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Alderson: Mets vetting of Callaway ‘shortsighted’
New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says his organization was shortsighted in its hiring process while vetting former manager Mickey…
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How to catch Man City? A way-too-early look at how Premier League rivals can be ready next season
The 2020-21 Premier League title race has now become a battle for second place with Manchester City stretching their lead…
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Mou gushes over Bale: ‘The team needs his talent’
Jose Mourinho sang the praises of Gareth Bale after the Wales international’s two-goal show in Tottenham Hotspur‘s 4-0 drubbing of…
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NBA Power Rankings: Luka snaps Brooklyn’s streak; Miami stays hot
If the season ended today, the New York Knicks would be hosting a first-round playoff series. Backed by three straight…
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Dan Dakich stuck his foot in his mouth again and is being investigated by ESPN
Dan Dakich has spent most of his time as a college basketball media member doing two things: a) arguing that…
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The Saints Are a Perfect Test Case for the NFL’s Salary Cap Gymnastics
The NFL season is over, but one of its most heated rivalries is going another round. For the past decade…
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Top NFL Draft prospect was driving for DoorDash before start of 2020 season: report
BYU star Zach Wilson could be one of the first quarterbacks off the board during the upcoming NFL Draft in…
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Police Raid F.C. Barcelona, a European Soccer Powerhouse
The police raided the headquarters on Monday of F.C. Barcelona, creating another crisis for the soccer behemoth brought low by…
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College Basketball Power Rankings: Michigan jumps Baylor for No. 2 spot
For the first time since the first week of the season, we’ve made a change in the top two of…
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Sources: Bartomeu arrested in Barca raids
6:08 AM ET Moises Llorens Sam Marsden Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, the club’s CEO Oscar Grau and head…
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As Tokyo nears, the plans for USA Basketball continue
Atlanta coach and USA Basketball men’s national team assistant coach Lloyd Pierce had a one-day coronavirus scare a few weeks…
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Suns vs Timberwolves: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Minnesota Timberwolves (7-27) are heavy underdogs (+10) as they attempt to end a four-game home losing streak when they…
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Saros stops 28 and Predators defeat Blue Jackets 3-1
After a slow start to the season, the Nashville Predators are now starting to get on a roll. Nick Cousins,…
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Lakers vs Warriors: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Golden State Warriors (19-15) will look to Stephen Curry (first in the league scoring 29.9 points per game) when…
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How the Chinese Super League bubble burst
On Sunday, it was revealed that defending Chinese Super League (CSL) champions Jiangsu FC would cease operations — the latest…
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Warriors’ Green exits game with left ankle sprain
Warriors forward Draymond Green was forced from Golden State’s 117-91 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night with…
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Islanders blank Penguins 2-0 behind rookie Sorokin
Islanders rookie Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves for his second shutout, and Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each scored power-play…
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Heat vs Hawks: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Miami Heat (16-17) will try to continue a five-game winning streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks (14-19) on…
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Jodie Foster thanked Aaron Rodgers in her Golden Globes acceptance speech
Jodie Foster won a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in the legal…
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Vi Ripken, matriarch of famed O’s family, dies
ABERDEEN, Md. — Vi Ripken, matriarch of the famed Orioles family that includes Hall of Fame son Cal Ripken Jr.,…
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Giannis’ huge fourth quarter drops Kawhi, PG and Clippers
With 24 seconds left in a one-point game, the Milwaukee Bucks came out of a timeout and passed the ball…
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Grizzlies vs Rockets: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Houston Rockets (11-20) are underdogs (by 4 points) to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the…
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Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Chelsea, PSG still hold hope of signing Alaba
The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean the rumour mill has shut down!…
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UConn, Stanford top 2 in early peek at seeding
5:17 PM ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW.…
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Hart stops 28 shots; Flyers blank Sabres 3-0 again
Flyers goalie Carter Hart was happy to put Lake Tahoe behind and get back indoors. Hart stopped 28 shots and…
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Arnold Palmer Invitational Odds: Tyrrell Hatton Seeks Back-To-Back Titles
