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Royals decline options on Kendrys Morales, Edinson Volquez

Kendrys Morales, Edinson Volquez and Kris Medlen are now free agents.

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Craig Sager finally cashes in on annual bet on Cubs to win World Series

After 35 years, the TNT sideline reporter is finally cashing in on his beloved Cubs.

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UCLA QB Josh Rosen done for season, Jim Mora confirms

The Bruins sophomore quarterback will miss the rest of the season due to nerve issues in his shoulder.

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Cameron Maybin traded to Angels as Tigers clear payroll

It only took one day after baseball's season ended for the stove to heat up.

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MLB 2016-17 offseason: Important dates to know for awards, free agency, meetings

With the World Series now complete, the 2016-17 offseason is officially upon us.

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World Series 2016: Bill Murray gets champagne shower from Theo Epstein

When you are Bill Murray, you can do anything you want, especailly after the Chicago Cubs win the World Series.

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World Series 2016: Cubs vs. Indians Game 7 TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the 112th edition of the World Series.

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World Series 2016: Terry Francona shares another great late-night snack story

Between broken ribs and peanut butter, Terry Francona had an interesting night before Game 7.

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Cubs-Indians Game 6 recap

The 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians will come down to one final game.

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World Series 2016 Game 5: TV coverage, time starting pitchers for Indians-Cubs

Here's what you need to know about the fifth game of the best-of-seven World Series.

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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians push Cubs to brink of elimination with Game 4 win

The Cleveland Indians are one win away from their first World Series victory since 1948 and continuing the Curse of the Billy Goat.

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Fan at Wisconsin game wears Barack Obama mask with noose attached

A fan at the Nebraska-Wisconsin game in Madison wore an inappropriate Barack Obama costume.

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World Series Game 4 preview

Here's what you need to know about the fourth game of the best-of-seven World Series.

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World Series 2016: Joe Maddon's mom needed police escort to Game 3

Even a fire aboard a plane couldn't stop Joe Maddon's mother from attending Game 3 of the World Series on Friday.

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World Series 2016: Indians' Game 4 lineup includes first in Fall Classic history

Francisco Lindor, Carlos Santana and Jose Ramirez form a never-before-seen trio in the World Series.

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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians spoil Chicago's homecoming

The team to win Game 3 of a 1-1 World Series has gone on to win it all 11 of the last 14 seasons.

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LeBron James names his sports bucket list

James attended Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday and called it an event to check off his bucket list.

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Curtis Granderson receives 2016 Roberto Clemente Award

Granderson was nominated for making a major difference with his Grand Kids Foundation, among other charitable deeds.

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Dwyane Wade fined $25,000 for throat-slash gesture

Dwyane Wade is just one game into his Chicago Bulls' career but has already picked up his first NBA fine with his new team.

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World Series 2016: Joe Maddon says Michael Scott from 'The Office' is biggest influencer

Chicago Cubs' Joe Maddon is one of the most laid-back managers in all of baseball.

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Aaron Hernandez's lawyer eyes possible retrial after jailhouse phone tapped

The lengthy murder trials involving former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez could be dragged out even longer

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Max Scherzer's wife throws away 'dirty' jersey worn in second no-hitter

Next time, just frame the jersey, Max.

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World Series 2016: Francisco Lindor's favorite players growing up a who's who of star infielders

One of Francisco Lindor's favorite players to watch growing up was an All-Star before he was born in 1993.

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World Series 2016: Indians to start Kluber in Game 4; Bauer, Tomlin in line to follow on short rest

Kluber is in the middle of one of the best postseasons in MLB history, and Terry Francona wants to take advantage of his dominance.

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Former Indiana player alleges physical abuses by Bob Knight in 1980s

Todd Jadlow, who played for Knight from 1985-89, says the former IU coach used to punch him and squeeze players' testicles.

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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians shut out Cubs in Game 1

Corey Kluber pitched the Indians to a Game 1 win over the Cubs.

