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Curt Schilling says he'll be back on ESPN by MLB postseason

The former pitcher says he’ll be back at his gig as an ESPN analyst for postseason play.

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Colts coach Chuck Pagano expressing doubt about return to Indy, report says

Colts coach Chuck Pagano, reportedly in the middle of a rift with team management, bet on himself with his contract.

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Bill Parcells calls RGIII 'poster boy' for over-hyped QBs

The two-time Super Bowl winner grouped Robert Griffin III with E.J. Manuel and JaMarcus Russell.

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Former Bucks dancer suing team for 'prolific wage abuse'

Lauren Herington's attorney claims that she was being paid as little as $3 to $4 per hour some weeks.

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Brett Favre recounts moment he knew he was done with football

Nearly five years later, the quarterback remembers the ending of his illustrious NFL career in an SI documentary.

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Notre Dame lineman left off roster after criticizing coaches on Twitter

Notre Dame defensive tackle Jay Hayes was left off the team’s active roster after complaining about coaches via Twitter.

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Jay Gruden makes clear Kirk Cousins is his starter

Jay Gruden wouldn’t hear any talk of switching from Kirk Cousins to Colt McCoy or RGIII after Thursday's loss.

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Baylor assistant to sit out first half vs. Oklahoma after sideline trip

Jeff Lebby will be forced to sit out the first half of the Nov. 14 game after getting a credential from Tulsa coach Phillip Montgomery and being on the sideline for the Tulsa-Oklahoma game.

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Patrick Kane witness reportedly reluctant to testify

The accuser's friend has backtracked on testimony and doesn't want to testify, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Chris Bosh taken off blood thinners, cleared to start training camp

Unlike Kobe Bryant (torn rotator cuff) or Kevin Durant (chronic foot and ankle pain), Bosh’s ailment could have killed him.

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Mike Shanahan places Kirk Cousins in John Elway, Steve Young (statistical) category

The former Redskins coach raised some eyebrows Thursday when he compared Cousins to two Hall of Fame quarterbacks.

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Doc Rivers said Clippers had 'come-to-Jesus' meetings after almost losing DeAndre Jordan

The temporary loss of their star big man to the Mavericks spawned soul-searching in Los Angeles.

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NBA Finals could last even longer this year

The NBA has switched its NBA Finals scheduling, allowing for more days between games.

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John Jay assistant recants referee targeting story, resigns

Mack Breed has resigned despite his claims that he did not initiate his players hitting referee Robert Watts.

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Kevin Durant cleared to play as Thunder prepare to open camp

Durant, the 2013-14 NBA MVP, missed 55 games last year after surgeries to repair a Jones fracture in his right foot and ankle injuries.

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Miami (Fla.) linebacker injures neck, expected to make full recovery

Marques Gayot was injured at Wednesday's practice and taken to Ryder Trauma Center for precautionary reasons. He's expected to be released Thursday.

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How to boost UNC football attendance? Hoops at halftime, receiver suggests

UNC has been a basketball school as long as anyone can remember, so maybe Bug Howard has a point.

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Coach admitted to having high school players target referee, per report

A principal's statement says an Texas team's assistant coach told two young players to hit the official who allegedly made racist remarks.

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Bears QB Jay Cutler to miss at least two weeks with hamstring injury, per report

Cutler hurt himself while trying to make a tackle after throwing an interception against the Cardinals on Sunday.

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Timberwolves ready to buy out Anthony Bennett, per report

The Timberwolves are reportedly working on a contract buyout for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

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Baylor's Art Briles apologizes for assistant on sidelines at OU game

The Bears coach said Jeff Lebby, who is also Briles' son-in-law, gained no advantage with his conspicuous visit Saturday.

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Michael Jordan tells Denny Hamlin something he 'never admitted to anybody'

When MJ told Denny Hamlin that he would admit that the Sprint Cup star was a better driver than him, Hamlin was pretty surprised.

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Georgia linebacker proposes on the field after team's blowout win

Jake Ganus popped the question to girlfriend Peyton Thomas at midfield at Sanford Stadium.

