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Zach Pompea had a hat trick and visiting Salisbury (16-3) won 11-8 over York (17-2) to claim their 21st Capital Athletic Conference men's lacrosse championship. The Sea Gulls went on a 6-1 run in the ...
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• Which remaining free agents boast best skills?
With less than a month remaining before Spring Training gets underway, many free agents have already found homes for the 2019 season. But there are still plenty of talented players available, and club... -
• 7 reasons NL Central is MLB's toughest division
Columnist Richard Justice discusses why the National League Central is MLB's best division....
- • Rask concussed on collision after Chytil's goal
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• Milwaukee Bucks to retire Marques Johnson's No. 8 on Sunday, March 24
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks will retire the No. 8 jersey of Marques Johnson in a special halftime ceremony on Sunday, March 24, when the Bucks host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. at Fiserv ...
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• Goldy, Miller take in 'excitement' of Warm-up
The Cardinals turned their annual Winter Warm-Up, considered to be the start of a sprint toward spring, into the first piece of a season-long sales pitch to a player they hope will become a staple at ...
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• Veteran S Burnett wants release from Steelers
Veteran safety Morgan Burnett would like to be released from his contract with the Steelers....
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Duke vs. Virginia score: Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett lead the No. 1 Blue Devils past the No. 4 Cavaliers
Duke survived a scare and pulled out an impressive victory vs. Virginia...
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With the help of the Minnesota Wild, there is a whole new group of athletes in Minnesota....
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QB Nick Foles was in line to earn a $1 million bonus if he played in 33% of snaps this season. He missed it by four snaps but Eagles still paid him. ... -
Patriots running backs Sony Michel and James White could prove troublesome for a Chiefs defense that has been overextended this season. ... -
Column: With the big game just two weeks away, Atlanta braces for a Super Bowl matchup that seems like a nightmare: Saints vs. Patriots ... -
Quarterback Turk Schonert played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1987 to 1989. ... -
The petition on Change.org had 7,062 signatures by 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, just shy of the 7,500 goal.... -
• Football meteorology for Championship Sunday
Four teams are left to play three more games before the 2018 NFL season crowns a final champion. The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints make for an enter...
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• Frank Ntilikina reportedly drawing trade interest, but will Knicks deal him?
With the trade deadline approaching, the Knicks are one team to watch as they could deal any number of veterans or young players. 2017 first-round draft pick Frank Ntilikina has not developed the way ...
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• DeMarcus Cousins laments 'fakest love' received in Warriors debut
DeMarcus Cousins didn’t really enjoy the attention foisted upon him during his Golden State Warriors debut on Friday evening. Cousins was trailed by cameras everywhere he went and booed relentlessly b...
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Recent news - NHL / hockey
- • Rask concussed on collision after Chytil's goal
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• HDM 2019: Inside MN Special Hockey’s brand new blind hockey program
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Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask was injured in a hard collision with Rangers forward Filip Chytil and helped off the ice late in the opening period ... -
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The Serratore brothers, head coaches at Bemidji State and Air Force, take a look back growing up together through rivalries and title runs on the rinks across the State of Hockey.... -
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Mikko Rantanen scored two of Colorado's franchise record-tying six second-period goals, Semyon Varlamov stopped 30 shots and the struggling Avalanche routed the Los Angeles Kings 7-1 ...
Recent news - MLB / baseball
- • Which remaining free agents boast best skills?
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• 7 reasons NL Central is MLB's toughest division
- • Goldy, Miller take in 'excitement' of Warm-up
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• Acuna would prefer to stay at leadoff for Braves
How the Braves construct their lineup will depend on who is acquired or selected to fill their outfield void. But Ronald Acuna Jr. admits his preference is to remain at the top of Atlanta's lineup....
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• Finding the best backstop matches for Keuchel
Dallas Keuchel is a command artist -- and several teams that are potential landing spots for the free-agent left-hander have great framing catchers who could steal him strikes. MLB.com breaks down the...