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World Series 2016: Taken a draft pick apart, Javy Baez, Francisco Lindor remain close

Cubs infielder Javier Baez and Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor discuss their childhood friendship in Puerto Rico

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World Series 2016: Game 2 of Cubs-Indians moved up one hour due to weather threat

Wednesday's Game 2 will be moved up an hour to 7:08 p.m. ET as chilly and wet late-October weather is expected.

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World Series 2016 picks: Why the Indians can beat the Cubs

Curse of the Billy Goat? The Indians have their own World Series drought to end when Game 1 begins Tuesday in Cleveland.

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Relive a home run hit by Cubs player Terry Francona, as called by Harry Caray

Remember that one time Terry Francona played for the Chicago Cubs in 1986 and hit a game tying solo home run against the Expos?

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World Series 2016: Jason Kipnis thinks Steve Bartman should throw first pitch

Do Chicago Cubs fans really want to see Steve Bartman again? Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis does.

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Terry Francona says Danny Salazar on Indians' World Series roster — barring 'another drone incident'

The Indians right-hander, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 9, will be available for the first time this postseason.

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List of World Series champions

Will the Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians be the 113th team in history to be crowned as baseball's best?

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World Series 2016: 10 things that have happened since the Cubs won it all in 1908

A century-plus of history has happened since the Cubs' last world championship. Here are some highlights.

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Alabama All-American DB Eddie Jackson breaks leg vs. Texas A&M

Eddie Jackson will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his leg

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ESPN's Adnan Virk apologizes for Charlie Strong 'noose' comment

Texas coach Charlie Strong is on the hot seat following a loss to Kansas State, but ESPN's Adnan Virk may be joining him.

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Draymond Green up to old leg-kicking ways, gets into scuffle with Trail Blazers

Apparently Draymond Green hasn't learned to keep his legs away from the opponent's belts when trying to draw a foul.

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Klay Thompson rips unnamed source who called Warriors 'cowards'

Klay Thompson is irritated with an unnamed Warriors official, who called out the team for showing a lack of heart during the NBA Finals.

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Cavaliers move up ring ceremony so Cleveland fans can watch Indians

The Indians are four wins away from giving Cleveland a second professional sports championship in 2016.

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Bulls' Jimmy Butler dismisses notion he's a 'diva'

Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah reportedly thought the younger Jimmy Butler tried to jump the line in Chicago to be the leader of the team.

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76ers' Nerlens Noel to have knee surgery; no timetable for return

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel will need surgery on his left knee and is without a timetable for return to the court.

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Bill Murray crashes White House press briefing to talk about Cubs

Murray is in Washington to receive the 2016 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday.

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World Series 2016: Danny Salazar could be healthy enough to start for Indians

The Indians' makeshift rotation could receive a big boost in the World Series with the return of All-Star right-hander Danny Salazar.

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Spurs guard Danny Green to miss three weeks with quad strain

Danny Green has been diagnosed with a left quad strain and is expected to be out approximately three weeks.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways as Cubs rout Dodgers, move win away from World Series

The Cubs are one win away from advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1945.

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Jets had locker room altercation

Marshall said he cleared the air with Richardson, calling the disagreement between "two Alpha males ... two bulls."

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Tom Izzo not looking forward to Michigan State's 'brutal' November schedule

The Spartans will travel 13,600 miles in 22 days, finishing November against No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on the 29th.

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Josh Brown will not travel with Giants to London amid domestic assault case

After documents were released Wednesday, a follow-up report showed NFL security protected Molly Brown from her husband at the 2016 Pro Bowl.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways as Cubs get call, then get even vs. Dodgers

Chicago's bats come alive after a controversial play is ruled in the Cubs' favor. Their 10-2 victory puts the series back even at two games apiece.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Indians best Blue Jays to reach World Series

The Indians are four wins away from giving Cleveland a second professional sports championship in the same year after going 52 without one.

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways as Dodgers take 2-1 series lead over Cubs

The Dodgers are two wins away from sending the Cubs home without a World Series title for the 108th consecutive year.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Blue Jays stave off elimination by Indians

The Blue Jays were able to extend their season another day as their bats finally came to life in a 5-1 victory.