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Braves' Mike Foltynewicz hospitalized with blood clots

The team says the right-hander was admitted to the hospital on Friday.

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Terrell Suggs vows to return; future might not be with Ravens

Suggs' days in Baltimore could be coming to an end, but he isn't ready to retire.

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Jason Pierre-Paul resolution may require independent doctor, report says

The Giants and their defensive end appear to disagree on whether he's ready to play.

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Charles Barkley gives touching eulogy for Moses Malone, man he called 'dad'

Moses Malone took a rookie Charles Barkley under his shoulder, so Barkley returned the favor by providing his eulogy Saturday in Houston.

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Mets will stop putting opposing players on Kiss Cam after homophobia complaints

The team will end the practice at Citi Field after some fans expressed displeasure at the implication.

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Study finds 96 percent of ex-NFL players examined died with CTE

Only four of the 91 deceased former NFL players didn’t test positive for the brain disease, which can only be diagnosed posthumously.

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NCAA: Only 24 FBS schools made more money than they spent in 2014

The majority of schools at college football's highest level continue to spend more than they make.

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Michael Bennett-Richard Sherman disagreement on Black Lives Matter exposes divide

The Seahawks defenders, like many African-Americans, clash over the Black Lives Matter movement in the face of black-on-black violence.

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Former NFL official's accusation against Patriots staffer questioned

Mark Baltz, a retired NFL head linesman, told an Indianapolis TV station he always had suspicions about Jim McNally.

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Josh Norman thinks Jon Gruden needs to watch more Julio Jones game film

Panthers cornerback Josh Norman says Jon Gruden is wrong about Julio Jones running roughshod on the entire league.

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Kobe Bryant has clean bill of health to return to Lakers

Kobe Bryant can start preparing for his 20th NBA season, which may be his last.

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Woman fears retribution from supporters of suspended Rutgers receiver

The woman says she hopes people don't blame her for Carroo's suspension and arrest.

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Alabama politician proposes end to pre-noon college football kickoffs

It's unclear if he was being serious or merely attempting to throw shade at his alma mater's rival.

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Richard Sherman: Black lives should matter 'all of the time'

The Seahawks cornerback once again found himself in the spokesman role on racial issues.

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Giants' Rashad Jennings pens apology to Eli Manning

Jennings' admission that he was told not to score in Sunday's game set off a firestorm in New York.

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Team USA may have to rely on D-League players in near future

A scheduling shift could cause Team USA to send D-League players to represent the country during the NBA season.

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Bills' Stephon Gilmore: 'I hope I get Gronk'

The Buffalo cornerback says he wants to take on the Patriots' pass-catching phenom when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday.

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Craig Sager says he should be back to start NBA season

The colorful NBA sideline reporter is looking forward to getting back in the game after battling cancer.

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Jim McElwain's 94-year-old mother didn't like her son's sideline tirade either

Even the coach's mom thought McElwain went too far in chastising Kelvin Taylor.

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Dolphins release Chip Kelly protegee LaMike James

LaMike James, formerly a star at Oregon, was released by the Dolphins. Could there be a Chip Kelly reunion in Philadelphia?

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Cowboys, Patriots NFL's most valuable sports franchises in the world

Dallas and New England are estimated as two of the top three most valuable sports franchises in the world by Forbes.

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Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's reach 2-year extension

The six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion will continue his relationship with his primary sponsor.

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Dallas fans are not happy that DeAndre Jordan wants to be a Cowboys fan

It doesn't look like Dallas area fans are gonna make up with DeAndre Jordan anytime soon.

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South Carolina QB Connor Mitch out 4-6 weeks with hip injury

South Carolina quarterback Connor Mitch will miss four to six weeks after being hospitalized with a hip infection.

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Allen Iverson eligible for Hall of Fame in 2016

A brief stint in Turkey could have made Iverson wait another year.

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Two Utah football players shot at party Saturday night

Utah tight end Lo Falemaka and running back Marcel Brooks-Brown are in stable condition after being shot at a party late Saturday.

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Dolphins' Jarvis Landry, LaMike James reportedly fought at team meeting

The pair reportedly got into a shoving match (which included a few punches) during a special teams meeting.

