their families and supporters are demanding an end to the controversial…
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How Hayes took Chelsea to peak of women’s soccer, can they add Champions League?
When the final whistle blew in Chelsea’s Women’s Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich on May 2, an emotional…
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Fantasy hockey playoff pool guide: Stars, sleepers, and busts
NHL playoff fantasy competition is good, concentrated fun. The pool of players from which to choose is smaller, the games…
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Kobe exhibit set for unveiling at Basketball HOF
4:47 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has created a special exhibit…
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Nutty appetite: Squirrel on menu for Ravens OL
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens‘ drafting of guard Ben Cleveland should put defensive tackles in the AFC North on…
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Atletico closing on La Liga crown, but title race will go down to the wire
1:13 PM ET Sid LoweSpain writer Just after midnight on Tuesday night, Barcelona‘s players silently boarded a bus waiting outside…
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Browns rookie LB says heart ‘100% healthy’
BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah said Friday that his heart “is 100% healthy” following concerns about…
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NHL wants Canada border answer by June 1
The NHL has told the Canadian government that it needs an answer on the Stanley Cup playoffs‘ coronavirus-related border travel…
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‘Sex-at-birth’ states potential NCAA host sites
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA announced 20 potential host sites for the early rounds of its postseason baseball tournament Friday, including…
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NHL: No conference championship trophies in ’21
There won’t be any superstitious drama about NHL teams touching the conference championship trophies in the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs…
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AB sued over moving-truck altercation from 2020
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been sued for his role in an altercation with a moving-truck driver…
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‘High level’ Fred returns to Brazil squad for WCQs
Brazil coach Tite has recalled Manchester United midfielder Fred as part of his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers…
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Women’s league plans move forward without NHL
The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association is forging ahead with its bid to establish an economically sustainable professional league in…
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NFL teams adjusting workouts with player input
In an effort to persuade reluctant players to show up for voluntary offseason workouts, several NFL teams have made changes…
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There’s a new Figueroa in town: Brandon gets his chance in title fight
Forty-eight hours before fight night isn’t the time for introspection. Brandon Figueroa has a major championship to win. On Saturday…
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The Miami Heat enjoyed the hell out of Udonis Haslem’s ejection
Image: AP You gotta respect your O.G.s. Udonis Haslem had the most efficient Stone Cold Steve Austin like entry into…
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Five NFL rookies who may disappoint in 2021
NFL rookies faced challenges like we haven’t seen before for young players in the 2021 season, with COVID-19 wiping out…
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ESPN+ announces multi-year La Liga rights deal
ESPN+ will be the new home of La Liga in the United States after reaching an eight-year deal for English-and…
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Turkish GP cancelled, Austria gets second 2021 race
The Turkish Grand Prix will not take place on June 13 due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country,…
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‘Maybe the quarterfinals’ – AS Sale coach plays down BAL title hopes
With the Basketball Africa League set to tip off on Sunday for its inaugural season, 2017 FIBA Africa Champions Cup…
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Bowling, moose hunting and curling: Clemson and Davidson’s viral rain delay, 10 years later
Mac Hunter surveyed the wet green as he lined up his putt with his caddie near his side. The crowd…
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Martin Garrix, Bono and The Edge collaborate for Euro 2020 anthem
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix (c) with Bono (l) and The Edge (r). UEFA With the tournament kicking off in less than…
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Lapsed fan’s guide to the NHL playoffs: Everything you might have missed
We’ve come a long way since the Tampa Bay Lightning won the 2020 Stanley Cup in a bubble in Edmonton,…
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The biggest problem facing Jets rookie Zach Wilson right now is… his mom
What’s worse than playing for the Jets? Having to unfollow your mom on social media.Illustration: AP/Screenshot IG Move over LaVar…
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How did Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic, Logan Gilbert do in their MLB debuts?
Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert have officially arrived. The touted Mariners prospects and first-round picks in the 2018 MLB Draft made…
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Real or Not: Canelo Alvarez is the best fighter in boxing. Floyd Mayweather will fight both Paul brothers
Canelo Alvarez once again showed why he’s almost unbeatable by making Billy Joe Saunders quit in his corner after eight…
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M’s Gilbert shaky, but ‘feel like I belong here’
Overshadowed by a masterful pitching performance by Cleveland Indians right-hander Zach Plesac, the anticipated debuts of prized Seattle Mariners prospects…
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WWE WrestleMania Backlash: Cesaro gets title shot against Roman Reigns, but is it the right time?
We’re just over a month out from a two-night WrestleMania 37 that overachieved in almost every way possible. So WWE’s…
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New York legislation aims at better workplace protections for cheerleaders — now do the whole country
The Buffalo Jills have prompted a bill in New York State to ensure better working conditions for cheerleaders.Image: AP The…
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Rangers reportedly will interview Gerard Gallant for head-coaching vacancy
After firing head coach David Quinn on Wednesday, the New York Rangers and new GM Chris Drury are wasting no time…
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Yankees’ Luis Severino throws first live BP since Tommy John surgery
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Luis Severino took another step forward in his comeback from Tommy John surgery Thursday, with his…
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Elite prospect Patrick Baldwin challenges history in picking Milwaukee over powers Duke, Georgetown
Because the accumulation of basketball talent at the Division I level has become fungible, and because the Milwaukee Panthers tend…
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Nuggets Vs Timberwolves: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 5/13/2021
The Denver Nuggets (45-24) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-47) as favorites after Michael Porter Jr. racked up 30 points in…
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NBA playoff watch: Phoenix slows Portland’s roll; Spurs clinch play-in
With the addition of play-in games to the 2021 NBA playoffs, the scramble for seeding is wilder — and more…
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NCAA call to nix women’s golf event irks coaches
When the NCAA committee decided to cancel the women’s golf regional tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Wednesday, it left…
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Solskjaer: Protests not to blame for Liverpool loss
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the disruption to his team’s preparations caused by fan protests was not to…
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Brewers’ Burnes sets record with K’s vs. Cards
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes set the record for strikeouts without a walk to start the season Thursday, extending the…
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With Alex Rodriguez as ownership, at least there’s a damn Latino in the room
Photo: Getty Images Look at what it takes to get a seat at the table. Generally, you need to be…
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Knicks may be running out of season in frantic seeding race
How bad did it look? This bad: there were scattered boos bouncing across Madison Square Garden in the third quarter.…
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Bulls Vs Raptors: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 5/13/2021
The Chicago Bulls (29-40) host the Toronto Raptors (27-42) as favorites after Zach LaVine put up 41 points in the…
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Heat’s Haslem tossed 3 min. into season debut
9:15 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN It took almost five months for Udonis Haslem to play in a game for the…
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Hey Chicago Bears, could you not screw up Justin Fields?
Justin FieldsPhoto: Getty Images The Chicago Bears have their quarterback of the future in Justin Fields. Nobody really questions that.…
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2021 NFL Win Totals: Bears Schedule Plus 3 Other Teams Providing Value
The 2021 NFL season will kick off on Sept. 9 with a premier matchup between the defending Super Bowl champion…
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WNBA preseason predictions: Which teams will meet for title?
The WNBA’s 25th anniversary season opens Friday with four games. Are the Seattle Storm the favorite to repeat and win…
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ESPN extends deal to air MLB games through ’28
ESPN and Major League Baseball announced a seven-year contract extension Thursday that will see the network carry 30 regular-season games…
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Liverpool’s late charge could make utterly forgettable season memorable
It has been a season to forget for Liverpool, but they are now just three wins away from making it…
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Dems, GOP want to pump $30 billion in COVID relief to gyms amid expected fitness boom
Photo: Shutterstock So they finally agree on something? “Bipartisan” isn’t a word you hear much nowadays, but two senators on…
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NFL: We’re taking Deshaun Watson investigation seriously
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing up to 22 women who have filed lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson…
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Take It to the Bank
In October 1997, the San Antonio Spurs convened for training camp. At the end of their first practice, head coach…
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Historic NJCAA title run ends for beloved golfer
Amy Bockerstette’s historic appearance at the NJCAA women’s golf national championship came to an unexpected and early end Thursday when…
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