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Adam Silver: NBA 'committed' to Charlotte for 2019 All-Star Game as long as HB2 changed

This season's All-Star game will be held in New Orleans with the 2018 three-night February event hosted by Los Angeles.

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NBA trade rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge may not finish season with Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs reportedly may try to trade LaMarcus Aldridge during the 2016-17 season.

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Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs suffers torn biceps, reports say

For the second time in his 14-year NFL career, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is dealing with torn biceps.

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Ben Roethlisberger to undergo surgery on torn meniscus, report says

The injury bug has bitten Ben Roethlisberger again.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways as Dodgers even NLCS with Cubs

The Dodgers are headed back to Los Angeles tied with the Cubs at one game apeice

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NASCAR results from Kansas: Kevin Harvick punches ticket to semifinal round of Chase

Harvick pulled away late at Kansas Speedway for his 35th career win and his fourth this season.

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Chiefs run all over Raiders to end Oakland's win streak

The Chiefs rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-10 road win over the Raiders.

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Bucks, Bulls in 'deep talks' for trade involving Michael Carter-Williams, reports say

Michael Carter-Williams could be headed for his third team in five seasons

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NLCS 2016: Three takeaways from Cubs' wild Game 1 win over Dodgers

The Cubs, powered by Miguel Montero's pinch-hit grand slam, take a giant leap forward as they try to reach the World Series for the first time since 1945.

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Dennis Byrd dies in car crash; ex-Jets lineman's triumph over paralysis inspired movie

Byrd's story of walking after being paralyzed was an inspiration to many.

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DeMarco Murray thought he was close to rejoining Cowboys in offseason

Murray thought for sure he was going to return to the then-running back-needy Cowboys for the 2016 season.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Indians take 2-0 series lead over Blue Jays

The Indians are two wins away from advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1997.

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Youth football coach shot dead in front of team

Police said Dave Williams' killers fled from the area after the shooting and have yet to be identified.

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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways from Indians' shutout of Blue Jays in Game 1

Francisco Lindor provided the only runs of the game with two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth.The Tribe's pitching staff took it from there.

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O's auctioning ‘game-used’ Zach Britton jersey from wild-card game in which he never pitched

The Birds will donate the net proceeds to charity.

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Cavaliers, J.R. Smith end negotiations, agree on $57-million deal, report says

It took until mid-October with a bit of influencing from LeBron James, but the Cleveland Cavaliers finally re-signed guard J.R. Smith.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Dodgers-Cubs NLCS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

The Cubs are four wins away from playing in their first World Series since 1945 and eight away from winning it all for the first time since 1908.

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Big 12 expansion appears unlikely, report says

A new development with the Big 12's television partners makes not expanding the most likely option.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways after Dodgers edge Nationals in wild NLDS Game 5

The postseason is all about bold moves and clutch performances. The Dodgers took bold to a whole new level in Game 5, capped by Clayton Kershaw getting the final two outs for the save.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Blue Jays-Indians ALCS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the ALCS.

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Giants walk-off win over Cubs

You can't eliminate the Giants.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways as Indians sweep Red Sox in David Ortiz's final game

With the win, the Indians will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series beginning Friday in Cleveland.

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Diamondbacks eye Nationals GM Mike Rizzo for president role, report says

The Diamondbacks are interested in Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to replace Dave Stewart and head the search of hiring a new manager.

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Brian Snitker expected to become Braves' full-time manager, report says

Snitker was hired over former Rangers manager Ron Washington and former Padres manager Bud Black.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Dodgers-Nationals NLDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the NLDS matchup between the Dodgers and Nationals.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Blue Jays-Rangers ALDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the ALDS matchup between the Blue Jays and Rangers.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Cubs-Giants NLDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the NLDS matchup between the Cubs and Giants.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Blue Jays' ALDS Game 2 win over Rangers

The Blue Jays are one win away from beating the Rangers in the AL Division Series for a second year in a row.

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Liriano wheeled into ambulance

Liriano was on a stretcher and wearing a neck brace as he was transported from Globe Life Park for further evaluations at a local hospital.

