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Manchester United vs. Brentford – Football Match Report – July 28, 2021 – ESPN
Manchester United teenager Anthony Elanga continued his good form in preseason with another goal against Brentford, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s…
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Bolts extend Point through ’30 to offset losses
After losing two key pieces at the start of free agency, the Tampa Bay Lightning tried to shore up their…
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USMNT’s Reyna takes Sancho’s No. 7 shirt
9:54 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Giovanni Reyna is becoming a central figure for Borussia Dortmund. Alexandre…
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Kraken sign G Grubauer to 6-year, $35.4M deal
The Seattle Kraken have made a splash in free agency, signing goalie Philipp Grubauer to a six-year deal worth $5.9…
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Reds keep refilling pen, trade for righty Givens
The Cincinnati Reds made a move to improve their bullpen before the trade deadline, acquiring right-handed reliever Mychal Givens from…
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Titans’ Ryan Tannehill: NFL ‘trying to force our hands’ on COVID-19 vaccines
2:45 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football…
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King, Corral, Mertz sign deal with card company
A trio of star college quarterbacks announced Wednesday that the three will soon start selling authorized memorabilia to take advantage…
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Habs owner apologizes, supports Mailloux pick
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson apologized to “everyone impacted by our decision” while backing his team’s selection of defenseman Logan…
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Sources: Canes, Leafs complete goalie ‘swap’
On the opening day of free agency, the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs have swapped goalies. Former Leafs netminder…
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Sources: Chelsea in talks with Sevilla for Kounde
Chelsea and Sevilla have entered talks over a deal that will take defender Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge this summer,…
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Packers GM confident Rodgers ‘all-in’ for 2021
GREEN BAY, Wis. — How do the Green Bay Packers know that Aaron Rodgers is all-in for the 2021 NFL…
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Japan’s Hashimoto takes gold in men’s all-around
TOKYO — Daiki Hashimoto grew up watching Kohei Uchimura win gold medals, just like every other aspiring Japanese gymnast over…
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NCAA won’t consider returning Heisman to Bush
The 2005 Heisman Trophy will not be returned to former USC Trojans running back Reggie Bush any time soon. The…
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Expectations on Hoppe keep rising, and he keeps exceeding them
Time was running out for Matthew Hoppe, in more ways than one. There was little more than seven minutes left…
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Title Nine gives USWNT $1M for equal pay fight
The United States women’s national team has been handed $1 million from a small California-based athletic apparel company so they…
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Pens’ Sullivan tapped to coach U.S. hockey team
Mike Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Penguins will coach the U.S. men’s hockey team if the NHL goes to the 2022…
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Ranking the stability of all 130 FBS college football programs for the 2021 season
The words “college football” and “stability” don’t go together all that well. Such is life when your livelihood is based…
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Ranking the stability of all 130 college football programs for the 2021 season
The words “college football” and “stability” don’t go together all that well. Such is life when your livelihood is based…
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Mahomes follows LeBron, Durant, Reynolds and Ferrell into club ownership
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has become the latest celebrity to enter the world of soccer ownership.. Jamie Squire/Getty Images…
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Where things stand for the four Cubs stars who could be dealt at the MLB trade deadline
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs‘ teardown is underway as Friday’s 4 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline approaches. Outfielder Joc Pederson…
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Analysis, intel and the latest mock draft: Everything you need to know for Thursday’s 2021 NBA draft
The 2021 NBA draft has finally arrived! Who’s rising? Who’s falling? Will the Detroit Pistons take Oklahoma State star Cade…
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NHL free agency live updates: Signings, analysis, grades and buzz
Typically, NHL free agency begins on July 1 each offseason: a cherished tradition on Canada Day up north, and a…
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Sharife Cooper is the 2021 NBA Draft’s Point God in training
Sharife Cooper spent the longest 72 days of his life wondering when he’d finally be able to get back on…
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Big Names Should Move at the MLB Trade Deadline, but Big Returns Might Not Follow
Last weekend, the first big domino of the 2021 trade deadline season fell. The San Diego Padres—otherwise known as the…
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The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Has A World Cup Hangover
History says the U.S. women’s soccer team tends to perform best with its back against the wall. Each of the…
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Rafael Devers: Prop Bets Vs. Blue Jays For Jul. 27, 2021
MLB action on Tuesday, July 27 at Fenway Park will see the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers match up…
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U.S. men beat Iran by 54, bounce back from loss
SAITAMA, Japan — Everyone likes a blowout, but this one for the United States men’s basketball team had extra value,…
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Gerrard ended Rangers’ title drought. Can he end their Champions League exile?