- • Report: Yankees, Reds finalizing Sonny Gray trade
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• Red Sox Notes: Bogaerts, Betts, Sale, Porcello, Bullpen, Catchers
Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reported earlier this month that the world champion Red Sox had been discussing a contract extension with an unnamed player. It turns out that player was shortstop X...
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• NBC Sports: Red Sox discussing contract extension with Xander Bogaerts
Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reported earlier this month that the world champion Red Sox had been discussing a contract extension with an unnamed player. It turns out that player was shortstop X...
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• Spiveys make Dream Series family affair
It takes only a few minutes for former Major League infielder Ernest "Junior" Spivey to find his young son on the field at this week's Dream Series at Tempe Diablo Stadium....
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• Mozeliak not looking to pounce late in FA market
Though the Cardinals continue to monitor a slow-moving free-agent market with an open mind, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak insisted on Saturday that the organization isn't necessarily ...
Recent news - MLS / soccer
- • Tuesday: Follow Enrique Espinoza at eMLS League Series One presented by PlayStation
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• Reports: DC United shores up defense with pair of signings
- • Alphonso Davies, Tyler Adams still awaiting Bundesliga debuts
- • Hundreds gather for legendary MLS coach Sigi Schmid's memorial service
- • Bill Hamid frustrated to not be in January camp, still wants USMNT future
- • Report: Alberth Elis to remain with Houston Dynamo at least until summer
- • Preseason shifts to California as Toronto FC prepare for busy 2019 season
- • Report: Portland Timbers seeking young Designated Player signing at striker
- • Rumor: Un-named MLS club interested in Belgian league club captain
- • Arriola, Canouse say midseason turnaround is only beginning for DC United
Recent news - Nascar
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We welcomed Aric Almirola as he joined us pregame to talk his day with the Lightning, the Daytona 500 coming up on Nascar on Fox, and what drives him as an athlete.... -
• 2019 Cup Series Season Preview: Daniel Suarez
By David Morgan, Associate Editor Editor’s note: Motorsports Tribune will be previewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season for the full-time drivers in the series leading into February’s runn...
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• NASCAR Cup: Jamie McMurray in Spire Motorsports car for Daytona 500
After rampant speculation, Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed that Jamie McMurray will, indeed, drive a No. 40 Chevrolet in the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500. But the...
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• Kylie Masse Drops 59.8 100 Back at Toronto Grand Prix Night 1
By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam 2019 TORONTO GRAND PRIX January 18-19, 2019 Hosts: Toronto Swim Club (TSC) LCM Psych sheets Schedule Results – Meet Mobile (‘Toronto Grand Prix 2019’) Kylie Masse of the Un...
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• Spire Motorsports Acquires Jamie McMurray for Daytona 500
Jamie McMurray started his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career driving the No. 40, and he’ll now likely end it with the same car number as Spire Motorsports have partnered up with Chip Ganassi Rac...
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• IndyCar team holds ride for rehabbing Wickens
Robert Wickens, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a crash in August at Pocono, has a ride with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports waiting for him when he's able to race again....
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• Pioneer Glen Wood Passes Away at Age 93
Glen Wood was a true pioneer in auto racing. By Jim Pedley | Managing EditorRacinToday.com Auto racing pioneer and innovator Glen Wood passed way it was announced on Friday. Wood formed...
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• Ryan Truex to attempt Daytona 500 with Tommy Baldwin
Ryan Truex will attempt to make the season opening Daytona 500 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Truex will drive the No. 71 Chevrolet of Tommy Baldwin Racing at the 2.5-mile Daytona Internatio...
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• NASCAR Cup: Glen Wood passes away
Glen Wood, NASCAR Hall of Fame member and founder of Wood Brothers Racing, passed away at the age of 93 on Jan. 18, 2019, the Wood family announced via Wood Brothers Racing’s various social media chan...
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• NASCAR legend Glen Wood dies at 93
Wood and his brother, Leonard, co-founded Wood Brothers Racing in 1950, making it the oldest active team in the sport....