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Indians stealing signs?

Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon says the club switched up their signs during Game 1 of the ALDS.

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Panthers cut starting CB Bené Benwikere after Julio Jones debacle, reports say

Benwikere isn't going to be allowing any more yards in a Panthers uniform.

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Panthers cut starting CB Bené Benwikere after Julio Jones debacle, reports say

Benwikere isn't going to be allowing any more yards in a Panthers uniform.

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Dan Patrick gets weird

Friday's edition of "The Dan Patrick Show" got very weird really fast.

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Cespedes to opt out?

Was the Mets' wild-card loss Wednesday the last time we will see Yoenis Cespedes playing at home in Citi Field?

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Jim Harbaugh supports NCAA's proposed limitations on satellite camps

Jim Harbaugh has been the point man in what has become an arms race of satellite camps used in an attempt to expand recruiting bases.

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Derrick Rose’s lawyer asks judge to give rape accuser 'no crying' order

The woman accusing Derrick Rose of rape testified Thursday in the trial of her $21.5 million lawsuit.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Indians' narrow ALDS Game 1 win over Red Sox

This game wasn't for the faint of heart. The Indians held on 5-4 to take the series opener in Cleveland.

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Journalist accused of throwing beer can at player in Jays playoff game charged with mischief

Ken Pagan, 41, a sports editor with Postmedia, the Canadian media conglomerate, was charged Thursday, Toronto police announced

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Blue Jays' ALDS Game 1 rout of Rangers

While the first two games of the 2016 MLB postseason featured pitching duels and late-inning heroics, Game 1 of the ALDS was a blowout.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Dusty Baker, Dave Roberts proud to be first opposing black managers in series

This is Roberts' postseason debut as a manager. Baker is participating in the playoffs for the eighth time in 21 seasons.

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NCAA considering early signing

The only current signing period for high school football prospects begins the first Wednesday in February.

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MLB playoffs 2016: John Farrell vows not to make same mistake Buck Showalter did

The Red Sox manager isn't going to let his closer, Craig Kimbrel, sit in a must-win game.

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Brian Cashman's offseason plan: Add pitching, stick with Yankees' young bats

The Baby Bombers will have plenty of opportunities to live up to their moniker next season; at least that's what GM Brian Cashman is indicating.

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Connor McDavid named Oilers captain

After becoming the youngest captain, the Oilers are hoping McDavid can become the youngest to hoist a Stanley Cup.

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NL wild-card game 2016: TV coverage, starting pitchers, time for Mets-Giants

Noah Syndergaard and the Mets must find a way to stop Madison Bumgarner and the Giants as aces duel Wednesday in the NL wild-card game at Citi Field.

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Bears WR Kevin White's career takes another huge injury blow

Kevin White will miss a minimum of eight weeks after being placed on injured reserve.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Buck Showalter explains why Zach Britton didn't pitch in O's wild-card loss

Why didn't Baltimore's closer pitch during a tie game Tuesday night against the Blue Jays? His manager offers his rationale.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Blue Jays' walkoff wild-card win over Orioles

Lots of fodder for second-guessers here, starting with how O's skipper Buck Showalter put his team in position to be beaten by Edwin Encarnacion.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred outlines steps needed to bring baseball back to Montreal

A new labor deal and the stadium situations in St. Pete and Oakland are among the hurdles.

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MLB playoffs 2016: Bruce Bochy says Giants ready for postseason despite near collapse

The Giants have shown they are getting hot at the right time as the club finished the regular season with four straight wins.

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AL wild-card game 2016: TV coverage, time for Orioles-Blue Jays

The Orioles and Blue Jays meet in the 2016 American League wild-card game. Here's how you can watch on TV.

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Odell Beckham on taunting penalty: 'If I sneeze the wrong way, it’ll be a flag'

Despite repeated offenses, OBJ doesn't believe his outbursts on the field are related to physical and mental jabs from opposing defenders.

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Vikings' defense frustrates Odell Beckham Jr., Eli Manning to stay undefeated

The Vikings’ defense currently leads the NFL in turnover margin at plus-10, having forced a total of 11 turnovers.