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Allen Iverson, Scottie Pippen and others pay tribute to Moses Malone

The Hall of Famer's death Sunday sent shock waves through the NBA world.

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Browns fans start billion-dollar crowd-funding campaign to buy team

The Billion Dollar Browns proposal has a detailed, if difficult to complete, plan to take control of Cleveland's NFL franchise.

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Lakers announce front office shakeups as they prepare for rebuild

A 21-61 record isn't going to cut it for the Lakers, so the club had to make some changes.

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Iowa hoops legend Roy Marble dead at 48

Iowa's all-time leading scorer died just a year after being diagnosed with terminal stage four cancer.

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Giants rookie Landon Collins says Tony Romo 'won't be happy' if he targets him

Giants rookie safety Landon Collins wants Tony Romo to know that picking on him would be a big mistake.

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NHL free agent Mike Richards' drug trial pushed back

The former Kings center is due in court Dec. 8 in Winnipeg.

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Vandals spray paint Michigan State's Spartan statue

Michigan State's iconic Spartan statue will need a makeover ASAP, as vandals defaced the statue — including the crotch — with spray paint.

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Colts, left tackle Anthony Castonzo agree to four-year deal

Castonzo will make $35 million on the first three years of the deal, according to NFL Media.

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Warriors' Draymond Green donates $3.1 million to alma mater Michigan State

Warriors forward Draymond presented Michigan State with a $3.1 million donation, the largest ever by an active professional athlete.

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N.C. State lands top PG recruit Dennis Smith Jr. with help of helicopter

Five-star guard Dennis Smith Jr. committed to North Carolina State one day after coach Mark Gottfried traveled via helicopter to visit him.

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Flip Saunders reportedly will take leave as Timberwolves coach as he fights cancer

Sam Mitchell, who will be interim coach, coached parts of five seasons with the Raptors, compiling a 156-189 record and winning NBA Coach of the Year honors in 2007.

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Rex Chapman pleads guilty to stealing $15K in Apple merchandise

Police say Rex Chapman stole $15,000 worth of items over a three-month period which included nine visits to the Apple Store.

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USADA: No rules broken in handling of Floyd Mayweather's pre-fight IV

The USADA says both the organization and the boxer were above board with its handling of an IV infusion before the May 2 fight.

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Memphis fans upset by decision to honor John Calipari

The University of Memphis’ decision to honor its former coach drew backlash from many supporters.

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Marcell Dareus gets Ndamukong Suh-level raise from Bills

The 25-year-old will get paid big time following his breakthrough 2014 season.

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Bryce Harper calls atmosphere 'brutal' after Nationals fans exit loss early

The Nationals outfielder was critical of the atmosphere at Nationals Park during an 8-5 loss to the Mets on Monday.

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Matt Harvey's playoff status up in the air, Mets' Sandy Alderson says

Alderson says he expects Harvey to pitch two more times in the regular season, but he's not sure how much Harvey will pitch in the playoffs.

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Todd Gurley cleared for contact, could make Rams debut soon

Rams rookie Todd Gurley will have to sit Sunday's opener against the Seahawks out, but could return soon.

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SEC championship to call Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium home through 2026

The agreement is expected to keep the team in the Falcons' new home starting in 2017 and through 2026.

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Ben Roethlisberger expected Tom Brady to win his Deflategate appeal

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he's "not surprised" that Tom Brady's suspension was overturned.

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Beyonce channels Ronda Rousey, rocks James Harden jersey

Beyonce paid tribute to the sports world in a number of ways during her Made In America performance.

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Falcons cut Rex Grossman and T.J. Yates, leave Matt Ryan single backup

Sean Renfree is now the only quarterback behind Matt Ryan on Atlanta's depth chart.

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Texas teen paralyzed after breaking neck in JV football game

A 16-year-old Texas student is paralyzed from the waist down after breaking his neck in a JV football game.

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Pats coordinator Josh McDaniels says plan won't change with Tom Brady in lineup

There won't be a mindset change for the QB or the Patriots, according to the team's offensive coordinator.

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John Wall gets a $20K painting of himself for his 25th birthday

Never let it be said that John Wall does not appreciate fine art — especially when he's the subject.

