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NBA world reacts to Ja Morant's game-winner vs. Pelicans

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized after breaking hip during L.A. concert

Abdul-Jabbar, 76, was transferred to a hospital shortly after suffering the injury. His current condition is unknown.

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How Kobe Bryant helped bring Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers three years after his death

Bryant passed away three years ago. But his presence was evident in the boardroom at Dodgers Stadium during negotiations with Shohei Ohtani.

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Ja Morant takes blame for Grizzlies' poor start in first presser since suspension

Morant was suspended for the season's first 25 games. He'll be eligible to return to action Tuesday, Dec. 19, when the Grizzlies play the Pelicans.

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Tyrese Maxey dedicates 50-ball vs. Pacers to Kelly Oubre Jr.

Tyrese Maxey exploded for 50 points against the Pacers on Sunday. Afterwards, though, he only had one thing on his mind: the health of teammate Kelly Oubre Jr.

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Sixers' Kelly Oubre Jr. expected to miss 'significant time' after being struck by vehicle in Philadelphia

Oubre is in stable condition after being struck while walking near his Philadelphia residence.

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Steelers defense comes alive in win over Raiders

Sparks tend to fly when the Steelers face the Raiders. That should be the case one more under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football.

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Sam Howell's nightmarish display dooms Commanders vs. Bills

Sam Howell and the Commanders couldn't find their rhythm against a standout Bills defense.

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Stephen A. Smith joins the Pantheon of bad first pitches with errant toss at Yankee Stadium

Stephen A. Smith is paid to talk about sports, not play them. Here's why.

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Walk-off punt return gives Jets OT win over Bills after Aaron Rodgers' injury

Gipson capped off a bizarre day at MetLife Stadium for the Jets, who captured a momentous win after Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles.

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Coco Gauff captures first Grand Slam major title at US Open

Coco Gauff had been the star of the 2023 US Open. On Saturday, she got her crown.

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Serena Williams, husband Alexis Ohanian welcome second child

Retirement has been quite fruitful for Williams, whose family got that much bigger on Tuesday with the birth of daughter Adira.

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Sam Cosmi on Ravens preseason win streak: 'Who gives a s—'

Commanders OL Sam Cosmi is not particularly impressed with Baltimore 24-game preseason win streak.

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NFL to introduce changes to fair catches, touchbacks in 2023

It looks like the kickoff could be going the way of the Dodo bird sooner rather than later.

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Giants broadcaster lauds Shohei Ohtani, claims he can break Bonds HR record

Plenty of people have confidence in Shohei Ohtani, including Giants announcer Mike Krukow.

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What is the NFI list? Explaining designation that is becoming part of Jonathan Taylor contract dispute

The Colts are moving with intent in their contract dispute with Jonathan Taylor. The team reportedly is willing to place the running back on a little-used reserve list.

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Grading the deal that sends Max Scherzer from Mets to Rangers

The Rangers and Mets found themselves in diametrically different positions heading into this year's trade deadline. Both acted accordingly in the Max Scherzer trade.

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Madden 24 rookie ratings: Best newcomers in latest edition of NFL sim

Bijan Robinson is one of the youngsters that the Madden team believes will have immediate success in the NFL.

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Which NFL teams have the best defenses in Madden?

Defense wins championships. According to Madden, 49ers, Bills and Cowboys fans should be especially cheerful about their chances in 2023.

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Which NFL teams have the best offenses in Madden?

Quarterbacks are king in this year's Madden, with a trio of highly rated signal-callers leading prolific offenses.

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Breaking down Lionel Messi's play in memorable debut for Inter Miami

Messi was at his mercurial best when it mattered most on Friday, arrowing a free kick into the net to lead Inter Miami to victory.

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Open Championship cut line, leaderboard updates

Here's what you need to know about the cut at the 2023 Open Championship, including rules and projected cut line for the tournament.

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Everything to know about Christopher Eubanks

Christopher Eubanks has a chance is hoping to become the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009.

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Who is Arjun Nimmala?

One of the top prospects in this year's MLB draft, Arjun Nimmala's baseball journey was heavily influenced by cricket, the game of his parents' homeland.

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Blue Jays' Alek Manoah returning from minor league reset to make start vs. Tigers

Alek Manoah found the rhythm in his second minor league start after his June 6 demotion. That was enough to earn him a call back up.

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Who is Mark Tatum?

Fans tuning into Tuesday's draft lottery will be greeted by a familiar face in Mark Tatum, one of the league's more under-the-radar contributors.

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Why the Rays benched Wander Franco

Franco may be the Rays biggest star. But he won't get a chance to prove so in Tampa's first two games vs. the Royals this weekend.

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Rickie Fowler takes control of U.S. Open in Round 2

Follow along as The Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from Round 2 of the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

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Nikola Jokic's daughter steals show with adorable Finals MVP moment

Only one person could steal Nikola Jokic's shine on Monday night. It just happened to be his young daughter, Ognjena.