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Barry Bonds won't return as Marlins' hitting coach, reports say

Home run king Barry Bonds will not return as the Miami Marlins hitting coach next season.

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Diamondbacks clean house, fire manager Chip Hale, GM Dave Stewart

The Diamondbacks went 148-176 the past two years with Hale and Stewart.

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Giants clinch playoff berth on final day to avert second-half disaster

The Giants collapsed after leading MLB at the All-Star break, but the club avoided a worst-case scenario after sweeping the Dodgers Sunday.

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NFLPA drops Deflategate appeal on eve of Tom Brady's return

Nearly 89 weeks since the 2015 AFC championship, the Deflategate controversy is finally coming to an end.

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2016 National League leaders: DJ LeMahieu sits, edges Daniel Murphy for batting title by .001

DJ LeMahieu sat out three of the Rockies' final four games, including Sunday, to maintain the slimmest of leads over Daniel Murphy.

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2016 American League leaders: Jose Altuve wins batting title for second time in three years

Mark Trumbo became the fourth consecutive Oriole to lead MLB in home runs, but most other major category leaders were familiar faces.

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Robin Ventura resigns as White Sox manager

Robin Ventura will not return for a sixth season as the White Sox manager.

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NASCAR results from Dover: Martin Truex Jr. dominates, Tony Stewart eliminated from Chase

Tony Stewart's Hall of Fame career will not end in a championship.

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Red Sox to retire David Ortiz's No. 34

David Ortiz will join the nine other Red Sox players have had their numbers retired.

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MLB playoff picture takes shape as Rangers clinch top seed in AL

Texas locked up the top spot with a win over the Rays. It will face the winner of the wild-card game in the ALDS.

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Giants' Angel Pagan body-slams flower-carrying fan who rushed field in San Francisco

Don't mess with Angel Pagan.

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Ben Simmons breaks bone in foot; Sixers rookie, top pick out indefinitely

The 76ers are evaluating treatment options for their big investment. There is no timetable for his return to the court.

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Bryan Price to return as Reds manager in 2017 despite another losing season

Price, who was promoted from pitching coach to manager by the Reds in 2013, has led the team to a .500 record after the All-Star break.

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Pistons in talks to leave Palace of Auburn Hills for downtown Detroit, report says

The Pistons could be considering a move away from their palace to share the Red Wings' new home downtown.

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Reds unsuccessfully try to chase down umpires to review Cardinals' walkoff win

The Cardinals won on a walkoff hit in the ninth inning to keep their playoff hopes alive. Or did they?

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Lady Gaga to headline Super Bowl LI halftime show

Lady Gaga, winner of six Grammy Awards, will headline the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Manny Pacquiao admits to trying drugs in past, realized it's 'not good for the body'

The Filipino boxing icon says he "cannot deny" trying drugs before becoming a boxing champion.

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Yankees, Blue Jays delay Red Sox's AL East title celebration

With a first-inning homer against Boston, Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez matched Wally Berger as the fastest players in MLB history to 20 HRs.

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Aledmys Diaz hits grand slam in first game since attending Jose Fernandez's memorial

Aledmys Diaz hit the first grand slam of his career, an accomplishment of which his childhood friend Jose Fernandez would be proud.

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Charges against LSU's Davon Godchaux in domestic abuse case dropped

Godchaux was accused of grabbing the mother of his child twice and tossing her backward.

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Marlins to hold public memorial services for Jose Fernandez

A funeral motorcade will depart from Marlins Park at 2:16 p.m. ET

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Nebraska regent wants football players kicked off team for anthem protest

Hal Daub called for Michael Rose-Ivey and two teammates to be banned for expressing "their personal views at the expense of everyone else."

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Nationals' A.J. Cole suspended five games for throwing at Jung Ho Kang

The Nationals pitcher retaliated against Jung Ho Kang for his fake tag on Bryce Harper, leading to a benches-clearing incident.

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Royals' Dillon Gee hospitalized with blood clots in lungs, shoulder

The 30-year-old pitcher was hospitalized following Sunday's game in Detroit after experiencing shortness of breath, according to Ned Yost.