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Steelers say they were preparing, hoping for shot at Tom Brady

The Steelers say they want to face the defending Super Bowl champs at their best in Thursday's opener.

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Nebraska reveals five players suspended for opener vs. BYU

Three weeks after announcing five players would not suit up vs. BYU, coach Mike Riley revealed who they are.

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Dirk Nowitzki can play until he's 50, says new Maverick Deron Williams

The Dallas forward has often been compared with the Celtics legend. The Mavs' new point guard is just glad that Dirk can still play at a high level.

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Cowboys' Greg Hardy may consider appealing suspension after Tom Brady ruling

Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is reportedly considering filing an appeal of his four-game suspension, which has already been reduced.

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Russian could own team, arena

Already a 45 percent owner of the arena and an 80 percent owner of the team, Prokhorov wouldn't have to put up much more cash.

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Michael Waltrip Racing closure to cost 200 crewmen their jobs

MWR's closure means 217 employees will lose their jobs, according to paperwork sent from the company to the state of North Carolina.

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Paul Pierce chose hometown Clippers over Celtics, Doc Rivers says

According to Pierce's old coach-turned-new coach, it came down to Los Angeles vs. Boston.

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Pierre Garcon excited about Kirk Cousins, a 'natural-born leader'

The Redskins wide receiver also wished second-stringer Robert Griffin III well: He'll "be a great player on any team that he goes to."

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Dwight Howard detained for gun in carry-on bag at Houston airport

The Rockets center had his travel plans disrupted over the weekend when he was detained at a Houston airport for having a gun in his carry-on luggage. He was not charged.

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Former student sues Oregon State for 'sexually violent' football program

The alleged victim claims in her Title IX lawsuit that former coach Mike Riley didn't curb his team's "sexually violent" culture.

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Nick Saban says he could've won eight titles, might coach until 80

The 64-year-old thinks he's still got plenty left in his coaching tank.

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Chip Kelly learns rulebook lesson after Terrell Suggs hit on Sam Bradford

The Eagles coach said his newfound knowledge of the rule won't change how his team calls plays.

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NFLPA finds no issues with Redskins' handling of RGIII concussion, report says

The Redskins appear to have followed NFL protocols in their handling of Robert Griffin III's concussion.

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Everett Golson to start season opener for Florida State

Jimbo Fisher is going with former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson as Florida State's Week 1 starter.

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Indiana dismisses Emmitt Holt, disciplines another after alcohol citations

Indiana gave sophomore forward Emmitt Holt the boot and will discipline freshman center Thomas Bryant after they were cited for illegal possession of alcohol.

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Shaq claims he never really wanted to leave the Lakers

The former Lakers star was was taken aback at how boldly he stated his desire to be traded in a clip replay on his podcast.

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Kobe and Shaq get all sentimental: 'I know you don’t hate me'

The two superstars talked about their past on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast.

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Lions cut fiscally responsible receiver Ryan Broyles

The receiver who lives off $60,000 a year is looking for a new NFL home.

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Bucs deal tight end Tim Wright again, this time for rookie kicker

Tim Wright has to be feeling deja vu right now after getting traded by the Bucs for a second time.

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NFL preseason Week 3: Cardinals overcome Carson Palmer's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

All three of Carson Palmer's backups outplayed him on Sunday.

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Randall Cobb could be ready for Week 1 after 'minor' injury, report says

After losing Jordy Nelson for the season, the Packers can ill-afford to lose another wide receiver with a significant injury.

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Russell Wilson, Seahawks hoping offensive struggles are temporary

Quarterback Russell Wilson doesn’t see any reason to panic despite an offense that has yet to be smooth.

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South Carolina to wear helmet stickers honoring Charleston Massacre victims

South Carolina will wear special stickers honoring the victims of the June 17 shooting that took the lives of nine people.

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Montana upsets North Dakota State

The four-time defending FCS champ starts its 2015 season 0-1.

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Jerry Rice dodges questions about Stickum use in radio interview

After admitting to Stickum use earlier in the year, Jerry Rice is now more reluctant to incriminate himself.