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Skip Bayless, Emmanuel Acho and others call out Jimmy Butler for putrid Game 5 performance

Jimmy Butler wasn't able to go out quite the way he had hoped in Game 5, clanking shot after shot en route to a season-ending Heat loss.

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Does DeAndre Jordan have a ring?

DeAndre Jordan has accomplished plenty over the course of his 15-year career. One thing he hasn't pulled in, though? A championship ring. That could be changing soon.

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How did Bam Adebayo get his nickname?

Bam Adebayo is one of the NBA's best defensive players. He also has one of its greatest nicknames.

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Who is Calvin Booth? Meet the Nuggets general manager

There are a whole lot of people the Nuggets can credit for helping secure their first appearance in the NBA Finals. But few are as understated as Booth, a former role player who has made waves as the team's first-year general manager.

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PGA Championship cut line tracker for Round 2

The Sporting News tracked the cut line at the 2023 PGA Championship. Several notable golfers were in danger of missing the weekend.

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Why there are 58 instead of 60 picks in this year's NBA Draft

There are only 58 picks in this year's NBA Draft as opposed to the usual 60. The reason why? Tampering.

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Orlando Brown Jr., Cincinnati mayor humorously reveal Bengals-Chiefs Week 17 matchup

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is able to laugh at himself. New Bengals tackle Orlando Brown Jr. got his chance to laugh at him, too.

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Who is Buddy Holly? Meet the dog that made history at 2023 Westminster Dog Show

Buddy Holly made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen to capture dog's greatest ever competition.

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Meet Danuel House, the 76ers role player who came up big in Game 5

Tuesday night was one of the standout moments of Danuel House's NBA career, with the longtime role player pouring in 10 points while offering strong defense to help push Philly to a win.

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How much are Lakers-Warriors playoff tickets?

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of LeBron James and Stephen Curry's greatness better be ready to shell out serious cheddar.

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Meet Aubrey Miller, the NFL Draft hopeful looking to pave way for HBCU products at next level

One of the best talents emerging away from the spotlight of FBS football, Aubrey Miller is hoping to lead a vanguard of Black players back to their HBCU roots.

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How long is Aaron Judge out?

The Yankees could be without their captain for a couple of games after Aaron Judge left Thursday's game with right hip discomfort.

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Bizarre Jim Irsay tweet about Colts drafting Will Levis baffles NFL observers

Jim Irsay marches to the beat of his own drum. But taking Will Levis after drafting Anthony Richardson would be odd, even for his standards.

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Ryan Leaf backs Will Levis after draft day slide

Leaf gave his take on Will Levis' draft day free fall. His assessment: there's always a silver lining.

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Dorian Thompson-Robinson scouting report, player comps ahead of 2023 NFL Draft

The Sporting News details Thompson-Robinson's unique skillset, as well as provides realistic player comparisons as he makes his leap into the NFL.

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Meet Andrei Iosivas, Princeton track star-turned-WR and NFL hopeful

The Sporting News details the rise of the former Ivy League standout Andrei Iosivas, one of the most talked-about FCS products to feature in this year's draft field.

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Stanford draft prospect Tanner McKee shares traits with Tom Brady, Drew Brees

The Sporting News examines McKee's floor and ceiling ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Brittney Griner emotional in first press conference since release from Russian detainment

Griner made her return to the lectern on Thursday in an emotionally-charged presser.

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Why is NFL Draft prospect Lukas Van Ness nicknamed 'Hercules?'

Van Ness has a nickname fit for the gods. Here's how he got it.

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Why Miami doesn't have a Round 1 selection in 2023 NFL Draft

If Miami wants to improve, it'll have to get creative. Here's why the Dolphins aren't selecting in the first round.

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C.J. Stroud on rumored S2 score: 'I'm not a test taker, I play football'

Stroud fired back at critics concerned about his rumored S2 score ahead of Thursday's draft.

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Explaining family ties between Canaan Smith-Njigba and Jaxon Smith-Njigba

They chose different sports, but Jaxon and Canaan Smith-Njigba are hoping to put on for their hometown wherever they go.

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Is Fernando Alonso dating Taylor Swift?

Alonso posted a video to TikTok in which he gave a wink to all the fans saying that he was dating the "Blank Space" singer.

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Jalen Hurts on contract extension: 'Money is nice, championships are better'

Hurts looked a million bucks at his first press conference since signing his big contract extension. He talked a big game, too.

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AnEson Gib stops Austin McBroom in rematch, advances to next round of Kingpyn tourney

The Sporting News tracked live results and highlights as AnEsonGib, Austin McBroom and a host of social media personalities practice the sweet science.

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Who is Joe Prunty? What to know about interim Hawks coach replacing fired Nate McMillan

The Sporting News details you on Joe Prunty, the man tasked with replacing Nate McMillan in Atlanta for the remainder of the season.