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Marlins top Mets in emotional first game without Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez would be proud.

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Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz leaves club to attend childhood friend Jose Fernandez's memorial

The wild-card race took at backseat in St. Louis as Diaz received permission to leave the club to attend Fernandez's memorial service.

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Jose Fernandez-signed baseballs wash ashore on Miami Beach

A bag containing four baseballs autographed by Fernandez, along with his checkbook washed ashore on Miami Beach.

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Yankees, Blue Jays brawl after three players hit by pitches

By the end of it, Yankees manager Joe Girardi, starting pitcher Luis Severino, pitching coach Larry Rothschild and Rob Thomson were all tossed.

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Dee Gordon homers in first at-bat after moving pregame tribute to Jose Fernandez

As the national anthem ended, the Mets and Marlins embraced and shared hugs. Then, Dee Gordon did the incredible.

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Dee Gordon homers in first at-bat after moving pregame tribute to Jose Fernandez

As the national anthem ended, the Mets and Marlins embraced and shared hugs. Then, Dee Gordon did the incredible.

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Raiders release Pro Bowler Marcel Reece after PED violation

Reece was suspended the last game of the 2015 regular season, the Pro Bowl and the first three weeks of the season for a PEDs violation.

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Marlins to retire Jose Fernandez's No. 16 jersey

Marlins will honor Fernandez Monday as every member of the team will wear his No. 16 jersey — the last time the ace's jersey will be worn.

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Who does Alabama turn to after losing RB Damien Harris to knee injury?

Harris entered Week 4 as the Tide’s leader in rushing yards (327) and yards per carry (9.1).

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Baylor suspends two players for sideline incident, report says

Baylor kicker Chris Callahan got into a shoving match with a teammate after missing a field goal last week.

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Usain Bolt says he has received offers to play WR in the NFL

While Bolt didn't say which team contacted him, he did reveal it was for playing wide receiver.

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Klay Thompson's dog pooped

Klay Thompson's dog Rocco pooped on the field at Dodgers Stadium.

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SMU band members, students kneel during national anthem

Following in Colin Kaepernick's footsteps, a handful of SMU students and five African-American members of the band, took a knee Friday

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Adrian Peterson heads to IR; Vikings teammates reportedly irked by surgery call

Minnesota won't have Peterson for a while, and other players aren't thrilled about it.

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Chris Bosh suffers setback

Chris Bosh has failed his physical and will not be cleared for training camp.

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Brewers journeyman celebrates 'call-up' by re-enacting 'Tommy Boy,' 'Scream' scenes

Comedic relief pitcher Tim Dillard joins Brewers for final six home games.

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Red Sox's sweep of O's gives Tigers opening to grab second wild-card spot in AL

The Tigers had plenty of help to move into the second wild-card position.

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Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera pulls off epic bat flip after crushing walkoff homer

Asdrubal Cabrera hit a no-doubter in the bottom of the 11th to give the Mets a 9-8 win over the Phillies.

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Steve Clevenger's tweets about Black Lives Matter get M's attention; player later apologizes

The backup catcher/infielder quickly deleted the tweets and later released a lengthy statement, but screen shots preserved his initial words.

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Orioles' retirement gift to David Ortiz: Dugout phone he destroyed in '13 (oh, and a donation)

Big Papi annihilated a dugout phone in 2013 at Camden Yards. The Orioles were kind enough to let him have the phone as a parting gift.

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Terry Collins tries to keep Mets feeling positive despite bad Steven Matz injury news

Terry Collins hopes the Mets can stay positive over their final three series against the Phillies and Marlins.

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Tigers score run as Twins reliever throws wild pitch on intentional walk

Another argument against making the intentional walk automatic in the major leagues.

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Red Sox turn O's gift into another victory, move game closer to AL East title

The Red Sox are closing in on an AL East title after another win over the Orioles, who only have themselves to blame for a sixth-inning meltdown Wednesday.