The PGA Tour makes its way to Bay Hill Club and Lodge just southwest of Orlando this week, with Tyrrell…
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Morikawa wins WGC-Workday by 3, thanks Tiger
BRADENTON, Fla. — PGA champion Collin Morikawa shook off an early mistake and played a steady hand on a Concession…
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Mancini gets ovation, hit in return from cancer
Trey Mancini received a standing ovation and applause from both dugouts Sunday during his first live at-bat after missing the…
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Padres’ Pham lucky to be playing after stabbing
SAN DIEGO — Tommy Pham knows how lucky he was to be in the starting lineup for the San Diego…
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We Can’t Blame Canada For Hockey’s Rough Start
Sara’s on vacation this week, so it’s the perfect chance for Neil and Geoff to talk hockey. We begin with…
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Welcome back: Optimism abounds as MLB’s spring includes fans
Brian Delaney checked his ticket, found his seats and then sat down for a minute in the sunshine. It wasn’t…
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Celtics vs Wizards: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Washington Wizards (13-18) visit the Boston Celtics (16-16) as 6.5-point underdogs after Bradley Beal went off for 34 points…
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Ex-Texas Tech QB Bowman transfers to Michigan
Michigan’s offense is adding a veteran presence at quarterback in Texas Tech transfer Alan Bowman, who announced his decision to…
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Gilbert back in portal after brief time with Gators
Tight end Arik Gilbert is back on the market after announcing he is re-entering the transfer portal on Sunday. Gilbert…
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The WNBA Teams To Watch Next Season
Two weeks into the WNBA’s free agency period, we’ve seen big moves by all 12 teams. Signings, star relocation, massive…
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Professional golfers wear Tiger Woods’ Sunday signature red-and-black outfits
Professional golfers on the PGA, Champions and LPGA tours wore Tiger Woods’ signature Sunday red-and-black outfits in honor of the…
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Kings vs Hornets: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Sacramento Kings (13-20) are slightly favored (by 1 point) to stop a five-game home losing streak when they host…
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Several golfers wear red Sunday as Tiger tribute
BRADENTON, Fla. — Several players showed up Sunday wearing a red shirt and black pants in honor of Tiger Woods…
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Birmingham City Women vs. Manchester City Women – Football Match Report – February 28, 2021 – ESPN
USWNT and Manchester City midfielder Sam Mewis marked her comeback from injury on Sunday with two goals as her side…
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Finnish rally legend ‘Flying Finn’ Mikkola dies
HELSINKI — Hannu Mikkola, the 1983 rally world champion and one of Finland’s rally greats who earned the nickname the…
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The Blue Bloods Of Men’s College Basketball Are Rarely This Bad. (We’re Looking At You, Duke And Kentucky.)
The biannual regular-season showdown between Duke and North Carolina is typically appointment television for men’s college basketball fans. Not so…
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Bucks vs Clippers: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 2/28/2021
The Milwaukee Bucks (20-13) are 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the…
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Black History Month — 10 essential Afro-Latino sports icons
From Roberto Clemente to Caterine Ibarguen, Afro-Latino athletes spanning various nationalities and disciplines have left lasting marks on the sports…
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‘Personable’ Bill Belichick impresses at NFL Women’s Careers in Football Forum
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Belichick at Forum: Coach Bill Belichick has…
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The NHL’s Most Bitter Rivalry Is On Pause. But It Could Come Back With A Vengeance.
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens have one of the oldest and most heated rivalries in all of North American…
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Flames beat Ottawa 6-3 to end Senators’ 3-game win streak
The Calgary Flames used a balanced scoring attack, getting goals from six players in a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa…
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U.S. Soccer repeals policy to stand for anthem
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s National Council formally voted to repeal a policy that required players to stand for the national…
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The unreal offensive numbers behind Gonzaga’s first undefeated regular season
With its 86-69 win over Loyola Marymount Saturday night, the Gonzaga men’s basketball team completed its first undefeated regular season…
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Hellas Verona vs. Juventus – Football Match Report – February 27, 2021 – ESPN
Lacklustre Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Hellas Verona in Serie A on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo‘s opener…
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Why The Eagles Had To Get Rid Of Wentz — And The Colts Had To Take A Chance On Him
The Carson Wentz soap opera in Philadelphia is finally over. On Thursday, the Eagles shipped Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts…
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