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Paul George sets sights on MVP

Paul George told fans at a Beijing Nike store that winning MVP is on his list of goals this year.

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Michigan State's Nike deal worth nearly $90 million less than Michigan's

Michigan State rules the football field while Michigan runs away with cash title.

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Women's World Cup hero Alex Morgan could miss up to a month after knee surgery

Alex Morgan, who scored the game-winning goal in the U.S. victory over Columbia, will miss three-to-four weeks.

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Colorado State guard arrested on imprisonment, harassment charges

Gian Clavell-Lopez faces misdemeanor false imprisonment and harassment charges, but not domestic violence.

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NCAA ordered to pay nearly $46 million in Ed O'Bannon case

A judge ruled the NCAA must pay nearly $46 million dollars after it was found to have violated antitrust law in the O'Bannon case last fall.

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Saban talks Jonathan Taylor

Speaking at SEC Media Days, Saban said he didn't regret giving Taylor a second chance at Alabama.

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SEC Media Day Madness: Auburn, Florida and Vandy kick off Day One

The highlights from the first day of SEC Media Days.

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Winston-Salem State player saves teen from burning car

Winston-Salem State running back Kenneth Sharpe is being called a hero after saving a teen from an accident that killed the teen's brother and another man.

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White Sox want Chris Sale to sit out All-Star Game

If the White Sox have their way, left-handed pitcher Chris Sale will skip Tuesday's Midsummer Classic.

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Damian Lillard respects LaMarcus Aldridge's honesty with departure

Damian Lillard isn't mad at LaMarcus Aldridge for leaving Portland. Lillard is more focused on speeding up the rebuilding process.

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Bills assistant punched child, threatened to kill family, police say

This isn't the first time Aaron Kromer has made headlines for the wrong reasons.

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Old Dominion football coach relaxes Twitter ban, joins Instagram

ODU coach Bobby Wilder has relaxed his ban on tweeting by players and has even started his own Instagram account.

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CMU dismisses Brandon Greer after arrest on kidnapping and assault charges

Brandon Greer was charged with assault, attempted unlawful imprisonment and assault with intent to commit sexual penetration.

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Joel Embiid to undergo surgery and is likely to miss second straight season

The third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft will reportedly undergo a second surgery on his right foot and miss the entire season.

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Chauncey Billups says Nuggets should dump Ty Lawson

The former All-Star point guard thinks the Nuggets should get rid Ty Lawson.

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Fourth ACL tear ends Kelby Brown's career at Duke

Kelby Brown’s career is over after experiencing his fourth ACL tear since 2010.

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Memphis big man Austin Nichols to transfer

The 6-9 forward veraged 13.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game before an ankle injury ended his season in February.

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Donald Trump's golf course loses PGA Grand Slam following immigration comments

Trump and the PGA have agreed not to hold the 2015 PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Trump National in LA.

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Floyd Mayweather stripped of WBO welterweight title

The World Boxing Organization has stripped Mayweather of the welterweight title he won by beating Manny Pacquiao in May.

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Manu Ginobili says on Twitter he's returning to Spurs

Ginobili announced via Twitter that he will return to the Spurs for a 14th season on Monday.

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FSU lands five-star wingman Jonathan Isaac

Isaac is a consensus five-star player and rated the nation's top small forward by one service.

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Big Ten leads NCAA in attendance

The addition of Rutgers and Maryland helped the Big Ten come out on top while Syracuse edged out Kentucky.

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BYU commit shot

Running back Charles West was shot in the arm while playing basketball at his Texas middle school on Sunday.

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Mavericks eyeing Jeremy Lin in sign-and-trade deal with Lakers, per report

Jeremy Lin needs a new home, and the Mavericks need a new point guard.

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Cavaliers pursuing trade for Nets' Joe Johnson, report says

The Cavs are reportedly interested in trading for the seven-time NBA All-Star and his massive contract.

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Lou Williams agrees to deal with Lakers

The Lakers have reached an agreement with Lou Williams, the NBA’s reigning Sixth Man of The Year.

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Kevin Durant focused on getting healthy, not free agency

Kevin Durant is staying focused on just his health right now.

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Blazers fire coach that said LaMarcus Aldridge was leaving

The Trail Blazers fire assistant coach who said LaMarcus Aldridge wasn't coming back to the franchise.