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NBA, union ask players for ideas that can lead to social changes

The memo was sent the same day each player on the WNBA's Indiana Fever took a knee and linked arms during the national anthem.

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Braves' Ender Inciarte robs Mets' Yoenis Cespedes of walkoff home run

Inciarte was a thorn in the Mets' side an inning earlier as he drove in the go-ahead run in an eventual 4-3 Braves win.

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Hornets team store looted by Charlotte protesters

The shooting death of a man by a Charlotte police officer on Tuesday has sparked protests in uptown Charlotte and led to looting in the city.

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Daniel Murphy's injured leg not responding to treatment; MVP candidate out again

The Nationals are limping toward the NL East title. Second baseman Daniel Murphy misses his fourth consecutive game because of a left leg injury.

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Every player on WNBA team kneels in protest of national anthem

Two players on the opposing Phoenix Mercury also chose to kneel.

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NASCAR won't penalize Chicagoland winner Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson

Citing fair play, NASCAR announced it would not sanction Truex Jr. or Johnson for their cars failing postrace inspection.

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Giants' bullpen overcomes Johnny Cueto injury to shut out Dodgers

While the win over the Dodgers was key, the Giants lost ace Johnny Cueto and Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford to injury.

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Rutgers shuts down student tailgate after AD drinks beer on stage

Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs apologized Tuesday for an incident prior to Saturday's football game against New Mexico.

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ACC to use company's 'team rating score metric' if conference can't break Atlantic tie

The ACC will use a third-party system to determine a division winner if the conference's first seven tiebreakers don't produce one.

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ACC to use company's 'team rating score metric' if conference can't break Atlantic tie

The ACC will use a third-party system to determine a division winner if the conference's first seven tiebreakers don't produce one.

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In-car audio from Chicagoland: Martin Truex Jr. cusses out, flips off Kevin Harvick

Martin Truex Jr.’s team says its car failed post-race inspection at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday because Kevin Harvick hit it in the race.

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In-car audio from Chicagoland: Martin Truex Jr. cusses out, flips off Kevin Harvick

Martin Truex Jr.’s team says its car failed post-race inspection at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday because Kevin Harvick hit it in the race.

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Joe Mixon's kickoff return shouldn't have counted after dropping ball before end zone

Mixon clearly dropped the ball before he crossed the goal line, but replay officials missed it.

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Eastern Michigan kicks off from 20-yard line after three unsportsmanlike penalties

The Eagles were unsuccessful with the onside but what did you want them to do? Kick it out of the stadium?

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Severe weather delays Ohio State-Oklahoma, students ignore evacuation

Oklahoma students are not feeling the announcement made asking people to head to the concourse.

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Rice apologizes for band formations

Rice expressed "regret for any offense" triggered by the Marching Owl Band's formations, which attacked Baylor's sexual assault scandal.

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Wild hail storm delays Padres-Rockies game

The Padres-Rockies game was delayed in the top of the ninth at Coors Field after the Rocky Mountain sky opened up for an unusual downpour.

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Teen sent home from work for wearing Colin Kaepernick jersey

A Kroger employee was sent home on Sept. 11 for wearing Kaepernick's jersey, after a customer complained about his attire.

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Darrelle Revis gets into Twitter spat with J.R. Smith

Revis was burned on and off the field Thursday, but the future Hall of Famer called out one of his critics on social media.

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Cubs celebrate division title in style — with walkoff home run

Let the party begin.

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Red Sox's rally, Ramirez's walkoff HR slow Yankees' run toward playoff spot

Boston's late-inning momentum began with an eighth-inning homer by David Ortiz, who passed Mickey Mantle for 17th on the all-time list.

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Denny Hamlin looks to chase away postseason misfortune once and for all

Denny Hamlin's best finish in the Chase was second in 2010. His other playoff performances have been marred by misfortune.

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Tony Stewart doesn't blame Ryan Newman for angry post-wreck comments at Richmond

Tony Stewart appears to be taking the high road in a war of words following a wreck at Richmond that knocked Ryan Newman out of Chase contention.

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Kyle Busch names the drivers he's most worried about in Chase

The Round of 16 begins Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway and Busch is already eyeing the competition beyond his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates.