Recent news - NBA / basketball
- • Milwaukee Bucks to retire Marques Johnson's No. 8 on Sunday, March 24
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Paul George converted a four-point play with 5.1 seconds left for the win.... -
• Russell Westbrook has hilarious answer about scrap with Embiid
Russell Westbrook still has beef with Joel Embiid after their incident on Saturday. Embiid fouled Westbrook late in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 117-115 win over Philly, sending both to the ground unde...
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• Jordan McRae reportedly won't get a standard NBA contract
Jordan McRae‘s 54-point outburst in the G League probably won’t get him a standard NBA contract even though the Wizards have a roster spot to fill, writes Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. McRae...
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• Watch: Russell Westbrook goes after Joel Embiid for hard foul
Things got a bit heated between two star players during the matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. With 1:46 left in Saturday’s game, Russell Westbrook was drivi...
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• Report: Bulls still plan to deal Robin Lopez despite Wendell Carter Jr.'s injury
The thumb injury that will sideline Wendell Carter Jr. for the next eight to 12 weeks won’t change the Bulls‘ plans to trade veteran center Robin Lopez, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Even though a de...
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LeBron James came out to support Bronny’s future high school team, as Crossroads went head-to-head with Cali powerhouse Sierra Canyon. Cassius Stanley and his squad came out of the gate firing ... -
Do the Knicks want to give up on a 20-year-old No. 8 pick for a lowball offer?... -
The highly anticipated matchup between prep powerhouses IMG Academy and Huntington Prep was fun. Jaden Springer dropped a game-high 27 points, as the Ascenders of IMG got the 83-75 victory over the I...
Top stories - NBA / basketball
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• Report: Rockets trying to trade Carmelo Anthony, likely to waive Nunnally to create roster spot
- • Frank Ntilikina reportedly drawing trade interest, but will Knicks deal him?
- • DeMarcus Cousins laments 'fakest love' received in Warriors debut
- • The Story of Marcus Smart: "I Love Boston, Boston Loves Me"
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• Sources: Fultz back with 76ers for rehab
76ers guard Markelle Fultz hasn't played in a game since Nov. 19 as he continues therapy for thoracic outlet syndrome....
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• Pistons center Drummond in concussion protocol
Pistons star center Andre Drummond is in the NBA's concussion protocol and is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Kings....
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• Report: Markelle Fultz returning to Philadelphia for rehab
Markelle Fultz’s rehab is making some progress, according to a new report. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Fultz has returned to Philadelphia to continue his rehab from thoracic outlet syndrom...
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After trailing by as many as 17 points in the first quarter in Oklahoma City on Friday evening, the Lakers scratched and clawed their way... -
• Anthony Davis out one to two weeks after spraining finger
New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis will miss one to two weeks after spraining his finger, as the team announced. But that’s assuming it responds well to rest. According to Shams Charania of The...
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After agreeing to a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets, forward Kenneth Faried plans to sign with the Houston Rockets, reports ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Rockets will have until Monday ...
Top stories - NFL / football
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• Report: Eagles give Nick Foles $1 million bonus despite just missing contract goal
- • NFL matchups to watch in conference title games: Patriots' running backs could torch Chiefs
- • Column: Atlanta braces for nightmarish Super Bowl matchup
- • Former Bengals quarterback Turk Schonert dies of heart attack at 62
- • NFL playoffs 2019: Rams fans petition to get referee removed from NFC championship game
- • Football meteorology for Championship Sunday
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Hall of Fame running back believes Patriots cheated against Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI
Eric Dickerson seems pretty convinced that the Patriots cheated in Super Bowl XXXVI...
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UFC Fight Night 143: Start time, how to watch, fight card, live stream online from Brooklyn
All the info you need to catch the UFC Fight Night card Saturday in Brooklyn...
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AFC, NFC Championship Game NFL picks, predictions, best bets from a legendary expert: This three-way parlay pays 6-1
Handicapping legend Hank Goldberg just revealed his top parlay for the AFC and NFC Championship Games...
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NFL odds, picks, schedule, how to watch, stream: Expert picks against spread, props for Rams-Saints, Patriots-Chiefs
Find out everything you need to know about how the AFC and NFC Championships will go right here...