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Report: LeBron James won't talk to Cavs until they re-sign Tristan Thompson

LeBron James has reportedly decided not to talk to the Cavs about a new deal until the team re-signs Tristan Thompson.

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Draymond Green re-signs with Warriors, says he'll win 'lots of championships'

The deal is worth a reported $85 million over five seasons.

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Paul Millsap re-ups with Hawks for three years, $59 million

Atlanta has reportedly reached a three-year, $59 million deal with All-Star forward Paul Millsap.

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Kobe Bryant draws blame as Lakers underwhelm LaMarcus Aldridge

The Lakers' late-night meeting with the free agent didn’t go so well, and Kobe Bryant might have had something to do with it.

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President Obama endorses Bulls re-signing Jimmy Butler

President Barack Obama revealed via Twitter that he is a fan of the team’s move to re-sign guard Jimmy Butler to a max contract.

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Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, James Harden headline LaMarcus Aldridge recruitment

All-Stars recruiting other All-Stars seems to be the new trend.

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Ed Davis opts out of Lakers contract for NBA free agency

Lakers big man Ed Davis has decided to opt out of the second year of his deal with the team.

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LaMarcus Aldridge to visit at least seven teams, report says

The free agent and four-time NBA All-Star reportedly plans on making a grand tour beginning Tuesday.

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Dwyane Wade opts out, Luol Deng in for Heat, reports say

Luol Deng is coming back to the Heat, but Dwyane Wade is a question mark.

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Ump throws out Napoli for bat

Mike Napoli says he was ejected in the second inning of his team’s 5-3 win against the Rays because he didn’t pick up his bat.

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A successful Johnny Manziel would mimic Drew Brees, Bengals DC says

Bengals defensive coordinator says Johnny Manziel isn't a bust yet — he just needs to learn how to play in the pocket.

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Heat decline Michael Beasley's $1.3 million option

Miami declined its team option on forward Michael Beasley.

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Blazers GM says LaMarcus Aldridge hasn't told team he's leaving

Portland GM Neil Olshey said the All-Star forward has not informed the team that he will be taking his talents elsewhere next season.

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Jahlil Okafor thinks NBA is still a big man's league

76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor says that despite increased emphasis on the perimeter game, the NBA is still a big man’s league.

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Dez Bryant's agents talked long-term deal with Cowboys on Friday, report says

The Cowboys met with Dez Bryant's agents on Friday, which was their first face-to-face meeting in months.

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D'Angelo Russell sees Kobe Bryant as mentor to young Lakers

Russell is optimistic Kobe Bryant will be a help and not a hindrance to an increasingly youthful Lakers squad.

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Ohio State lifts Terrelle Pryor's ban, will allow him to scrimmage with Browns

The ban stems from Pryor's decision not to cooperate with the NCAA’s 2011 investigation.

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Busy Hornets trade for Thunder guard Jeremy Lamb, report says

The trade will reunite Jeremy Lamb with former UConn backcourt mate Kemba Walker in Charlotte.

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Arizona State freshman George Lea suspended after arrest over BB gun incident

The freshman defensive lineman from New Orleans has been suspended indefinitely after his arrest on felony assault and burglary charges.

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Judge declares mistrial in rape case involving ex-Vanderbilt football players

A Tennessee judge declared a mistrial in the case of Brandon Vandenburg and Corey Batey.

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Phil Jackson claims LeBron travels all the time, bemoans lack of 'beauty' in NBA offenses

The legendary coach and current Knicks president had a lot to say about modern NBA offenses.

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Washington QB to retire

Miles was considered to be one of the up-and-coming Pac 12 quarterbacks for the 2015 season.

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Central Michigan DB Derrick Nash dies after battle with leukemia

Nash was diagnosed with cancer shortly after signing with CMU in May 2013.

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Alvin Gentry sees championship potential in Anthony Davis, Pelicans

Gentry expressed optimism about his new team and budding superstar while being introduced as the new coach of the Pelicans on Monday.

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Isiah Thomas temporarily blocked from owning Liberty by WNBA

The WNBA and the Liberty have agreed to suspend Thomas' ownership application indefinitely, the league announced Monday.

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Dwight Howard visits Charleston to show support for shooting victims

Dwight Howard traveled to Charleston on Friday night, attending a vigil for the victims of the the Emanuel A.M.E. Church shooting.