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MLB suspends Padres GM after investigation into Drew Pomeranz trade to Red Sox

Padres general manager A.J. Preller has received a 30-day suspension without pay apparently tied to discrepancies in medical information.

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Yankees agree to contract with Billy Butler, reports say

Country Breakfast is headed to New York.

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Benches empty after Braves reliever throws behind Jose Fernandez

Jose Ramirez is ejected after one of his pitches sails behind Jose Fernandez in the top of the seventh inning.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame announces nominees for 2017 class

Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward and Jason Taylor are a few of the first-time-eligible nominees.

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Blue Jays continue September slide with loss to pesky Rays

The Blue Jays have lost seven of their last 11 games against the Rays.

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USC's Osa Masina barred from campus amid sexual assault investigations

Masina and teammate Don Hill were not allowed to play in the Trojans' first two games but were allowed to practice.

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In-car audio from Richmond: Teammates bicker, drivers react to Stewart-Newman debacle

Austin Dillon and Paul Menard were bickering on the team radio to the point that Dillon's grandfather and team owner, Richard Childress, had step in.

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Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully won't call Dodgers playoff games

Even if the Dodgers make the playoffs, Scully, who has been the Dodgers announcer since 1958, will finish his career Oct. 2 in San Francisco

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Jerry Jones beats Dallas traffic by taking helicopter to work

When you're Jerry Jones, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Cowboys, you can travel any way you want.

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Jason Witten restructures contract with Cowboys to save cap space, report says

Jason Witten hasn't missed a game since 2003 but he also has never reached a conference championship game.

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Ezekiel Elliott on domestic violence allegations: 'I'm a target'

Domestic violence allegations, a visit to a marijuana dispensary and texts about a drug test have Ezekiel Elliott feeling singled out.

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Ben Roethlisberger to Antonio Brown: Don’t let Josh Norman get in your head

One of Sunday's best matchups features reigning receptions leader Antonio Brown against newly signed Redskins cornerback Josh Norman.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to be 'College GameDay' picker at Bristol Motor Speedway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be back at the track Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Art Briles apologizes amid questions about Baylor sex assault case investigation

The law firm Pepper Hamilton, which reviewed the Baylor allegations, is being accused of having an agenda and a racial undertone in its questioning.

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Ryan Lochte suspended 10 months by USOC over Rio incident, reports say

Lochte's suspension is four months longer than the penalty dealt to Michael Phelps following his second DUI arrest in 2014.

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Cole Custer, John Hunter Nemechek share sides of controversial truck finish

The controversial finish between John Hunter Nemechek and Cole Custer isn't going away any time soon, not with the Chase looming.

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Brett Gardner's game-saving catch secures Yankees' comeback win

At a season-high seven games over .500, the Yanks closed within 4 1/2 games of first place in the East, their smallest deficit since April.

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Rob Ryan was targeted in New Orleans armed robbery plot, report says

A voicemail tipped police to a possible plot that included holding up the former Saints defensive coordinator.

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In-car audio from Darlington: Kevin Harvick rips pit crew during and after Southern 500

From Tony Stewart's out-of-body experience to Clint Bowyer's expletives toward Aric Almirola, check out the best audio from Southern 500

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Take a look at the Cavaliers' championship rings

Thanks to Richard Jefferson, we now know what the Cavaliers championship rings look like.

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Giancarlo Stanton makes quick recovery from groin strain, rejoins Marlins

With one win over their last 10 games, the Marlins hope Stanton can provide a late-season resurgence for the club.

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Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott won't face domestic violence charges

Elliott will not be charged for allegedly striking a woman who was once believed to be his girlfriend.

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Seahawks' Jeremy Lane earns thanks from Colin Kaepernick for protest support

Teammates of the Seahawks cornerback say they're supportive of his right to speak out for something he believes in.

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Notre Dame places Torii Hunter Jr. in concussion protocol after controversial hit

No review was conducted by officials after Hunter's injury, although new NCAA rules allow replay officials to retroactively issue penalties.

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