Top stories - NHL / hockey
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• The Golden Standard: Vegas gives Seattle a tough act to follow
The NHL’s 32nd team has been revealed. But does Seattle have any hope of repeating Vegas’ first-year success? The post The Golden Standard: Vegas gives Seattle a tough act to follow appeared first on ...
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• The Great Goalie Rankings: How The NHL’s 31 Starting Netminders Stack Up
A midseason ranking of the NHL's starting goaltenders, from No. 1 to 31. The post The Great Goalie Rankings: How The NHL’s 31 Starting Netminders Stack Up appeared first on TheHockeyNews....
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The Tampa Bay Lightning will look for a measure of revenge Saturday night when they take on the San Jose Sharks in their final game before the All-Star break.... -
The LA Kings have not won back-to-back games since mid-December... -
John Gibson made 29 saves and Troy Terry scored his first NHL goal and set up another Saturday... -
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Top stories - MLB / baseball
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• Red Sox CEO: We want Betts in Boston for life
Superstar Mookie Betts has become the face of the Red Sox and there's strong sentiment at the highest levels of the organization for that to be the case for many years to come....
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• Quick Hits: Padres, Red Sox, Cubs
The Padres have done a tremendous job in recent years growing the top farm system in the game, but the organization underwent a financial reshaping that was just as important to long-term stability, p...
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• One question for each National League club
With Spring Training about a month away, it's a good time to ask some important questions about each MLB team. Following is a look at the National League clubs, highlighting one key question from fans...
- • Predicting landing spots for the top remaining FA
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• Sale healthy, open to potential extension talks
When it comes to encouraging developments at Red Sox Winter Weekend, the fact that Sale is a full go again and feeling great about where he's at with his shoulder is at or near the top of the list....
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• Report: Reds ‘best positioned’ to acquire Sonny Gray
The Cincinnati Reds appear more likely than ever to acquire Sonny Gray from the New York Yankees. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Reds are “best positioned” to acquire the starting pitcher aft...
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• MLBTR Poll: The State Of The Indians Bullpen
Cody Allen will be closing games for the Los Angeles Angels next season, but the long-time fixture of the Cleveland bullpen may still add some value to the Indians’ 2019 bullpen: as a scout. It was Al...
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• HOF players and managers, broken down by team
MLB.com breaks down which Hall of Fame players and managers are represented by which teams in Cooperstown's hallowed Plaque Gallery....
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• Andrus committed to Texas, senses 'chemistry'
Elvis Andrus lets little upset him, including when it came time to make a final decision on his 2019 contract. The Rangers lost 95 games last season, and there may be more rough times ahead during the...
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• Reds thrilled to stop by Children's Hospital
The Reds Caravan northern leg dropped by Dayton's Children Hospital Saturday to say hello to kids in their hospital beds. Second baseman Scooter Gennett, pitchers Sal Romano and Cody Reed, infield pro...
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Recent news - NFL / football
- • Pats' Flowers, Brown fined $20K by NFL for hits vs. Chargers
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• Veteran S Burnett wants release from Steelers
- • Duke vs. Virginia score: Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett lead the No. 1 Blue Devils past the No. 4 Cavaliers
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The New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs will face off on Sunday for a trip to Super Bowl 53. Earlier in the week it was reported there would be an arctic blast during the game. We are now lear... - • UFC Fight Night 143: Start time, how to watch on ESPN, fight card, live stream online from Brooklyn
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Kentucky vs. Auburn score: John Calipari's Wildcats use their best collective game of the season to beat the Tigers
The Wildcats got a white-knuckle win on the road against a lively Auburn team...
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2019 Desert Classic scores: Phil Mickelson eyeing victory as he maintains two-stroke lead
Mickelson takes his slim lead into the final round on Sunday in California...
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MLB rumors: Yankees finalizing trade of Sonny Gray to Reds for package headlined by infield prospect
Gray had a disappointing 2018 and will now find himself with the Reds as he heads into his walk year...