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Calvin Johnson returns to Twitter, calls for change after Charleston shooting

The Lions’ All-Pro receiver rejoined Twitter recently to speak about the Charleston shooting that left nine people dead last week.

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Report: Five-star recruit Jamal Murray to reclassify, sign with Oregon or Kentucky

Oregon is thought to be the favorite to land the 6-5 shooting guard, though Kentucky is still in the running, according to reports.

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Women's World Cup: Australia advances with historic knockout win over Brazil

The team’s 1-0 win over Brazil was the country's first-ever knockout game win in the World Cup—male or female.

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Troy lineman Corey McCullers killed in car accident

Troy offensive lineman Corey McCullers was killed in a car accident, according to the school.

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Michigan's Shane Morris says quarterback job is his to lose

Incumbent quarterback Shane Morris thinks he has the inside track to become the first starter of the Jim Harbaugh era.

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Karl-Anthony Towns wanted to be a two-guard, according to John Calipari

Kentucky coach John Calipari said he had to convince Towns to play down low, as it wasn’t his natural inclination.

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Nuggets looking to deal Lawson

The Kings are thought to be interested in Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, but the sides haven't had any luck yet.

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Tim Duncan says he lost more than $20M to 'dishonest' adviser

As he mulls a return for his 19th NBA season, the Spurs forward insists money won't be a factor despite financial losses.

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Dirk Nowitzki: 'We'd love to have' LaMarcus Aldridge in Dallas

With his days as a top player coming to a close, Dirk Nowitzki is eying help from Dallas native LaMarcus Aldridge.

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Oregon QB waiting on math class

The former FCS star at Eastern Washington almost is ready to fly with the Ducks.

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Steve Kerr leads Warriors to NBA title after saying no to Phil Jackson, Knicks

Steve Kerr became the seventh first-year head coach in NBA history to win a championship.

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Warriors GM Bob Myers basically says he'll match any Draymond Green contract offer

Golden State general manager Bob Meyers appears set on securing the services of Draymond Green for the long term.

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Mark Jackson likes LeBron James as the Finals MVP

The former Warriors coach believes the Cavaliers star should be honored no matter which team wins the NBA Finals.

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Rob Manfred on Cardinals probe: 'A federal investigation, not a baseball investigation'

Without the ability to subpoena third-party servers, MLB is going to have to rely on a federal investigation, according to the commissioner.

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Dave Cowens says NBA stands for 'No Bigs Allowed,' game tailored to 'little guy'

Dave Cowens knows he sounds like an angry old man. And he doesn't care.

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Hornets trade Lance Stephenson to Clippers

A deal sending Hornets guard Lance Stephenson to the Clippers for forwards Spencer Hawes and Matt Barnes was finalized Monday night, the Hornets confirmed.

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Vlade Divac says he'd only trade DeMarcus Cousins for Michael Jordan

When asked by NBA.com what it would take to get the big man from the Kings in a trade, Divac set the stakes pretty high.

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Old-school Warriors: Andre Iguodala, Leandro Barbosa unsung heroes of Game 5

The veteran duo were key in Game 5 as Golden State moved to within one win of a championship.

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Glory Johnson's charges dropped

A judge has dismissed charges against Glory Johnson stemming from an altercation with estranged wife and fellow WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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Kobe Bryant won't be a big factor in Lakers draft process, GM says

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchack said the team isn't worried about chemistry between draftees and Kobe Bryant.

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Joel Embiid suffers setback, could alter Sixers draft plans

Embiid has experienced a setback in his recovery from a right foot injury, and the team could pursue a big man in this month's draft.

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Joel Embiid suffers setback, could alter Sixers draft plans

Embiid has experienced a setback in his recovery from a right foot injury, and the team could pursue a big man in this month's draft.

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Cavs starting five intact

LeBron: "We've gotten to this point by playing the way we play, and we're not going to change."

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Cavs starting five intact

LeBron: "We've gotten to this point by playing the way we play, and we're not going to change."

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IFAF applies to have American football in 2020 Summer Olympics

If the International Federation of American Football has its way, it will soon be an Olympic sport.

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Central Michigan DB Derrick Nash hospitalized, still fighting cancer

Nash has missed the last two seasons since initially being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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LeBron James too tired and focused to be impressed by his NBA Finals performance

While the rest of the world stands in awe of what LeBron James is doing, he chooses to stay oblivious to it.