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LeBron James sells Miami house for $13.4 million

LeBron James originally sought $17 million for the house, but lowered his price to make the sale a year later. He still turned a $4.4 million profit.

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Curt Schilling pulled off ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcast

ESPN has taken the analyst off of its Sunday Cubs-Dodgers telecast in the wake of a tweet that got him pulled from LLWS duty.

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Amar'e Stoudemire thinks he can return to All-Star form, help Heat make title run

Once one of the most feared big men in the NBA, Stoudemire hopes to regain All-Star form and help the Heat make a title run.

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Hassan Whiteside thinks NBA still a big man's league; Draymond Green doesn't

The two opinionated players faced off via Twitter on Tuesday evening.

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Young Ohio State fan worries doctors will make him love Michigan during heart surgery

Ten-year-old Ohio State fan Ivan Applin worried doctors at a Michigan hospital would turn him into a Michigan fan during heart surgery. Applin was treated for a heart defect that left several holes in his heart.

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Michael Jordan doesn't get to decide which players wear his shoes anymore

The Hornets owner has been banned from deciding who receives Jordan Brand shoe endorsement deals by the league.

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist agrees to long-term deal with Hornets

The second overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Kidd-Gilchrist has turned into a solid perimeter defender and improving offensive threat.

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Phil Jackson says new-look Knicks 'may struggle early'

The Knicks team president says he can see a scenario where his team struggles early.

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In need of 'a few more' touchdowns, Randy Moss teases NFL comeback again

The 38 year old continues to toy with football fans over a potential return to the NFL.

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Anthony Bennett drawing little interest as trade bait for Timberwolves

The top overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft is on the line, but no teams are biting yet.

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Jimmy Garoppolo solid in Patriots' comeback win over Saints

Jimmy Garoppolo got off to a hot start and led a game-winning drive in the Patriots 26-24 victory over the Saints.

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Kobe Bryant posts Instagram selfie to let us know he's back on the court

The soon-to-be 38-year-old Lakers guard posted a photo of himself smiling on a court in sunglasses Saturday afternoon.

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Top Alabama recruit Kobie Eubanks not cleared to play by NCAA

Kobie Eubanks will not enroll at Alabama after failing to be cleared by the NCAA on Wednesday.

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Jimbo Fisher instructs 'cowardly' players to follow the yellow brick road

A “yellow brick road” recently emerged from the locker room to the team’s practice field in an apparent attempt to motivate FSU players.

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Want to buy a sponsored tweet from LeBron James? That'll be $1,000 per character

A sponsored tweet by the Cavaliers forward to his 23 million followers is reportedly valued at $140,000, according to marketing experts. That's relatively cheap, they say.

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Adam Jones says suspensions cost him $100 million

The Bengals defensive back/return man says suspensions in his early career cost him dearly.

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QB Matt Flynn to sign with Jets, report says

Matt Flynn gives the Jets another quarterback while Geno Smith recovers from his broken jaw.

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Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta to miss at least six games

The Ravens tight end, who is recovering from his second hip surgery in two years, won't be able to play until Week 7 at the earliest.

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Chris Cooley announces NFL comeback, with or without Redskins

The former Redskins tight end thinks he's still got something left in the tank.

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Take that: Diddy says he's banned from UCLA practice

UCLA told Diddy he had to stop coming to football practice after last month's incident.

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N.C. State football players go crazy for another walk-on's scholarship

It was a made-for-YouTube moment if ever there was one, and it was just a few days after two other Wolfpack walk-ons also got scholarships.

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Phil Jackson is worried Kristaps Porzingis will get pushed around like Shawn Bradley

Comparing the Knicks rookie to Shawn Bradley will likely raise some eyebrows.

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Smith may have to take less

J.R. Smith's off-the-court gamble may hurt his wallet much like his questionable shooting sometimes hurts his team.

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MLB scores, highlights: Is it October yet? Madison Bumgarner is pitching (and hitting) like it

Remember postseason Madison Bumgarner? It's almost that time of year again, and the Giants' ace is already in mid-October form.