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How a cocaine scandal led to a $1.5 billion deal between the UFC and ESPN

The UFC has become one of the most recognizable brands in sports, thanks in large part to ESPN. A drug scandal at the network helped to make that happen.

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Why is 'Salt Bae' being investigated by FIFA for what he did at the World Cup final?

The internet meme-turned- restaurateur got himself into hot water after taking the pitch following Argentina's penalty shootout win over France in the World Cup final.

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Just how fast is Kylian Mbappe?

The Sporting News details the fastest players at the 2022 World Cup, including Mbappe, Alphonso Davies and Morocco's Achraf Hakimi.

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When does Argentina return home for celebration parade?

Here's what you need to know about the World Cup celebrations across Argentina.

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Why is Lionel Messi called the flea?

The Sporting News details the fact and fiction behind one of world football's greatest ever monikers.

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Why Lionel Messi winning World Cup is such a big deal

Messi joined the likes of Diego Maradona and Mario Kempes as Argentine talisman to lead La Albiceleste to the World Cup title.

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Kylian Mbappe makes history with World Cup hat trick

Mbappe etched his name into World Cup history with his trio of goals on Sunday.

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Is the World Cup trophy real gold?

The Sporting News details just what materials are used to make the World Cup trophy.

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Angel Di Maria in tears after scoring vs. France in World Cup final

Angel Di Maria has provided perhaps the signature moment of the 2022 World Cup final.

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Davido, Ozuna and others rock out 2022 World Cup closing ceremony

It was an outpouring of song and dance at Lusail Stadium before the World Cup final. And it was glorious.

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Ranking the top 10 Lionel Messi highlight reels for the ultimate La Pulga viewing experience

Lionel Messi is the greatest player to ever play the beautiful game. But what is the greatest fan-made highlight reel?

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Why do Argentina wear blue and white stripes?

The Sporting News details the history behind La Albiceleste's iconic blue-and-white banded kits.

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Why is Morocco's goalkeeper called Bono?

Here's the backstory behind why Bounou opts to go by Bono on the football pitch.

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Why do soccer players swap shirts after matches?

The Sporting News explains the tradition behind the shirt swap, one of the beautiful game's most heartfelt gestures.

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Davido headlines group of performers set to take stage at World Cup closing ceremony

Here's everything you need to know about Davido, the Nigerian-American superstar slated to perform at the 2022 World Cup.

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Lionel Messi takes Croatia star to school in Argentina's World Cup semifinal rout

Messi dazzled once more against Croatia. And he saved his best for last, serving up a beautiful run and assist for Argentina's third and final goal.

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Why Kylian Mbappe tucks his hands beneath armpits after scoring

The Sporting News details the rise of Kylian Mbappe and the bag of eye-catching gestures he digs into after rippling the net.

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Netherlands' Daley Blind shines for club and country, despite wearing a pacemaker

Here's what you need to know about Daley Blind, one of the Netherlands' senior-most leaders, who wears a pacemaker when he plays.

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Why does Memphis Depay go by 'Memphis'?

Here's what you need to know about the Netherlands' No. 10, Memphis Depay, a player who figures to play a pivotal role in the Oranje's World Cup hopes.

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Christian Pulisic makes it clear: 'I didn't get hit in the balls'

Christian Pulisic's family jewels are alright, after all.

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Why is the Netherlands called Holland?

Sporting News details the reason why so many folks call the Dutch country Holland rather than the Netherlands.

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Christian Pulisic injury update: USMNT star cleared for Netherlands matchup

Here's the latest on Pulisic's status after appearing to suffer an injury while scoring against Iran.

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Will Harry Kane play against USA? Latest updates

Here's what you need to know about Kane's status ahead of Friday's game vs. the USA.

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Who is Matt Ryan? What to know about Lakers' unlikely hero

Here's what you need to know about Matt Ryan, the former DoorDash driver who delivered for the Lakers against the Pelicans on Wednesday.

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Lil Baby releases new single for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Here's what you need to know about Lil Baby's FIFA World Cup 2022 single "The World is Yours to Take."

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'Very serious': Alexander Zverev offers update after gruesome ankle injury suffered during French Open semifinal match vs. Rafael Nadal

After suffering a gruesome ankle injury during the second set of his semifinal match vs. Rafael Nadal, which forced him to retire, the German tennis star has provided an update.

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Alexander Zverev injury update: Rolled ankle sends Rafael Nadal to 2022 French Open final

Here's the latest on Alexander Zverev's ankle injury, including a potential timetable for his return as well as Zverev's injury history.

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Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux gives $50K to charity of Graham Gano's choosing to wear No. 5 jersey

Thibodeaux donated $50K to Puppies Behind Bars, a charity that provides support pups to wounded veterans, on kicker Graham Gano's request.

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Serena Williams hints at Wimbledon return in 2022

Serena Williams teased her first Grand Slam appearance in a year in a video that also featured Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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