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Ravens kicker Justin Tucker opposes NFL's PAT changes

Baltimore's Justin Tucker doesn't think the PAT change was necessary or properly thought out.

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Lance Stephenson works on his jumper by sitting in a chair

Well, at least he's working on his outside shot. Sort of.

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Chargers to retire LaDainian Tomlinson's No. 21

LT will also be inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame during a ceremony this fall.

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Warriors' Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson no match for LeBron James in Game 3 loss

The Warriors' once-dynamic duo has paled in comparison to the individual performance of LeBron James.

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Peyton Manning, Demaryius Thomas 'visiting consistently' through WR's absence

The star Broncos receiver has been absent from OTAs, but new coach Gary Kubiak isn't worried ... yet.

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Giants optimistic about injured Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz

The Giants are being cautious with their top two wide receivers as they aim to have them ready for the start of training camp.

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Robert Horry: Derek Fisher wasn't ready to coach Knicks

The seven-time NBA champion says he'd tune out a contemporary who became a coach.

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Cleveland weatherman complains about NBA Finals no-calls before forecast

A Cleveland weatherman made sure to let everyone know how he felt about several no-calls ahead of his on-air forecast.

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Alex Boone to report to 49ers minicamp after skipping OTAs

Boone, a starter at guard since 2011, is a candidate to replace right tackle Anthony Davis, who recently retired.

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Bruce Irvin says he wants to stay in Seattle, predicts career season in 2015

The Seattle linebacker told NFL Media that he wants to stay with the team, a month after reports surfaced he wanted to move on.

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LaVar Arrington to name his daughter after Penn State

LaVar Arrington has announced he's naming his soon-to-be-born daughter after his alma mater.

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LaVar Arrington to name his daughter after Penn State

LaVar Arrington has announced he's naming his soon-to-be-born daughter after his alma mater.

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Oregon State dismisses Victor Robbins, team's third-leading scorer

Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle says Robbins will not be back with his team.

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Justise Winslow to workout for Knicks, who could take him fourth overall

The Knicks will reportedly have former Duke forward Justise Winslow in for a pre-draft workout on Monday.

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Allen Iverson was drunk during 'practice' rant, according to new book

A new Allen Iverson biography doesn't show the former NBA MVP in the greatest of lights.

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UCLA quarterback Asiantii Woulard to transfer

UCLA quarterback Asiantii Woulard, a possible successor to Brett Hundley, announced his intention to transfer via Twitter on Wednesday.

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Mike D'Antoni reportedly interviewed for Nuggets job

The former Suns, Knicks and Lakers coach met and interviewed with the Nuggets on Tuesday, according to reports.

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Charles Barkley offers to pay for funeral of kids killed by carjackers in Philadelphia

The Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT analyst stepped up as the city where he began his NBA career grieves.

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Mark Richt says Georgia interested in ex-Virginia QB Greyson Lambert

Richt says he’s courting the former Cavaliers quarterback, who is from Georgia.

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Ray McDonald accused of choking, dragging pregnant ex-fiancee

Ray McDonald’s ex-fiancee says the former 49ers and Bears defensive lineman became verbally abusive and controlling after the two got engaged in February 2014.

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Fred Hoiberg knows he must build relationships to coach Bulls to title

The Bulls have the talent to compete for a championship, but chemistry will be key.

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When it comes to shooting, Steve Nash says Stephen Curry is 'the greatest there's ever been'

The way Steve Nash tells it, Stephen Curry may already have the title of 'greatest shooter ever' wrapped up.

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Andrei Kirilenko retiring from pro basketball, according to report

The 13-year veteran averaged 11.8 points, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals per game throughout his NBA career.

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Carmelo Anthony interested in buying soccer team in Puerto Rico, report says

The Knicks forward is reportedly interested in buying a team in the North American Soccer League.

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Mark Sanchez says Tim Tebow comments 'came off the wrong way'

Sanchez wants to clear the air on comments he made shortly after the Eagles signed his former Jets teammate.

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Draymond Green declares LeBron James is 'not God'

Whatever happens in the NBA Finals, don’t expect Draymond Green to shower LeBron James with any divine comparisons.