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Browns quarterback Connor Shaw's broken thumb requires surgery

The Browns didn't given a timetable for Connor Shaw's return, stating that he'll be out for "an extended period of time."

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Joel Embiid's injury excluded from insurance policy; Sixers won't get reimbursed

The Sixers will have to pay all $9 million they owe Joel Embiid for two years of inactivity, because his injury was pre-existing.

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Ravens coach John Harbaugh channels Donald Trump in speech

The Ravens coach invoked Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a speech about practice time for officials.

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Jimmy Butler wants to play point guard, says he and Derrick Rose are fine

Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler has aspirations of playing point guard —and getting along with Derrick Rose.

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LeBron James not ready to commit to 2016 Olympics

LeBron James is taking his time with this decision.

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Michigan State loses linebacker Ed Davis to season-ending knee injury

MSU linebacker Ed Davis will miss the entire 2015 campaign after suffering a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday.

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Michael Jordan's name worth $480 million to Nike, lawyer says

Lawyers for the Hornets owner estimate he made $100 million off his likeness in 2014 alone.

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Vernon Adams won't be allowed back at EWU if he can't get into Oregon

Eastern Washington coach Beau Baldwin said he and Adams still have a good relationship, but the QB can't come back.

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NBA schedule to feature plenty of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Lakers

As usual, the TV networks will give the superstars tons of face time.

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Carmelo Anthony says he's all in with Knicks after 'great' offseason

The Knicks superstar is putting on an "I Love New York" campaign that any candidate running for office could use as a blueprint.

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Jackie Robinson West lawyer calls Little League 'deceitful and dishonest'

An attorney for the Chicago team insists its legal battle with Little League International is far from over.

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Michigan bans selfie sticks, drones from Big House

Michigan fans will have to take their selfies the old-fashioned way—with their hand. Even worse, they may have to have someone else take it.

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Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony to practice with Team USA, per reports

Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony hope the next couple of days will be another milestone in their recoveries from injury-ridden 2014-15 season.

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Cavs-Warriors, Spurs-Rockets headline NBA's Christmas Day lineup

The NBA's Christmas Day schedule, according to leaks, features an NBA Finals matchup and an intercity rivalry.

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Tristan Thompson will leave Cavs if he has to play under qualifying offer, agent says

This could be Tristan Thompson's last year in Cleveland, according to his agent.

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MLB scores, highlights: Blue Jays sweep Yankees, extend winning streak to eight

Toronto completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees with back-to-back shutouts.

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Browns RB coach says no one wants to be 'lead bell-cow guy'

Johnny Manziel vs. Josh McNown isn't the only position battle in Cleveland.

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Marcus Mariota and Aaron Rodgers' training camp passing under microscope

Yes, we're talking about practice. Not a real game. But practice. Please forgive us, Allen Iverson.

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Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns throws down sick between-the-legs dunk

Karl-Anthony Towns showed off his hops Saturday morning.

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Hawks' Mike Scott confesses to drug possession in police video

A video shows Hawks forward Mike Scott confessing that an ounce of weed and 10 grams of MDMA (better known as Molly) were his, not his brother Antonn's.

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Nancy Lieberman says Becky Hammon paved way for Kings job

Nancy Lieberman doesn't mind being second; she compares her current situation to that of Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Doby.

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Antonio Brown wants to be 'the G.O.A.T.' at receiver

The Steelers wide out is hoping to take his place among the NFL's all-time greats before all is said and done.

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Chad Billingsley, wife thank Phillies for support during her cancer treatment

The pitcher's wife, now cancer-free, says she might not be alive today if it wasn't for the Phillies.

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Prosecutors decline rape charges against Tennessee's Von Pearson

Pearson was accused of rape by a 19-year-old woman who also attends Tennessee. He was suspended from team activities following his arrest.

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Colts coach Chuck Pagano wears Eric Berry shirt to practice

The Colts' head coach wore a shirt that read “Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Berry” as a tribute to Chiefs safety Eric Berry, who is battling cancer.

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LeBron James will attend USA Basketball minicamp, according to report

There had been speculation as to whether or not James, who has two Olympic gold medals, would participate in the camp.