Steven Gerrard is a winner again, and he is determined to make up for lost time by winning over and…
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Is History Repeating Itself in New Orleans?
The Anthony Davis trade marked the biggest inflection point in the short history of NBA basketball in New Orleans, not…
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Team USA falls to Japan in Olympic softball
Japan defeated the United States 2-0 for the Olympic gold medal on July 27, 2021. (Brian Cassella) USA center fielder…
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Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition
Simone Biles, the superstar gymnast from the U.S., will not participate in the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Games…
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The U.S. men’s basketball team dominates Iran.
SAITAMA, Japan — The United States men’s basketball team got a morale-boosting victory on Wednesday, shellacking Iran, 120-66. Ever since…
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Olympics 2021 live updates: Katie Ledecky takes gold in 1,500 free, U.S. men’s hoops looks to bounce back, plus more from Tokyo
Are you not entertained? The Tokyo Olympics roll on Tuesday night with opportunities for redemption and, of course, more gold…
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Sources: Mariners nearing deal for LHP Anderson
The Seattle Mariners, hours after trading their best reliever, are finalizing a deal to acquire left-handed starter Tyler Anderson from…
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‘Ball’s in his court’: Larry Fitzgerald missed on first day of Cardinals’ camp
GLENDALE, Ariz. — When Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds walked to his room at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale…
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Lightning trade Johnson to Hawks for Seabrook
On the eve of the NHL’s free-agency signing period, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks parted ways with key…
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NBA’s play-in tournament will return in April 2022
The NBA’s play-in tournament is back for at least one more season. As expected, the league’s board of governors gave…
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Dolphins’ Howard wants trade: ‘Don’t feel valued’
Making the case he has outperformed his contract, Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard said in a statement Tuesday…
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Ledecky 5th as Titmus golden again in 200 free
TOKYO — Ariarne Titmus has defeated Katie Ledecky again at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. In fact, Ledecky didn’t even win…
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Source: WR Cobb expects trade back to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — One day after Aaron Rodgers verbally agreed to the terms of his return to the Green…
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NFL: No restrictions on Watson at Texans camp
HOUSTON — Despite the 22 active lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson, there are “no restrictions” from the NFL on the…
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U.S. women’s volleyball deals China another loss
TOKYO — The expected Olympic showdown between the top two women’s volleyball teams in the world turned out to be…
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Coach Shaw: Young’s NIL deals help Tide recruit
Stanford football coach David Shaw said Tuesday of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young’s reported seven-figure name, image and likeness deals that…
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Johnson targets Indy 500, wants to test ovals
IndyCar rookie Jimmie Johnson is hopeful of testing in August on the oval at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a…
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Mariners hire Griggs as president of business ops
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners hired Catie Griggs as the club’s new president of business operations on Tuesday. Griggs joins…
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Shanahan: Garoppolo No. 1, Lance 2 ‘right now’
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — If the San Francisco 49ers are going to have an open competition at quarterback, it’s going…
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Rivera ‘beyond frustrated’ by WFT’s low vax rate
RICHMOND, Va. — Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera said he’s “beyond frustrated” with his players’ lower vaccination rate and…
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‘Proud’ Raiders vaccinated with a few exceptions
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden, in his first-face-to-face news conference since January 2020, said every player…
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Arians balks over wristband-wearing criticism
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians took issue Tuesday with the suggestion that his team was somehow…
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Sources: MLB extends Bauer’s leave for 3rd time
The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was extended a third time on Tuesday, this time through…
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