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Rob Gronkowski expecting to play full season in 2015

The Patriots' tight end has played the full 16-game schedule just once in his first five NFL seasons.

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Man claims he was abused by Jerry Sandusky as a Penn State recruit

The alleged victim claims the assault took place at a Penn State football camp on campus in June 1988.

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Kevin Love planning on starting next season with the Cavs

Love says that, as of now, he plans on being back with Cleveland to start next season.

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SEC schools could be fined up to $250k for storming field

The conference has significantly increased its penalty for fans storming the field.

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No sweat: Karl-Anthony Towns expected to interview, not work out for Timberwolves and Lakers

The former Kentucky star isn’t planning on working out for any teams between now and next month’s NBA Draft, according to reports.

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Matt Barkley on Tim Tebow: 'He's not taking my reps'

Both Tebow and Barkley are in contention for Eagles roster spots behind Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez.

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Michael Irvin says he spent much of his early Cowboys days crying

Losing in Dallas was rough on Irvin after winning at Miami.

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Panthers, Oher hoping to solve each other's problems

After a brief stint with Tennessee, Michael Oher hopes he's found a home in Carolina.

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Iverson and Notre Dame

Allen Iverson and Lou Holtz would have been really great — or really terrible.

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VCU's Mo Alie-Cox cleared by video, assault charges dropped

Prosecutors say video from the April 3 incident shows Mo Alie-Cox did not strike his accuser.

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Tim Tebow, after absence, relishes second chance in NFL

Tebow back on the scene in Philadelphia and determined to enjoy every moment of it.

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Stephen Curry answers all doubts about his NBA stardom

Stephen Curry has his MVP now, but he's had to prove his critics wrong since he turned pro.

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Visa may reevaluate sponsorship with FIFA following indictments

The credit card company released a statement regarding its relationship with the embattled international soccer body.

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Despite losses, Coach K maintains Duke will have 'firepower' next season

Coach K and his staff are confident they'll be able to make some noise next season.

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Bucks' Jared Dudley: Stars don't want to play with Kobe Bryant

NBA veteran Jared Dudley says he doesn’t expect to see any superstars flocking to the Lakers as long as No. 24 is still around.

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LeBron James nears accomplishing mission: A Cleveland championship

LeBron James is headed back to the NBA Finals, and he's taking the Cavaliers with him.

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NBA says Dwight Howard's contact was 'unnecessary' but not 'excessive'

Dwight Howard will play in Game 5, though the NBA's former chief disciplinarian questions that decision.

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Cavs teammates vouch for LeBron James as 'arguably' greatest ever

Cavs teammates J.R. Smith and Kendrick Perkins think LeBron James is closing in on Michael Jordan’s title as the greatest NBA player ever.

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Phillies GM Ruben Amaro says he didn't mean to disaparage fans, used words poorly

Ruben Amaro tried to explain what he meant in an interview in which he said the team’s fans didn’t understand the game.

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Stephen Curry breaks Reggie Miller's single-postseason 3-point record

Warriors sharpshooter Steph Curry has hit almost five 3-pointers per game.

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Western Conference finals: Stephen Curry's Warriors outduel James Harden, Rockets in Game 2

Stephen Curry and James Harden put on a show all night, but in the end, Curry and the Warriors come up with a 99-98 victory.

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LeBron James' 'high tolerance for pain' helped him keep playing vs. Hawks

The Cavaliers star continued to play well after injuring his ankle vs. Atlanta on Wednesday.

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Eastern Conference finals: J.R. Smith's hot shooting helps Cavs edge Hawks in Game 1

J.R. Smith hit a Cavs playoff-record eight 3-pointers a 97-89 victory over the Hawks in Atlanta.

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Jahlil Okafor doesn't care if he's not drafted first overall

Which team is picking second? Oh, that's right, it's the Lakers.

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Darrelle Revis not sympathetic to Brady or Pats, who 'have a history of doing stuff'

Jets DB Darrelle Revis says he doesn't know if Brady is a cheater, but he says the Patriots have a history of "doing stuff."

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American Sniper's wife to get award

Chris Kyle’s widow, Taya, will receive the Stonewall Jackson Award from Charlotte Motor Speedway at the Coca-Cola 600.

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Warriors outlast Rockets in Game 1

Golden State climbed back from 16-point second quarter deficit to hold off a late Rockets rally and win Game 1.