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Oregon reaches settlement with woman in sexual assault lawsuit

The student dropped her Title IX lawsuit against the school. The matter was settled with prejudice, which means she cannot re-file.

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Missing Special Olympics athlete found safe in Los Angeles

Police say they found 15-year-old table tennis player Sihon Ange Ismael Kone from the Ivory Coast near LAX.

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Rawle Alkins leads Team Rose over Team Wall at adidas Nations

Rawle Alkins closed a solid adidas Nations tournament with an MVP performance.

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Big Bucks: Company connected to team investor gave Gov. Scott Walker a big donation

The proposal for a new arena was already in the works, but Walker increased the public funding request from $220 million to $230 million.

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DeSean Jackson: 'No one can guard me'

The Redskins receiver is feeling very confident about his abilities, and the inability of others to stop him.

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Carmelo Anthony's remaining time with Knicks may be short, Walt Frazier says

The former Knicks legend and current broadcaster says he sees the sun setting on Anthony's reign in the Big Apple.

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Another Special Olympics athlete missing in Los Angeles

Police say they are searching for 15-year-old table tennis player Shion Isimel from the Ivory Coast.

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N.C. State gets late recruiting steal in Maverick Rowan

Prep superstar Maverick Rowan announced Sunday that he has committed to N.C. State.

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Jamaal Charles calls himself 'the LeBron of football'

The Chiefs running back can do it all on the football field — kind of like what LeBron James can do on a basketball court, he says.

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Derrick Rose uncertain if he'll participate in Team USA minicamp

He may sit out the mid-August minicamp to rest up for the Bulls' training camp that starts in late September.

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Michael Jordan shows he's still got it in shootout with Jimmy Butler

Jordan showed he's still quite the athlete at 52 in an impromptu shooting contest with Bulls star Jimmy Butler at a recent summer camp.

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Von Miller 'turned the ship around,' headed for payday

Broncos linebacker Von Miller is out of the league's substance-abuse program just in time for his contract year. Will Denver pay up?

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Junior Seau's daughter will speak at Hall of Fame induction

Junior Seau's daughter, Sydney, will be allowed to speak at his Hall of Fame induction after all.

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Josh Smith tries to clear the air on controversial quote

The new Clippers forward said his recent statements are being totally misunderstood.

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Bernard Pollard: Tom Brady shouldn't have been suspended

The man who ended Tom Brady's 2008 season, thinks the NFL got the Brady ruling all wrong.

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Titans' Zach Mettenberger wore Eddie George jersey after spelling mishap

For one day, Zach Mettenbeger was a Titans quarterback.

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LSU QB Anthony Jennings, teammates could soon have charges dropped

The victim did not want to press charges against Anthony Jennings, Dwayne Thomas and Maquedius Bain, the district attorney handling the case said.

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Tigers trade rumors: 'Rebooting' team makes David Price, Yoenis Cespedes available

The Dodgers, Yankees and Blue Jays are all thought to be among those most interested in David Price.

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Mike Hessman ties minor league home run record

Toledo's Mike Hessman tied the minor league all-time record for home runs on Wednesday, hitting the 432nd of his career.

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David Price trade rumors: Yankees, Dodgers, Blue Jays interested

The Dodgers, Yankees and Blue Jays are all thought to be interested in the 29-year-old left-hander.

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USOC turns to Los Angeles after Boston's 2024 bid dies

San Francisco and Washington, D.C., also are possibilities for the Summer Games.

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Baker moving forward

After blowing nearly all of the estimated $97 million he made during his career, Vin Baker is trying to pick up the pieces.

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Maui Invitational lineup includes blue bloods, up-and-comers and family ties

The Maui Invitational brackets were announced on Tuesday, and they feature a little bit of everything.

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Syracuse parts ways with 2013 leading receiver Ashton Broyld

The senior led the team in receptions (52) and receiving yards (432) as a sophomore in 2013 but was injured most of last season.

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Mike Pettine won't rule out Johnny Manziel as Browns' starter

Mike Pettine isn't giving Johnny Manziel the starting quarterback nod, but he isn't ruling the former Heisman Trophy winner out, either.