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Baltimore has agreed to extend his contract, according to an ESPN report, which cites unidentified league sources.... -
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College basketball winners and losers: Kentucky, Wisconsin looking up while Kansas, Michigan fall
Two top-10 teams have already fallen on Saturday, and more upsets are surely on deck...
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Top stories - MLS / soccer
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• Rumor: Un-named MLS club interested in Belgian league club captain
- • Report: Alberth Elis to remain with Houston Dynamo at least until summer
- • Report: Portland Timbers seeking young Designated Player signing at striker
- • Preseason shifts to California as Toronto FC prepare for busy 2019 season
- • Arriola, Canouse say midseason turnaround is only beginning for DC United
- • New York City FC complete loan deal for Benfica's Keaton Parks
- • Come On You Reds Podcast - Episode 152
- • Bill Hamid frustrated to not be in January camp, still wants USMNT future
- • #LAFCvSKC to kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT on March 3
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• Schweinsteiger embraces center-back role for Chicago Fire
Bastian Schweinsteiger tells ESPN FC what it's been like taking on more defensive responsibility for Chicago after moving to center-back in 2018....
Top sport news from the last seven days
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• The Hockey News Podcast: Can the Calgary Flames win the Stanley Cup this year?
Is it time to declare the Flames the alpha dog in the West? What legacy does Rick Nash leave behind? And much more. The post The Hockey News Podcast: Can the Calgary Flames win the Stanley Cup this ye...
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• Murray off to NFL draft, has 72 hours to back out
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray has announced he will enter the NFL draft. He has 72 hours to withdraw his name....
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• Two-sport star Murray declares for NFL Draft
Ahead of a midnight ET deadline, two-sport star Kyler Murray announced on Monday afternoon that he has declared for the NFL Draft, but that decision does not necessarily mean Murray has turned down a ...
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The party was attended by Brees' teammates, coach Sean Payton and several celebrities, including Keegan-Michael Key and Choppa.... -
The Oklahoma double threat has until February to make a definitive decision about which sport he would prefer to play professionally.... -
Adam Gase was introduced as the Jets head coach on Monday and everyone just kept staring at his eyes.... -
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Though the A's are pushing him to pursue baseball, Kyler Murray is keeping his options open for the NFL as he joins the pool of early entrants. ...
Recent news - MLL / lacrosse
- • Digest (May 5): Pompea's hat trick helps Salisbury win CAC men's lacrosse title
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• This Must Be the Place
Image: Photographer Name: PHOTO BY JOSH ROTTMANArticle Summary Title: This Must Be the PlacePath: /college/men/all-access-with-utah-mens-lacrosse-this-must-be-the-place...
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• All-Access with Utah Men's Lacrosse: This Must Be The Place
Long after Utah’s Team White narrowly finished off Team Red, 14-13, in an intra-squad scrimmage — after coach Brian Holman had his team run a set of suicides across the field as the crowd of hundreds ...
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• Shawn Evans, Dan Dawson: Lacrosse Classified, Ep. 10
Shawn Evans, Dan Dawson: Lacrosse Classified, Ep. 10 In this week’s episode of the Lacrosse Classified Podcast, Shawn Evans of the Buffalo Bandits and Dan Dawson of the San Diego Seals join Jake...
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• Breaking Down: Colorado Mammoth v. Toronto
Breaking Down: Colorado Mammoth v. Toronto Saturday night saw five games on the NLL docket but none was more crucial than the Mammoth’s home game against the Rock. Carrying an 0-2 record into the bout...
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• MLL Announces Partnership with Crown Lacrosse Classic
MLL Announces Partnership with Crown Lacrosse Classic Major League Lacrosse (MLL) today announced a partnership with The Crown Lacrosse Classic, an inaugural lacrosse event hosted by the Charlotte Hou...
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• Regy Thorpe Named Head Coach for New NLL New York Franchise
Regy Thorpe Named Head Coach for New NLL New York Franchise The New York National Lacrosse League (NLL) team announced today that Regy Thorpe has been named Head Coach and General Manager for the fran...