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UAB's football drop likely to cause dramatic decline in black male enrollment

UAB will likely have to ramp up diversity efforts to replace the students who decided to transfer when the school cut football.

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Mike Babcock reportedly talking contract with Sabres

The longtime Red Wings coach says he'll make a decision about his future by Wednesday.

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Clemson's Ebenezer Ogundeko dismissed following arrest for credit card fraud

Ogundeko was arrested and charged with one count of financial transaction fraud.

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Racially charged video of ex-coach smashing caricature of successor goes viral

A video showing a caricature of a black high school baseball coach in a noose being smashed by his white predecessor has caused an uproar in Florida.

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Tom Brady's high school backs quarterback amid Deflategate

Pat Jenson, Brady's baseball coach at Junipero Serra High, calls the Brady situation "mind-boggling".

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LeBron James looks to win series

Times, TV schedules and what to watch for as the Cavs and Hawks meet in the Western Conference finals.

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Rose swimsuit breaks the internet

When Beyonce turns your jersey into a swimsuit, you the real MVP.

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Marlins expecting Jose Fernandez to return soon

The 2013 Rookie of The Year is believed to be weeks away from a comeback.

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Rockets vs. Warriors preview

Times, TV schedules and what to watch for as the Rockets and Warriors meet in the Western Conference finals.

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Rockets hold off late Clippers rally to advance to Western Conference finals

Houston pulls off 3-1 comeback, will play Golden State in the Western Conference finals.

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Big Ten commissioner gets big raise

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany's salary increased by nearly $800,000 in 2013.

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Larry Bird told Willie Cauley-Stein he's a $100 million player

Larry Legend has high praise for the former Kentucky star.

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Eddie Jordan earns degree from Rutgers

The Rutgers coach graduated from the school he coaches on Friday, nearly 40 years after leaving the school to pursue a basketball career.

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Pete Carroll clarifies Irvin remark

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says Irvin never said he would be an Atlanta Falcon in 2015.

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Josh Hamilton: No access to owner

Hamilton says he wanted to talk to Arte Moreno about his performance, but was kept from doing so by the team's front office.

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Sterling Gibbs picks UConn

The 6-2 guard visited Pittsburgh and Ohio State before settling in with UConn after a two-day visit.

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Sterling Gibbs picks UConn

The 6-2 guard visited Pittsburgh and Ohio State before settling in with UConn after a two-day visit.

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Rookie QB Connor Halliday retires before Redskins minicamp

Former Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday reportedly decided to retire prior to the Redskins rookie camp.

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Warriors go up 3-2 on Grizzlies

Golden State is one win away from its first conference finals appearance in almost 40 years thanks to a deadeye shooting display from the Splash Brothers.

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Michigan DB Countess to transfer

Redshirt senior Blake Countess says he's leaving Michigan.

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Fewer fans attending college games

Attendance is down across the board in college football, especially at bowl games.

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Paul Pierce, Vince Carter show they still can turn back the clocks as role players

Vince Carter and Paul Pierce aren't what they used to be, but their contributions have been big this postseason.

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James Harden posts triple-double, helps Rockets stay alive in rout of Clippers

The Rockets are in survival mode, but took a step in the right direction Tuesday night.

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Raptors staying with Casey

Toronto likely to make changes at assistant level, but bring back head coach.

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LeBron leads Cavs past Bulls

LeBron James put the Cavaliers on his back in Game 5 as Cleveland pushed the Bulls to the brink.

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World Cup stadium now a parking lot

A $900 million World Cup venue is now being used for office space and parking.

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Michigan dismisses Norfleet

Norfleet told his high school coach there was a "disagreement" between him and the Wolverines' new coach.

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Warriors, Hawks even series

The top seeds in the Western and Eastern conferences came up with big wins to even their respective series.

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LeBron James says Cavs' David Blatt gets criticized because of him

A day after hitting the third game-winner in his playoff career, LeBron James is trying to quiet a controversy that he helped to ignite.

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NBA playoffs roundup: Wizards, Grizzlies take 2-1 series leads

Paul Pierce's game-winning 21-foot bank shot highlighted Saturday's action.

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Hotel: Clark admitted assault

Frank Clark spent much of his first NFL mini-camp answering questions about an alleged assault involving his ex-girlfriend.