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Boston out as host site for 2024 Olympics

Boston mayor Martin Walsh was reportedly against making taxpayers the final backstop for cost overruns.

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Russ Brandon will run Sabres, Bills following Ted Black firing

The Sabres have hired Bills team president Russ Brandon in the same capacity after firing Ted Black on Monday morning.

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Kobe Bryant is willing to switch positions to help Lakers' youth

The Lakers are ready to unleash D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson, and Kobe Bryant appears OK with that.

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Pedro Martinez's Hall of Fame speech rooted in Dominican pride

Pedro Martinez's Hall of Fame speech was rooted and grounded in three themes: faith, family and country.

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Heat deal Shabazz Napier to Magic in luxury tax dump

The former UConn star has been traded to the Magic for a protected second-round draft pick, according to Yahoo Sports.

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Harvard study has Dolphins topping Patriots, winning AFC East

The research group predicts that the Dolphins have the third-highest probability of making the playoffs this season.

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DeMarco Murray says he's 'not worried' about criticism from ex-teammate

The Eagles star said he's not interested in getting into a war of words with former Cowboys teammate Joseph Randle.

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Le'Veon Bell still waiting on suspension appeal date as Steelers open camp

Bell says he doesn't have a hearing date for his appeal of the NFL's three-game suspension for violating its substance abuse policy.

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Kyrie Irving calls knee injury a 'test of will' as he begins working out

The Cleveland guard has been cleared by doctors to start working out and put pressure on his knee.

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WNBA All-Star wears special shoes for people with special needs, including her sister

Chicago's Elena Delle Donne heard about the shoe and felt a connection as her sister has cerebral palsy and is both blind and deaf.

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Chris Copeland moving forward after April stabbing incident

Copeland has gone from being stabbed in the abdomen and undergoing surgery in April to working with Facebook engineers on apps this summer.

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Johnny Manziel working with Jon Gruden in offseason

The former Raiders and Bucs coach recently spent time with the Cleveland quarterback as he prepares for his second NFL season.

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Anthony Davis won't do 'Dancing With The Stars' because he can't dance

The rising superstar turned down a spot on on the hit TV show for a very simple reason.

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Cardinals rookie Damond Powell recovering after being shot in face

Toledo Police say the Cardinals rookie wide receiver was shot in the face when shots were fired from a vehicle shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET.

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Three Arkansas basketball players suspended after arrests on forgery charges

Anton Beard, Jacorey Williams and Dustin Thomas were arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection with a counterfeiting investigation.

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Nuggets saw Ty Lawson going down dark path, had to get rid of him

Nuggets President Josh Kroenke told Yahoo Sports that Lawson's rocky personal life ultimately led the team to deal the talented guard.

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LeBron James agrees to studio deal with Warner Brothers

LeBron's brand is about to get even bigger.

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Mark Cuban compares DeAndre Jordan's decision to 'makeup sex'

The Mavericks owner doesn't sound like he expects Jordan's reunion with the Clippers to end well.

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Baylor coach Art Briles says team is going to 'the final four' if it goes undefeated

Baylor found itself out of the College Football Playoff last year after going 11-1 during the regular season.

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UAB football set for 2017 return

UAB announced Tuesday that its football program would be coming back as a full FBS member in 2017.

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Bills' Marquise Goodwin qualifies for long jump finals at Pan American Games

Bills receiver Marquise Goodwin isn't exactly taking it easy this offseason, competing in the Pan American games ahead of training camp.

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Phil Jackson says J.R. Smith's 'delinquent behavior' made trade necessary

Phil Jackson didn't hold back when explaining why he wanted J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert out of New York.

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Gary Pinkel says Notre Dame should join conference or miss playoffs

Missouri's Gary Pinkel says conference championships are important, while Ole Miss' Hugh Freeze wants conference title games to go away.

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Army defensive back's career may be over after head injury with teammate

Two Army teammates got into a fight on the Fourth of July, leaving one with a severe head injury.

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Big Ten revenue soaring with boost from TV network

Several members had their bottom line get a substantial jolt from the Big Ten Network as they received a revenue share from the TV network.

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