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Wizards' John Wall to miss Game 3 vs. Hawks

The Wizards will try to avoid going down 2-1 without their All-Star point guard.

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Louisville coach Bobby Petrino offers scholarship to 13-year-old quarterback

Bobby Petrino and Co. are thinking way, way ahead when it comes to recruiting.

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Florida hires Louisiana Tech's Michael White to replace Billy Donovan

White led the Bulldogs to three consecutive Conference USA championships.

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No QB Nelson at South Alabama

Nelson will not be playing at South Alabama, according to the associate AD.

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Cavs, Rockets even series

Superstars LeBron James and James Harden led their respective teams to Game 2 wins to draw even as they hit the road in the conference semifinals.

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Butler named NBA's Most Improved Player

The Bulls swingman was named an All-Star for the first time this season.

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Kimble considered suicide

Bo Kimble said he considered taking his own life while playing for the Clippers in the early 90s.

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Hawks, Grizzlies tie series

Point guard play was key in wins by Atlanta and Memphis on Tuesday.

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Conley scores 22 p in Grizzlies win

Mike Conley's return was just what the doctor ordered for Memphis.

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Floyd Mayweather abuse victim sues boxer, claims defamation

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being sued by the woman he beat in front of their children in 2010.

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UGA's Goodwin gets Braves tryout

Months after signing to play football for Georgia, Terry Goodwin has a tryout offer from the Atlanta Braves.

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Chiefs release quarterback Terrelle Pryor

The former Raiders QB and Ohio State star may have run out of chances.

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Bulls, Clippers win on Monday

Derrick Rose's throwback game and Blake Griffin's triple-double lead the Bulls and Clippers to series-opening wins.

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Paul out vs. Rockets

Chris Paul will miss the opening game of the Clippers' series against the Rockets.

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Promoters to fight streamers

Promoters plan to target video streaming companies and users who pirated the feed of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight.

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Clippers vs. Rockets

Times, TV schedules and what to watch for as the Clippers and Rockets meet in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

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Bulls vs. Cavs

Times, TV schedules and what to watch for as the Bulls and Cavaliers meet in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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Stephen Curry to win MVP

Stephen Curry will soon be named MVP, Harden to finish as runner-up.

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Wizards, Warriors take 1-0 leads

Golden State's backcourt may be the best in the NBA, but Washington's Bradley Beal and John Wall aren't far behind.

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Mayweather remains perfect

Mayweather beat Pacquiao and he did it his way.

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Paul, Clippers advance

A gimpy Chris Paul scored 27 points and hit the game-winning, series-clinching shot with one second remaining.

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Nets coach talks franchise players

The Nets coach says point guard Deron Williams is no longer a franchise player.

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UNC lands Virginia guard

Williams, a 6-3 guard from Chesterfield, Va. is ranked 82nd in ESPN’s Top 100 recruits.

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Grizzlies, Hawks win on Wednesday

Memphis will face Golden State in the second round while Atlanta got one step closer to putting Brooklyn away.

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Wiggins to win NBA ROY

The first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft led rookies in scoring, minutes, field goals and free throws.

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Jordan going back to school

The defensive end says he’ll attend Oregon during his one-year suspension.

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Rivers hit with $25k fine

If going down 3-2 to the Spurs wasn't bad enough, the Clippers coach had a different price to pay.

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Josh Smith, Tim Duncan key in wins

It was a regular Texas Two-Step as the Rockets and Spurs won their respective Game 5 matchups.

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Nuggets Barton throws block party

The Baltimore native tried to bring a little positivity to his city in the wake of unrest.

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Underdogs get it done on Monday

Point guards Damian Lillard, Deron Williams and Michael Carter-Williams led their teams to wins Monday night.

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NBA comes down on Cavs, Celtics

J.R. Smith, Kelly Olynyk and Kendrick Perkins all received punishment from the NBA following Sunday's heated Cavs-Celtics game.

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College hoops to drop five seconds

The NCAA is expected to lower its shot clock soon.

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Conley out with eye injury

The Grizzlies will attempt to sweep the Trail Blazers without their starting point guard.

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Curry, James, Rose come up big

LeBron James, Derrick Rose and Stephen Curry all played like MVPs on Thursday night.

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Freshman Johnson leaving Arizona

The 6-7 California native averaged 13.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game his lone season in Tucson.

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